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Overview

User Rating:
6.3/10   7,726 votes
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Director:
Peter Cattaneo
Writers (WGA):
Maya Forbes (screenplay) &
Wallace Wolodarsky (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
20 August 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Music more
Tagline:
Opportunity rocks more
Plot:
The Rocker tells the story of a failed drummer who is given a second chance at fame. Robert "Fish" Fishman... more | full synopsis
User Comments:
A lot better than expected more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Rainn Wilson ... Robert 'Fish' Fishman

Christina Applegate ... Kim
Teddy Geiger ... Curtis

Josh Gad ... Matt Gadman

Emma Stone ... Amelia
Jeff Garlin ... Stan

Jane Lynch ... Lisa
Jason Sudeikis ... David Marshall

Will Arnett ... Lex

Howard Hesseman ... Gator
Fred Armisen ... Kerr

Bradley Cooper ... Trash

Lonny Ross ... Sticks
Jon Glaser ... Billy

Jane Krakowski ... Carol
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for drug and sexual references, nudity and language.
Runtime:
102 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Denny Blaze, also known as Blazin Hazen of YouTube fame, is an extra in this film and can be seen walking behind Rainn Wilson when he's walking on the street after quitting the band. more
Goofs:
Errors in geography: When Fish is on the porch he looks at the Rock Hall. There is no such view from any house in Cleveland. The Rock Hall is downtown, surrounded by large buildings with no residential neighborhoods. more
Quotes:
Robert 'Fish' Fishman: It's not "stealing" if you're family. But, seriously, don't tell your mom. more
Movie Connections:
References Metropolis (1927) more

FAQ

Is there a scene after the credits?
A Note Regarding Spoilers
Is "The Rocker" based on a novel?
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6 out of 8 people found the following comment useful:-
A lot better than expected, 7 February 2009
8/10
Author: metallipowerman5000 from United States

Saw the movie with very low expectations...but was surprised.

I mean seriously, i thought this movie was going to be completely lame, and i was just waiting for that one "stupid" moment that defined the movie as a complete Flop,etc. But to my surprise, the movie just seemed to keep getting better! (especially the beginning, with Rain Wilson chasing after his ex-band mates in the van, WOW, i literally almost fell out of my chair! I love unpredictable crazy moments like that...and this movie was full of them.....)

Im a huge fan of Rain Wilson, and I KNOW he's an underdog actor who is not being used to his full potential.

I just LOVE how his character is throughout the movie, he's just got this whole Jack-Black meets Dwight(from the Office) thing going on! He does a very good job of portraying a kind of washed up crazy rock star, yet still very sharp and witty at times....he just seems to be able to switch them on and off during the movie.

Overall this movie was A lot better than i thought, had a very good rock flow to it, yet positive mood.

If you see this movie, go into it NOT expecting much!(just like the trailers make you think) You'll be most likely surprised by all the witty funny moments that just flare out of nowhere!

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THE GOOD -

-Rain Wilson is VERY funny -He does a good job acting, "The Office" fans will like it -Movie has a decent positive storyline IMO -The costumes were PRICELESS -The faces Rain makes, and his quotes were excellent..(not quite as weird/good as the Office, but definitely good enough.) -Alot of unpredictable little quick moments and quotes!

THE BAD -

-I couldn't stand the borderline EMO sounding songs the band played thru-out the movie sometimes!(although Rain was still his hardcore self and never missed a friggin beat!) -The storyline just suddenly moves REAL FAST...then all of a sudden slows back down to normal speed....like how they suddenly get a record contract,etc....

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