Sound of Metal (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2020, Sound of Metal is a drama and music film directed by Darius Marder, running about 121 minutes. “Music was his world. Then silence revealed a new one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Sound of Metal stars Riz Ahmed as Ruben Stone, Olivia Cooke as Lou, Paul Raci as Joe and Lauren Ridloff as Diane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Sound of Metal has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $516.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sound of Metal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sound of Metal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sound of Metal (2020)?
- In US, Sound of Metal is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sound of Metal worth watching?
- Sound of Metal holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sound of Metal?
- Sound of Metal stars Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff and Mathieu Amalric.
- When was Sound of Metal released?
- Sound of Metal was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.