The School of Rock

PG-13United States rating20031h 50mComedy, Family, Music
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A struggling musician takes a job as a substitute teacher at a private school and decides to teach his students about the world of rock music. He helps the children find their confidence and discover their musical talents while they prepare for a local competition. It is a fun story about finding your voice and the power of music.

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None
Violence
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Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
None
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a standard feature movie structure with moments of high energy and music balanced by calmer scenes of character development. Estimated

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