
This Ain't California
B-boy rebellion, communism, skateboarding, the Stasi…
A retrospective look at the youth cultures born in the German Democratic Republic. A celebration of the lust for life, a contemporary trip into the world of skate, a tale on three heroes and their boards, from their childhood in the seventies, through their teenage rebellion in the eighties and the summer of 1989, when their life changed forever, to 2011.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: This Ain't California
- Genres: Documentary, History, Animation
- Release Date: 2012-08-15
- Runtime: 93 minutes
- Rating: 6.466/10 (29 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $135,929
- Production Companies: Wildfremd Production, ARTE, MDR, RBB
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.6722
- Languages: German
Cast & Crew

Kai Hillebrand
as Denis 'Panik' Paraceck (uncredited)

David Nathan
as Adult Nico (uncredited)

Nora Decker
as Teenager Hexe (uncredited)

Lea Wolfram
as Doreen (uncredited)

Titus Dittmann
as Self - Businessman (uncredited)

Erich Honecker
as Self - Politician (archive footage)

Katarina Witt
as Self - Sportswoman (archive footage)

Helmut Kohl
as Self - Politician (archive footage)

Bill Clinton
as Self - Politician (archive footage)

Gerhard Schröder
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
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Trailers & Clips
Trailer #2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Ain't California?▼
This Ain't California is a Documentary, History, Animation movie directed by . It was released on 2012-08-15.
Who are the main actors in This Ain't California?▼
The main cast includes Kai Hillebrand, David Nathan, Nora Decker, Lea Wolfram, Titus Dittmann, .
Where can I watch This Ain't California online?▼
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Is This Ain't California based on a true story?▼
B-boy rebellion, communism, skateboarding, the Stasi…
What is the IMDb rating of This Ain't California?▼
This Ain't California has an IMDb rating of 6.466/10 based on 29 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of This Ain't California?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $135,929 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for This Ain't California?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Wildfremd Production, ARTE, MDR, RBB. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was This Ain't California filmed?▼
This Ain't California was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is This Ain't California?▼
The total runtime of This Ain't California is 93 minutes.
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