Detroit Rock City
1999 · Movie · R · 95 min · ★ 6.8 · 42% critics
In 1978, four die-hard rock fans make it their mission to get into a sold-out arena show. When their plans fall apart, they hit the road and spiral into a string of chaotic, anything-goes schemes—crossing paths with protesters, authority figures, and plenty of trouble—just to hear their favorite band live.
Also known as The Kiss Movie
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Details
- Years
- 1999
- Release date
- 1999-08-13
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Critic score
- 42/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (452 votes)
About
If you enjoy raunchy, nostalgic teen comedies powered by classic rock and a nonstop ticket-chasing adventure, this could hit the spot; Not for you if you dislike crude humor, drugs, or broad stereotypes—Metal Lords fans may feel at home.
Pros: killer 70s rock soundtrack; nostalgic teen road-trip; energetic, silly moments | Cons: crude gross-out humor; uneven laughs; over-the-top tone
Themes
- parent child relationship
- 1970s
- kiss
- drugs
- detroit, michigan
Cast & crew
Giuseppe Andrews
as Lex
James DeBello
as Trip Hurudie
Edward Furlong
as Hawk
Sam Huntington
as Jeremiah 'Jam' Bruce
Lin Shaye
as Mrs. Bruce
Melanie Lynskey
as Beth Bumsteen
Natasha Lyonne
as Christine
Shannon Tweed
as Amanda Finch
Emmanuelle Chriqui
as Barbara
Kristin Booth
as Cashier
Directed by Adam Rifkin