Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny is a 2006 adventure comedy directed by Liam Lynch, starring Jack Black and Kyle Gass. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $13.9 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Liam Lynch
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny About?
The premise of Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jack Black and Kyle Gass, known as Tenacious D, star in this comedic adventure where they seek the legendary "Pick of Destiny," said to bestow ultimate rock and roll power. Their quest takes them on an outlandish journey filled with bizarre encounters and musical trials, testing their friendship and pushing them to discover their potential. Along the way, they form a deep musical and spiritual connection, ultimately challenging the foundations of rock music itself.
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- lucifer morningstar character
- bigfoot character
- written by star
- rock musical
- band
- guitar
- friendship
- reference to led zeppelin
- venice beach california
- bong
- the devil
- personification of satan
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- lucifer
- drug humor
- stoner
- stoner comedy
- stoned
- smoking marijuana
- reefer
- muggle
- marijuana pipe
- hit
- ganja
- endo
- drug
- drugs
- drug reference
- dope
- cannabis
- cannabis use
- rock 'n' roll
- cult film
- farce
- singing
- party
- multiple cameos
- male bonding
- gay slur
- fantasy sequence
- erection
- breakup
- best friend
- frat pack
- plectrum
- scene during end credits
- satire
- rock music
- rock club
- rock band
- rebellion
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Cast
Jack Black leads the cast, with Kyle Gass. Directed by Liam Lynch.
- Director Liam Lynch
More from Liam Lynch
More films directed by Liam Lynch, best-rated first: Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic, Sarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust, Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles and Tenacious D: For the Ladies.
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 68% User score
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Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Plot Summary
What happens in Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny 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
As a young man, Jack Black decides to break free from his strict religious family and the stifling environment of his hometown, Kickapoo, MO, embarking on an adventurous journey to Hollywood. His goal? To establish the most incredible rock band known to man. There, he encounters Kyle Gass, an acoustic guitarist strumming away on the streets, and becomes enamored by his talent, whimsically idolizing him as a rock deity.
Full summary
The whole story of Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, scene by scene
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Box Office & Budget
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny grossed $13.9 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 70% of what it cost. $8.3 million came from the US and Canada and $5.6 million (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.9M
70% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $8.3M
- International
- $5.6M
- Budget
- $20M
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip, 6 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Clip The Best Guitar Pick In The World!
- Featurette For the Ladies
- Featurette Jack Black on Piracy
- Featurette Best Film of the Year!
How Well Do You Know Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny?
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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What is the hometown of Jack Black's character?
Cars in Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
18 cars on screen, including the 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1998 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1990 Flxible Metro B Minor role -
Freightliner Classic XL Minor role
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Tenacious D e il destino del Rock” and “Tenacious D et le Plectre de la Destinée”.
- Also known as
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- Tenacious D e il destino del Rock
- Tenacious D et le Plectre de la Destinée
- Tenacious D et le Médiator du Destin
- Выбор судьбы
- La Pua del Destino
- Reyes del Rock
- Tenacious D - A végzet pengetője
- Tenacious D: La Púa del Destino
- Tenacious D в Перото на съдбата
- Tenacious D - La uña del destino
- Медиатор судьбы
- Tenacious D: Kostka Przeznaczenia
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- Tenacious D et le Pic du Destin
- Kings of Rock – Tenacious D
- Tenacious D - Uma Dupla Infernal (2006)
- Kings of Rock - Tenacious D
- Tenacious D - Världens bästa rockband
- Tenacious D, avagy a kerek rockerek
- Krali ro(c)ku
- Tenacious D: dando la nota
- 摇滚之神
- Králové ro(c)ku
- Tenacious D - Uma Dupla Infernal
- Η Πένα του Πεπρωμένου
- טניישס די ומפרט הגורל
- 터네이셔스 D
- Tenacious D: Maailman Paras Rokkibändi
- Tenacious D: Uma Dupla Infernal
- Тенейшъс Ди: Перцето на съдбата
- Tenacious D: La Pua del Destino
- Вибір долі
- テネイシャスD 運命のピックをさがせ！
- Tenacious D: Fent-se notar
- Roko karaliai
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Movies Like Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
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Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny?
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny released?
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny was released on November 22, 2006.
Who directed Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny?
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny was directed by Liam Lynch.
More films by Liam Lynch Who is in the cast of Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny?
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny stars Jack Black and Kyle Gass.
How much did Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny make at the box office?
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny grossed $13.9 million worldwide ($8.3 million domestic, $5.6 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny rated?
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny have a post-credit scene?
No. Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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