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SLC Punk
SLC Punk

SLC Punk

September 24, 1998· 1h 37m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score7.1

Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.

Critics Sentiment

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16 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Stevo shaves head and decides to attend Harvard

9.2at 1h 32m
Lowest Moment

Bob accidentally overdoses on Percodan and alcohol

5.8at 1h 24m
Biggest Swing

The film swings from Stevo's romantic high with Brandy to the devastating tragedy of Bob's accidental overdose.

SLC Punk maintains solid audience appreciation throughout most of its runtime, with reviewers consistently praising Lillard's performance and the authentic portrayal of punk subculture. The film reaches its emotional peak in the powerful ending where Stevo's character transformation feels both heartbreaking and earned. While Bob's tragic death represents the film's lowest point emotionally, critics found even this devastating moment to be dramatically effective.

16 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Tmdb, Imdb
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Stevo narrates his daily punk life in Salt Lake City
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Stevo and Heroin Bob party and fight rednecks together
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Stevo confronts his hippie parents about selling out
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Stevo encounters drug dealer Sean now panhandling
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Stevo violently attacks Sandy's sexual partner in rage
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Stevo falls for rich girl Brandy at party
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Bob accidentally overdoses on Percodan and alcohol⬇ Lowest moment
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Stevo shaves head and decides to attend Harvard⬆ Peak moment
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