Content Warnings
- 🔴 70/100 Hedwig performs in revealing outfits with sexual undertones.
- 🔴 90/100 Discussion and depiction of Hedwig's botched sex-change operation.
- 🔴 85/100 Simulated sexual acts during a performance.
- 🟡 30/100 Characters are seen smoking cigarettes.
- 🟡 50/100 Characters drink alcohol in a bar setting.
- 🔴 70/100 Implied drug use during a chaotic scene.
- 🟡 30/100 Verbal altercation between characters.
- 🟡 50/100 Physical altercation with pushing and shoving.
- 🔴 80/100 Use of the word 'f***'.
- 🔴 70/100 Multiple instances of strong language in dialogue.
- 🔴 90/100 Explicit language during a heated argument.
Details for Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
What is the plot of Hedwig and the Angry Inch?
Hedwig and the Angry Inch follows the story of Hedwig, a genderqueer East German rock singer, who undergoes a botched sex-change operation and forms a band called 'The Angry Inch.' The film explores Hedwig's journey of self-discovery, love, and artistic expression as she tours the U.S. and confronts her past.
Who plays the lead role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch?
John Cameron Mitchell stars as Hedwig in the film. Mitchell also co-wrote the screenplay and directed the movie, which is based on the off-Broadway musical he created with Stephen Trask.
Is Hedwig and the Angry Inch a musical?
Yes, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a rock musical. The film features songs written by Stephen Trask, including iconic tracks like 'Wig in a Box' and 'The Origin of Love,' which are performed by the characters throughout the movie.
What is the significance of the title 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'?
The title refers to the protagonist Hedwig and her band, 'The Angry Inch,' as well as the botched sex-change operation that left her with an 'angry inch' of flesh. The name symbolizes Hedwig's struggles with identity, love, and acceptance.
How was Hedwig and the Angry Inch received by critics?
Hedwig and the Angry Inch received widespread critical acclaim for its bold storytelling, music, and John Cameron Mitchell's performance. It won awards at Sundance and other film festivals, and has since gained a cult following for its unique blend of rock music and poignant narrative.
