Detroit Rock City (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1999, Detroit Rock City is a comedy and music film directed by Adam Rifkin, running about 95 minutes. “Kiss The Rules Goodbye.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1978, a Kiss concert was an epoch-making event. For the three teen fans in Detroit Rock City getting tickets to the sold-out show becomes the focal point of their existence. They'll do anything for tickets -- compete in a strip club's amateur-night contest, take on religious protesters, even rob a convenience store!
Who’s in it. Detroit Rock City stars Giuseppe Andrews as Lex, James DeBello as Trip Hurudie, Edward Furlong as Hawk and Sam Huntington as Jeremiah 'Jam' Bruce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Detroit Rock City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.2M 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 Detroit Rock City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detroit Rock City tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detroit Rock City (1999)?
- In US, Detroit Rock City 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 Detroit Rock City worth watching?
- Detroit Rock City holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Detroit Rock City?
- Detroit Rock City stars Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, Edward Furlong, Sam Huntington and Lin Shaye.
- When was Detroit Rock City released?
- Detroit Rock City was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.