Lords of Dogtown (2005)
Kernel Score: 78% · 790 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Action
Released: 2005-06-03
Runtime: 107 minutes
Where to watch Lords of Dogtown
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The radical true story behind three teenage surfers from Venice Beach, California, who took skateboarding to the extreme and changed the world of sports forever. Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva and Jay Adams are the Z-Boys, a bunch of nobodies until they create a new style of skateboarding that becomes a worldwide phenomenon. But when their hobby becomes a business, the success shreds their friendship.
Lords of Dogtown parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Lords of Dogtown is a true-story drama about teenage skateboarders in 1970s Venice Beach whose friendship is tested by fame.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes skateboarding injuries and physical risk-taking typical of extreme sports films.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — 1970s youth culture setting implies some drinking and drug use among the teen characters.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Catherine Hardwicke
Cast
- John Robinson as Stacy
- Emile Hirsch as Jay
- Rebecca De Mornay as Philaine
- William Mapother as Donnie
- Julio Oscar Mechoso as Mr. Alva
- Victor Rasuk as Tony
- Nikki Reed as Kathy Alva
- Heath Ledger as Skip
- Vincent Laresca as Chino
- Brian Zarate as Montoya
Lords of Dogtown FAQ
Is Lords of Dogtown good?
Lords of Dogtown has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 790 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Lords of Dogtown?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Lords of Dogtown OK for kids?
Lords of Dogtown is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Lords of Dogtown is a true-story drama about teenage skateboarders in 1970s Venice Beach whose friendship is tested by fame.
What movies are like Lords of Dogtown?
If you liked Lords of Dogtown, try The Last Black Man in San Francisco, American History X, Zabriskie Point and Charm City Kings.