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The Rocker
Opportunity rocks.
Genres
ComedyMusic
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$15000000
Revenue
$8762890
Runtime
102 min
Release Date
2008-08-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
599
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Lonny Ross
Sticks
Jon Glaser
Billy
Jane Krakowski
Carol
Samantha Weinstein
Violet
Demetri Martin
Kip
Aziz Ansari
Aziz
Ellie Knaus
Erica
Laura de Carteret
Amelia's Mom
Steve Adams
Amelia's Dad
Keir Gilchrist
Moby Type Kid
Brittany Allen
I Heart Matt Girl
Vik Sahay
Gary
Mark Forward
Leon
Jonathan Malen
Jeremy
Rebecca Northan
Jeremy's Mother
Simon Sinn
Mr. Lee
Ennis Esmer
Barney
SuChin Pak
Self
Николь Арбур
Trashy Groupie
Jon Cor
Paul
Talia Russo
Amy
Tanya Bevan
Prom Queen Jennifer
Wesley Morgan
Prom King Josh
Pete Best
Self
Jordan Lawson
Crazy Fan (uncredited)
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