Jack Black plays a devoted but failing musician who poses as a substitute teacher and teaches his class how to rock and roll. Comedy with some dramatic touches and lots of rock music.

Kids 10 and up, despite the PG-13 rating. Also adults who love rock.

The rapport Black developed with the kids, his concern for their well-being, and their growth towards him and each other as a result of having him for a teacher.

Crank up some rock and roll!

Happy, energetic, warm.

Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Sarah Silverman and many talented musician/actor kids.

It really teaches a lot about values and shines with its love for its subject.

The PG-13 rating is due to a few off-color words, a reference to "groupies" [without saying what they do] and some marijuana use. These last two are only present to show that Black does not approve of either one, and tells the children this quite strongly. Therefore, I would recommend it for family discussion.

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