Pump Up the Volume

1990
R
1h 42m

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

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Christian Slater in Pump Up the Volume (1990)

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Teen Comedy Comedy Drama Music

Mark runs a pirate radio station and causes an uproar when he speaks his mind and enthralls fellow teens.Mark runs a pirate radio station and causes an uproar when he speaks his mind and enthralls fellow teens.Mark runs a pirate radio station and causes an uproar when he speaks his mind and enthralls fellow teens.

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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

32K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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Trivia
The onscreen chemistry between Christian Slater and Samantha Mathis was genuine. They were in the midst of a year-long relationship while filming this movie.

Goofs
Everyone wears the same clothes on two different days.

Quotes
Mark Hunter: Eat your cereal with a fork and do your homework in the dark.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Darkman/Wild at Heart/Pump Up the Volume/My Blue Heaven/The Witches (1990)

Soundtracks
Everybody Knows
Written & Arranged by Leonard Cohen
Performed by Leonard Cohen
Published by Stranger Music (BMI)/Geffen & Robinhill Music c/o WB Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of CBS Records, Music Licensing Department

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10/10

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When "Pump Up The Volume" came out in 1990, I wanted to BE Christian Slater. Now that it's already been twelve years since it was released, I still can't believe how well it's held up. Aside from a couple of things that make it dated (I'm referring mainly to the opening credit sequence and the way some of the characters dress...mulletts WERE acceptable back then), the message remains the same and I think that's what has made this movie stand the test of time. Along with "Heathers", this is some of Christian Slater's best work ever. His performance alone is enough to reccommend this one, but that combined with the message, make it a cult classic. They don't make movies like this anymore.