Movie

The Rocker

2008 · 102 min

A goofy, good-natured underdog comedy that coasts on silly rock-star antics and a sweet second-chance vibe.

Tagline: Opportunity rocks.
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.
How it feels: Light, warm, whimsical and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Redemption, coming-of-age, family, music
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: redemption
coming-of-age
family
music
ambition
Places: big city
road trip
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild