Rock 'n' Roll High School

Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)

  • 79% of critics liked it
    (24 reviews)

  • 71% of users liked it
    (14,139 ratings)

Rock 'n' Roll High School is a prime example of a 1970s movie phenomenon: a cult film that was deliberately designed to be a cult film. High-schooler Riff Randell's (P.J. Soles) efforts to meet the Ramones are continually thwarted by rock & roll-hating principal Evelyn Togar (Mary Woronov). Ms.… More

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PG, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By
Allan Arkush
Genres
Comedy
In Theaters
Aug 4, 1979 Wide
On DVD
May 2, 1999
New World Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

    It's more cleverly cut than shot -- which means that it moves quickly and energetically even as the concepts and characters disintegrate.

  • John Rockwell, New York Times

    The pity is that with a bit more care and flair, it could have been a really sweet little movie.

  • John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews

    casting the Ramones ranks as a real coup

  • Sean Axmaker, Seanax.com

    ... a pure, cheerfully juvenile blast of blitzkrieg guitar rock, Looney Tunes sight gags, teenage hormones and rebellion against authority because it's there.

  • Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion

    Delectable

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Spencer S


    A movie musical that straddles the fine line between sugary sweet and punk rock chic, Rock 'n' Roll bridges that gap between Grease and High School Musical, with songs that aren't nauseating and characters that are against the establishment but don't broach on… More

  • AJ V


    An incredibly fun and adventurous rock and roll movie. Plus, the Ramones are in the movie.I love this movie!

  • Byron B


    Good music! The plot was a waste.

  • nefnie l


    It's not everyone's cup of tea, but if you love the Ramones; you will appreciate the music and campiness of the film.

  • Jason R


    The Ramones!!!! Can't get any better than this, well maybe you can but who the hell would want to?

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