The Rocker (2008)
In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.
All Releases
Domestic (72.8%)
$6,409,528
$6,409,528
International (27.2%)
$2,399,407
$2,399,407
Worldwide
$8,808,935
$8,808,935
Domestic DistributorTwentieth Century Fox
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Domestic Opening$2,636,048
Budget$15,000,000
Earliest Release DateAugust 20, 2008
(LATAM, Domestic)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time1 hr 42 min
GenresComedy
Music
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Domestic
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Aug 20, 2008 | $2,636,048 | $6,409,528 |
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Oct 17, 2008 | $376,201 | $701,445 |
| Italy | Sep 19, 2008 | $228,676 | $426,236 |
| Germany | Jan 29, 2009 | $9,388 | $84,913 |
| S/E/W Africa | Aug 22, 2008 | – | $47,009 |
| South Africa | Aug 22, 2008 | $18,120 | $37,762 |
| Hungary | Oct 2, 2008 | $12,027 | $32,678 |
| Spain | Nov 7, 2008 | $19,372 | $32,532 |
| Iceland | Aug 21, 2008 | $12,555 | $29,619 |
| Slovenia | Sep 11, 2008 | $7,158 | $25,349 |
| Estonia | Oct 31, 2008 | $4,861 | $12,272 |
| Croatia | Sep 11, 2008 | – | $9,533 |
| France | Jan 7, 2009 | $4,744 | $5,970 |
| Poland | Dec 5, 2008 | – | $2,047 |
| East Africa | Aug 22, 2008 | $651 | $1,924 |
| Nigeria | Aug 22, 2008 | $1,590 | $1,590 |
Latin America
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Sep 19, 2008 | $179,250 | $425,159 |
| Puerto Rico | Sep 11, 2008 | – | $88,564 |
| Peru | Nov 13, 2008 | $27,341 | $54,059 |
| Lesser Antilles | Aug 20, 2008 | – | $11,116 |
| Jamaica | Aug 20, 2008 | – | $10,247 |
| Brazil | Sep 26, 2008 | – | $1,270 |
Asia Pacific
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia/CIS | Sep 4, 2008 | $130,474 | $306,833 |
| New Zealand | Sep 25, 2008 | $16,236 | $51,280 |
