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The Rocker

Opportunity rocks.

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.

20081h 42mPG-13Comedy, Music

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About The Rocker

Directors
Peter Cattaneo
Cast
Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, Teddy Geiger, Josh Gad, Emma Stone, Jeff Garlin
Genres
Comedy, Music
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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