Sound of Metal (2020)
A metal drummer's world shatters, forcing him to choose between a silent future and his past.
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.
How intense is Sound of Metal?
Sound of Metal has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Sound of Metal feels like
- Tone
- intimatemelancholygrittyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Sound of Metal
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Is Sound of Metal scary?
No. Sound of Metal is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Sound of Metal gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Sound of Metal sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Sound of Metal OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Sound of Metal?
Sound of Metal runs 2h 1m.
Where can I stream Sound of Metal?
Sound of Metal is streaming on Prime Video and Kanopy.
Does Sound of Metal have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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