Detroit Metal City (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Detroit Metal City is a comedy film directed by Toshio Lee, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Soichi Negishi moved to Tokyo to chase his dream of becoming a musician playing stylish, Swedish-style pop. Instead, he finds himself leading the death metal band Detroit Metal City, or DMC, as the costumed and grotesquely made-up "demon emperor" Johannes Krauser II. Although he hates the role and the things he has to do as a member of the band, he has a definite talent for it.
Who’s in it. Detroit Metal City stars Kenichi Matsuyama as Sôichi Negishi / Johannes Krauser II, Rosa Kato as Yuri Aikawa, Ryuji Akiyama as Terumichi Nishida/Camus and Yasuko Matsuyuki as Manager, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Detroit Metal City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detroit Metal City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detroit Metal City tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detroit Metal City (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Detroit Metal City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Detroit Metal City worth watching?
- Detroit Metal City holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Detroit Metal City?
- Detroit Metal City stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Rosa Kato, Ryuji Akiyama, Yasuko Matsuyuki and Yoshihiko Hosoda.
- When was Detroit Metal City released?
- Detroit Metal City was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.