PG-13

Gleaming the Cube

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

1989 • 106 min • Crime · Thriller · Action

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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.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

147 reviews

60 Audience · 147 · 100%

When his adopted brother dies under suspicious circumstances, a rebellious teen skater sets out to uncover the truth. He uses his skateboarding skills and street smarts to navigate the criminal underworld of Orange County and Los Angeles, determined to find justice.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some intense chase sequences and confrontations.
Brief strong language and adult themes.
Teenagers shown skateboarding in dangerous locations.

What it models well

Perseverance in seeking justice
Loyalty to family
Using unique skills for good

Talk about it after

The importance of speaking up when something feels wrong.
How different cultures and backgrounds can enrich a family.
The ethics of breaking rules to achieve a greater good.

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Gleaming the Cube. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.