American History X
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.
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American History X (1998) Original Trailer [HD]
Derek's Out of Prison
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Frequently asked questions about American History X
Where can I watch American History X in the United States?
American History X is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for American History X?
American History X scores 8.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in American History X?
American History X stars Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien, and Ethan Suplee. Tony Kaye is the director.
How long is American History X?
American History X runs 1h 59m (119 minutes).
When did American History X come out?
American History X was released on July 1, 1998.
Which studio made American History X?
American History X was produced by New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures, and The Turman-Morrissey Company in the United States.
What was the budget for American History X?
American History X was made on a budget of $20,000,000.
How much did American History X make at the box office?
American History X grossed $23,900,000 worldwide, against a budget of $20,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.