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Detroit Rock City

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
39K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,175
78
  • Cast & crew
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  • Comedy
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In 1978, four rebellious teenagers try to scam their way into a KISS concert.In 1978, four rebellious teenagers try to scam their way into a KISS concert.In 1978, four rebellious teenagers try to scam their way into a KISS concert.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
39K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,175
78
  • Director
    • Adam Rifkin
  • Writer
    • Carl V. Dupré
  • Stars
    • Edward Furlong
    • Giuseppe Andrews
    • James DeBello
Top credits
  • Director
    • Adam Rifkin
  • Writer
    • Carl V. Dupré
  • Stars
    • Edward Furlong
    • Giuseppe Andrews
    • James DeBello
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 206User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos2

    Detroit Rock City
    Trailer 1:19
    Detroit Rock City
    Detroit Rock City
    Trailer 1:21
    Detroit Rock City

    Photos217

    Giuseppe Andrews in Detroit Rock City (1999)
    Edward Furlong, Sam Huntington, and Nick Scotti in Detroit Rock City (1999)
    Edward Furlong, Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, and Sam Huntington in Detroit Rock City (1999)
    Giuseppe Andrews and Natasha Lyonne in Detroit Rock City (1999)
    Sam Huntington in Detroit Rock City (1999)
    Edward Furlong in Detroit Rock City (1999)
    Edward Furlong, Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, and Sam Huntington in Detroit Rock City (1999)
    Giuseppe Andrews in Detroit Rock City (1999)
    Lin Shaye in Detroit Rock City (1999)
    Lin Shaye and Sam Huntington in Detroit Rock City (1999)
    Edward Furlong, Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, and Sam Huntington in Detroit Rock City (1999)
    Emmanuelle Chriqui, David Quane, and Nick Scotti in Detroit Rock City (1999)

    Top cast

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    Edward Furlong
    Edward Furlong
    • Hawkas Hawk
    Giuseppe Andrews
    Giuseppe Andrews
    • Lexas Lex
    James DeBello
    James DeBello
    • Tripas Trip
    Sam Huntington
    Sam Huntington
    • Jamas Jam
    Lin Shaye
    Lin Shaye
    • Mrs. Bruceas Mrs. Bruce
    Melanie Lynskey
    Melanie Lynskey
    • Bethas Beth
    Natasha Lyonne
    Natasha Lyonne
    • Christineas Christine
    Miles Dougal
    Miles Dougal
    • Elvisas Elvis
    Nick Scotti
    Nick Scotti
    • Kennyas Kenny
    Emmanuelle Chriqui
    Emmanuelle Chriqui
    • Barbaraas Barbara
    David Quane
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Rodger Barton
    • Mr. Bumsteenas Mr. Bumsteen
    Kathryn Haggis
    • Mrs. Bumsteenas Mrs. Bumsteen
    David Gardner
    • Priestas Priest
    Shannon Tweed
    Shannon Tweed
    • Amanda Finchas Amanda Finch
    Kristin Booth
    Kristin Booth
    • Cashieras Cashier
    Joe Flaherty
    Joe Flaherty
    • Father McNultyas Father McNulty
    Cody Jones
    • Little Kidas Little Kid
    • Director
      • Adam Rifkin
    • Writer
      • Carl V. Dupré
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Four members of a high school band called Mystery do everything they can to attend a KISS concert in Detroit. In order to make it to the show they must steal, cheat, strip, deal with an anti-rock mom and generally do whatever it takes to see the band that has inspired them to be musicians. —an Urban Achiever
    • vomiting
    • sex scene
    • swede
    • garage band
    • ticket scalper
    • 223 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • You gotta lose your mind at Detroit Rock City!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Music
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong language, drug use and sex-related content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was the first film to be released on DVD before VHS.
    • Goofs
      In the garage scene at the start of the movie, Trip is seen playing a guitar that was not released until 1996.
    • Quotes

      Jam: Hey what's up mom? I'm gonna ask you this nicely first. Can I have my drumsticks back?

      Mrs. Bruce: Your drumsticks are the least of your worries young man. You ran out on God! My son just ran out on God! You are in a world of...

      Jam: TROUBLE! HA HA HA! I've been in trouble for the past 12 hours! HELLO? You know I'm going to be in St. Bernards Boarding School for the next 2 years of my life, remember?

      Mrs. Bruce: YES!

      Jam: I am going to be out of your hair until I am a legal adult!

      Mrs. Bruce: YES!

      Jam: Then all you have to do is go to church, light a candle, and pray to some stupid little statue for me and all is forgiven and forgotten, right mom? Then you can spend your days in a guilt free pursuit of more constructive activities like telling everybody ELSE how screwed up THEIR lives are. And then you no longer need the patience and understanding required to talk to your own son on some normal plain. And then that way you don't have to think about how tough it was for you when you were growing up and its probably a good thing too cause if you did, you'd realize what a lousy, goddamn shitty-ass parent you are!

      Mrs. Bruce: Jeremiah... what has gotten into you?

      Jam: [Yells over bullhorn to crowd of church-goers] I JUST LOST MY VIRGINITY IN A CONFESSIONAL BOOTH! LORD... HAVE... MERCY! Now, for the last time... Mom... Give me back my FUCKING drumsticks...

      [long pause]

      Jam: please.

    • Crazy credits
      The New Line Cinema fanfare is played on electric guitar instead of the usual orchestral version.
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD edition of the film retains more footage not seen in theaters. These scenes are:
      • A longer scene in the car when Lin Shaye and Sam Huntington are driving to St. Bernards Academy.
      • Longer scene on the highway which Natasha Lyonne and her clan is introduced. It runs about 3-5 minutes longer.
      • A longer scene of the opening to which the four boys are singing "Rock N Roll All Nite"
      • Longer confessional scene with Melanie Lynski and Sam Huntington.
      • Longer scene with "Elvis", the custodian.
      • Longer scene with Shannon Tweed and Edward Furlong.
      • At least four alternate takes of the final concert scene.
    • Connections
      Edited into Detroit Rock City: Deleted Scenes (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Highway to Hell
      Written by Malcolm Young, Angus Young and Bon Scott (as Bon Scott)

      Performed by Marilyn Manson

      Produced by Marilyn Manson

      Courtesy of Nothing/Interscope Records

    User reviews206

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    This movie rocks!
    I really don't see why this movie tanked and why it is hated by many. Maybe its poor box office performance was due partly to its R-rating, being that it appeals to a predominantly teenage demographic. But I found it to be funny, entertaining and downright awesome!

    This is not a nostalgic piece. Other than the music, this film's characters seemed to be fished out of contemporary society. So the older viewers might not enjoy it QUITE as much. I have to say, my only disappointment was that Kiss only got to perform once, at the very end. Other than that, this is just a wildly funny comic ride with good performances from the main cast, as well as the supporting--Lin Shaye stands out as the ultra-protective, Bible-toting, chain-smoking mother who regards Kiss as "Knights in Satan's Service." Joe Flaherty, of SCTV fame, also has a funny cameo.

    What can I say? I laughed a lot. I bobbed my head to the music. I had fun. That pretty much does it for me.

    My score: 7 (out of 10)
    helpful•47
    10
    • mattymatt4ever
    • Apr 20, 2001

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 13, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Kiss Movie
    • Filming locations
      • Billy Sue's Rebel Garage, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Takoma Entertainment Group
      • Base 12 Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $34,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,217,115
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,005,512
      • Aug 15, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,217,115
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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