Synopsis
The true-life story of Darby Crash, who became an L.A. punk icon after getting kicked out of high school and forming The Germs with a collection of friends who have little experience with their instruments or playing music.
Scores
Overall Score
35.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
39.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
21.7%
Review Aggregate
52.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 47% of 43 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, thin plot, character-driven. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
historicalthin plotcharacter-drivenstylizedtragicemotionalpsychologicalfunnygrittyvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane West | 2008 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Bijou Phillips | 2008 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Rick Gonzalez | 2008 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Noah Segan | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score45.0
RT critic review count47
Rotten Tomatoes audience score53.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes2,142
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $58,776 | $85,639 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $58,776 | $85,639 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $29,388 | $42,819 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $387,000 | $563,873 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $138,000 | $201,071 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $3,205,000 | $4,669,803 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $6,640,000 | $9,674,724 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $74,700 | $108,841 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $10,474,088 | $15,261,131 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $249,000 (est) | $362,802 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $80,000 (est) | $116,563 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $419,000 | $610,498 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $744,000 | $1,084,035 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $49,800 | $72,560 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $1,541,800 | $2,246,459 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $8,932,288 | $13,014,672 |
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