Comedy / Music
USA / Germany,
2003, 105 min
Directed by:
Richard LinklaterCinematography:
Rogier StoffersCast:
Jack Black, Adam Pascal, Joan Cusack, Lucas Papaelias, Chris Stack, Sarah Silverman, Mike White, Miranda Cosgrove, Suzzanne Douglass, Nicky Katt (more)VOD (5)
Plots(1)
Recently fired from his rock band, Dewey Finn (Jack Black) takes a job as a 4th grade teacher at an uptight private school where his free-spirited attitude and shenanigans cause the students to discover other sides of themselves. Dewey forms a rock band with his students to win a Battle of the Bands, help get himself out of debt and re-establish himself as a musician. (Paramount Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Golden Globes
- 2004 - Jack Black (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2004 - Mike White, Sammy James Jr. (Best Song)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2003 - Jack Black (Best Actor)