Rock of Ages
Seen it?2012 | 123 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Dreamgirls or Begin Again, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A small town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip, while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$75 million worldwide on a $75 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 213K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adam Shankman
- Julianne HoughSherrie Christian
- Diego BonetaDrew Boley
- Alec BaldwinDennis Dupree
- Tom CruiseStacee Jaxx
- Russell BrandLonny Barnett
- Malin AkermanConstance Sack
- Paul GiamattiPaul Gill
- Bryan CranstonMayor Mike Whitmore
- Catherine Zeta-JonesPatricia Whitmore
- Mary J. BligeJustice