SLC Punk

R

Released Apr 23, 1999

1h 37m

Comedy

Drama

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62%

Tomatometer

34 Reviews

89%

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25,000+ Ratings

Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.

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Critics Consensus

Merging anarchic spirit with straightforward melodrama, SLC Punk is a hit-and-miss odyssey of youthful rebellion elevated by Matthew Lillard's dramatically potent star turn.

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Anthony Lane

New Yorker

A messy but engaging look at the punk scene in Salt Lake City during the Reagan years; that may sound a little specialized, but how many of us knew there ever was a punk scene—or even a single punk—in the home of the Mormons?

Jun 5, 2023

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 1.5/4

Mar 22, 2002

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 2/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The characters quickly wear out their welcome.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 5, 2022

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Mark Halverson

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 2/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

Funny. SLC Punk! got to me.

May 26, 2006

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Super T

An iconic masterful movie with an excellent commentary on the scene. A movie that has followed me all throughout life.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/24

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James L

Imagine being trapped in a room with the most annoying person of all-time! that's how I feel watching the endless annoying exposition of this movie! Matthew Lillard gives the MOST CRINGE performance of all time as Steveo (so lame), while the side characters are actually much more interesting. This is the worst example of punk in film history. Where's the creativity? Where's the DIY? Where's the spirit? It's a movie: SHOW US, don't tell us. I saw this when it first came out and it was terrible then, and even worse now. It's all down to poor casting of the lead and a really annoying script. There is hope tho: the sequel is much better ^__^

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/28/24

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Cody S

I love this movie, love the energy and the variety of stories along the way. There are some parts that get pretty weird, but overall just a wild ride that is worth revisiting on occasion.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/24

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Unclericos T

Good cast with some good acting. Great soundtrack. Bad dialogue and storyline that goes nowhere.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/06/23

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Jonathan G

Very close to a perfect movie. It's unfortunate that Matthew Lillard will be remembered as shaggy from scooby doo movies when this movie is his magnum opus and his performance is utterly spellbinding.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/23

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Lucid C

One of my top 10 favorites. A must see, especially if you went through a real punk rock phase. Anarchy in the UK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/30/23

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Trish

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Sandy

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Synopsis

Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.

Director: James Merendino
Producer: Sam Maydew
Screenwriter: James Merendino
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Beyond Films, Blue Tulip
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 23, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $299.2K
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround

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