Lords of Dogtown (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Lords of Dogtown is a 2005 biographical drama directed by Catherine Hardwicke, starring Johnny Knoxville, Emile Hirsch and Heath Ledger. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $13.4 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. Critics gave it 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Catherine Hardwicke
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lords of Dogtown About?
The premise of Lords of Dogtown without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1970s in Venice Beach, California, a drought led a group of young people to seek thrills on skateboards. The Zephyr surf team's innovative riders, including Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva, Jay Adams, and Skip Engblom, became known as the "Z-Boys." They pushed the boundaries of skateboarding, achieving fame and fortune while navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving sport and the rebellious lifestyle that accompanied it. Their unique style redefined skateboarding and became a symbol of a new era.
Lords of Dogtown Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- venice beach california
- pacific ocean park pier
- skateboarding
- 1970s
- title directed by female
- punk rock
- coming of age
- price of fame
- head shaving
- f rated
- extreme sport
- teen sport
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- altered version of studio logo
- cameo appearance
- period drama
- docudrama drama
- skateboarder
- surf
- swimming pool
- blond boy
- breast squeezing
- breast fondling
- jeans
- washed up star
- underdog
- rise and fall
- rags to riches
- teenager
- generation
- challenge
- beach bum
- teen movie
- wheelchair
- water
- watching tv
- underwear
- trophy
- traffic
- theft
- teasing
- taunting
- surfboard
- slinky
- skateboard magazine
- rooftop
- punched in the face
- policeman
- pier
- oregon
- oil
Lords of Dogtown Cast
Johnny Knoxville leads the cast, with Emile Hirsch and Heath Ledger. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Catherine Hardwicke
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Lords of Dogtown Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lords of Dogtown 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 55% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 71% User score
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Lords of Dogtown Plot Summary
What happens in Lords of Dogtown from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the sun-drenched landscapes of Santa Monica and the vibrant Dogtown area of Venice, a spirited group of teenagers—Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Jay Adams—enjoyed the exhilarating freedoms of the mid-1970s. Their mentor, Skip Engblom, the visionary owner of the iconic Zephyr Surf Shop, guided them as they spent their days mastering the art of skateboarding and riding the waves at the famous pier. The essence of youth and camaraderie filled the air as they carved paths on sidewalks and rode the ocean’s swells.
Full summary
The whole story of Lords of Dogtown, scene by scene
Lords of Dogtown Box Office & Budget
Lords of Dogtown grossed $13.4 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 54% of what it cost. $11.3 million came from the US and Canada and $2.1 million (16%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.4M
54% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $11.3M
- International
- $2.1M
- Budget
- $25M
Lords of Dogtown Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Lords of Dogtown ≣ 2005 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Lords of Dogtown?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the surf shop owned by Skip Engblom?
Cars in Lords of Dogtown
74 cars on screen, including the 1949 Cadillac Series 62 and the 1964 Chevrolet Biscayne.
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1949 Cadillac Series 62 Main role -
1964 Chevrolet Biscayne Main role -
1973 Volkswagen Squareback Sedan Typ 36 Main role -
1974 Ford Maverick Important role
Lords of Dogtown Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Dogtown urai” and “독타운의 제왕들”.
- Also known as
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- Dogtown urai
- 독타운의 제왕들
- Dogtown Boys
- Les Seigneurs de Dogtown
- Legendy z Dogtownu
- Los amos de Dogtown
- Os Reis de Dogtown
- Короли Догтауна
- שליטי דוגטאון
- Królowie Dogtown
- Dogtown'un Efendileri
- Господарите на Догтаун
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- 狗镇之主
- Els senyors de Dogtown
- Lorzii din Dogtown, დოგთაუნის მეფეები
- Королі Догтауна
- ロード・オブ・ドッグタウン
- 衝破顛峰
- เด็กบอร์ดพันธุ์ซ่าส์ขาติดล้อ
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Movies Like Lords of Dogtown
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dogtown and Z-Boys, The Making of ‘Lords of Dogtown’ and Thrashin'.
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Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi 2006 -
The Lords of Flatbush 1974 -
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The Man Who Souled the World 2007 -
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Lords of Dogtown FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Lords of Dogtown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lords of Dogtown?
Lords of Dogtown runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Lords of Dogtown released?
Lords of Dogtown was released on June 3, 2005.
Who directed Lords of Dogtown?
Lords of Dogtown was directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
More films by Catherine Hardwicke Who is in the cast of Lords of Dogtown?
Lords of Dogtown stars Johnny Knoxville, Emile Hirsch and Heath Ledger, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Lords of Dogtown make at the box office?
Lords of Dogtown grossed $13.4 million worldwide ($11.3 million domestic, $2.1 million international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is Lords of Dogtown rated?
Lords of Dogtown has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Lords of Dogtown have a post-credit scene?
No. Lords of Dogtown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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