Hedwig and the Angry Inch

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch

R

Released Jul 20, 2001

1h 35m

Musical

LGBTQ+

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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Kim Newman

Empire Magazine

Definitely recommended for those looking for something different.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 30, 2006

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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

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Kanishk Devgan

Film Companion

It's a lovable film with plenty of personality, humour, and heart.

Mar 29, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

A deeply rich, incredibly authentic musical.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 10, 2020

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Julian S

A seminal queer film full of heart and soul, accompanied by an original soundtrack that is both powerful and unforgettable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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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

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Richie D

Iconic. Amazing. Spectacular

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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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

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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

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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

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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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