Rock Around the Clock (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1956, Rock Around the Clock is a music film directed by Fred F. Sears, running about 77 minutes. “The screen's first great rock 'n' roll feature!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A frustrated big-band promoter runs in to rock-and-rollers Bill Haley and the Comets at a small-town dance. He quickly becomes their manager and, with the help of Alan Freed, hopes to bring the new sound to the entire country. But will a conniving booking agent, with a personal ax to grind with the manager, conspire to keep the band from making the big time?
Who’s in it. Rock Around the Clock stars Johnny Johnston as Steve Hollis, Alix Talton as Corinne Talbot, Lisa Gaye as Lisa Johns and John Archer as Mike Dodd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Rock Around the Clock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rock Around the Clock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rock Around the Clock tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rock Around the Clock (1956)?
- In US, Rock Around the Clock is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rock Around the Clock worth watching?
- Rock Around the Clock holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rock Around the Clock?
- Rock Around the Clock stars Johnny Johnston, Alix Talton, Lisa Gaye, John Archer and Henry Slate.
- When was Rock Around the Clock released?
- Rock Around the Clock was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.