Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal

Animation • R • 1981 • 1 hr 30 min

6.9

6.6

Starring

Rodger Bumpass, John Candy, Jackie Burroughs, Joe Flaherty, Don Francks

Directed By

Gerald Potterton, John Bruno, John Halas, Julian Harris, Jimmy T. Murakami

Written By

Daniel Goldberg, Len Blum

Attributes

Genre

Animation Science Fiction Adventure Fantasy Music

Release Date

August 7, 1981

User Reviews

My Favorite Animated Anthology! After 4 decades, I still adore the old-school animation & trippy atmospheres in every tale! Also John Candy!

Classic cartoon movie with a killer soundtrack

May be a little sordid for some, but the animation is incredible for its time.

Tyler Anthony McKinley

Dazzling effects and kick ass music with a surprisingly star studded cast as they bring to life this whimsical world in this anthology tale

Unique cult classic that has a great soundtrack, doesn’t make any sense whatsoever, but is a good time.

The plot isn’t anything to talk about but the artwork is iconic and the soundtrack is pretty good too.

Carey O’Brien

This movie rocks. It’s just like a really cool collection of music videos and unbridled creativity.

Cameron Campbell

Really fun 80s adult animated movie. Very well made.

Outdated and kind of corny, but has a sort of nostalgic charm that you can enjoy even if you didn't actually grow up with it.

Animated anthology based on the old sci-fi magazine. Definitely for adults. Stories are hit and miss. Drugs help.

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Ratings

6.9 – Based on 1.6k ratings

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