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Bandslam

Seen it?

2009 | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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 Dreamgirls or That Thing You Do!, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A new kid in town assembles a fledgling rock band — together, they achieve their dreams and compete against the best in the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $12 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 36K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Todd Graff

  • Aly MichalkaCharlotte Banks
  • Vanessa HudgensSa5m
  • Gaelan ConnellWill Burton
  • Scott PorterBen Wheatly
  • Ryan DonowhoBasher Martin
  • Charlie SaxtonBug
  • Lisa KudrowKaren Burton
  • Tim JoOmar
  • ElvyIrene Lerman (Cello)
  • Lisa ChungKim Lee (Keyboards)