The Rocker
“Opportunity rocks.”
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.
Where to watch The Rocker in United States
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Where is The Rocker streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Rocker
The Rocker is a 2008 English-language comedy and music film directed by Peter Cattaneo. The cast is led by Rainn Wilson, Teddy Geiger, Josh Gad. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Rocker was produced by Fox Atomic and 21 Laps Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on August 20, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Cattaneo
- Writers
- Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky, Ryan Jaffe
- Release date
- August 20, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Fox Atomic, 21 Laps Entertainment
The Rocker cast & crew
The Rocker was directed by Peter Cattaneo and written by Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky, and Ryan Jaffe.
The cast features Rainn Wilson as Robert 'Fish' Fishman, Teddy Geiger as Curtis, Josh Gad as Matt Gadman, Emma Stone as Amelia, Christina Applegate as Kim, and Jeff Garlin as Stan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Chad Fischer, cinematography is by Anthony B. Richmond, and it was produced by Shawn Levy.
Is The Rocker worth watching?
The Rocker holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 634 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and music, The Rocker is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Rocker
The Rocker isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Rocker
Rainn Wilson
Robert 'Fish' Fishman
Teddy Geiger
Curtis
Josh Gad
Matt Gadman
Emma Stone
Amelia
Christina Applegate
Kim
Jeff Garlin
Stan
Jane Lynch
Lisa
Jason Sudeikis
David Marshall
Will Arnett
Lex
Howard Hesseman
Gator
Fred Armisen
Kerr
Bradley Cooper
Trash
The Rocker — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rocker in United States?
The Rocker is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Rocker in?
The Rocker is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Rocker?
The Rocker runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is The Rocker rated?
The Rocker is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 634 ratings.
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