Detroit Rock City
“Kiss the rules goodbye.”
Synopsis
In 1978, a Kiss concert was an epoch-making event. For the four teen fans in Detroit Rock City getting tickets to the sold-out show becomes the focal point of their existence. They'll do anything for tickets -- compete in a strip club's amateur-night contest, take on religious protesters, even rob a convenience store!
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-18
Top Cast
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Giuseppe Andrews
Lex
James DeBello
Trip Hurudie
Edward Furlong
Hawk
Sam Huntington
Jeremiah 'Jam' Bruce
Lin Shaye
Mrs. Bruce
Melanie Lynskey
Beth Bumsteen
Natasha Lyonne
Christine
Shannon Tweed
Amanda Finch
Emmanuelle Chriqui
Barbara
Kristin Booth
Cashier
Joe Flaherty
Father Phillip McNulty
Matthew G. Taylor
Chongo
Miles Dougal
Elvis
Nick Scotti
Kenny
David Quane
Bobby
Rodger Barton
Mr. Stewart Bumsteen
Kathryn Haggis
Mrs. Stewart Bumsteen
David Gardner
Detroit Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.65x
-$2.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Rifkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl V. Dupré
- Original Score
- J. Peter Robinson
- Original Title
- Detroit Rock City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $6.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- Corrupter Production Service Ltd., New Line Cinema, Takoma Entertainment, Base 12, KISS Nation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Rifkin
Carl V. Dupré
J. Peter Robinson
John R. Leonetti
Mark Goldblatt, Peter Schink
Kathleen Haase, Barry Levine, Gene Simmons, Michael De Luca, Brian Witten
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Rifkin
Director
Kathleen Haase
Producer
Barry Levine
Producer
Gene Simmons
Producer
John R. Leonetti
Director of Photography
J. Peter Robinson
Original Music Composer
Mark Goldblatt
Editor
Peter Schink
Editor
Carl V. Dupré
Writer
Richard Malzahn
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kimberly Sylvester
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alison Reid
Stunt Coordinator
Steve Hardie
Production Design
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Detroit Rock City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Detroit Rock City about?
In 1978, a Kiss concert was an epoch-making event. For the four teen fans in Detroit Rock City getting tickets to the sold-out show becomes the focal point of their existence. They'll do anything for tickets -- compete in a strip club's amateur-night contest, take on religious protesters, even rob a convenience store!
Who directed Detroit Rock City?
Detroit Rock City was directed by Adam Rifkin.
Who stars in Detroit Rock City?
The principal cast of Detroit Rock City includes Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, Edward Furlong, Sam Huntington, Lin Shaye.
When was Detroit Rock City released and how long is it?
Detroit Rock City was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Detroit Rock City?
Detroit Rock City had a reported production budget of $6.5M and grossed $4.2M at the worldwide box office (0.65 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Detroit Rock City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Detroit Rock City was composed by J. Peter Robinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Detroit Rock City?
Detroit Rock City holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).