SLC Punk! (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
SLC Punk! is a 1999 comedy drama directed by James Merendino, starring Matthew Lillard and Michael A. Goorjian. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $299,569 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2000. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- James Merendino
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is SLC Punk! About?
The premise of SLC Punk! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1980s Salt Lake City, Stevo is a young punk rocker struggling to maintain his values amidst the allure of conformity. The film follows his journey as he grapples with the challenges of staying true to his beliefs while yearning for a more stable future. Set against a backdrop of punk music, it's a coming-of-age story exploring themes of rebellion, identity, and the search for belonging during a transformative period in his life.
SLC Punk! Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- punk
- breaking the fourth wall
- bromance
- redneck
- hospital
- satanic book
- dysfunctional family
- breaking the fourth wall by talking to the audience
- drug overdose
- england
- teenage boy
- friendship between men
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- rebellion
- generation x
- reagan era
- place name in title
- cia central intelligence agency
- male police officer
- slow motion scene
- police officer
- reference to sex pistols
- dark comedy
- reference to dungeons and dragons
- sex scene
- salt
- fight
- party
- heroin
- concert
- anarchy
- 1980s
- cult film
- acid
- occult
- satanism
- marijuana joint
- joint
- asexual
- crying
- pain
- dancing
- montage
- lyrics
- angel dust the drug
- judge
- escalator
- song
- freedom
- death of family
- bouncer
SLC Punk! Cast
Matthew Lillard leads the cast, with Michael A. Goorjian. Directed by James Merendino.
- Director James Merendino
More from James Merendino
More films directed by James Merendino: Punk’s Dead: SLC Punk 2, Trespassing, Magicians and River Made to Drown In.
SLC Punk! Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave SLC Punk! 50 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 71% User score
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SLC Punk! Plot Summary
What happens in SLC Punk! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film SLC Punk! explores the life of Stevo, a punk living in Salt Lake City, Utah, during the fall of 1985. Stevo’s closest companion is “Heroin” Bob, who ironically fears needles and believes that all drugs, except for alcohol and cigarettes, are dangerous. Together, they navigate the vibrant punk scene, hopping from party to party while residing in a rundown apartment. Their days are often filled with altercations against members of other subcultures, particularly rednecks.
Full summary
The whole story of SLC Punk!, scene by scene
SLC Punk! Box Office
SLC Punk! grossed $299,569 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$299.6K
- US & Canada
- $299.6K
SLC Punk! Awards & Nominations
SLC Punk! earned 1 award nomination, including Best Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2000.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Best Screenplay
SLC Punk! Trailers & Videos
The trailer of SLC Punk!.
How Well Do You Know SLC Punk!?
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 year does the events of 'SLC Punk!' take place?
Cars in SLC Punk!
19 cars on screen, including the 1960 Cadillac Series 62 and the 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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Dodge Diplomat Minor role
SLC Punk! Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Punk story” and “Fuori di cresta”.
- Also known as
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- Punk story
- Fuori di cresta
- Punki z Salt Lake City
- Панк из Солт-Лейк-Сити
- SLC（ソルト・レイク・シティ） PUNK!!!
- סולט לייק סיטי פאנק
- Панк із Солт-Лейк-Сіті!
- SLC 펑크!
- 盐湖城朋克
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SLC Punk! FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of SLC Punk!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is SLC Punk!?
SLC Punk! runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was SLC Punk! released?
SLC Punk! was released on April 16, 1999.
Who directed SLC Punk!?
SLC Punk! was directed by James Merendino.
More films by James Merendino Who is in the cast of SLC Punk!?
SLC Punk! stars Matthew Lillard and Michael A. Goorjian.
How much did SLC Punk! make at the box office?
SLC Punk! grossed $299,569 worldwide.
How is SLC Punk! rated?
SLC Punk! has 50 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Was SLC Punk! nominated for any awards?
SLC Punk! received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does SLC Punk! have a post-credit scene?
No. SLC Punk! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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