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Lords of Dogtown (2005)

โ€œThey came from nothing to change everything.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 846 votes 1h 47m pg-13 ActionDrama

#44 of 184 films from 2005 #551 of 2168 in action

Directed by Catherine Hardwicke ยท Written by Stacy Peralta

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Overview

The radical true story behind three teenage surfers from Venice Beach, California, who took skateboarding to the extreme and changed the world of sports forever. Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva and Jay Adams are the Z-Boys, a bunch of nobodies until they create a new style of skateboarding that becomes a worldwide phenomenon. But when their hobby becomes a business, the success shreds their friendship.

Cast

John Robinsonas Stacy
Emile Hirschas Jay
Rebecca De Mornayas Philaine
William Mapotheras Donnie
Julio Oscar Mechosoas Mr. Alva
Victor Rasukas Tony
Nikki Reedas Kathy Alva
Heath Ledgeras Skip
Vincent Larescaas Chino
Brian Zarateas Montoya
Pablo Schreiberas Stecyk
Elden Hensonas Billy Z
Michael Angaranoas Sid
Mitch Hedbergas Urethane Wheels Guy

Facts

Release dateJune 3, 2005
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$13,411,957 (0.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0355702

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Questions

How long is Lords of Dogtown?
Lords of Dogtown runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Lords of Dogtown worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 846 votes, which places it #44 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 77%) and #551 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Lords of Dogtown?
Lords of Dogtown was directed by Catherine Hardwicke. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Miss You Already (2015), Thirteen (2003), Twilight (2008).
Who stars in Lords of Dogtown?
John Robinson as Stacy; Emile Hirsch as Jay; Rebecca De Mornay as Philaine; William Mapother as Donnie; Julio Oscar Mechoso as Mr. Alva; Victor Rasuk as Tony.
What is Lords of Dogtown rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Lords of Dogtown?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/20145.

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