# Detroit Rock City (1999)

> Four rebellious teenagers turn a desperate trek to a KISS concert into a chaotic, music-fueled test of friendship and devotion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4939

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Comedy, Music, Adventure
- Director: Adam Rifkin
- Cast: Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, Edward Furlong, Sam Huntington, Lin Shaye, Melanie Lynskey, Natasha Lyonne, Shannon Tweed
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0165710/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: raucous, irreverent, nostalgic, classic rock movie night, nostalgic teen comedy night

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