
Pump Up the Volume
TALK HARD. STEAL THE AIR.
Mark Hunter, a lonely high school student, uses his shortwave radio to moonlight as the popular pirate DJ "Hard Harry." When his show gets blamed for a teen committing suicide, the students clash with high school faculty and the authorities.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Pump Up the Volume
- Genres: Music, Drama
- Release Date: 1990-08-22
- Runtime: 105 minutes
- Rating: 7.078/10 (367 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $11,500,000
- Production Companies: New Line Cinema, SC Entertainment
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 5.6458
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Christian Slater
as Mark Hunter

Samantha Mathis
as Nora Diniro

Annie Ross
as Loretta Creswood

Scott Paulin
as Brian Hunter

Mimi Kennedy
as Marla Hunter

Andy Romano
as Murdock

Keith Stuart Thayer
as Luis Chavez

Cheryl Pollak
as Paige Woodward

Jeff Chamberlain
as Mr. Woodward

Lala Sloatman
as Janie
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pump Up the Volume?▼
Pump Up the Volume is a Music, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1990-08-22.
Who are the main actors in Pump Up the Volume?▼
The main cast includes Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Annie Ross, Scott Paulin, Mimi Kennedy, .
Where can I watch Pump Up the Volume online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Pump Up the Volume is available.
Is Pump Up the Volume based on a true story?▼
TALK HARD. STEAL THE AIR.
What is the IMDb rating of Pump Up the Volume?▼
Pump Up the Volume has an IMDb rating of 7.078/10 based on 367 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Pump Up the Volume?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $11,500,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Pump Up the Volume?▼
The soundtrack was composed by New Line Cinema, SC Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Pump Up the Volume filmed?▼
Pump Up the Volume was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Pump Up the Volume?▼
The total runtime of Pump Up the Volume is 105 minutes.
Is Pump Up the Volume suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Pump Up the Volume?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Pump Up the Volume.
Does Pump Up the Volume have a post-credit scene?▼
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