Bandslam
“Band together”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
BANDSLAM - Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-10
Top Cast
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Aly Michalka
Charlotte Banks
Vanessa Hudgens
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Gaelan Connell
Will Burton
Scott Porter
Ben Wheatly
Ryan Donowho
Basher Martin
Charlie Saxton
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Lisa Kudrow
Karen Burton
Tim Jo
Omar
Elvy
Irene Lerman (Cello)
Lisa Chung
Kim Lee (Keyboards)
J.W. Wright
Dylan Dyer (Glory Dogs Guitar)
Blair Bomar
Megan
Casey Williams
Ms. Wittenberg
Maggie Maye
Kyra 17-1
Zach Thatcher
Kid Talking About Miles
Derek Cox-Berg
Rapping Boy #1
Matt Hensarling
Rapping Boy #2
Cassidy Johnson
Slapping Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 6, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.61x
-$7.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Todd Graff
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh A. Cagan, Todd Graff
- Original Title
- Bandslam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.2M
- Production Studios
- Summit Entertainment, Walden Media, Goldsmith-Thomas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Todd Graff
Josh A. Cagan, Todd Graff
Eric Steelberg
John Gilbert
Marisa Yeres Gill, Jared Mass, Ron Schmidt, K.C. Hodenfield, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Marisa Yeres Gill
Producer
John Gilbert
Editor
Jared Mass
Producer
Ron Schmidt
Producer
Jeff Knipp
Production Design
K.C. Hodenfield
Producer
Todd Graff
Director
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
Producer
Josh A. Cagan
Screenplay
Todd Graff
Screenplay
Eric Steelberg
Director of Photography
Ernesto Martinez
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bandslam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bandslam about?
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.
Who directed Bandslam?
Bandslam was directed by Todd Graff.
Who stars in Bandslam?
The principal cast of Bandslam includes Aly Michalka, Vanessa Hudgens, Gaelan Connell, Scott Porter, Ryan Donowho.
When was Bandslam released and how long is it?
Bandslam was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bandslam?
Bandslam had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $12.2M at the worldwide box office (0.61 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bandslam?
Bandslam holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).