Hard: The Dewey Cox Story - Walk

Released in 2007, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story is a satirical masterpiece that lampoons the "great man" musical biopic genre. Directed by Jake Kasdan and written alongside Judd Apatow, the film uses the fictional legend Dewey Cox (John C. Reilly) to parody films like Walk the Line and Ray . Though it was a box office disappointment, it has since achieved a massive cult following for its biting critique and pitch-perfect musical parodies.

: In a running gag, Dewey is constantly warned by his drummer, Sam (Tim Meadows), "You don't want no part of this shit," right before Dewey tries every drug imaginable. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

The film follows Dewey’s tumultuous 60-year journey through the history of rock and roll. Released in 2007, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox

: After accidentally "cutting his brother in half" with a machete as a child, Dewey is haunted by his father’s frequent reminder that "the wrong son died". Though it was a box office disappointment, it

: Dewey’s career spans multiple eras—from 1950s rockabilly and 1960s protest folk to 1970s disco and drug-fueled psychedelic rock.