Sound of Metal
“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.
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Where is Sound of Metal streaming around the world?
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| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | — |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Sky Store |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tele Quebec, CBC Gem | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
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| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Sony One Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Sound of Metal
Sound of Metal is a 2020 English-language drama and music film directed by Darius Marder. The cast is led by Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 2800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
Sound of Metal was produced by Flat 7, Ward Four, and Caviar and made in United States of America. It was released on November 20, 2020, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Darius Marder
- Writers
- Darius Marder, Abraham Marder, Derek Cianfrance
- Release date
- November 20, 2020
- OTT release
- December 4, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Flat 7, Ward Four, Caviar
Sound of Metal cast & crew
Sound of Metal was directed by Darius Marder and written by Darius Marder, Abraham Marder, and Derek Cianfrance.
The cast features Riz Ahmed as Ruben Stone, Olivia Cooke as Lou, Paul Raci as Joe, Lauren Ridloff as Diane, Mathieu Amalric as Richard Berger, and Domenico Toledo as Michael.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nicolas Becker, cinematography is by Daniël Bouquet, and it was produced by Kathy Benz and Bill Benz.
Is Sound of Metal worth watching?
Sound of Metal holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 2,847 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, Sound of Metal is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sound of Metal
In United States, you can stream Sound of Metal on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 4, 2020.
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Cast of Sound of Metal
Riz Ahmed
Ruben Stone
Olivia Cooke
Lou
Paul Raci
Joe
Lauren Ridloff
Diane
Mathieu Amalric
Richard Berger
Domenico Toledo
Michael
Chelsea Lee
Jenn
Shaheem Sanchez
Shaheem
Chris Perfetti
Harlan
Bill Thorpe
The Man
Michael Tow
Pharmacist
William Xifaras
Michael's Father
Sound of Metal — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sound of Metal in United States?
Sound of Metal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads in United States.
▸Is Sound of Metal on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Sound of Metal is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Sound of Metal in?
Sound of Metal is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sound of Metal?
Sound of Metal runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is Sound of Metal rated?
Sound of Metal is rated R. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 2,847 ratings.
▸When did Sound of Metal release on OTT?
Sound of Metal became available digitally on December 4, 2020.
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