Pump Up the Volume
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Pump Up the Volume
Where can I watch Pump Up the Volume in the United States?
Pump Up the Volume 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, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Pump Up the Volume?
Pump Up the Volume scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Pump Up the Volume?
Pump Up the Volume stars Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Annie Ross, Scott Paulin, and Mimi Kennedy. Allan Moyle is the director.
How long is Pump Up the Volume?
Pump Up the Volume runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).
When did Pump Up the Volume come out?
Pump Up the Volume was released on August 22, 1990.
Which studio made Pump Up the Volume?
Pump Up the Volume was produced by New Line Cinema and SC Entertainment in Canada and the United States.
How much did Pump Up the Volume make at the box office?
Pump Up the Volume grossed $11,500,000 worldwide.
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.