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Cast & Crew

Allan Moyle
Director
Lin Shaye
As PTA Parent #3
Seth Green
As Joey
Christian Slater
As Mark Hunter
Samantha Mathis
As Nora Diniro
Andy Romano
As Murdock
Scott Paulin
As Brian Hunter
Ellen Greene
As Jan Emerson

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What is Pump Up the Volume about? Toggle content

Mark Hunter is a shy high school student who turns into a rebellious pirate radio DJ at night, known as Happy Harry Hard-on. His outspoken and unconventional views on society and teenage angst resonate with his classmates, who are unaware of his true identity. When one of his listeners commits suicide, Harry becomes the target of school faculty and the FCC. With the help of his loyal listener Nora, Mark must confront his guilt and use his voice to inspire his classmates to take control of their own lives and express themselves. Will he be able to ignite a revolution or will the authorities silence him forever? Find out in the powerful and thought-provoking film, Pump Up the Volume.

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You can stream Pump Up the Volume on: Apple TV Amazon Store Sky Store

What movies are similar to Pump Up the Volume? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Pump Up the Volume include Dirty Dancing, Crossroads, Empire Records, The Doors, School Daze, The Mambo Kings.

When was Pump Up the Volume released in theaters? Toggle content

Pump Up the Volume was released in theaters on December 20, 1990.