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In 2003, Black starred as substitute teacher Dewey Finn in Richard Linklater’s beloved comedy School of Rock. The film started streaming on Hulu on September 1, 2025, more than 20 years after it hit the big screen. In School of Rock, Black portrays a struggling rock guitarist and slacker whose life is turned upside down when he is fired from his band. Desperate for work, he becomes a substitute music teacher at an elite private elementary school and transforms his fifth-grade students into a rock band in an attempt to win the upcoming Battle of the Bands. The movie also stars Joan Cusack, Mike White, Sarah Silverman, and Miranda Cosgrove.
Why You Should Watch School of Rock
Black has logged numerous notable titles throughout his career, but School of Rock remains a fan favorite. The movie perfectly captured Black’s unique star power, his character blending the charisma and high-energy Black is known for with his passion for music. With a high energy and catchy score that includes “Teacher’s Pet” and “Immigrant Song,” infectious energy, and a feel-good story, School of Rock is spellbinding from start to finish. A movie with significant nostalgia value for kids who first saw it in theaters, School of Rock is a timeless movie that continues to captivate new generations of audiences.
