School of Rock (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2003, School of Rock is a comedy, family and music film directed by Richard Linklater, running about 110 minutes. “He just landed the gig of his life: 5th grade.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his students the finer points of rock 'n' roll. The school's hard-nosed principal is rightly suspicious of Finn's activities. But Finn's roommate remains in the dark about what he's doing.
Who’s in it. School of Rock stars Jack Black as Dewey Finn, Sarah Silverman as Patty Di Marco, Mike White as Ned Schneebly and Joan Cusack as Rosalie Mullins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, School of Rock has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $131.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel 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 School of Rock page.
If you liked it. Fans of School of Rock tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch School of Rock (2003)?
- In US, School of Rock is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Peacock Premium, 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 School of Rock worth watching?
- School of Rock holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in School of Rock?
- School of Rock stars Jack Black, Sarah Silverman, Mike White, Joan Cusack and Miranda Cosgrove.
- When was School of Rock released?
- School of Rock was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.