American History X

American History X

By Tony Kaye

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 1998-10-28
  • Advisory Rating: R
  • Runtime: 1h 58min
  • Director: Tony Kaye
  • iTunes Price: USD 4.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99

Description

Academy Award-nominee for his leading role, Edward Norton (Fight Club, The Illusionist) delivers a searing performance as Derek, a former neo-Nazi skinhead whose life was almost destroyed by his own hatred--and who now struggles to prevent his younger brother Danny (played by Edward Furlong Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Pecker) from following in his footsteps.

Reviews

  • Where’s the Directors cut?

    4
    By BroMuscle
    Good movie. This movie is somewhat intact from the original. It’s missing the curb stomp scene and extended prison shower r*pe scene. Ed Norton was at the top of his game between this and Fight Club.
  • probably Ed Norton's finest work

    5
    By reginoc
    one of a kind
  • 2021 GOP = White Supremacists

    5
    By jsnooks@denver
    Let me guess, they think this movie is now too “woke” or whatever those pathetic sociopaths parrot from right wing media.
  • American History X

    5
    By stan_1978
    One of the most powerful films I ever seen. All the scenes that are shot in black and white paint a painful portrait of a man driven by hate and rage and the impact it has on his family. It’s a cautionary tale to anyone watching. A great movie but definitely, not for the faint at heart. There are scenes and depictions that may be too graphic. Overall I give the film 5 stars.
  • A very good movie

    5
    By Rambo8649
    Excellent movie, a very powerful movie, an important movie. This is hard to watch, but its really well done all the way around, great writing. The performances are amazing. This is a master piece of cinema.
  • Movie is great, but this is edited.

    1
    By Doc_F1
    Great movie, but crucial scenes are removed.
  • This is Important

    5
    By Alice West
    I was 15 when I saw American History X in the theater and to this day, I still think it's one of the most compelling stories ever told. To my knowledge, the film isn't based on anyone in particular, but this is still a true story. Realistically, it's many true stories. I grew up in a community where many skinheads lived and it really hit home for me. Whether you like the movie or not, I think it's an important perspective to acknowledge.
  • Powerful

    5
    By Claytoncarmine
    This movie is really good. At the time of this review, I am a skinhead, but I wasn't sure whether or not to be a neo nazi or a trad. I have had racial hatred in the past due to a variety of factors. The message this movie gave me was eye opening. PS: The ending killed me.
  • Beat Movie!!!

    5
    By Mac Muscle Nerd
    A must see from Edward Norton!
  • A masterpiece

    5
    By E med
    This movie is a work of art robbed of an oscar for sure but besides that acting amazing camera work top notch lasting value priceless

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