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Rock Star (2001)

“The story of a wanna be who got to be.”

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Plot

In the heart of Pennsylvania, Chris Cole is a regular guy with an extraordinary passion. His life, split between repairing copiers and living under his parents' roof, is as ordinary as they come. Yet, when he steps onto the stage as the frontman of a Steel Dragon tribute band, he transforms. He becomes Bobby Beers, the electrifying lead singer of the legendary heavy metal band, captivating audiences with an impeccable mimicry of Beers' volcanic vocals. His longtime girlfriend Emily sees greatness in him, a potential that could lead him to stardom. But Chris's world comes crashing down when his bandmates unceremoniously kick him out. Despair engulfs him, until a surprising phone call turns his life upside down. Chris Cole, the small-town rocker, is chosen to replace his idol, Bobby Beers, as the lead singer of Steel Dragon. In a blink, he catapults from being a mere fan to a bona fide rock deity, the ordinary guy who dared to dream and became the dream. Yet, the glittering world of stardom isn't all it's cracked up to be. Chris soon finds himself grappling with the harsh realities of fame, and the question arises - what happens when an average Joe gets everything he ever wished for, only to realize it's not all it's supposed to be? The movie "Rock Star" is a thrilling exploration of this journey, a roller coaster ride from obscurity to the dizzying heights of rock and roll fame.

Where to watch Rock Star?

Rock Star is a comedy movie featuring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Stephen Herek.

It is possible to buy Rock Star on AMC on Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, Vudu and YouTube.