
Pump Up the Volume
TALK HARD. STEAL THE AIR.
Directed by Allan Moyle
Produced by New Line Cinema, SC Entertainment
A high-energy teen rebellion film that channels youthful angst and anti-authority sentiment through pirate radio, balancing dark themes of suicide and institutional control with genuine warmth and hope for change.
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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Is Pump Up the Volume sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does Pump Up the Volume end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is Pump Up the Volume easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is Pump Up the Volume violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Pump Up the Volume scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Pump Up the Volume
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Pump Up the Volume
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Pump Up the Volume, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Pump Up the Volume, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Pump Up the Volume, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































