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Sound of Metal

R Released Nov 20, 2020 2h 0m Drama TRAILER for Sound of Metal: Trailer 1 List
97% Tomatometer 289 Reviews 90% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings
During a series of adrenaline-fueled one-night gigs, itinerant punk-metal drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) begins to experience intermittent hearing loss. When a specialist tells him his condition will rapidly worsen, he thinks his music career — and with it his life — is over. His bandmate and girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke) checks the recovering heroin addict into a secluded sober house for the deaf in hopes it will prevent a relapse and help him learn to adapt to his new situation. But after being welcomed into a community that accepts him just as he is, Ruben has to choose between his equilibrium and the drive to reclaim the life he once knew. Utilizing startling, innovative sound design techniques, director Darius Marder takes audiences inside Ruben’s experience to vividly recreate his journey into a rarely examined world. Read More Read Less
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An evocative look at the experiences of the deaf community, Sound of Metal is brought to life by Riz Ahmed's passionate performance.

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Tara Brady Irish Times A drama that's as visceral and hard-hitting as its protagonist's drum solos. Rated: 4/5 Apr 16, 2021 Full Review Linda Marric The Jewish Chronicle Marder does away with the stigma attached to disabilities, choosing to represent them as differences rather than handicaps. Rated: 5/5 Apr 16, 2021 Full Review Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard Simply put, you don't hear movies like this every day. Rated: 5/5 Apr 14, 2021 Full Review Brendan Cassidy InSession Film What the film gets so right is that it’s not about fixing your physical flaws, but fixing your interpretation of those flaws... Jul 9, 2024 Full Review Paul Emmanuel Enicola The Movie Buff Usually, mainstream films depict afflictions and impairments as things that need to be fixed to make the person’s life whole again. “Sound of Metal,” conversely, makes sure that the objectivity stays intact. Rated: A Jul 4, 2024 Full Review Sarah Cortinaz InSession Film For anyone who has tried to cope with a disability, this film will resonate and speak volumes for you as it accurately depicts the shock of a life-altering condition. Bring the tissues, because Sound of Metal cuts deep. Apr 23, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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David S. The unwanted journey of the main character's new life was honest and rough and soul touching. Not to mention the film telling the story not often known to people outside the deaf community of the social & educational services/sub communities within the the larger deaf community. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/04/21 Full Review Roger H Great movie that missed 5 stars due to a few dragging moments. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/28/21 Full Review Alexandra B I found this film to be flawless and deeply moving. Incredible experience!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/26/21 Full Review Elaine T. B Interesting - very real Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/24/21 Full Review Pat Cuccio patd1227 Superb acting Story line was incredible Addict in recovery-loss of hearing-new beginnings Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/22/20 Full Review Corey K Amazing and brutally honest film. Awesome to see ASL represention in film Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis During a series of adrenaline-fueled one-night gigs, itinerant punk-metal drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) begins to experience intermittent hearing loss. When a specialist tells him his condition will rapidly worsen, he thinks his music career — and with it his life — is over. His bandmate and girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke) checks the recovering heroin addict into a secluded sober house for the deaf in hopes it will prevent a relapse and help him learn to adapt to his new situation. But after being welcomed into a community that accepts him just as he is, Ruben has to choose between his equilibrium and the drive to reclaim the life he once knew. Utilizing startling, innovative sound design techniques, director Darius Marder takes audiences inside Ruben’s experience to vividly recreate his journey into a rarely examined world.
Director
Darius Marder
Producer
Sacha Ben Harroche, Bert Hamelinck
Screenwriter
Darius Marder, Abraham Marder
Distributor
Amazon Studios
Production Co
Caviar
Rating
R (Language Throughout|Brief Nude Images)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 20, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 4, 2020
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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