Metallica: Masters of Metal

2014Movie1 h 6 min

70
GoodGoodWatch score

A thrilling, nostalgic documentary movie about a real life story and show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

All rise to Metallica, the Masters of Metal.

They are one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time. Alongside Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth, the Masters of Metal are an important part of the "big four". Over 100 million record sales worldwide, they are one of the most commercially successful bands of all time. With a career that spans over 33 years, the band created by James Hatfield and Lars Ulrich as renamed a genre after themselves. From the early days in a garage to the successful heights of sell out stadium tours, they redesigned the concept of heavy metal music. This is the all access story about their journey. All rise to Metallica, the Masters of Metal.

Feels like

  • Heavy Metal History
  • Musical Journey
  • Band Biography
  • Rock Documentary
  • Behind the Music
  • Stadium Rock
  • Pop Culture Influence
  • Music Education
  • Metal Evolution

Cast

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Directed by
Billy Simpson

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Facts

December 11, 2014 · 1 h 6 min · Documentary, Music

Released
December 11, 2014
Runtime
1 h 6 min
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Available in
130 countries

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Questions about Metallica: Masters of Metal

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Where can I stream Metallica: Masters of Metal?

In the United States, Metallica: Masters of Metal streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Metallica: Masters of Metal worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Metallica: Masters of Metal okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Metallica: Masters of Metal?

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.