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American History X (1998): movie guide
American History X (1998) is a Drama running about 119 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 8.3/10 from 13,129 votes. Notable cast includes Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1998-07-01
- Runtime: 119 min
- TMDB: 8.3/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1998-07-01
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What is American History X about?
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 and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did.
Cast highlights
American History X features Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien, Ethan Suplee, Fairuza Balk. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1998-07-01. Runtime: 119 minutes. TMDB score: 8.3/10 (13,129 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is American History X?
- American History X is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is American History X?
- American History X runs about 119 minutes.
- Who stars in American History X?
- Cast highlights include Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien, Ethan Suplee, Fairuza Balk.
- Does Cinema Box stream American History X?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
