Rock Star
2001 · Movie · R · 105 min · ★ 6.7 · 54% critics
A small-town singer leads a tribute band devoted to a famous heavy metal group, until a fallout leaves him suddenly on his own. When the real band comes calling, he gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the spotlight and discovers the thrills and pressures that come with living the rock-and-roll dream.
Also known as So You Want To Be A Rock Star
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Details
- Years
- 2001
- Release date
- 2001-09-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Critic score
- 54/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (813 votes)
About
If you enjoy big hair-metal energy, crowd-pleasing songs, and a rise-to-fame fantasy with some romance and excess, this could hit the spot; Not for you if you need realism or subtle drama like Taking Woodstock.
Pros: energetic 80s rock vibe; catchy soundtrack; fun wish-fulfillment story | Cons: clichéd plot beats; uneven pacing; thin character depth
Themes
- rock star
- success
- heavy metal
- relationship problems
Cast & crew
Mark Wahlberg
as Chris 'Izzy' Cole
Jennifer Aniston
as Emily Poule
Dominic West
as Kirk Cuddy
Jason Bonham
as A.C.
Jeff Pilson
as Jorgen
Zakk Wylde
as Ghode
Timothy Spall
as Mats, Steel Dragon Road Manager
Blas Elias
as Donny Johnson
Nick Catanese
as Xander Cummins
Brian Vander Ark
as Ricki Bell
Directed by Stephen Herek