American History X

American History X

★ White-Hot
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97/100
Heat
current buzz
#110 of 2,671 · top 5%
★ Hall of Fame
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95/100
Icon
enduring status
#185 of 2,671 · top 7%
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📊 On Scenedle, American History X is the #185 most iconic movie and #110 hottest of 2,671 movies — Icon 95/100, Heat 97/100.

American History X is a 1998 crime film directed by Tony Kaye. On Scenedle, it ranks #185 of 2,671 movies by Icon Score (95/100) and #110 by Heat Score (97/100). It scores highly on both lasting status and present-day buzz — both a classic and a current favorite. It stars Fairuza Balk, Stacy Keach, and Elliott Gould, among others. The film runs 114 minutes.

Genre: CrimeGenre: DramaYear: 1998Decade: 1990sDirector: Tony KayeStudio: New Line CinemaCountry: United StatesRuntime: 114 min

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Cast

Fairuza BalkStacy KeachElliott GouldAvery BrooksBeverly D'AngeloEdward NortonEdward FurlongEthan SupleeJennifer LienKeram Malicki-SánchezGiuseppe AndrewsChristopher Mastersons
+ 6 more cast
Guy TorryWilliam RussPaul Le MatSam SarpongJim NortonAnne Lambton
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Quick facts

What is American History X’s Scenedle Icon Score?

American History X has a Scenedle Icon Score of 95/100, ranking #185 of 2,671 movies. Its Heat Score is 97/100.

Is American History X more iconic than The Godfather?

On the Scenedle Icon Score, American History X (95) ranks below The Godfather (100).

Who directed American History X?

American History X (1998) was directed by Tony Kaye.

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