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The Rocker(2008)
Status: Released
Date: 2008-08-20
60%
630 Votes
Time: 1h 42m
Opportunity rocks.
Overview:
In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $15,000,000.00
Revenue: $8,762,890.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Rocker
Top 10 Billed Cast
Rainn Wilson
Robert 'Fish' Fishman
Teddy Geiger
Curtis
Josh Gad
Matt Gadman
Emma Stone
Amelia
Christina Applegate
Kim
Jeff Garlin
Stan
Jane Lynch
Lisa
Jason Sudeikis
David Marshall
Will Arnett
Lex
Howard Hesseman
Gator
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