School of Rock (2003 · VHS · 2004 Late‑Era Release · Jack Black) A high‑voltage comedy about a washed‑up rocker who fakes his way into a substitute‑teaching job and accidentally builds one of the greatest kid bands ever assembled. The film mixes big laughs with genuine heart, driven entirely by Jack Black’s explosive, joyous performance and the kids’ surprisingly tight musical chops. The 2004 late‑era VHS is a true end‑of‑format collectible — one of the final major studio comedies to get a full tape run before the curtain dropped on VHS.

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🎭 Cast & Crew Notes

• Jack Black (1969– ) — career‑defining comedic lead

• Joan Cusack (1962– ) — anxious, warm, perfectly tuned support

• Mike White (1970– ) — writer and co‑star with dry, offbeat charm

• Richard Linklater (1960– ) — directs with loose, joyful energy and kid‑centric authenticity