Lords of Dogtown (2005) movie poster

Lords of Dogtown (2005)

"They came from nothing to change everything."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 67%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 56% (RT: 55%, MC: 56) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaAction

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Runtime
1h 47m
Country
Germany, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (791 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
55%
Metacritic
56
Cast
John Robinson as Stacy
Rebecca De Mornay as Philaine
Victor Rasuk as Tony
Nikki Reed as Kathy Alva
Heath Ledger as Skip
It's divisive. Only 67% of audiences liked it based on 791 votes. Critics gave it 56%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Lords of Dogtown, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for Lords of Dogtown was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Lords of Dogtown is a 2005 drama, action film directed by Catherine Hardwicke. 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. The film has been rated by 791 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Lords of Dogtown delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Lords of Dogtown (2005) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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