American History X
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Overview
Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for brutally killing two black men who tried to break into/steal his truck. Through his brother's, Danny Vineyard, 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 ...
Director / Creator
Tony Kaye
Writers
David McKenna
Top Cast
About American History X (1998)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
American History X (1998) is a Crime and Drama film from United States. the film was directed by Tony Kaye from a screenplay by David McKenna. It runs 1 hour and 59 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for brutally killing two black men who tried to break into/steal his truck. Through his brother's, Danny Vineyard, 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 and crew
The film stars Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, and Beverly D'Angelo in supporting roles. Writing credits go to David McKenna, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, American History X holds a rating of 8.5/10 based on 1,258,212 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 84%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 62/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 15 nominations total. These numbers place American History X within the broader landscape of Crime and Drama cinema from 1998, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
It can also be rented or purchased digitally through YouTube, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on Tubi TV. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why American History X is worth knowing
If you enjoy Crime or Drama films, American History X offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1998 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how crime evolved during that period. Performances from Edward Norton and Edward Furlong are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep American History X on your watchlist for later.
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