---
title: "Detroit Rock City"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/detroit-rock-city-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 9781
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Detroit Rock City (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/detroit-rock-city-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Detroit Rock City is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Comedy, Music, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Corrupter Production Service Ltd., New Line Cinema, Takoma Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four teenage fans stop at nothing to get tickets to a sold-out 1978 Kiss concert."

### Why Watch
- follows four dedicated fans trying to see their favorite band
- features the band Kiss performing for the film

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains content leading to an R rating
- features risky misadventures by the main characters
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and follows four American high schoolers on a wild pursuit for concert tickets.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, music, adventure, teen

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Adam Rifkin
- **Networks / Studios**: Corrupter Production Service Ltd., New Line Cinema, Takoma Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Giuseppe Andrews** as *Lex*
- **James DeBello** as *Trip Hurudie*
- **Edward Furlong** as *Hawk*
- **Sam Huntington** as *Jeremiah 'Jam' Bruce*
- **Lin Shaye** as *Mrs. Bruce*
- **Melanie Lynskey** as *Beth Bumsteen*
- **Natasha Lyonne** as *Christine*
- **Shannon Tweed** as *Amanda Finch*
- **Emmanuelle Chriqui** as *Barbara*
- **Kristin Booth** as *Cashier*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the film set?
The film is set in 1978.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The main characters are four American high school students and teen fans.

### Q: What is the primary goal of the main characters?
Their primary goal is to get tickets to a sold-out Kiss concert.

### Q: What lengths do the teens go to for tickets?
They compete in an amateur-night contest at a strip club, take on religious protesters, and rob a convenience store.

### Q: Which band is featured in the movie?
The band Kiss is featured in the film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Detroit Rock City — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9781)
- [Detroit Rock City (film) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Rock_City_(film))
- [Detroit Rock City (1999) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/7688-detroit-rock-city/prehled/)
- [Detroit Rock City 69% (1999) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/28314-detroit-rock-city)
- [Detroit Rock City (1999) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/24222-detroit-rock-city)
- [Detroit Rock City (1999) film • Filmožrouti.cz](https://www.filmozrout.cz/film/47771-detroit-rock-city/)

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