Movies Like The School of Rock

If you liked The School of Rock (2003), a comedy and family movie directed by Richard Linklater, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy and 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.
2
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
★ 6.4/10Also music and comedy
Two small-town singers chase their pop star dreams at a global music competition, where high stakes, scheming rivals and onstage mishaps test their bond.
3
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy and music
Mitchie can't wait to go back to Camp Rock and spend the summer making new music with her friends and superstar Shane Gray. But the slick new camp across the lake, Camp Star, has drummed up some serious competition…
4
Sing (2016)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy and family
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.
5
Josie and the Pussycats (2001)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy and music
Josie, Melody and Val are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style and sound. They get a record deal…
6
Godspell (1973)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy and family
In modern-day New York City, John the Baptist calls out to a group of young men and women to learn from the teachings of Jesus. Through song and dance, they relive Christ's crucifixion.
7
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
★ 6.4/10Also music and comedy
Deloris Van Cartier is again asked to don the nun's habit to help a run-down Catholic school, presided over by Mother Superior. And if trying to reach out to a class full of uninterested students wasn't bad enough, the…
8
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and music
The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.
9
Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and family
Upon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost father. A musical adventure.
10
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019)
★ 7/10Also comedy and family
John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special.
11
Rock Dog (2016)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy and family
When a radio falls from the sky into the hands of a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, he leaves home to fulfill his dream of becoming a musician, setting into motion a series of completely unexpected events.
12
Recess: School's Out (2001)
★ 6.6/10Also family and comedy
The school year is finally ending, and T.J. Detweiler is looking forward to summer. But boredom quickly sets in when his friends leave for camp — until T.J. uncovers an evil plot to do away with summer vacation! A…
13
Blue's Big City Adventure (2022)
★ 7.1/10Also family and music
When Josh gets the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for Rainbow Puppy’s Broadway musical, Josh and Blue skidoo to NYC for the very first time where they meet new friends and discover the magic of music, dance, and…
14
Pitch Perfect 3 (2017)
★ 6.5/10Also music and comedy
After the highs of winning the world championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren't job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an…
15
Vivo (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also family and comedy
A music-loving kinkajou named Vivo embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.
16
Monster High: Boo York, Boo York (2015)
★ 7.7/10Also family and music
It's fright lights, big city when the Monster High ghouls head to Boo York! Cleo de Nile is invited to attend a gancy gala celebrating the return of the magical comet and, of course, she brings along her beast friends…
17
Thunderstruck (2012)
★ 6.2/10Also comedy and family
After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.
18
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022)
★ 7/10Also comedy and family
When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle — a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and…
19
Woody Woodpecker (2017)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and family
Woody Woodpecker enters a turf war with a big city lawyer wanting to tear down his home in an effort to build a house to flip.
20
Wayne's World 2 (1993)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy and music
A message from Jim Morrison in a dream prompts cable access TV stars Wayne and Garth to put on a rock concert, "Waynestock," with Aerosmith as headliners. But amid the preparations, Wayne frets that a record producer…