Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M

Name: Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: 1999-11-23
Duration: 2 h 30 min
Rating: 8.6
Cast: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Jason Newsted, Michael Kamen

1999·Movie·NR·150 min·★ 8.6(91)

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Michael Kamen conducts the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in support of metal rockers Metallica in this 1999 concert performance.

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About Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M

Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M is a 1999 English-language music and documentary film directed by Wayne Isham. The cast is led by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett. It has a runtime of 2h 30m. Viewers rate it 8.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M was produced by Electra Entertainment and Celluloid Construction Company and made in United States of America. It was released on November 23, 1999, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Wayne Isham
Writers: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett
Release date: November 23, 1999
OTT release: June 20, 2000
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Electra Entertainment, Celluloid Construction Company

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Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M cast & crew

Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M was directed by Wayne Isham and written by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Kirk Hammett.

The cast features James Hetfield as Self, Lars Ulrich as Self, Kirk Hammett as Self, Jason Newsted as Self, Michael Kamen as Self, and San Francisco Symphony as Self.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ramsey Nickell and it was produced by David Hausen.

Is Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M worth watching?

Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M holds an audience score of 8.6/10 from 91 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed music films.

At 2h 30m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy music and documentary, Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M

Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

It first became available to stream digitally on June 20, 2000.

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