Rock Star (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2001, Rock Star is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Stephen Herek, running about 105 minutes. “The story of a wanna be who got to be.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wannabe rock star who fronts a Pennsylvania-based tribute band is devastated when his kick him out of the group he founded. Things begin to look up for Izzy when he is asked to join Steel Dragon, the heavy metal rockers he had been imitating for so long. This film is loosely based on the true story of the band Judas Priest.
Who’s in it. Rock Star stars Mark Wahlberg as Chris 'Izzy' Cole, Jennifer Aniston as Emily Poule, Dominic West as Kirk Cuddy and Jason Bonham as A.C., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Rock Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rock Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rock Star (2001)?
- In US, Rock Star is available to 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 Star worth watching?
- Rock Star holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rock Star?
- Rock Star stars Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston, Dominic West, Jason Bonham and Jeff Pilson.
- When was Rock Star released?
- Rock Star was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.