American History X (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1998, American History X is a drama film directed by Tony Kaye, running about 119 minutes. “Some Legacies Must End.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did.
Who’s in it. American History X stars Edward Norton as Derek, Edward Furlong as Danny, Beverly D'Angelo as Doris and Elliott Gould as Murray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, American History X sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $23.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American History X page.
If you liked it. Fans of American History X tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American History X (1998)?
- In US, American History X is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American History X worth watching?
- American History X holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in American History X?
- American History X stars Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Elliott Gould and Jennifer Lien.
- When was American History X released?
- American History X was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.