The School of Rock (2003)
A rock-and-roll substitute teacher turns straight-laced students into a band in this brisk, heartwarming comedy.
Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his straight-A students the finer points of rock 'n' roll and the power of sticking it to the man. But as the school’s stern principal closes in and the Battle of the Bands looms, Dewey risks everything to prove that rock 'n' roll can change lives.
How intense is The School of Rock?
The School of Rock has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad. Rated PG-13.
What The School of Rock feels like
- Tone
- feel goodwhimsicalheartwarmingcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchParty
Where to stream The School of Rock
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The School of Rock for you?
Is The School of Rock scary?
No. The School of Rock is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The School of Rock gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The School of Rock sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The School of Rock OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The School of Rock?
The School of Rock runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream The School of Rock?
The School of Rock is streaming on Apple TV+, Hulu, Paramount+ and MGM+.
Does The School of Rock have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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