Rock 'n' Roll High School
Seen it?1979 | 93 min | Comedy, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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 This Is Spinal Tap, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 82K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Allan Arkush
- P. J. SolesRiff Randell
- Vincent Van PattenTom Roberts
- Clint HowardEaglebauer
- Dey YoungKate Rambeau
- Mary WoronovMiss Togar
- Paul BartelMr. McGree
- Dick MillerPolice Chief
- Don SteeleScreamin' Steve Stevens
- Alix EliasCoach Steroid
- Daniel DaviesFritz Gretel