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.
Directed by Peter Cattaneo
rock 'n' roll
1970s
drums
groupie
heavy metal
headbanging
Rank
#175 in 2008·#7563 overall
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
2.9 / 5
Where to Watch
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
Fred Armisen
Kerr
Bradley Cooper
Trash
Crew
Peter Cattaneo
Director
Wallace Wolodarsky
Screenplay
Maya Forbes
Screenplay
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Shawn Levy
Producer
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
Branko Racki
Second Unit Director
Robert Racki
Stunt Double
Caitlin McKenna
ADR Voice Casting
Popular Reviews
113 reviews
Frank
7.0★ · 04/06/26
Emma stone as a Punk-rocker girlfriend Hell yeah
Emma stone as a Punk-rocker girlfriend Hell yeah
Mijk
6.0★ · 03/24/26
Two and a half but Jason Sudeikis bumps it to a three
Two and a half but Jason Sudeikis bumps it to a three