Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
Kernel Score: 85% · 414 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Music, Drama
Released: 2001-07-20
Runtime: 95 minutes
Where to watch Hedwig and the Angry Inch
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Raised a boy in East Berlin, Hedwig undergoes a personal transformation in order to emigrate to the U.S., where she reinvents herself as an 'internationally ignored' but divinely talented rock diva, inhabiting a 'beautiful gender of one'.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this R-rated musical drama deals frankly with gender identity, a botched surgery, and includes strong themes of sexuality and past child abuse.
- Violence & scariness: Some — References to a difficult surgery and past child molestation are discussed, not graphically shown.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Explicit discussion of a botched sex-change operation and sexuality is central to the story, rated R.
- Language: Moderate — Rated R, expect frequent strong language typical of an edgy rock musical.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
John Cameron Mitchell
Cast
- John Cameron Mitchell as Hedwig
- Miriam Shor as Yitzhak
- Stephen Trask as Skszp
- Theodore Liscinski as Jacek
- Rob Campbell as Krzysztof
- Michael Aronov as Schlatko
- Andrea Martin as Phyllis Stein
- Ben Mayer-Goodman as Hansel - 6 years old
- Alberta Watson as Hansel's Mom
- Gene Pyrz as Hansel's Dad
Hedwig and the Angry Inch FAQ
Is Hedwig and the Angry Inch good?
Hedwig and the Angry Inch has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 414 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hedwig and the Angry Inch?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Hedwig and the Angry Inch OK for kids?
Hedwig and the Angry Inch is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated musical drama deals frankly with gender identity, a botched surgery, and includes strong themes of sexuality and past child abuse.
What movies are like Hedwig and the Angry Inch?
If you liked Hedwig and the Angry Inch, try I Used to Be Famous, 24 Hour Party People, SLC Punk and All About My Mother.