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Pump Up the Volume

Music, Drama

1990

R | 105 minutes

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Overview

Mark Hunter, a lonely high school student, uses his shortwave radio to moonlight as the popular pirate DJ "Hard Harry." When his show gets blamed for a teen committing suicide, the students clash with high school faculty and the authorities.

Cast

Christian Slater image

Christian Slater

Samantha Mathis image

Samantha Mathis

Annie Ross image

Annie Ross

Scott Paulin image

Scott Paulin

Mimi Kennedy image

Mimi Kennedy

Andy Romano image

Andy Romano

Cheryl Pollak image

Cheryl Pollak

Jeff Chamberlain image

Jeff Chamberlain

Lala Sloatman image

Lala Sloatman

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Pump Up the Volume

Pump Up the Volume

Films. Friends. Favorites.

R8 ("Rate") is the ultimate app for discovering what to watch next—powered by real ratings and recommendations from friends and celebrities. Skip the algorithms and get honest, personal picks that actually match your taste.