School of Rock is a 2003 COMEDY FILM directed by RICHARD LINKTATER, produced by SCOTT RUDIN, and written by MIKE WHITE. The film stars JACK BLACK, JOAN CUSACK WHITE, andSARAH SILVERMAN Black plays struggling ROCK GUITARIST Dewey Finn, who is kicked out of his band and subsequently disguises himself as a SUBSTITUTE TEACHER at a prestigiousPREP SCHOOL. After witnessing the musical talent of his students, Dewey forms a band of fourth-graders to attempt to win the upcoming BATTLE OF THE BANDS and pay off his rent.
School of Rock was released on October 3, 2003, by PARAMOUNT PICTURES grossing $131 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for Black’s performance. It was the highest grossing music-themed comedy of all time, until it was overtaken in 2015 by PITCH PERFECT A stageMUSICAL ADAPTATION opened on BROADWAY In December 2015,and aTELEVISION ADAPTATION for NICKELODEON premiered on March 12, 2016.
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