

Lords of Dogtown
“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.
Where to watch Lords of Dogtown in United States
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Where is Lords of Dogtown streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Netflix, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony One Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon 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
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
Stacy

Emile Hirsch
Jay

Rebecca De Mornay
Philaine

William Mapother
Donnie

Julio Oscar Mechoso
Mr. Alva

Victor Rasuk
Tony

Nikki Reed
Kathy Alva

Heath Ledger
Skip

Vincent Laresca
Chino
Brian Zarate
Montoya

Pablo Schreiber
Stecyk

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.











