Don't Knock The Rock (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1956, Don't Knock The Rock is a music film directed by Fred F. Sears, running about 84 minutes. “Rock'N'Roll Will Save The Day!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rock-and-roller Arnie Haynes returns to his hometown as a hero to the teenagers. However, the mayor and other concerned adults have banned him from performing in his hometown because they consider him and his music a negative influence on the youth. But with the help of disc jockey/publicist Alan Freed and fellow artists (including Bill Haley and the Comets and Little Richard), they hope to convince everyone that rock and roll is not as dangerous as the adults think.
Who’s in it. Don't Knock The Rock stars Alan Dale as Arnie Haines, Little Richard as Himself, Alan Freed as Himself and Bill Haley as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Don't Knock The Rock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Knock The Rock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Knock The Rock tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Knock The Rock (1956)?
- In US, Don't Knock The Rock is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don't Knock The Rock worth watching?
- Don't Knock The Rock holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Knock The Rock?
- Don't Knock The Rock stars Alan Dale, Little Richard, Alan Freed, Bill Haley and The Treniers.
- When was Don't Knock The Rock released?
- Don't Knock The Rock was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.