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SLC Punk!

  • 19981998
  • RR
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Matthew Lillard in SLC Punk! (1998)
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In the early 1980s Stevo and Heroin Bob are the only two dedicated punks in conservative Salt Lake City.In the early 1980s Stevo and Heroin Bob are the only two dedicated punks in conservative Salt Lake City.In the early 1980s Stevo and Heroin Bob are the only two dedicated punks in conservative Salt Lake City.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
30K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,081
672
  • Director
    • James Merendino
  • Writer
    • James Merendino
  • Stars
    • Matthew Lillard
    • Michael A. Goorjian
    • Annabeth Gish
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Merendino
  • Writer
    • James Merendino
  • Stars
    • Matthew Lillard
    • Michael A. Goorjian
    • Annabeth Gish
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 337User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos1

    SLC Punk
    Trailer 1:54
    SLC Punk

    Photos77

    Matthew Lillard, Annabeth Gish, and Michael A. Goorjian in SLC Punk! (1998)
    Matthew Lillard, Til Schweiger, and Michael A. Goorjian in SLC Punk! (1998)
    Matthew Lillard, Annabeth Gish, and Michael A. Goorjian in SLC Punk! (1998)
    Matthew Lillard in SLC Punk! (1998)
    Matthew Lillard, Annabeth Gish, and Michael A. Goorjian in SLC Punk! (1998)
    Matthew Lillard in SLC Punk! (1998)
    Til Schweiger in SLC Punk! (1998)
    SLC Punk! (1998)
    SLC Punk! (1998)
    SLC Punk! (1998)
    Matthew Lillard in SLC Punk! (1998)
    Matthew Lillard in SLC Punk! (1998)

    Top cast

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    Matthew Lillard
    Matthew Lillard
    • Stevoas Stevo
    Michael A. Goorjian
    Michael A. Goorjian
    • Bobas Bob
    • (as Michael Goorjian)
    Annabeth Gish
    Annabeth Gish
    • Trishas Trish
    Jennifer Lien
    Jennifer Lien
    • Sandyas Sandy
    Christopher McDonald
    Christopher McDonald
    • Dadas Dad
    Devon Sawa
    Devon Sawa
    • Seanas Sean
    Jason Segel
    Jason Segel
    • Mikeas Mike
    Adam Pascal
    Adam Pascal
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Til Schweiger
    Til Schweiger
    • Markas Mark
    James Duval
    James Duval
    • John the Modas John the Mod
    • (as Jimmy Duval)
    Summer Phoenix
    Summer Phoenix
    • Brandyas Brandy
    Chiara Barzini
    Chiara Barzini
    • Jenniferas Jennifer
    Kevin Breznahan
    Kevin Breznahan
    • Chrisas Chris
    Christina Karras
    • Jamieas Jamie
    Russell Peacock
    • Jonesas Jones
    • (as Russ Peacock)
    Christopher Ogden
    • Young Stevoas Young Stevo
    Francis Capra
    Francis Capra
    • Young Bobas Young Bob
    McNally Sagal
    McNally Sagal
    • Momas Mom
    • (as McNally Sagel)
    • Director
      • James Merendino
    • Writer
      • James Merendino
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Matthew Lillard's character, Stevo was originally to have bleached blond hair. However, when getting the bleach job, the peroxide burned Lillard's scalp, leaving a hideous mess. Dying his hair blue was a way of hiding it.
    • Goofs
      When Stevo and his friends are shown driving to Wyoming, they're actually driving west on Interstate 80 toward Nevada.
    • Quotes

      Stevo: Wait, time out. I just wanted to ask real quick, if I can. You believe in rebellion, freedom and love, right?

      Mom: Absolutely, yes.

      Dad: Rebellion, freedom, love.

      Stevo: You two are divorced. So love failed. Two: Mom, you're a New Ager, clinging to every scrap of Eastern religion that may justify why the above said love failed. Three: Dad, you're a slick, corporate, preppy-ass lawyer. I don't really have to say anything else about you do I dad? Four: You move from New York City, the Mecca and hub of the cultural world to Utah! Nowhere! To change nothing! More to perpetuate this cycle of greed, fascism and triviality. Your movement of the people, by and for the people got you... nothing! You just hide behind some lost sense of drugs, sex and rock and roll. Ooooh, Kumbaya! I am the future! I am the future of this great nation which you, father, so arrogantly saved this world for. Look, I have my own agenda. Harvard, out. University of Utah, in. I'm gonna get a 4.0 in damage. I love you guys! Don't get me wrong, it's all about this. But for the first time in my life, I'm 18 and I can say "FUUUUUCK YOU!"

      Dad: Steven, I didn't sell out son. I bought in. Keep that in mind. That kid's gonna make a hell of a lawyer, huh?

      Mom: Yeah, he takes after his father. He's a son of a bitch.

      Dad: Well, fuck you, dear.

    • Connections
      Edited from Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      High Adventure
      Courtesy of NLR, Inc.

      Published by Waygate Publishing Co. (ASCAP)

    User reviews337

    Review
    Top review
    In my face
    It was a joy to watch this film and see myself and my wife. There we were watching the movie on one of our countless movie channels on our huge cable account while we ate popcorn in bed and she knitted. We were both hard core alternative kids in our youth and somehow ended up living in a high rent condo in Seattle with corporate jobs. The movie pretty much tells the story of every true intelligent punk. Why do you ask? Well, because those of us that were so hard core, were also into CHANGE. And the only way to change the world, is to live IN it. Be a part of it. We laughed at the end when we realized we were both just like the lead character. Anarchy is great for your youth. But anarchy for life is not going to lead you anywhere if you still want to LIVE. Rather, you need to get INSIDE the world to turn it inside out.

    Bravo. Wonderful little film. High marks.
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    • bobsmithbobsmith
    • Sep 6, 2004

    FAQ1

    • What is the song Bob plays in the flashback when they're playing Dungeons & Dragons?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 16, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • SLC Punk
    • Filming locations
      • Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Beyond Films
      • Blue Tulip Productions
      • Straight Edge
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $299,569
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $36,218
      • Apr 18, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $299,569
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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