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Duration
115 minutes

Quick Summary

A dishevelled guitarist, now working as a supply teacher to earn cash after his band breaks up, turns his class into a fledgling rock band. He uses unconventional methods to shape the students' musical talents, creating a new rock group. The comedy stars Jack Black and Joan Cusack.

About This Program

School of Rock is a programme presented as a movie, positioned firmly within the comedy genre. It follows a light‑hearted, entertaining style that centres on music and the unlikely situations that arise when an adult steps into a school setting. The story follows a dishevelled guitarist who, after being dumped by his own band, takes on a temporary teaching role to earn some cash. Posing as a supply teacher, he discovers a group of eager pupils and decides to shape them into a fresh rock ensemble. His unconventional methods and off‑beat personality drive the plot as the children are transformed from ordinary students into a fledgling band under his guidance. The film leans heavily on its comedic premise, using the clash between the guitarist’s laid‑back, rock‑star attitude and the structured world of a classroom to generate humour. The narrative stays focused on the teacher‑student dynamic and the creation of the new rock group, keeping the tone upbeat and playful throughout. No additional characters or subplots are introduced beyond this core concept, ensuring the story remains centred on the unlikely formation of a school‑based rock band.

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School of Rock broadcasts on Sky Cinema Comedy at 10:30am, Sunday, 8 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Production Details

Year2003
Runtime109 mins
DirectorRichard Linklater

Cast & Crew

RL
Richard LinklaterDirector
SS
Sarah Silvermanas Patty Di Marco
LP
Lucas Papaeliasas Neil
LB
Lucas Babinas Spider
JC
Joan Cusackas Rosalie Mullins
JB
Jack Blackas Dewey Finn
MW
Mike Whiteas Ned Schneebly
CS
Chris Stackas Doug
AP
Adam Pascalas Theo