Detroit Rock City_
"Kiss the rules goodbye."
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!
Starring
Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, Edward Furlong
Box Office
$4.2M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Detroit Rock City earned $4.2M against a $6.5M budget.
Year context
Detroit Rock City was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Detroit Rock City is a Comedy, Music, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (20)
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
MD
Miles Dougal
Elvis
Nick Scotti
Kenny
DQ
David Quane
Bobby
RB
Rodger Barton
Mr. Stewart Bumsteen
Kathryn Haggis
Mrs. Stewart Bumsteen
DG
David Gardner
Detroit Priest
Cody Jones
Little Kid
Joan Heney
Study Hall Teacher
BOX OFFICE
$6.5M
Budget
$4.2M
Revenue
-35%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (441 votes)
Budget
$6,500,000
Box Office
$4,217,115
Profit
$-2,282,885
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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!
How long is Detroit Rock City?
Detroit Rock City has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in Detroit Rock City?
The cast of Detroit Rock City includes Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, Edward Furlong, Sam Huntington, Lin Shaye.
How much did Detroit Rock City make at the box office?
Detroit Rock City earned $4,217,115 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $6,500,000.
What is the rating of Detroit Rock City?
Detroit Rock City has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 441 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Music
Adventure