Is Sound of Metal sad?

Yes, very. More sad than 91% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Sound of Metal violent?

Barely. Less violent than 76% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Sound of Metal easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Sound of Metal scary?

Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Sound of Metal end with hope?

Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Sound of Metal

Name: Sound of Metal
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 2020
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff, Mathieu Amalric

Music was his world. Then silence revealed a new one.

Directed by Darius Marder

Produced by Flat 7, Ward Four

2020121 min7.7 / 10

A tender, introspective drama about identity loss and rediscovery, where a musician's deafness becomes a gateway to unexpected belonging and spiritual renewal.

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.

Clusters

Coping With Grief Unlikely Caregiver Friendships Music And Musicians U S States And Regions Disabled Characters

Genres

Drama Music

Keywords

Deaf Missouri Drums Heavy Metal Addiction Sign Languages Hearing Impaired Langue Des Signes

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Questions people ask

Is Sound of Metal sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is Sound of Metal violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Sound of Metal easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is Sound of Metal scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Does Sound of Metal end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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