Pump Up the Volume
“TALK HARD. STEAL THE AIR.”
Mark Hunter, a lonely high school student, uses his shortwave radio to moonlight as the popular pirate DJ "Hard Harry." When his show gets blamed for a teen committing suicide, the students clash with high school faculty and the authorities.
Where to watch Pump Up the Volume in United States
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Where is Pump Up the Volume streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
About Pump Up the Volume
Pump Up the Volume is a 1990 English-language music and drama film directed by Allan Moyle. The cast is led by Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Annie Ross. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Pump Up the Volume was produced by New Line Cinema and SC Entertainment and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on August 22, 1990, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Allan Moyle
- Writers
- Allan Moyle
- Release date
- August 22, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- New Line Cinema, SC Entertainment
Pump Up the Volume cast & crew
Pump Up the Volume was directed by Allan Moyle and written by Allan Moyle.
The cast features Christian Slater as Mark Hunter, Samantha Mathis as Nora Diniro, Annie Ross as Loretta Creswood, Scott Paulin as Brian Hunter, Mimi Kennedy as Marla Hunter, and Andy Romano as Murdock.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cliff Martinez, cinematography is by Walt Lloyd, and it was produced by Syd Cappe and Rupert Harvey.
Is Pump Up the Volume worth watching?
Pump Up the Volume holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 405 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed music films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music and drama, Pump Up the Volume is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pump Up the Volume
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Cast of Pump Up the Volume
Christian Slater
Mark Hunter
Samantha Mathis
Nora Diniro
Annie Ross
Loretta Creswood
Scott Paulin
Brian Hunter
Mimi Kennedy
Marla Hunter
Andy Romano
Murdock
Keith Stuart Thayer
Luis Chavez
Cheryl Pollak
Paige Woodward
Jeff Chamberlain
Mr. Woodward
Lala Sloatman
Janie
Holly Sampson
Cheryl Biggs
Seth Green
Joey
Pump Up the Volume — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pump Up the Volume in United States?
Pump Up the Volume 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 Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Pump Up the Volume in?
Pump Up the Volume is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pump Up the Volume?
Pump Up the Volume runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Pump Up the Volume rated?
Pump Up the Volume is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 405 ratings.
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