Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)
Movie 2h 21m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster is a documentary and music movie from 2004. It is directed by Bruce Sinofsky. The cast includes James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett. The running time is 2h 21m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
63Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as they hire a group therapist and grapple with 20 years of repressed anger and aggression. Between searching for a replacement bass player, creating a new album and confronting their personal demons, the band learns to open up in ways they never thought possible.
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Cast & crew
- Bruce SinofskyDirector
- Joe BerlingerDirector
- James Hetfieldas Self
- Lars Ulrichas Self
- Kirk Hammettas Self
- Robert Trujilloas Self
- Jason Newstedas Self
- Dave Mustaineas Self
- Bob Rockas Self
- Phil Towleas Self
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Questions about Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
- What genre is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?
- Metallica: Some Kind of Monster is categorised as Documentary, Music.
- Who stars in Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?
- James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, Jason Newsted appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?
- Bruce Sinofsky directed Metallica: Some Kind of Monster.
- How long is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?
- Metallica: Some Kind of Monster runs for 2h 21m (141 minutes).
- Is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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