School of Rock

School of Rock, also called The School of Rock, is a 2003 American musical comedy film directed by Richard Linklater, written by Mike White, and starring Jack Black. The main plot follows rock singer and guitarist, Dewey Finn (portrayed by Black), who is unanimously kicked out of his band and subsequently disguises himself as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school and forms a band of fifth-grade students to win the upcoming Battle of t... More

Initial release date:

  • Sep 9, 2003

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Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 44 min

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Also known as:

  • Ena sholeio poly rock,
  • Rokkiv kool,
  • Szkola rocka,
  • L'école du rock,
  • Beit-Sefer L'Rock,
  • Rock academy,
  • Escola de Rock,
  • Hababam Rock,
  • Rocksuli,
  • Rock 'n' roll skola,
  • School of Rock (Escuela de rock),
  • Escuela de rock,
  • Школа рока

Film

Directed by

Richard Linklater

Richard Stuart Linklater (born July 30, 1960) is an American film director and screenwriter. Linklater was born in Houston, Texas. He studied at Sam Houston State University and left midway through his stint in college to work on an off-shore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. While working on the rig...

Tagline:

  • Mr. Black-Accept no substitutes
  • We don't need no education.

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Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 2003
  • Mar 2, 2004
  • Oct 3, 2003
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 44 min
  • 1 h 48 min
  • 1 h 49 min
  • 1 h 32 min
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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 20,000,000

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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film Nominees

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner
  • 2004

MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance Winners

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