
The Rocker
2008, Comedy, 1h 42m
123 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
With a predictable and lightweight story, the earnest efforts of the cast are squandered by The Rocker's bland script. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
As a drummer with the '80s hair band Vesuvius, Robert "Fish" Fishman lived his dream as a rock 'n' roll demigod until his band mates kicked him out. Twenty years later, Fish gets a second shot at sitting on the throne of music stardom when his teenage nephew's group hires him as the new drummer.
Cast & Crew
Rainn Wilson
Robert "Fish" Fishman
Robert "Fish" Fishman
Josh Gad
Matt
Matt
Teddy Geiger
Curtis
Curtis
Emma Stone
Amelia
Amelia
Jeff Garlin
Stan
Stan
Critic Reviews for The Rocker
Audience Reviews for The Rocker
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Jun 01, 2013Only funny when it wants to be, "The Rocker" embraces the rocker-lifestyle stereotype, but does not fully deliver on a compelling enough story to satisfy me all the way through. Most of the time, the film feels like it is trying to be exactly like School of Rock but with a little more dark humour, and I didn't mind that, but most of the gags fall flat. It's not a bad movie, in fact, by the time the third act begins, it's quite enjoyable, which makes a very average comedy overall. I feel like this film could have had more to it, but there you go. "The Rocker" is a misfire in most areas, but it's not a bad film. With a dumb script, cheesy acting, and a borderline pedofile-esque plot line, this film is a one-and-done movie.KJ P Super Reviewer
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Jul 29, 2012Lacking any actual comedy, "The Rocker" proves that Rainn Wilson should not be allowed to carry his own film. Saved by the gorgeous Emma Stone and some actual good original songs, this "comedy" ends up a bit too predictable and unwarranted.Christopher H Super Reviewer
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Sep 16, 2011Despite the energy and charisma of Rainn Wilson, The Rocker, have just a few funny scenes, bad script and that show a waste of talent by Wilson, others good comedians and the director of Dear Rosie and The Full Monty, Peter Cattaneo. Rotten.Lucas M Super Reviewer
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Mar 28, 2011It's not going to go down in comedy history, but it's a light, funny watch and has a lot of great people in it!Sarah P Super Reviewer
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