

Gleaming the Cube
1989, English. Directed by Graeme Clifford.
All he cared about was gleaming the cube...until the night they killed his brother.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 148 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Gleaming the Cube
Gleaming the Cube is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 January 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Tolkin
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $2.8M
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Gleaming the Cube: quick answers
Is Gleaming the Cube worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 148 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Gleaming the Cube?
Gleaming the Cube runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Gleaming the Cube have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Gleaming the Cube. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Gleaming the Cube parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Gleaming the Cube is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Gleaming the Cube on?
Gleaming the Cube is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gleaming the Cube?
If you liked Gleaming the Cube, try The Brotherhood of Justice, Thrashin', North Shore.
Who directed Gleaming the Cube?
Gleaming the Cube (1989) was directed by Graeme Clifford and stars Christian Slater, Steven Bauer, Richard Herd.