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American History X (1998)
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📖 Story
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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74
Worth tryingHard-edged
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action• Serious themes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight American History X is a 1998 film in the Drama category from United States. Directed by Tony Kaye. Starring Edward Norton and Edward Furlong. Runtime: about 119 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 8.3/10.
Genre: Drama, Released in 1998, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 119 minutes, Starring Edward Norton and Edward Furlong.
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⚠️Soft performer1.2x
Commercial takeaway
Revenue crossed the budget line with a thin margin
The release covered its reported production cost, but the commercial cushion remained narrow.
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Weak return
💹 Return multiple: 1.2x📈 ROI: +20%🧾 Soft performer
💰Budget
$20M
Reported production cost for this title.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$23.9M
Total reported box office return.
⚠️Net gain
+$3.9M
Gap between revenue and budget.
⚠️Return multiple
1.2x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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ROI +20%
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Runtime
119 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
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
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Stacy Keach
Cameron
William Russ
Dennis
Guy Torry
Lamont
Joe Cortese
Rasmussen
Jason Bose Smith
Little Henry
Antonio David Lyons
Lawrence
Director: Tony Kaye
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1What is movie American History X (1998)?
It is a movie released in 1998 within the Drama category.
2What is the story of American History X?
American History X (1998) is a movie in the Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch American History X online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Google Play Movies.
4What is the rating of American History X?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 8.3/10 based on 12,580 ratings.
5What is the runtime of American History X?
Its runtime is about 119 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is American History X best suited for?
A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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8.3 / 10
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