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Rock Star

Seen it?

2001 | 105 min | Music, Drama, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Almost Famous or Elvis, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

A wannabe rock star who fronts a Pennsylvania-based tribute band is devastated when his bandmates kick him out of the group he founded. Things begin to look up for Izzy when he is asked to join Steel Dragon, the heavy metal rockers he had been imitating for so long. This film is loosely based on the true story of the band Judas Priest.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $19 million worldwide on a $57 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 139K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stephen Herek

  • Mark WahlbergChris 'Izzy' Cole
  • Jennifer AnistonEmily Poule
  • Dominic WestKirk Cuddy
  • Jason BonhamA.C.
  • Jeff PilsonJorgen
  • Zakk WyldeGhode
  • Timothy SpallMats, Steel Dragon Road Manager
  • Blas EliasDonny Johnson
  • Nick CataneseXander Cummins
  • Brian Vander ArkRicki Bell