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The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970's.
Clip: A fight at a restaurant
Clip: Skating through traffic

Overview

User Rating:
6.8/10   12,346 votes
Writer (WGA):
Stacy Peralta (written by)
Release Date:
3 June 2005 (USA) more
Tagline:
They came from nothing to change everything. more
Plot:
The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970's. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 7 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
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User Comments:
portrayal totally on target more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Emile Hirsch ... Jay
Victor Rasuk ... Tony Alva

Rebecca De Mornay ... Philaine

John Robinson ... Stacy
Michael Angarano ... Sid

Nikki Reed ... Kathy Alva

Johnny Knoxville ... Topper Burks

Heath Ledger ... Skip

Vincent Laresca ... Chino

William Mapother ... Donnie
Julio Oscar Mechoso ... Mr. Alva
Brian Zarate ... Montoya

Pablo Schreiber ... Stecyk

Elden Henson ... Billy Z
Mitch Hedberg ... Urethane Wheels Guy
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
American Knights (Philippines: English title)
Dogtown Boys (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for drug and alcohol content, sexuality, violence, language and reckless behavior - all involving teens.
Runtime:
107 min
Country:
USA | Germany
Language:
English | Spanish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
Sweden:7 | Philippines:R-13 | Ireland:15A | USA:Unrated (unrated DVD version) | Brazil:16 | UK:15 (extended version) | Australia:M | Argentina:16 | Iceland:16 | Malaysia:18PL | Malaysia:U (cut version) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #40754) | Norway:11 | Singapore:PG | UK:12A | Czech Republic:U | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Germany:12 | Finland:K-11
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Brian Vaughan was considered for the role of Sid. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the opening sequence of the Boyz making their way to the beach, Jay goes from bare feet, to white slip on shoes, to bare feet again. more
Quotes:
Jay: [as the Z-Boys drive by two elderly women on the street] Kiss me, granny! Get me some of that vintage ass! more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "A Current Affair: Heath Ledger Special" (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Motor City Madhouse more

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9 out of 15 people found the following comment useful:-
portrayal totally on target, 22 December 2007
10/10
Author: adavin65 from United States

I grew up in California and this movie REALLY brought me back to the 70's and what was happening in the skateboard world. The actors were totally on mark with their portrayals of these guys and how things were back then in California at that time. I'm a girl and I was into skateboarding at that time. I saved my own money to buy my own boards. I even remember my mom came home one day and gave me an article from a magazine about Alva. I met him later in the 80's and he's a very down to earth guy. If you grew up in Cali at this time, you will LOVE this movie and if you didn't you will get the true idea of what it was like then. Awesome job guys on this film! A definite classic!

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