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Pump Up the Volume (1990): movie guide
Pump Up the Volume (1990) is a Music, Drama running about 102 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.1/10 from 429 votes. Notable cast includes Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Annie Ross, Scott Paulin. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1990-08-22
- Runtime: 102 min
- TMDB: 7.1/10
- Genres: Music, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1990-08-22
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What is Pump Up the Volume about?
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.
Cast highlights
Pump Up the Volume features Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Annie Ross, Scott Paulin, Mimi Kennedy, Andy Romano. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1990-08-22. Runtime: 102 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (429 votes). Genres: Music, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Pump Up the Volume on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Pump Up the Volume?
- Pump Up the Volume is listed as Music, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Pump Up the Volume?
- Pump Up the Volume runs about 102 minutes.
- Who stars in Pump Up the Volume?
- Cast highlights include Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Annie Ross, Scott Paulin, Mimi Kennedy, Andy Romano.
- Does Cinema Box stream Pump Up the Volume?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Pump Up the Volume?
- Open the Pump Up the Volume page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
