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.

Director: Tony Kaye
Cast: Edward Norton , Edward Furlong , Beverly D'Angelo , Jennifer Lien , Ethan Suplee , Fairuza Balk , Avery Brooks , Elliott Gould , Stacy Keach , William Russ

Genres: Drama

Release date: 1998-07-01

Rating: 8.323

Runtime: 119minutes

Budget: 20M

Revenue: 23M

Production Companies: New Line Cinema , Savoy Pictures , The Turman-Morrissey Company

Reviews:

  • Sariyah Taylor
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Apollo Floyd
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Richard Velez
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Adelyn Stokes
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Jesus Blair
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5