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Sound of Metal

2020Movie2 h 1 minR

DramaMusic
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic827.9Rotten Tomatoes97%90%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and sound design.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Music was his world. Then silence revealed a new one.

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.

Feels like

  • Visceral Sound Design
  • Deaf Culture Immersion
  • Intense Character Study
  • Musician's Identity Crisis
  • Emotional Gut-Punch
  • Realistic Addiction Drama
  • Riz Ahmed Tour de Force
  • Sensory Deprivation Narrative
  • Quietly Devastating

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Darius Marder
Written by
Derek Cianfrance, Abraham Marder, Darius Marder
Produced by
Bert Hamelinck, Sacha Ben Harroche, Kathy Benz
Music by
Nicolas Becker, Abraham Marder

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Facts

November 20, 2020 · 2 h 1 min · R

Released
November 20, 2020
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Box office
$516,520
Available in
134 countries

Tropes

"Ray of Hope" Ending, Keeping the Handicap, Five Stages of Grief +9

  • "Ray of Hope" Ending
  • Keeping the Handicap
  • Five Stages of Grief
  • Veteran Instructor
  • Impairment Shot
  • Cigarette of Anxiety
  • Self-Harm
  • Dream-Crushing Handicap
  • Tropaholics Anonymous
  • The Vietnam Vet
  • Driven to Suicide
  • The Ghost

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sound of Metal?"

Questions about Sound of Metal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sound of Metal worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 82).

Is Sound of Metal okay for kids?

RStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Sound of Metal plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Sound of Metal good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Sound of Metal use?

"Ray of Hope" EndingKeeping the HandicapFive Stages of GriefVeteran InstructorImpairment ShotCigarette of AnxietySelf-HarmDream-Crushing HandicapTropaholics AnonymousThe Vietnam VetDriven to SuicideThe Ghostand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including "Ray of Hope" Ending, Keeping the Handicap, and Five Stages of Grief.