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The School of Rock
Movie (2003)
Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his straight-A students the finer points of rock 'n' roll and the power of sticking it to the man. But as the school’s stern principal closes in and the Battle of the Bands looms, Dewey must risk everything to prove that rock 'n' roll can change lives.
Movie (2003)
Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his straight-A students the finer points of rock 'n' roll and the power of sticking it to the man. But as the school’s stern principal closes in and the Battle of the Bands looms, Dewey must risk everything to prove that rock 'n' roll can change lives.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Brief dialogue touching on terms like groupie and sluts, scoring chicks, and calling someone hot.
Violence & Gore
A character attempts a stage dive but falls directly on his face.
Profanity
Occasional use of words such as ass, hell, damn, and others, including by young characters.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters hold beers and cigarettes at concerts, and adults drink at a bar with mentions of hangovers and getting wasted.
Frightening Scenes
The film contains minor tense moments, including an overbearing parent yelling at their child.
Other things to know
Various famous rock bands and MTV are referenced throughout the film.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The film promotes doing what you love, communication, teamwork, hard work, and dedication.
Role models
The main character starts as a selfish slacker but becomes an inspiring, supportive teacher.
Representation
The cast includes Black and Asian students, a gender-balanced class, and a character implied to be queer.
Learning
The comedy serves as an enjoyable way for kids to learn about and experience forming a band with classic rock music.
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