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Anvil! The Story of Anvil

2008Movie1 h 21 minNR

DocumentaryMusic
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic828.3Rotten Tomatoes98%90%

A nostalgic, uplifting documentary movie about a real life story and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

At fourteen, they made a pact to rock together forever. They meant it.

At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.

Feels like

  • Heavy Metal
  • Rock Documentary
  • Band of Brothers
  • Second Chance
  • Friendship
  • Aging Musicians
  • Persistence
  • Canadian Rock
  • Cult Band

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Sacha Gervasi
Written by
Sacha Gervasi
Produced by
Rebecca Yeldham
Music by
David Norland

Everyone

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Facts

January 14, 2008 · 1 h 21 min · NR

Released
January 14, 2008
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Gun, Humiliation Conga, Earn Your Happy Ending +9

  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Humiliation Conga
  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • White-Dwarf Starlet
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • Despair Event Horizon
  • Hot-Blooded
  • Toilet Humor
  • Department of Redundancy Department
  • Beware the Nice Ones
  • Nice Jewish Boy
  • Gilligan Cut

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Anvil! The Story of Anvil?"

Questions about Anvil! The Story of Anvil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Anvil! The Story of Anvil?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPlexFawesomeQello Concerts by Stingray

In the United States, Anvil! The Story of Anvil streams on Prime and Qello Concerts by Stingray, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Anvil! The Story of Anvil worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 82).

Is Anvil! The Story of Anvil okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Anvil! The Story of Anvil?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Anvil! The Story of Anvil plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Anvil! The Story of Anvil use?

Chekhov's GunHumiliation CongaEarn Your Happy EndingWhite-Dwarf Starlet"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueDespair Event HorizonHot-BloodedToilet HumorDepartment of Redundancy DepartmentBeware the Nice OnesNice Jewish BoyGilligan Cutand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gun, Humiliation Conga, and Earn Your Happy Ending.