SLC Punk
“God bless America... they're going to need it.”
Synopsis
Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
SLC Punk Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-18
Top Cast
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Matthew Lillard
Stevo
Michael A. Goorjian
Bob
Annabeth Gish
Trish
Jennifer Lien
Sandy
Christopher McDonald
Dad
Devon Sawa
Sean
Jason Segel
Mike
Adam Pascal
Eddie
Til Schweiger
Mark
James Duval
John the Mod
Summer Phoenix
Brandy
Chiara Barzini
Jennifer
Kevin Breznahan
Chris
Christina Karras
Jamie
Russell Peacock
Jones
Christopher Ogden
Young Stevo
Francis Capra
Young Bob
McNally Sagal
Mom
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 16, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$600K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$299K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.5x
-$301K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Merendino
- Screenplay & Story
- James Merendino
- Original Title
- SLC Punk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $600K
- Worldwide Gross
- $299K
- Production Studios
- Beyond Films, Blue Tulip Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Merendino
James Merendino
Greg Littlewood
Esther P. Russell
Sam Maydew, Andrea Kreuzhage, Michael Peyser, Peter Ward, Jan de Bont
Department Leadership Roster
James Merendino
Director
Sam Maydew
Producer
Greg Littlewood
Director of Photography
Peter Ward
Producer
Esther P. Russell
Editor
Charlotte Malmlöf
Production Design
Fiora Boes
Costume Design
Wendy Rogers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Fenton Quinn
Stunt Coordinator
James Merendino
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SLC Punk
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What is SLC Punk about?
Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.
Who directed SLC Punk?
SLC Punk was directed by James Merendino.
Who stars in SLC Punk?
The principal cast of SLC Punk includes Matthew Lillard, Michael A. Goorjian, Annabeth Gish, Jennifer Lien, Christopher McDonald.
When was SLC Punk released and how long is it?
SLC Punk was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of SLC Punk?
SLC Punk had a reported production budget of $600K and grossed $299K at the worldwide box office (0.5 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for SLC Punk?
SLC Punk holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).