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  • American History X
  • Opened October 28, 1998 | Runtime:1 hr 58 min
  • R
    strong sexuality, graphic brutal violence, rape and nudity
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 16+. Read More
  • ``American History X'' is a profound and stirring drama about the consequences of racism as a family is torn apart by hate. A graphic examination of extremism in America, the film follows one man's struggle to reform himself and save his brother Read More
  • Cast: Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Fairuza Balk, Beverly D'Angelo, Avery Brooks
  • Director: Tony Kaye
  • Genres: Crime Drama, Message Movie, Drama, Urban Drama

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American History X Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    Inspirational

    This movie moved me, inspired me, and made me tear up. A lot could be learned from this movie. Edward Norton's performance is incredible and made him one of my favorite actor. A man who only sees his race as superior to others learned the lesson of life through time spent in jail. It goes to show that people could change, the bad could be good. I absolutely recommend this movie. Expect some violence and some tears.

  • Must Go!

    my american history x review

    fantasic movie with a lot of rasim and vilonce
    could be the most violent movie iv ever seen
    the actors were amazing!

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    Thrilling History

    Although this movie might seem a little grusome and disturbing, it does contain an abundant amount of history. I wasn't able to watch some parts but i did learn a lot about how much those events really exist in everyday life. I highly encourage you to see this movie. American History X will hopefully give you a new prospective on many different aspects of society.

American History X Critic Reviews

Go Avg. Critic Score 62 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 83
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    This is the sort of incendiary role a lot of actors would kill for, yet the...

  • 80
    Variety | Todd McCarthy

    Jolting, superbly acted film.

  • 80
    The New York Times |

    An inflated yet gut-slugging film.

  • 75
    New York Daily News | Jami Bernard

    Unflinching in its depiction of racism, anti-Semitism, violence and jailhouse...

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