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Lords of Dogtown

2005·Movie·PG-13·107 min·7.1(812)

They came from nothing to change everything.

The radical true story behind three teenage surfers from Venice Beach, California, who took skateboarding to the extreme and changed the world of sports forever. Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva and Jay Adams are the Z-Boys, a bunch of nobodies until they create a new style of skateboarding that becomes a worldwide phenomenon. But when their hobby becomes a business, the success shreds their friendship.

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GermanyPluto TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
FranceNetflix, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony One Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanNetflix, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Lords of Dogtown

Lords of Dogtown is a 2005 English-language drama and action film directed by Catherine Hardwicke. The cast is led by John Robinson, Emile Hirsch, Rebecca De Mornay. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu.

Lords of Dogtown was produced by Columbia Pictures, Linson Entertainment, and Indelible Pictures and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on June 3, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.

Director
Catherine Hardwicke
Writers
Stacy Peralta
Release date
June 3, 2005
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
Germany, United States of America
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$13 million
Production
Columbia Pictures, Linson Entertainment, Indelible Pictures
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Lords of Dogtown cast & crew

Lords of Dogtown was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and written by Stacy Peralta.

The cast features John Robinson as Stacy, Emile Hirsch as Jay, Rebecca De Mornay as Philaine, William Mapother as Donnie, Julio Oscar Mechoso as Mr. Alva, and Victor Rasuk as Tony.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, cinematography is by Elliot Davis, and it was produced by Joseph Drake and David Fincher.

Is Lords of Dogtown worth watching?

Lords of Dogtown holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 812 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and action, Lords of Dogtown is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Lords of Dogtown

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Cast of Lords of Dogtown

John Robinson

John Robinson

Stacy

Emile Hirsch

Emile Hirsch

Jay

Rebecca De Mornay

Rebecca De Mornay

Philaine

William Mapother

William Mapother

Donnie

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Mr. Alva

Victor Rasuk

Victor Rasuk

Tony

Nikki Reed

Nikki Reed

Kathy Alva

Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger

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Vincent Laresca

Vincent Laresca

Chino

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Brian Zarate

Montoya

Pablo Schreiber

Pablo Schreiber

Stecyk

Elden Henson

Elden Henson

Billy Z

Lords of Dogtown — FAQs

Where can I watch Lords of Dogtown in United States?

Lords of Dogtown is streaming on Hulu in United States.

Is Lords of Dogtown on Hulu?

Yes — Lords of Dogtown is currently available on Hulu in United States.

What language is Lords of Dogtown in?

Lords of Dogtown is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Lords of Dogtown?

Lords of Dogtown runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).

What is Lords of Dogtown rated?

Lords of Dogtown is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 812 ratings.

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