Pump Up the Volume

Is Pump Up the Volume right for your family?

Movie 1990 102 min

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.

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Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. R (US)

Likely present: Family themesPolitical & social messagingHeavy emotional content

The title and synopsis suggest drama, music, and heavy social and emotional themes related to youth.

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