After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band. School of Rock (2003) is a high-energy comedy that became a cult classic, blending rock ‘n’ roll with heartfelt humor and an uplifting message about self-expression. Directed by Richard Linklater and starring Jack Black in a career-defining role, the film follows a down-on-his-luck musician who poses as a substitute teacher and secretly turns his class into a rock band. Praised for its infectious energy, stellar performances, and a killer classic rock soundtrack, School of Rock was a critical and commercial success, earning over $130 million worldwide. Its legacy continued with a hit Broadway musical adaptation and an Emmy-nominated TV series, proving that its message—rock music has the power to inspire—resonates across generations.