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Detroit Rock City

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
42K
YOUR RATING
Gene Simmons in Detroit Rock City (1999)
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Teen ComedyAdventureComedyMusic

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.

  • Director
    • Adam Rifkin
  • Writer
    • Carl V. Dupré
  • Stars
    • Edward Furlong
    • Giuseppe Andrews
    • James DeBello
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    42K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adam Rifkin
    • Writer
      • Carl V. Dupré
    • Stars
      • Edward Furlong
      • Giuseppe Andrews
      • James DeBello
    • 223User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Edward Furlong
    Edward Furlong
    • Hawk
    Giuseppe Andrews
    Giuseppe Andrews
    • Lex
    James DeBello
    James DeBello
    • Trip
    • (as James De Bello)
    Sam Huntington
    Sam Huntington
    • Jam
    Lin Shaye
    Lin Shaye
    • Mrs. Bruce
    Melanie Lynskey
    Melanie Lynskey
    • Beth
    Natasha Lyonne
    Natasha Lyonne
    • Christine
    Miles Dougal
    Miles Dougal
    • Elvis
    Nick Scotti
    Nick Scotti
    • Kenny
    Emmanuelle Chriqui
    Emmanuelle Chriqui
    • Barbara
    David Quane
    David Quane
    • Bobby
    Rodger Barton
    • Mr. Bumsteen
    Kathryn Haggis
    • Mrs. Bumsteen
    David Gardner
    • Priest
    Shannon Tweed
    Shannon Tweed
    • Amanda Finch
    Kristin Booth
    Kristin Booth
    • Cashier
    Joe Flaherty
    Joe Flaherty
    • Father McNulty
    Cody Jones
    • Little Kid
    • Director
      • Adam Rifkin
    • Writer
      • Carl V. Dupré
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      KISS re-enacted a 1970s-era concert with over 3,000 fans for the movie.
    • 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!
      • [laughs]
      • Jam: I've been in trouble for the past twelve hours! Hello? You know I'm going to be in St. Bernards Boarding School for the next two 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, God damn 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
      Performed by Marilyn Manson
      Produced by Marilyn Manson
      Courtesy of Nothing/Interscope Records

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    Details

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

    Box office

    • 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

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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