The Rocker (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2008, The Rocker is a comedy and music film directed by Peter Cattaneo, running about 102 minutes. “Opportunity rocks.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.
Who’s in it. The Rocker stars Rainn Wilson as Robert 'Fish' Fishman, Josh Gad as Matt Gadman, Christina Applegate as Kim and Emma Stone as Amelia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Rocker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.8M 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 The Rocker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rocker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rocker (2008)?
- In US, The Rocker 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 The Rocker worth watching?
- The Rocker holds an audience score of 6.0 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 The Rocker?
- The Rocker stars Rainn Wilson, Josh Gad, Christina Applegate, Emma Stone and Teddy Geiger.
- When was The Rocker released?
- The Rocker was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.