American History X

Some legacies must end.

19981h 59m8.3(12,946 votes)

Drama

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 throughou…

American History X (1998) is a drama film directed by Tony Kaye. It stars Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, and Beverly D'Angelo. The film runs for 1 hour 59 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.3 out of 10 from 12,946 votes.

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Director

Tony Kaye

Cast

Edward Norton

Derek

Edward Furlong

Danny

Beverly D'Angelo

Doris

Jennifer Lien

Davina

Ethan Suplee

Seth

Fairuza Balk

Stacey

Avery Brooks

Sweeney

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Who stars in American History X?

American History X stars Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, and Jennifer Lien, and was directed by Tony Kaye.

How long is American History X?

American History X has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes.

When did American History X come out?

American History X was released in 1998.

What genre is American History X?

American History X is a drama film.

Is American History X worth watching?

American History X holds an average audience score of 8.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.