Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 90/100
Total warning time: 7m 50s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 70/100 (1m)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:00] Brief scene of nudity in a sexual context.
- 🟡 60/100 [01:25:45 - 01:26:15] Sexual activity implied but not explicitly shown.
Drug Use: 🟡 50/100 (1m)
- 🟡 50/100 [00:45:20 - 00:46:00] Characters shown smoking marijuana.
- 🟡 30/100 [01:10:10 - 01:10:30] Brief scene of alcohol consumption.
Violence: 🔴 95/100 (4m 55s)
- 🔴 95/100 [00:20:15 - 00:21:30] Graphic depiction of a violent assault.
- 🔴 100/100 [00:55:40 - 00:57:20] Extremely violent and disturbing curb-stomping scene.
- 🔴 90/100 [01:30:00 - 01:32:00] Prison violence including fights and racial tension.
Strong Language: 🔴 85/100 (55s)
- 🔴 85/100 [00:05:10 - 00:05:20] Use of racial slurs and profanity.
- 🔴 80/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:00] Frequent use of strong language in a heated argument.
- 🔴 90/100 [01:15:30 - 01:16:00] Continued use of offensive language and slurs.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the main theme of American History X?
A: The main theme of American History X revolves around racism, redemption, and the consequences of hate. The film follows Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton), a former neo-Nazi who tries to prevent his younger brother, Danny (Edward Furlong), from going down the same path of hatred and violence.
A: The main theme of American History X revolves around racism, redemption, and the consequences of hate. The film follows Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton), a former neo-Nazi who tries to prevent his younger brother, Danny (Edward Furlong), from going down the same path of hatred and violence.
Q: Who plays the lead role in American History X?
A: Edward Norton plays the lead role of Derek Vinyard, a former white supremacist who undergoes a transformation during his time in prison. Edward Furlong plays his younger brother, Danny, who is heavily influenced by Derek's past actions.
A: Edward Norton plays the lead role of Derek Vinyard, a former white supremacist who undergoes a transformation during his time in prison. Edward Furlong plays his younger brother, Danny, who is heavily influenced by Derek's past actions.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'American History X'?
A: The title 'American History X' refers to a school assignment given to Danny Vinyard (Edward Furlong) to write about his brother Derek's (Edward Norton) involvement with white supremacy. The 'X' symbolizes the unknown or the variable in Derek's journey toward redemption and the impact it has on Danny.
A: The title 'American History X' refers to a school assignment given to Danny Vinyard (Edward Furlong) to write about his brother Derek's (Edward Norton) involvement with white supremacy. The 'X' symbolizes the unknown or the variable in Derek's journey toward redemption and the impact it has on Danny.
Q: How does Derek Vinyard change throughout the movie?
A: Derek Vinyard begins the movie as a violent white supremacist leader. After serving time in prison and experiencing brutality from both inmates and his own group, he undergoes a profound change. He renounces his racist beliefs and works to prevent his younger brother from following the same destructive path.
A: Derek Vinyard begins the movie as a violent white supremacist leader. After serving time in prison and experiencing brutality from both inmates and his own group, he undergoes a profound change. He renounces his racist beliefs and works to prevent his younger brother from following the same destructive path.
Q: What is the role of Danny Vinyard in the movie?
A: Danny Vinyard (Edward Furlong) is Derek's younger brother who idolizes him and follows in his footsteps as a white supremacist. The movie focuses on Danny's struggle to reconcile his brother's past actions with his newfound perspective after Derek's transformation.
A: Danny Vinyard (Edward Furlong) is Derek's younger brother who idolizes him and follows in his footsteps as a white supremacist. The movie focuses on Danny's struggle to reconcile his brother's past actions with his newfound perspective after Derek's transformation.
