Rock of Ages

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Rock of Ages

PG-13

2012

1h 58m

Musical

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The songs of Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and other artists underscore a tale of big dreams in Hollywood. Soon after hopping off a bus from the Midwest, aspiring singer Sherrie Christian (Julianne Hough) immediately finds herself in trouble. Coming to her rescue is Drew (Diego Boneta), a bar-back at the legendary club the Bourbon Room. With stars in their eyes, the young lovers chase their dreams, but a misunderstanding involving rock god Stacee Jaxx (Tom Cruise) threatens to tear them apart.

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Critics Consensus

Its exuberant silliness is almost enough to make up for its utter inconsequentiality, but Rock of Ages is ultimately too bland and overlong to justify its trip to the big screen.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Really, it's like a longer, louder version of Glee or American Idol, but with actors who can't sing rather than singers who can't act. Plus, it rocks you like a hurricane.

Rated: B-

Sep 8, 2017

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Kimber Myers

The Playlist

Rock of Ages will make you want to raise your arms...and then immediately plunge your fingers into your eyeballs for salvation (you can go back for seconds to rescue your ears).

Rated: D-

Aug 15, 2013

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Leonard Maltin

leonardmaltin.com

It's easy to see how Rock of Ages became a crowd-pleaser on Broadway, where audiences got caught up in the energy of '80s hit songs performed live.

Jun 22, 2012

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The best musicals are those with songs that develop naturally within a story instead of obligatorily filling every moment with yet another song. This is not one of them.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 4, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

An abundance of energy makes up for the unconvincing lip-syncing and spontaneous song-and-dance sequences that aren't as smoothly integrated into character actions.

Rated: 7/10

Dec 2, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Serves up well played cover tunes and an abundance of entertainment of the light, campy variety.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 21, 2020

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Waki W

Good musical performance and great acting. It was worth watching for a rock and musical!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/18/25

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Jose L

This is a movie I have watched multiple times. Tom Cruise is actually singing the songs in his scenes, and he’s actually decent. He nails Def Leppard’s Pour Some Sugar On Me. They were there when the scene was filmed and absolutely approved. Julianne Hughes is beautiful and her vocals are amazing. Malin Akerman is looking like an uber-model in her supporting role. I keep forgetting this movie is over a decade old. I even bought the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/15/25

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Munchie A

It’s decent. The songs land. The overacting is intentional and funny. Fans of the Broadway play will be disappointed with the removal of the original villains.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/13/25

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Cassidy W

Don’t take yourself too seriously. This is a fun movie to watch and if you look into the work that some of these actors put into their parts it’s awesome. The soundtrack is great and it’s definitely just a feel good movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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Alichia B

Rock of Ages – A Fun and Entertaining Musical Experience "Rock of Ages" was an excellent movie that I thoroughly enjoyed! What really stood out to me was the fact that the actors performed their own singing—it added an authentic and unique touch to the film. The music was fantastic, featuring classic rock hits that made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I loved how the movie didn’t take itself too seriously. It had the perfect balance of fun, energy, and nostalgia, making it an entertaining watch from start to finish. The cast did a great job bringing their characters to life, and the overall vibe was lighthearted and engaging. If you're a fan of rock music and musicals, this is definitely a must-watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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Dustin R

This movie is completely underrated! A must see for anyone with nostalgia for the eighties!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Synopsis

The songs of Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and other artists underscore a tale of big dreams in Hollywood. Soon after hopping off a bus from the Midwest, aspiring singer Sherrie Christian (Julianne Hough) immediately finds herself in trouble. Coming to her rescue is Drew (Diego Boneta), a bar-back at the legendary club the Bourbon Room. With stars in their eyes, the young lovers chase their dreams, but a misunderstanding involving rock god Stacee Jaxx (Tom Cruise) threatens to tear them apart.

Director: Adam Shankman
Producer: Matt Weaver, Scott Prisand, Carl Levin, Tobey Maguire, Garrett Grant, Jennifer Gibgot
Screenwriter: Justin Theroux, Chris D'Arienzo, Allan Loeb
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Corner Store Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language|Some Heavy Drinking|Suggestive Dancing)
Genre: Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 15, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 11, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $38.5M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, SDDS, DTS

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