Gleaming the Cube movie poster

Gleaming the Cube

"All he cared about was gleaming the cube...until the night they killed his brother."

January 13, 1989 1h 46m 6.0/10 (139 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Gleaming the Cube is a crime/thriller film. directed by Graeme Clifford.

Starring Christian Slater, Steven Bauer, and Richard Herd

Synopsis

An Orange County teenager's carefree life of ditching class and skateboarding abandoned pools comes to a screeching halt when someone close to him dies. The cops rule the death a suicide, but the bereaved skater believes he was murdered. It's up to him to solve the case, with a skateboard.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 13, 1989 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (139 votes)
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Budget $10M Production budget
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Box Office $2.8M 0.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$2,777,280

Production Companies

  • Gladden Entertainment
  • The Turman-Foster Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gleaming the Cube about?

An Orange County teenager's carefree life of ditching class and skateboarding abandoned pools comes to a screeching halt when someone close to him dies. The cops rule the death a suicide, but the b...

Who directed Gleaming the Cube?

Gleaming the Cube was directed by Graeme Clifford.

How long is Gleaming the Cube?

Gleaming the Cube has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was Gleaming the Cube released?

Gleaming the Cube was released on January 13, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Gleaming the Cube?

The main cast of Gleaming the Cube includes Christian Slater, Steven Bauer, Richard Herd, Ed Lauter, Le Tuan.

Is Gleaming the Cube worth watching?

Gleaming the Cube has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 139 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.