Rock Star (2001)

Synopsis

A wannabe rock star who fronts a Pennsylvania-based tribute band is devastated when his bandmates kick him out of the group he founded. Things begin to look up for Izzy when he is asked to join Steel Dragon, the heavy metal rockers he had been imitating for so long. This film is loosely based on the true story of the band Judas Priest.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Howdy Amazon Channel

Rent

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• YouTube
• Fandango At Home

Buy

• Amazon Video
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• Google Play Movies
• YouTube
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Cast

• Mark Wahlberg as Chris 'Izzy' Cole
• Jennifer Aniston as Emily Poule
• Dominic West as Kirk Cuddy
• Jason Bonham as A.C.
• Jeff Pilson as Jorgen
• Zakk Wylde as Ghode
• Timothy Spall as Mats, Steel Dragon Road Manager
• Blas Elias as Donny Johnson
• Nick Catanese as Xander Cummins
• Brian Vander Ark as Ricki Bell

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