American History X
“Some legacies must end.”
Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About American History X
American History X is a 1998 English-language drama film directed by Tony Kaye. The cast is led by Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 12600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
American History X was produced by New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures, and The Turman-Morrissey Company and made in United States of America. It was released on July 1, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $24 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tony Kaye
- Writers
- David McKenna
- Release date
- July 1, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $24 million
- Production
- New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures, The Turman-Morrissey Company
American History X cast & crew
American History X was directed by Tony Kaye and written by David McKenna.
The cast features Edward Norton as Derek, Edward Furlong as Danny, Beverly D'Angelo as Doris, Jennifer Lien as Davina, Ethan Suplee as Seth, and Fairuza Balk as Stacey.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Anne Dudley, cinematography is by Tony Kaye, and it was produced by John Morrissey and Lawrence Turman.
Is American History X worth watching?
American History X holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 12,628 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, American History X is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch American History X
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Cast of American History X
Edward Norton
Derek
Edward Furlong
Danny
Beverly D'Angelo
Doris
Jennifer Lien
Davina
Ethan Suplee
Seth
Fairuza Balk
Stacey
Avery Brooks
Sweeney
Elliott Gould
Murray
Stacy Keach
Cameron
William Russ
Dennis
Guy Torry
Lamont
Joe Cortese
Rasmussen
American History X — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American History X in United States?
American History X is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is American History X in?
American History X is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is American History X?
American History X runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is American History X rated?
American History X is rated R. It holds a 8.3/10 audience score from 12,628 ratings.
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