Bandslam Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Where there's a Will, there's a way.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jan. 2, 2010

Bandslam

Release Date: Friday, August 14, 2009 Theaters

Director: Todd Graff

Starring: Gaelan Connell • Aly Michalka • Vanessa Hudgens • Lisa Kudrow • Charlie Saxton

PG Comedy 1 hr, 51 m

4.13 / 5.0

77% WILL SEE 23% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Disney Channel superstars Vanessa Anne Hudgens ("High School Musical 1 & 2," "High School Musical 3") and Alyson Michalka ("Phil of the Future," pop duo Aly and AJ) join Gaelan Connell ("Chocolat"), Scott Porter ("Speed Racer") and Lisa Kudrow ("Friends") in the music-driven comedy "Bandslam." When gifted singer-songwriter Charlotte Banks (Michalka) asks new kid in town Will Burton (Connell) to manage her fledgling rock band, she appears to have just one goal in mind: go head-to-head against her egotistical musician ex-boyfriend, Ben (Porter), at the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands.

Against all odds, their band develops a sound all its own with a real shot at success in the contest. Meanwhile, romance brews between Will and Sam (Hudgens), who plays a mean guitar and has a voice to die for. When disaster strikes, it's time for the band to make a choice: Do they admit defeat, or face the music and stand up for what they believe in?

Comedy Drama Teen Music

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Who is making Bandslam – Crew List

A look at Bandslam behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Todd Graff last helmed Joyful Noise and Camp. The film's writer Todd Graff last penned Joyful Noise and Brian Epstein Biopic.

Director: Todd Graff
Screenwriters: Todd Graff
Josh Cagan
Producers: Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
Ron Schmidt
Marisa Yeres

Studios: Summit Entertainment
Production Company: Goldsmith-Thomas Productions
Walden Media

Production – What we know about the Bandslam

Key Facts

"Camp" director Graff is to begin shooting his latest film next month in Austin, Texas (01/14/08).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2009

Completed

Changed Bandslam movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some thematic elements and mild language
Runtime: 1 hr, 51 m
Tagline: Where there's a Will, there's a way.
Also known as: Rock On
Language: English

Bandslam Trailers and Clips

Bandslam

Theatrical Trailer

Bandslam Release Date: When was the film released?

Bandslam was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 14 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 2,121 theaters. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including District 9, Ponyo and The Time Traveler's Wife.