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Where to watch American History X (1998) tonight

American History X (1998) runs 1 h 59 min, is rated R in the US and averages 8.3 from 13,113 TMDB members. Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang…

Runtime
1 h 59 min — ends 9:59 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama
Released
July 1, 1998
TMDB rating
8.3 / 10 from 13,113 votes
Director
Tony Kaye
Starring
Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is American History X?
American History X is 1 h 59 min long (119 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is American History X rated?
American History X is rated R in the US.
Is American History X a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream American History X?
As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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