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Detroit Rock City

R19991h 35mAdam Rifkin
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 51% · Metacritic 33

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"Kiss the rules goodbye."

In 1978, a Kiss concert was an epoch-making event. For the four 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!

ComedyMusicAdventure
Rock 'n' RollParent Child Relationship1970sKissDrugsDetroit, Michigan

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Frequently asked questions

What is Detroit Rock City (1999) about?

In 1978, a Kiss concert was an epoch-making event. For the four 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 stars in Detroit Rock City?

Detroit Rock City stars Giuseppe Andrews (Lex), James DeBello (Trip Hurudie), Edward Furlong (Hawk), Sam Huntington (Jeremiah 'Jam' Bruce), Lin Shaye (Mrs. Bruce). The film was directed by Adam Rifkin.

How long is Detroit Rock City?

Detroit Rock City has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated R.

Is Detroit Rock City worth watching?

Detroit Rock City holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 51. Fans of Comedy, Music, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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