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Where to watch The Rocker (2008) tonight

The Rocker (2008) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.1 from 656 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Comedy, Music
Released
August 20, 2008
TMDB rating
6.1 / 10 from 656 votes
Director
Peter Cattaneo
Starring
Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, Teddy Geiger, Josh Gad
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Music hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is The Rocker?
The Rocker is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Rocker rated?
The Rocker is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Rocker a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Music hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The Rocker?
As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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