Rock 'n' Roll High School

Rock 'n' Roll High School

Will your school be NEXT?

PG 1979 · 93 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Music

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

Directed by Allan Arkush · Written by Richard Whitley

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