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Hedwig and the Angry Inch

R Released Jul 20, 2001 1h 35m Musical LGBTQ+ TRAILER for List
92% Tomatometer 117 Reviews 93% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
A German emigrant living in a trailer in Kansas is the victim of a botched sex-change operation. Adapted from the critically acclaimed off-Broadway rock theater hit, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" tells the story of the "internationally ignored" rock singer, Hedwig, and her search for stardom and love.
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch may very well be the next Rocky Horror midnight movie. It not only knows how to rock, but Hedwig's story has an emotional poignancy.

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Drew Gregory Autostraddle Today marks the 20th anniversary of the film's wide release and to me its importance has only deepened. Sep 10, 2021 Full Review Dennis Harvey Variety Those expecting a rockin' good time are likely to be left cold by this screen translation, which despite some imaginative packaging too often proves a drag in more than the sartorial sense. May 20, 2008 Full Review Kim Newman Empire Magazine Definitely recommended for those looking for something different. Rated: 4/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review Juan Barquin Reverse Shot In Hedwig, transition is less about gender and more about how these myriad identities are all part of a whole. Apr 5, 2024 Full Review Kanishk Devgan Film Companion It's a lovable film with plenty of personality, humour, and heart. Mar 29, 2021 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com A deeply rich, incredibly authentic musical. Rated: 3.5/4.0 Sep 10, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Margaret W Incredible performances, phenomenal music, and wonderfully inventive storytelling. Strange, yes, but also so beautifully raw and tender - the kind of film to which one hopes to return. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/16/24 Full Review Richie D Iconic. Amazing. Spectacular Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/20/24 Full Review nico r its a rock opera so good you don't even realize its a musical Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/24 Full Review Alec B This film isn't just some crazy glam rock tribute, its a musical with serious emotional substance. Probably one of the few times where the significant changes to the source material contributed to the success of the film adaptation. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/10/23 Full Review Fong Kok Hoong F Music and lyrics by Stephen Trask and based on a book by John Cameron Mitchell, who also plays the titular genderqueer East German rock musician, this adaptation of the Broadway rock musical about her trials and tribulations in pursuing self-acceptance, longings and loss boasts a few memorable numbers but often too showily boisterous and chaotic. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/08/23 Full Review Miki T Super Duper cool movie! The Chaos and the drag!! I like every element of the movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A German emigrant living in a trailer in Kansas is the victim of a botched sex-change operation. Adapted from the critically acclaimed off-Broadway rock theater hit, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" tells the story of the "internationally ignored" rock singer, Hedwig, and her search for stardom and love.
Director
John Cameron Mitchell
Producer
Christine Vachon, Katie Roumel, Pamela Koffler
Screenwriter
John Cameron Mitchell, Stephen Trask, John Cameron Mitchell
Distributor
Fine Line Features
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Killer Films
Rating
R (Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Musical, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 20, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.0M
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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