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American History X

54 Ratings: 3.9

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American History X, starring Edward Norton, is a film that explores racial tensions and neo-Nazism in Los Angeles. Norton plays Derek Vinyard, a student who is drawn to neo-Nazism after his father, a firefighter, is murdered on the job by a black drug … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Drama Movies

Cast: Beverly D'Angelo, Edward Furlong, William Russ, Ethan Suplee, Elliott Gould, Guy Torry, see all

Genre: Drama

Release Date: October 28, 1998

MPAA Rating: R

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Quick Tip by RabidChihuahua. October 23, 2011

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A Quick Tip by RabidChihuahua

I'm not afraid to say I hate this movie. The portrayal of racism in AHX is typical one-sided and politically correct drivel from Hollywood, in which only white people are racist and using strawman logic that connects legitimate criticisms of certain groups of people to murderous hate-mongering. Characterization is contrived and one-dimensional, and of course, there's the melodramatic ending. If you want a proper skinhead movie, watch Romper Stomper, Made in Britain, and This is England.

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Quick Tip by vampire_eyez. August 20, 2010

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im not one for racism but this movie is really good. its sad at some points but otherwise pretty entertaining.

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Quick Tip by forrest5. July 26, 2010

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I saw this movie in a high school class and it did more to make me question the world around me than any actual history or social justice class could. It is a story of personal redemption and the cyclic nature of history when we are afraid to question or truly face ourselves.

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Quick Tip by gmosaki. July 14, 2010

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Edward Furlong and Edward Norton show their acting chops in roles they are not usually known for in their previous bodies of work.

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Quick Tip by bmcintire4. July 27, 2010

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One of my favorite movies. A film everyone should watch. Riventing. Heartbreaking. Edward Norton is Insanley good this movie.

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Quick Tip by CDubs7717. July 14, 2010

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Norton shows why he's the Actor of his generation. Relieved he doesn't have to paint himself green again as the Hulk.

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Quick Tip by cruzer79. July 12, 2010

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another classic this is a must have great acting in this flick

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review by Friedpez. December 10, 2008

Could there possibly be a better film about hate and prejudice? Methinks not!

American History X is one of my favorite movies for several reasons. First, it explores a topic that is hard to depict on camera without being excessively violent and graphic. However, the film does a good job covering the topic without needless gore and violence throughout the entire duration. Second, it conveys a message that can often only be told through personal experiences. In this case, Norton plays the character Derek, who was drawn to neo-Nazism but learns in prison that his values won't … more

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