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The Rocker

6.120081h 42mPG-13MovieComedyMusic

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.

DirectorPeter Cattaneo
WritersWallace Wolodarsky·Maya Forbes
ProducerShawn Levy

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Cast · Directed by Peter Cattaneo

RWRainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson
Fish
CAChristina Applegate
Christina Applegate
Kim
TGTeddy Geiger
Teddy Geiger
Curtis
JGJosh Gad
Josh Gad
Matt
ESEmma Stone
Emma Stone
Amelia
JGJeff Garlin
Jeff Garlin
Stan
JLJane Lynch
Jane Lynch
Lisa
JSJason Sudeikis
Jason Sudeikis
David Marshall
WAWill Arnett
Will Arnett
Lex
HHHoward Hesseman
Howard Hesseman
Gator
FAFred Armisen
Fred Armisen
Kerr
BCBradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper
Trash

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The Rocker isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

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No, The Rocker is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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The Rocker isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.