Quick Info
- Year
- 2020
- Director
- Darius Marder
- Duration
- 121 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Box Office
- $1M
External Ratings
IMDb7.7
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes77%
📺 Where to Watch
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Sound of Metal
Our Rating
7.8/10
7.8/10
7.9/10
7.7/10
7.5/10
7.3/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.8
Acting
7.9
Direction
7.7
Cinematography
7.5
Music
7.3
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
