
In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.
Cast

Rainn Wilson
Robert 'Fish' Fishman

Teddy Geiger
Curtis

Josh Gad
Matt Gadman

Emma Stone
Amelia

Christina Applegate
Kim

Jeff Garlin
Stan

Jane Lynch
Lisa

Jason Sudeikis
David Marshall

Will Arnett
Lex

Howard Hesseman
Gator

Fred Armisen
Kerr

Bradley Cooper
Trash

Lonny Ross
Sticks

Jon Glaser
Billy

Jane Krakowski
Carol

Samantha Weinstein
Violet

Demetri Martin
Kip

Aziz Ansari
Aziz

Ellie Knaus
Erica

Laura de Carteret
Amelia's Mom

Steve Adams
Amelia's Dad

Keir Gilchrist
Moby Type Kid

Brittany Allen
I Heart Matt Girl

Vik Sahay
Gary

Mark Forward
Leon

Jonathan Malen
Jeremy

Rebecca Northan
Jeremy's Mother

Simon Sinn
Mr. Lee

Ennis Esmer
Barney

SuChin Pak
Self

Николь Арбур
Trashy Groupie

Jon Cor
Paul

Talia Russo
Amy

Tanya Bevan
Prom Queen Jennifer

Wesley Morgan
Prom King Josh

Pete Best
Self

Jordan Lawson
Crazy Fan (uncredited)
Crew

Peter Cattaneo
Director

Wallace Wolodarsky
Screenplay

Maya Forbes
Screenplay
Ryan Jaffe
Story
Charles Kaplan
Editor
Brad Wilhite
Editor

Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography

Shawn Levy
Producer
Brandt Gordon
Production Design
Julie Ashton
Casting
Christopher Hargadon
Costume Design

Branko Racki
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator

Caitlin McKenna
ADR Voice Casting
Chad Fischer
Original Music Composer
Samantha Armstrong
Script Supervisor

Robert Racki
Stunt Double
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