Attention, class! School of Rock turns 20
Glenn Cochrane
STACK Senior Editor
There's nothing like a 20th anniversary of a favourite movie to make us feel old, and Richard Linklater's cult classic has just served a mortal reminder of time's ticking clock.
Bursting onto the scene from out of nowhere, School of Rock struck a chord with children and adults alike and continues to wow generations under the alarming banner of 'classic'. With its iconic metal rock soundtrack, combined with the elementary classroom setting, it was like a gift from the rock gods.
Linklater had made a name for himself following his cult indie films Dazed and Confused (1993) and Before Sunrise (1995), and screenwriter Mike White was riding a wave of success following Orange County (2002) and The Good Girl (2002). And with Jack Black's star rapidly rising after High Fidelity (2000) and Shallow Hal (2001), the planets aligned for what is arguably a highlight of the noughties.
Fun facts about School of Rock
The movie was adapted into a children's TV series for Nickelodeon, which lasted three seasons.
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber adapted the movie into a popular musical stage show.
Screenwriter Mike White went on to create the popular television series' Enlightened and White Lotus.
School of Rock made $131.3 million on a budget of $35 million.
Mike White wrote a script for School of Rock 2: American Rocks, and although there are no immediate plans to turn it into a movie, Jack Black is on record stating, “Never say never!”
Get schooled!
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