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American History X

American History X

R • 1998 • Drama
American History X
American History X
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Synopsis
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.

Attributes: Complex, Dark, Watch By Myself

Genre: Drama

Release date: November 20, 1998

Runtime: 119 min

Similar: Se7en, Reservoir Dogs, Scarface, GoodFellas, Full Metal Jacket, View All

Tony Kaye
Tony Kaye
Edward Norton
Edward Norton
Edward Furlong
Edward Furlong
Beverly D'Angelo
Beverly D'Angelo
Jennifer Lien
Jennifer Lien
Ethan Suplee
Ethan Suplee
Fairuza Balk
Fairuza Balk
Avery Brooks
Avery Brooks
Elliott Gould
Elliott Gould
David McKenna
David McKenna
Mr.oGuun

Heartbreaking. If you haven’t seen it, you should. Hate is a choice. Never too late for redemption.

Dawhite8991

Just a fantastic movie. Heartbreaking and very important to watch.

Skitz187

One of my fav movies, great acting, powerful story. An emotional ride, Norton was very good

Uqbar77

Ed Norton gives a powerful performance. Showed it in my class. More relevant today than ever. Still have images of it 20 years later

gmlear

Everything right about this movie is how they captured all the wrong. You won’t even recognize Norton. He defines hate and the evil it is.

swizzop

One of the best films ever made. An incredible story about a white supremest and his transformation out of his racist behavior.

hh2news

This is a movie every American should see once. And probably only just the once.

samwillwerth

don’t really feel it aged well since i first watched it, but Ed Norton is great and the kid from T2 is actually good too

Castor_Archer

No holds barred straight-forward look @ racism/redemption. Truly shocking moments & Ed Norton's story sticks. Who knew Furlong could act?

akrobert

This is an amazing movie dealing with the white supremacy

holcombes01

It’s a disturbing and upsetting film but it’s extremely well done and something everyone should see at least once.

Tank21

Brilliant crime drama movie, excellent story that’s powerful and eye opening. Violent and Norton gives an incredible performance. Must see

HalcyonSunset

With stellar performances and a gut wrenching story, American History X reflects the stark and ugly world of stochastic terrorism.

BradKeller

Hate is baggage. Life's too short to be pissed off all the time. It's just not worth it.

Fredjoker

Great movie. Really cool to see an evolution from evil to good and the consequences for their actions.

Scorseseisagenius

a perfect film. brought me to tears. perfect all through.

SawyerWatches

This movie is something that must be savored on the first watch. Nothing will ever compare to the first time you see it.

den1al

Such an amazing movie. It's seriously a must watch

MushroomHuts

This movie goes the show that everyone can change, for better or for worse, even the people you look up to.

LazyChaos

What an amazing movie that show what really is going on behind the scenes and infront