

When five ragtag freshman first meet in detention, it seems they have nothing in common. But, through music, they form an unbreakable bond and discover they have the makings of the greatest high school garage band in history! In the face of incredible odds, Olivia, Stella, Wen, Mohini and Charlie find they can make a real difference when they learn to lean on each other and let go of everything holding back their dreams.
Acting
Bridgit Mendler's whisper-singing haunts me pleasantly.
Writing
Detention origin story actually earns its earnestness.

Director
Patricia Riggen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hayley Kiyoko and Naomi Scott both became major pop stars after this—Disney Channel's accidental A&R department.
This film quietly gave a generation permission to care deeply about things, specifically lemonade-based social movements.
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