American Hardcore (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2006, American Hardcore is a music and documentary film directed by Paul Rachman, running about 100 minutes. “The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by Steven Blush's book "American Hardcore: A tribal history" Paul Rachman's feature documentary debut is a chronicle of the underground hardcore punk years from 1979 to 1986. Interviews and rare live footage from artists such as Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, SS Decontrol and the Dead Kennedys.
Who’s in it. American Hardcore stars Henry Rollins as himself, Mike Patton as himself, Ian MacKaye as himself and Lucky Lehrer as himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, American Hardcore has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and 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 Hardcore page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Hardcore tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Hardcore (2006)?
- In US, American Hardcore is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and 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 Hardcore worth watching?
- American Hardcore holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Hardcore?
- American Hardcore stars Henry Rollins, Mike Patton, Ian MacKaye, Lucky Lehrer and Vic Bondi.
- When was American Hardcore released?
- American Hardcore was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.