Actor

Kirk Hammett: Movies & Box Office

films: 58
on screen: 1983–2023
box office: $6M
average score: 79

Career at a glance

Kirk Hammett's Career in Numbers

Kirk Hammett's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kirk Hammett works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Metallica - Kill ’Em All in Chicago 1983 (1983) to Metallica: 40th Anniversary - Live at Chase Center (Night 1) (2021), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Kirk Hammett Movies by Decade

1980s 4
1990s 2
2000s 6
2010s 8
2020s 3

The 2010s were Kirk Hammett's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Kirk Hammett Movies by Genre

Music 16
Documentary 4
History 1

Music is the genre Kirk Hammett has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of documentary (4).

Kirk Hammett Career Milestones

First film: Metallica - Kill ’Em All in Chicago 1983 1983
Biggest box office hit: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster $1.98M worldwide
Best-rated film: Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk Movie Echo Score 74
Newest film: Metallica: 40th Anniversary - Live at Chase Center (Night 1) 2021

58 credits

Kirk Hammett Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Kirk Hammett is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 79. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Kirk Hammett Movies as an Actor

Kirk Hammett in Documentaries & Specials

Works with

Who Kirk Hammett Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Kirk Hammett shares the most films with. James Hetfield comes first, with 51 films together, followed by Rob Zombie (3).

FAQ

Kirk Hammett: Questions & Answers

How many movies Kirk Hammett has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Kirk Hammett been in?

Kirk Hammett is credited on 58 films, from 1983 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Kirk Hammett's highest-grossing movie?

Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 (2019) is Kirk Hammett's biggest box office hit, with $2.58M worldwide, ahead of Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004) ($1.98M). Across every film with box office figures, Kirk Hammett's movies have made $6M.

Kirk Hammett's biggest hits

What is the best Kirk Hammett movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kirk Hammett's best-rated film is Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 (2019) with a score of 95, followed by Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk (2017) (74).

Best Kirk Hammett movies, ranked

What is Kirk Hammett's newest movie?

The most recent film on Kirk Hammett's filmography is Metallica: M72 World Tour Live from Texas - Night 1 (2023), in the role of Himself.

Who does Kirk Hammett work with most often?

Kirk Hammett shares the most films with James Hetfield (51 films), Rob Zombie (3 films) and Joe Berlinger (2 films).

The Best Kirk Hammett Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 58 credits.

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