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Rock of Ages

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43% Tomatometer 227 Reviews 55% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
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 immediately finds herself in trouble. Coming to her rescue is Drew, 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 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 Sep 8, 2017
B-
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. Go to Full Review Kimber Myers The Playlist Aug 15, 2013
D-
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). Go to Full Review Leonard Maltin leonardmaltin.com Jun 22, 2012
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. Go to Full Review Carla Renata The Curvy Film Critic Mar 24, 2026
Not a big fan of this one, but was very entertained and taken back to my youth with all the rock music featured by JOURNEY, FOREIGNER, PAT BENATAR, TWISTED SISTER, REO SPEEDWAGON and others. Rock on dudes and catch this one on Netflix….!!!! Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Oct 4, 2022
2.5/4
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. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Dec 2, 2020
7/10
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kevin C @RT30294019 Apr 4, 2026 Soooo bad movie, boring, jokes with no sense, I thought I could hear more rock songs, but that was soooo cringe See more Marykate S. @Mks81574 Feb 15, 2026 I am so sorry but this movie is so good for those who have not watched it if you’re in the 80s rock band hair bands music is a must see for rockers in the 80s and 90s maybe! See more Eszter H @amanda.lori Dec 27, 2025 I'm confident to say that this is one of the worst movies I ever saw! XD I really am amazed how they could manage that since there are some very good actors in the cast and I dare say they are the worst characters. Not to mention how they castrated those poor songs. I just wanted to see something funny but when I first laid eyes on Alec Baldwin (no clue what was yet to come with him...) I knew this will be a pain to watch and when 'I wanna know what love is' started to play I cried out loud in embarassment XD I will always love Tom Cruise and would definitely pour some sugar on him but this movie was sooooo ridiculous! See more Ben G @Tostig Dec 5, 2025 For those who dissed this, they're missing the point... One of Tom Cruise's best OTT performances (on a par with Tropic Thunder...yes, he was in that) and entertaining throughout if you're an 80's rock fan (and a bit before as well). Main characters were a bit light but highlight for me was Catherine Zeta jones channeling Pat Benatar with a few Michael Jackson thriller moves mixed in, awesome! So bad it's good and a useful escape from reality. Worth a watch. See more Waki W @Jason952 Sep 18, 2025 Good musical performance and great acting. It was worth watching for a rock and musical! See more Jose L @FiendishDragon Sep 15, 2025 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. See more Read all reviews
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Adam Shankman

Director

Julianne Hough

Sherrie Christian

Diego Boneta

Drew Boley

Russell Brand

Lonny

Paul Giamatti

Paul Gill

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Patricia Whitmore

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Rock of Ages

Julianne Hough as Sherrie Christian and Diego Boneta as Drew Boley in "Rock of Ages." Diego Boneta as Drew Boley in "Rock of Ages." Julianne Hough as Sherrie Christian and Diego Boneta as Drew Boley in "Rock of Ages." Malin Akerman as Constance Sack and Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx in "Rock of Ages." (L-R) Alec Baldwin as Dennis Dupree and Russell Brand as Lonnie in "Rock of Ages." Diego Boneta as Drew Boley in "Rock of Ages." Russell Brand as Lonnie in "Rock of Ages." Mary J. Blige as Justice Charlier in "Rock of Ages." Alec Baldwin as Dennis Dupree in "Rock of Ages." Diego Boneta as Drew Boley in "Rock of Ages." View more photos

Movie Info

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 immediately finds herself in trouble. Coming to her rescue is Drew, 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 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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