Movie

American History X

“Some legacies must end.”

★ 8.3(12,691)19981h 59m

American History X is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Tony Kaye
Release date: 1998-07-01
Runtime: 1h 59m
Language: English
Box office: $23,900,000
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: New Line Cinema

American History X — trailer

About American History X

American History X is a 1998 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tony Kaye, starring Edward Norton, Edward Furlong and Beverly D'Angelo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 12,691 viewers. Below you can see where to watch American History X in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did.

Cast

Edward Norton

Derek

Edward Furlong

Danny

Beverly D'Angelo

Doris

Jennifer Lien

Davina

Ethan Suplee

Seth

Fairuza Balk

Stacey

Avery Brooks

Sweeney

Elliott Gould

Murray

Stacy Keach

Cameron

William Russ

Dennis

Guy Torry

Lamont

Joe Cortese

Rasmussen

Themes & keywords

prisonneo-nazismrapeskinheadsibling relationshipswastikanazibrothergangsterfascismtragedyjailschoollos angeles, californiafamily

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch American History X in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream American History X on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube.

Is American History X on Netflix?+

American History X is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

How long is American History X?+

American History X has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Who stars in American History X?+

American History X stars Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien and Ethan Suplee.

When did American History X come out?+

American History X is a 1998 movie directed by Tony Kaye.

What genre is American History X?+

American History X is Drama film.

Who directed American History X?+

American History X was directed by Tony Kaye.