Sound of Metal

Film - 2020 - Drama, Music & Musical

The story

Metal drummer Ruben begins to lose his hearing. When a doctor tells him his condition will worsen, he thinks his career and life is over. His girlfriend Lou checks the former addict into a rehab for the deaf hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adapt to his new life. After being welcomed and accepted just as he is, Ruben must choose between his new normal and the life he once knew.

Directed by

Darius Marder

Starring

Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff, Mathieu Amalric, Domenico Toledo

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 7.7 out of 10

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Film · 2020 · Drama · Music & Musical

Sound of Metal

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✦ Cerebral · Addiction✦ Critically loved
The story

Metal drummer Ruben begins to lose his hearing. When a doctor tells him his condition will worsen, he thinks his career and life is over. His girlfriend Lou checks the former addict into a rehab for the deaf hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adapt to his new life. After being welcomed and accepted just as he is, Ruben must choose between his new normal and the life he once knew.

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IMDb
7.7 / 10
189k votes
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97%
Tomatometer
4.21 / 5
871k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.7 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, Music & Musical
Runtime2h 1m
RatedM
Release2020-11-20
Where to watch
Prime Video
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