Metalhead (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2013, Metalhead is a drama and music film directed by Ragnar Bragason, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A young girl in 1990s Iceland is caught between the life that took her brother and her own inability to strike out on her own. In her grief, she finds solace in metal and dreams of making her own music.
Who’s in it. Metalhead stars Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Karl, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson as Janus, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir as Droplaug and Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson as Einar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Metalhead has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Metalhead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Metalhead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Metalhead (2013)?
- In US, Metalhead is available to stream on History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Metalhead worth watching?
- Metalhead holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Metalhead?
- Metalhead stars Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson and Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir.
- When was Metalhead released?
- Metalhead was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.