Synopsis
To become the greatest band of all time, two slackers, wannabe-rockers set out on a quest to steal a legendary guitar pick that gives its holders incredible guitar skills, from a maximum security Rock and Roll museum.
Scores
Overall Score
77.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
90.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
70.6%
Review Aggregate
61.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 53% of 121 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, stylized, gritty. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnystylizedgrittyfamily-friendlyhistoricalcoming of agesatirical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Black | 2006 | $2,476,000 | $3,853,000 | (est) |
| Kyle Gass | 2006 | $1,524,000 | $2,372,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score53.0
RT critic review count124
Rotten Tomatoes audience score67.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes118,192
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $8,334,575 | $12,969,029 |
| International | 2006 | $5,589,679 | $8,697,829 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $13,924,254 | $21,666,858 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $6,403,159 | $9,963,646 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $406,000 | $631,757 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $125,000 | $194,506 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $12,818,000 | $19,945,469 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $30,234,000 | $47,045,664 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $2,000,298 | $3,112,567 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $51,986,457 | $80,893,609 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $20,000,000 | $31,121,032 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $9,653,000 (est) | $15,020,566 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $2,079,000 | $3,235,031 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $3,294,000 | $5,125,634 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $4,000,000 | $6,224,206 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $39,026,000 | $60,726,469 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $12,960,457 | $20,167,140 |
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