Pump Up the Volume (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1990, Pump Up the Volume is a drama and music film directed by Allan Moyle, running about 105 minutes. “TALK HARD. STEAL THE AIR.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mark Hunter, a lonely high school student, uses his shortwave radio to moonlight as the popular pirate DJ "Hard Harry." When his show gets blamed for a teen committing suicide, the students clash with high school faculty and the authorities.
Who’s in it. Pump Up the Volume stars Christian Slater as Mark Hunter, Samantha Mathis as Nora Diniro, Annie Ross as Loretta Creswood and Scott Paulin as Brian Hunter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Pump Up the Volume has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pump Up the Volume page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pump Up the Volume tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pump Up the Volume (1990)?
- In US, Pump Up the Volume is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pump Up the Volume worth watching?
- Pump Up the Volume holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pump Up the Volume?
- Pump Up the Volume stars Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Annie Ross, Scott Paulin and Mimi Kennedy.
- When was Pump Up the Volume released?
- Pump Up the Volume was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.