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Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Metallica: Some Kind of Monster is a 2004 music documentary directed by Bruce Sinofsky and Joe Berlinger, starring James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Documentary at the Spirit Awards 2005. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

IMDb rating
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
88%
worldwide gross
$2M
award won
1
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Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 21m (141 min)
Directors
Bruce Sinofsky and Joe Berlinger
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
IFC Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster About?

The premise of Metallica: Some Kind of Monster without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following the departure of bassist Jason Newsted, the iconic heavy metal band Metallica documented their efforts to navigate a period of intense turmoil and self-reflection. With the help of a therapist, the remaining members confront years of unresolved tensions and frustrations, revealing a vulnerable side as they attempt to rebuild their creative process and confront the challenges facing the group.

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster Themes & Keywords

· 34 tags
  • rock music
  • heavy metal
  • guitar
  • bassist
  • band
  • rock band
  • art auction
  • therapy
  • recording industry
  • recording studio
  • unintentionally funny
  • music video
+22 more
  • singer
  • vocalist
  • singing
  • guitarist
  • bass
  • bass guitar
  • drum
  • drumming
  • drummer
  • group
  • rock musician
  • record studio
  • group therapy
  • bear hunt
  • dead bear
  • reference to russia
  • surf
  • metallica
  • punctuation in title
  • art
  • record label
  • record company
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Cast & crew

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster Cast

James Hetfield leads the cast, with Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett. Directed by Bruce Sinofsky and Joe Berlinger; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Bruce Sinofsky and Joe Berlinger

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Ratings

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Metallica: Some Kind of Monster 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

Plot

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster Plot Summary

What happens in Metallica: Some Kind of Monster from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the spring of 2001, Metallica finds itself navigating through a tumultuous phase. Following their lawsuit against Napster, a wave of discontent among fans has arisen, and the departure of bassist Jason Newsted has created a significant rift within the band. ” Amid this chaos, the band sets out to create a new studio album in an abandoned barracks at the Presidio of San Francisco. They collaborate with veteran producer Bob Rock, who fills in as bassist and works alongside main members, James Hetfield (singer/guitarist), Lars Ulrich (drummer), and Kirk Hammett (guitarist). This new approach leads to the creation of tracks like “Some Kind of Monster” and “My World” showcasing a more unified effort.

Full summary

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Box office

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster Box Office

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster grossed $2 million worldwide. $1.2 million came from the US and Canada and $757,736 (38%) from the rest of the world.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$2M

US & Canada
$1.2M
International
$757.7K
US & Canada 62% Rest of the world 38%
Awards

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster Awards & Nominations

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Documentary at the Spirit Awards 2005. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2005, with 1 win from 1 nomination.

1 win2 nominations2 ceremonies

Videos

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Metallica: Some Kind of Monster.

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (DVD Trailer)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Metallica : Some Kind of Monster” and “메탈리카: 썸 카인드 오브 몬스터”.

Also known as
  • Metallica : Some Kind of Monster
  • 메탈리카: 썸 카인드 오브 몬스터
  • 金属乐队：某种怪兽
  • Металлика

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FAQ

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

When was Metallica: Some Kind of Monster released?

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster was released on July 9, 2004.

Who directed Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster was directed by Bruce Sinofsky and Joe Berlinger.

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Who is in the cast of Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster stars James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Metallica: Some Kind of Monster make at the box office?

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster grossed $2 million worldwide ($1.2 million domestic, $757,736 international).

How is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster rated?

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

What awards did Metallica: Some Kind of Monster win?

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Documentary at the Spirit Awards 2005.

Does Metallica: Some Kind of Monster have a post-credit scene?

No. Metallica: Some Kind of Monster has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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