Detroit Rock City 1999
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56 Reviews
27%
Gummy
21%
SplatIn 1978, a Kiss concert was an epoch-making event. For the four teen fans in Detroit Rock City getting tickets to the sold-out show becomes the focal point of their existence. They'll do anything for tickets -- compete in a strip club's amateur-night contest, take on religious protesters, even rob a convenience store!
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lex
as Trip Hurudie
as Hawk
as Jeremiah 'Jam' Bruce
as Mrs. Bruce
as Beth Bumsteen
as Christine
as Amanda Finch
as Barbara
as Cashier
Director:
Writer:
Carl V. Dupré
Stars:
Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, Edward Furlong, Sam Huntington, Lin Shaye, Melanie Lynskey, Natasha Lyonne, Shannon Tweed, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Kristin Booth,
Genres:
Comedy,Music,Adventure
Release Date:
1999 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
95 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Detroit Rock City
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
CVD
Cast
as Lex
as Trip Hurudie
as Hawk
as Jeremiah 'Jam' Bruce
as Mrs. Bruce
as Beth Bumsteen
as Christine
as Amanda Finch
as Barbara
as Cashier
as Father Phillip McNulty
as Chongo
as Elvis
as Kenny
as Bobby
as Mr. Stewart Bumsteen
as Mrs. Stewart Bumsteen
as Detroit Priest
as Little Kid
as Study Hall Teacher
as MC
as Kiss
as Kiss
as Kiss
as Kiss
as Scalper
as Beefy Guy #1
as Six Year Old #2
as Beefy Guy #2
as Ticket Taker
as Simple Simon
as Bartender
as Roadie #1
as Man with Coat
as Mr. Johansen
as Nun
as Six Year Old #1
as Security Guard
as Beefy Jerk #1
as Beefy Jerk #2
as Girl #1
as Foxy Girl
as Nerd
as Pizza Boy
as Female Parishoner
as Matmok Lieutenant
as Cop #1
as Chongo's Friend
as Chongo's Friend
as Stripper #1
as Stripper #2
as Stripper #3
as Stripper #4
as Stripper #5
as Stripper #6
as Babe #2
as Babe #3
as Babe #4
as Babe #5
as Babe #6
as Babe #7
as Babe #8
as Babe #9
as Babe #10
as Really Lucky Hot Tub Dude
as Smoker (uncredited)
as Kiss Fan (uncredited)
as Guy in Red Track Suit (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as It's Raining Men Dancer (uncredited)
as Roadie (uncredited)
as Mini-Mart Hostage (uncredited)
as Drunken Fan (uncredited)
as Groupie (uncredited)
as Concert Attendee (uncredited)
as Teenager (uncredited)
as Concert kid (uncredited)
as Babe #1 (uncredited)
as Self - in Resignation Speech (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Simple Simon's Co-Host (uncredited)
as It's Raining Men Billboard Model (uncredited)
as KISS Concert Audience Member (uncredited)
as Nerdy Kid (uncredited)
as Self - at Studio 54 (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Man Backstage (uncredited)
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