School of Rock

Dewey Finn (Jack Black) is kicked out of his rock band - just before a big performance at the "Battle of the Bands" competition. He is also increasingly suffering from growing debts and depression. He is still living with his good friend Ned (Mike White), but his fiancée (Sarah Silvermann) wants the good-for-nothing to move out. It can't go on like this, that's for sure.

One day, the headmistress of a public school calls Ned. Dewey answers the phone and pretends to be Ned, which lands him a job as a teacher. He soon realises that the children in his class have musical talent. He deviates from the curriculum with his lessons and gets the kids ready for the "Battle of the Bands" competition. This may not please everyone at school, but the pupils soon start strumming enthusiastically...