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American Hardcore 2006

During the 1980s, a vibrant youth movement took hold in America, centered around the intense and energetic hardcore punk rock scene. This film explores the rise of this subculture, following a group of young people who found community and a voice through the music. Driven by frustration and a desire for change, they navigated the Reagan era, experiencing both the exhilarating highs and challenging realities of belonging to a close-knit group of outsiders. American Hardcore captures the passion and intensity of this era, from its underground roots to its eventual mainstream recognition between 1980 and 1986.

During the 1980s, a vibrant youth movement took hold in America, centered around the intense and energetic hardcore punk rock scene. This film explores the rise of this subculture, following a group of young people who found community and a voice through the music. Driven by frustration and a desire for change, they navigated the Reagan era, experiencing both the exhilarating highs and challenging realities of belonging to a close-knit group of outsiders. American Hardcore captures the passion and intensity of this era, from its underground roots to its eventual mainstream recognition between 1980 and 1986.

Does American Hardcore have end credit scenes?

No!

American Hardcore does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of American Hardcore

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Ratings and Reviews for American Hardcore

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Metacritic

69

Metascore

7.3

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

72%

TOMATOMETER

review

78%

User Score

IMDb

7.3 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

68

%

User Score

Watch Trailers, Clips & Behind-the-Scenes for American Hardcore

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American Hardcore - Trailer - Sony Pictures Classics

Cars Featured in American Hardcore

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AM

General HMMWV M1025

AM

General M-35 A2

BMW

2001

R 1150 RT-P

BMW

2004

X5 E53

Cadillac

2000

DeVille Stretched Limousine

Chevrolet

1978

Camaro

Chevrolet

2001

Suburban

Chrysler

2005

300

Dodge

1986

Ram

Ferrari

1995

F355 Spider

Movie Themes and Keywords

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