Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1979, Rock 'n' Roll High School is a comedy and music film directed by Allan Arkush, running about 93 minutes. “Will your school be NEXT?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration.
Who’s in it. Rock 'n' Roll High School stars P.J. Soles as Riff Randell, Vincent Van Patten as Tom Roberts, Clint Howard as Eaglebauer and Dey Young as Kate Rambeau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Rock 'n' Roll High School has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 'n' Roll High School page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rock 'n' Roll High School tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)?
- In US, Rock 'n' Roll High School is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Night Flight Plus, 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 'n' Roll High School worth watching?
- Rock 'n' Roll High School holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rock 'n' Roll High School?
- Rock 'n' Roll High School stars P.J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten, Clint Howard, Dey Young and Dick Miller.
- When was Rock 'n' Roll High School released?
- Rock 'n' Roll High School was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.