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Lords of Dogtown

2005Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic566.7Rotten Tomatoes55%81%

A nostalgic, thrilling drama movie about a real life story and sports.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Story

They came from nothing to change everything.

The radical true story behind three teenage surfers from Venice Beach, California, who took skateboarding to the extreme and changed the world of sports forever. Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva and Jay Adams are the Z-Boys, a bunch of nobodies until they create a new style of skateboarding that becomes a worldwide phenomenon. But when their hobby becomes a business, the success shreds their friendship.

Feels like

  • Skateboarding Culture
  • 1970s California
  • Biographical Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Sports Movie
  • Friendship & Rivalry
  • Nostalgic Vibe
  • Rebellious Spirit
  • Counter-Culture

Cast

24 of 54

Crew

Directed by
Catherine Hardwicke
Written by
Stacy Peralta
Produced by
John Linson
Music by
Mark Mothersbaugh

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Facts

June 3, 2005 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
June 3, 2005
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Germany, United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
134 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

"Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, Age Lift, The Svengali +9

  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • Age Lift
  • The Svengali
  • Surfer Dude
  • It's All About Me
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys
  • Important Haircut
  • Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas
  • We Used to Be Friends
  • My Sister Is Off-Limits
  • Troubled, but Cute
  • Bittersweet Ending

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lords of Dogtown?"

Questions about Lords of Dogtown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lords of Dogtown?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Lords of Dogtown from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 130 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Lords of Dogtown worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is Lords of Dogtown okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was Lords of Dogtown a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$13 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 54% of its budget.

What tropes does Lords of Dogtown use?

"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueAge LiftThe SvengaliSurfer DudeIt's All About MeAll Girls Want Bad BoysImportant HaircutEven Bad Men Love Their MamasWe Used to Be FriendsMy Sister Is Off-LimitsTroubled, but CuteBittersweet Endingand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, Age Lift, and The Svengali.