American Hardcore
“The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986”
Inspired by Steven Blush's book "American Hardcore: A tribal history" Paul Rachman's feature documentary debut is a chronicle of the underground hardcore punk years from 1979 to 1986. Interviews and rare live footage from artists such as Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, SS Decontrol and the Dead Kennedys.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Night Flight Plus, Pluto TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About American Hardcore
American Hardcore is a 2006 English-language documentary and music film directed by Paul Rachman. The cast is led by Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye, Lucky Lehrer. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Night Flight Plus, Pluto TV.
American Hardcore was produced by Envision Films and made in United States of America. It was released on September 22, 2006, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Paul Rachman
- Writers
- Steven Blush
- Release date
- September 22, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Envision Films
American Hardcore cast & crew
American Hardcore was directed by Paul Rachman and written by Steven Blush.
The cast features Henry Rollins as Self, Ian MacKaye as Self, Lucky Lehrer as Self, Vic Bondi as Self, Joe Keithley as Self, and Moby as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Paul Rachman and it was produced by Steven Blush and Paul Rachman.
Is American Hardcore worth watching?
American Hardcore holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 61 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and music, American Hardcore is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch American Hardcore
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Cast of American Hardcore
Henry Rollins
Self
Ian MacKaye
Self
Lucky Lehrer
Self
Vic Bondi
Self
Joe Keithley
Self
Moby
Self
Springa
Self
Keith Morris
Self
Hank Williams III
Self
Phil Anselmo
Self
Paul 'H.R.' Hudson
Self
Mike Patton
Self
American Hardcore — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American Hardcore in United States?
American Hardcore is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Pluto TV in United States.
▸Is American Hardcore on Night Flight Plus?
Yes — American Hardcore is currently available on Night Flight Plus in United States.
▸What language is American Hardcore in?
American Hardcore is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is American Hardcore?
American Hardcore runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is American Hardcore rated?
American Hardcore is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 61 ratings.
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