Young Rock

A breezy, good-natured nostalgia trip that hops between eras, keeping things sunny and funny even when the family struggles.

Created by

Jeff Chiang, Nahnatchka Khan

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Dwayne Johnson, Joseph Lee Anderson, Stacey Leilua

Tagline

A comedy about a little kid who dreamed big.

Overview

As Dwayne Johnson runs for president in 2032, he takes a comedic look back at his extraordinary life through the outrageous stories of his family and youth that shaped him into the man he is today. He explores his childhood years living amid influential wrestling icons while his dad rose to fame in the business, his rebellious teenage years attending high school in Pennsylvania, and his football years teamed up with powerhouse players at the University of Miami. In his telling, Johnson explains that while his experiences have been larger than life, he remains a down-to-earth guy who still relates to the American people.

How it feels

Warm, light, earnest and whimsical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Family, ambition, sport, coming-of-age

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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