The Rocker (2008) - Movie Details

Comedy Romance

102 min.

Release Date

August 20, 2008

DVD Release Date

January 27, 2009 (Buy on Amazon)

Director

Peter Cattaneo

Writer

Ryan Jaffe, Wallace Wolodarsky, Maya Forbes

Cast

Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, Josh Gad, Teddy Geiger, Jane Lynch, Emma Stone, Jason Sudeikis, Howard Hesseman, Jeff Garlin, Bradley Cooper, Lonny Ross, Will Arnett, Fred Armisen

Studio

Fox Atomic

Running Time

102 minutes

MPAA Rating

Rated PG-13 for drug and sexual references, nudity and language

"The Rocker" tells the story of a failed, over-the-hill drummer who gets a second chance at fame. Robert "Fish" Fishman is the extremely dedicated and astoundingly passionate (not to mention sweaty) drummer for the eighties hair band Vesuvius who is living the rock 'n' roll dream until he is unceremoniously kicked out of the group. Unfortunately for Fish, this h appens right before Vesuvius becomes one of the biggest bands in the world. Fish is... Full synopsis »