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Metallica: Some Kind of Monster

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster

Documentary • R • 2004 • 2 hr 20 min
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6.3
IMDb
7.5

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.

Starring

James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, Jason Newsted

Directed By

Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky

Attributes

Watch By Myself

Genre

DocumentaryMusic

Release Date

July 9, 2004

User Reviews

Josh Gaines
Josh Gaines
I don’t even listen to Metallica, but I loved this. A well-paced, enticing music doc that displays a vulnerability not often seen with stars
Patrick
Patrick
Is always a fascinating watch, really highlights the bands insecurities and dysfunctional nature. I respect the honesty shown
Gianuteppi
Gianuteppi
hilarious. there’s a little kirk in all of us.
Cameron
Cameron
Great story of the trials and tribulations of being the greatest metal band in history. Tackles the personal problems of James and Lars.
Old Man
Old Man
Spoiler angry rich men arguing. Must be such a tough life.
Lowery
Lowery
You should only watch this movie if you can pirate it.
Shutupitybi
Shutupitybi
Its interesting to watch the downfall of a once great band
Rak
Rak
such a good insight into the band and their egos. it really changed my perspective on them and not in a good way
Drew
Drew
If you love Metallica, you'll love this. Trust me it's really great.
Nick Utter
Nick Utter
A doc about a bunch of aging rock stars acting more soccer mom than rock n’ roll... ...And they released it anyhow, which is rock n’ roll.

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64 (12%)
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6.3 – Based on 531 ratings
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Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (DVD Trailer)

Cast & Crew

Joe Berlinger
Joe
Berlinger
Bruce Sinofsky
Bruce
Sinofsky
James Hetfield
James
Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Lars
Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Kirk
Hammett
Robert Trujillo
Robert
Trujillo
Jason Newsted
Jason
Newsted
Dave Mustaine
Dave
Mustaine
Bob Rock
Bob
Rock
Phil Towle
Phil
Towle

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