Metallica: Cunning Stunts (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1998, Metallica: Cunning Stunts is a music film directed by Wayne Isham, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Cunning Stunts is a concert video by heavy metal band Metallica released in 1998. It was released in DVD and VHS formats. The title is also a spoonerism of the term Stunning Cunts. The DVD features concert footage, band interviews, a documentary, behind the scenes footage and a photo gallery consisting of approximately 1,000 photos. Three of the performances feature multiple angles. During the performance of the song "Enter Sandman", the entire stage is set to appear to collapse and explode, with pyrotechnics and a technician (referred to in the extras as the "Burning Dude") who runs across the stage while on fire, as another technician swings overhead. This is also one of the only Metallica concerts that didn't feature "Ecstasy of Gold" as a intro.
Who’s in it. Metallica: Cunning Stunts stars James Hetfield as Self, Lars Ulrich as Self, Kirk Hammett as Self and Jason Newsted as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Metallica: Cunning Stunts has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Metallica: Cunning Stunts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Metallica: Cunning Stunts tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Metallica: Cunning Stunts (1998)?
- In US, Metallica: Cunning Stunts is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Metallica: Cunning Stunts worth watching?
- Metallica: Cunning Stunts holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Metallica: Cunning Stunts?
- Metallica: Cunning Stunts stars James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Jason Newsted.
- When was Metallica: Cunning Stunts released?
- Metallica: Cunning Stunts was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.