Rock Star (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Rock Star is a 2001 comedy drama directed by Stephen Herek, starring Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $19.3 million worldwide on a $57 million budget. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Stephen Herek
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $57M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rock Star About?
The premise of Rock Star without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the vibrant era of 1980s rock, a shy office supplies salesman leads a double life, secretly dreaming of a career on stage. His world turns upside down when he’s unexpectedly chosen to become the frontman for the iconic band, Steel Dragon. Thrust into the whirlwind of fame and fortune, he navigates the challenges of rock stardom while searching for authenticity and self-discovery, all against the backdrop of a booming music scene.
Rock Star Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tribute band
- cover band
- rock star
- rock band
- female nudity
- 1980s
- transgender
- orgy
- bikini
- woman wears a bikini
- woman ogles a man
- woman urinates standing up
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- cover version
- bangs
- bloody face
- female urinates
- woman wears a miniskirt
- woman wears a skirt
- woman with long hair
- fired from a job
- female rear nudity
- travesty
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- bisexual
- photocopier technician
- audience
- fsmr
- boyfriend girlfriend recocilliation
- debauchery
- lesbian character
- telephone
- heavy metal music
- pittsburgh pensylvania
- outtakes during closing credits
- los angeles california
- success
- female band manager
- libertinism
- abandoning oneself to excess
- recording session
- guitar
- bare chested man
- drugs
- sex
- gay character
- drug use
- kiss
- redemption
- heartbreak
Rock Star Cast
Mark Wahlberg leads the cast, with Jennifer Aniston. Directed by Stephen Herek.
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Director Stephen Herek
More from Stephen Herek
More films directed by Stephen Herek, best-rated first: Afterlife of the Party, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Mr. Holland's Opus and Critters.
Rock Star Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rock Star 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 67% User score
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Rock Star Plot Summary
What happens in Rock Star from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Chris Cole, portrayed by Mark Wahlberg, is an ardent fan of the legendary 80s heavy metal band Steel Dragon. During the day, he earns his living as a photocopier technician, but by night, he steps into the spotlight as the lead singer of a tribute band named Blood Pollution, which draws its name from a Steel Dragon track.
Full summary
The whole story of Rock Star, scene by scene
Rock Star Box Office & Budget
Rock Star grossed $19.3 million worldwide on a $57 million budget, 34% of what it cost. $17 million came from the US and Canada and $2.3 million (12%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$19.3M
34% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $17M
- International
- $2.3M
- Budget
- $57M
Rock Star Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Rock Star.
How Well Do You Know Rock Star?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Chris Cole's day job before he joins Steel Dragon?
Cars in Rock Star
32 cars on screen, including the 1975 Dodge Dart and the Lincoln Futura Batmobile.
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1975 Dodge Dart Important role -
Lincoln Futura Batmobile Important role -
1990 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role -
Cadillac Stretched Limousine Minor role
Rock Star Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “So You Want To Be A Rock Star” and “摇滚巨星”.
- Also known as
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- So You Want To Be A Rock Star
- 摇滚巨星
- Рок-звезда
- Rocksztár
- רוק סטאר
- Gwiazda rocka
- Rocker
- Rock Yıldızı
- Рок звезда
- หนุ่มร็อคดวงพลิกล็อค
- Roko žvaigždė
- Rock Star: La voz del dragón
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- 록 스타
- Рок-зірка
- ロック・スター
- Rock zvijezda
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Movies Like Rock Star
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Rock of Ages, Rock and Roll Fantasy and The Rocker.
Rock Star FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Rock Star, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rock Star?
Rock Star runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Rock Star released?
Rock Star was released on September 7, 2001.
Who directed Rock Star?
Rock Star was directed by Stephen Herek.
More films by Stephen Herek Who is in the cast of Rock Star?
Rock Star stars Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston.
How much did Rock Star make at the box office?
Rock Star grossed $19.3 million worldwide ($17 million domestic, $2.3 million international) on a budget of $57 million.
How is Rock Star rated?
Rock Star has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 54 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Rock Star have a post-credit scene?
No. Rock Star has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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