Rock 'n' Roll High School poster

Movie

Rock 'n' Roll High School

1979PG1h 33m6.3 / 10

Will your school be NEXT?

A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration.

More about Rock 'n' Roll High School

Cast

P. J. SolesRiff Randell
Vincent Van PattenTom Roberts
Clint HowardEaglebauer
Dey YoungKate Rambeau
Mary WoronovMiss Togar
Paul BartelMr. McGree
Dick MillerPolice Chief
Don SteeleScreamin' Steve Stevens

Credits

Directed by
Allan Arkush
Written by
Richard Whitley, Russ Dvonch, Joseph McBride, Joe Dante, Allan Arkush

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Collection
Rock 'n' Roll High School Collection
Budget
$200K

Production

  • New World PicturesUnited States

Themes

bongcamphilariousmusicalpunk rockrebellionrock 'n' rollteen comedy