Where to watch Pump Up the Volume (1990) tonight
Pump Up the Volume (1990) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 429 TMDB members. Mark Hunter, a lonely high school student, uses his shortwave radio to moonlight as the popular pirate DJ "Hard Harry." When his show gets blamed for a teen committing suicide, the students clash with high school faculty and the authorities.
- Runtime
- 1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Music, Drama
- Released
- August 22, 1990
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 from 429 votes
- Director
- Allan Moyle
- Starring
- Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Annie Ross, Scott Paulin
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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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, Fandango At Home.
Questions people ask
- How long is Pump Up the Volume?
- Pump Up the Volume is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Pump Up the Volume rated?
- Pump Up the Volume is rated R in the US.
- Is Pump Up the Volume a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Music and 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 Pump Up the Volume?
- 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, Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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