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Bandslam is a 2009 American musical romantic comedy drama film directed by Todd Graff, who co-wrote the screenplay with Josh A. Cagan, based on a story by Cagan. The film stars Aly Michalka in her feature film debut, Vanessa Hudgens, Gaelan Connell, Scott Porter, and Lisa Kudrow. The story revolves around Will (Connell) and Charlotte (Michalka), who form an unlikely bond through their shared love of music. Assembling a like-minded crew of misfits, the friends form a rock group and perform in a battle of the bands competition called "Bandslam".

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5.8

A new kid in town assembles a fledgling rock band — together, they achieve their dreams and compete against the best in the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands.

Released: 2009-08-06111 minDir: Todd GraffComedy, Drama, Family, Music, RomanceBudget: $20.0MBox office: $12.2M

Cast

  • Aly Michalka as Charlotte Banks
  • Vanessa Hudgens as Sa5m
  • Gaelan Connell as Will Burton
  • Scott Porter as Ben Wheatly
  • Ryan Donowho as Basher Martin
  • Charlie Saxton as Bug

Themes

  • new jersey
  • musical
  • battle of the bands
  • rock band

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Ratings

IMDb

6.3/10

15,637 votes

Year
2009
Runtime
111 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family

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Key facts

Film.name
Bandslam
Film.image
Bandslamposter.jpg
Film.caption
Theatrical release poster
Film.director
Todd Graff
Film.producer
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
Film.story
Josh A. Cagan
Film.cinematography
Eric Steelberg
Film.editing
John Gilbert
Film.distributor
Summit Entertainment
Film.runtime
111 minutes
Film.country
United States
Film.language
English
Film.budget
$20 million
Film.gross
$12.2 million

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Wikidata facts

Duration
111
FilmAffinity ID
241704
Official website
www.bandslam-movie.com
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title
Bandslam
review score
66/100
publication date
2009-08-14
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Bandslam is a 2009 American musical romantic comedy drama film directed by Todd Graff, who co-wrote the screenplay with Josh A. Cagan, based on a story by Cagan. The film stars Aly Michalka in her feature film debut, Vanessa Hudgens, Gaelan Connell, Scott Porter, and Lisa Kudrow. The story revolves around Will (Connell) and Charlotte (Michalka), who form an unlikely bond through their shared love of music. Assembling a like-minded crew of misfits, the friends form a rock group and perform in a battle of the bands competition called "Bandslam".

Principal photography took place in Austin, Texas. During filming, the film underwent multiple title changes, including Will and Rock On.

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