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Lars Ulrich, actor
Actor

Lars Ulrich: Movies & Box Office

films
67
on screen
1972–2026
box office
$12.3M
average score
75
Biggest hits

The Best Lars Ulrich Movies

The films of Lars Ulrich that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) leads with $3.34M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Lars Ulrich's Career in Numbers

Lars Ulrich's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Lars Ulrich works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Metallica - Kill ’Em All in Chicago 1983 (1983) to Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Lars Ulrich Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 4
  2. 1990s 2
  3. 2000s 5
  4. 2010s 10
  5. 2020s 5

The 2010s were Lars Ulrich's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Lars Ulrich Movies by Genre

  • Music 16
  • Documentary 5
  • Comedy 2
  • Romance 1

Music is the genre Lars Ulrich has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of documentary (5).

Lars Ulrich Career Milestones

First film
Metallica - Kill ’Em All in Chicago 1983 1983
Biggest box office hit
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues $3.34M worldwide
Best-rated film
Radio Dreams Movie Echo Score 70
Newest film
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition 2026
67 credits

Lars Ulrich Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Lars Ulrich is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Lars Ulrich Movies as an Actor

26
  1. 2026 Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026) movie poster Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition Documentary Movie Echo Score: 67
  2. 2025 Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) movie poster Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Comedy Movie Echo Score: 67
  3. 2021 Metallica: 40th Anniversary - Live at Chase Center (Night 2) (2021) movie poster Metallica: 40th Anniversary - Live at Chase Center (Night 2) as drums · Music
  4. 2021 Metallica: 40th Anniversary - Live at Chase Center (Night 1) (2021) movie poster Metallica: 40th Anniversary - Live at Chase Center (Night 1) as drums · Music
  5. 2020 Metallica: Live at Slane Castle (2020) movie poster Metallica: Live at Slane Castle as drums · Music
  6. 2017 Radio Dreams (2017) movie poster Radio Dreams Comedy Movie Echo Score: 70
  7. 2017 Best Crowd Ever (2017) movie poster Best Crowd Ever Documentary
  8. 2016 Metallica: Making of Hardwired… to Self-Destruct (2016) movie poster Metallica: Making of Hardwired… to Self-Destruct Music
  9. 2016 Metallica: Live from The House of Vans (2016) movie poster Metallica: Live from The House of Vans as Drums · Music
  10. 2013 ’Tallica Parking Lot (2013) movie poster ’Tallica Parking Lot as Lars Ulrich (voice) · Music
  11. 2012 Metallica: Quebec Magnetic (2012) movie poster Metallica: Quebec Magnetic as Drums · Documentary
  12. 2012 Hemingway & Gellhorn (2012) movie poster Hemingway & Gellhorn as Joris Ivens · Romance
  13. 2011 Metallica: Rock In Rio 2011 (2011) movie poster Metallica: Rock In Rio 2011 as Drums · Music
  14. 2010 The Big Four: Live in Sofia (2010) movie poster The Big Four: Live in Sofia as Drums · Music
  15. 2010 Metallica: Live at Sonisphere (2010) movie poster Metallica: Live at Sonisphere as Lars Ulrich
  16. 2009 Metallica: Pride, Passion and Glory - Three Nights in Mexico City (2009) movie poster Metallica: Pride, Passion and Glory - Three Nights in Mexico City as Drums · Documentary
  17. 2009 Metallica: Français pour une nuit (2009) movie poster Metallica: Français pour une nuit as Drums · Music
  18. 2008 Metallica: Making Magnetic (2008) movie poster Metallica: Making Magnetic
  19. 2006 Metallica: Rock AM Ring 2006 (2006) movie poster Metallica: Rock AM Ring 2006 as Drums · Music
  20. 2004 Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004) movie poster Metallica: Some Kind of Monster Music
  21. 1994 Metallica: Woodstock ’94 (1994) movie poster Metallica: Woodstock ’94 Music
  22. 1993 Metallica: Mexico City, Mexico (1993) movie poster Metallica: Mexico City, Mexico as Drums · Documentary
  23. 1989 Metallica - Live Shit - Binge & Purge, Seattle 1989 (1989) movie poster Metallica - Live Shit - Binge & Purge, Seattle 1989 as Drums · Music
  24. 1985 Metallica - Metal Hammer Festival (1985) movie poster Metallica - Metal Hammer Festival as Drums · Music
  25. 1985 Metallica: [1985] Day on the Green (1985) movie poster Metallica: [1985] Day on the Green as Drums · Music
  26. 1983 Metallica - Kill ’Em All in Chicago 1983 (1983) movie poster Metallica - Kill ’Em All in Chicago 1983 as Drums · Music

Lars Ulrich in Documentaries & Specials

41
  1. 2024 Heavy Metal Kingdom: The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (2024) movie poster Heavy Metal Kingdom: The New Wave of British Heavy Metal as Self · Music
  2. 2023 Metallica: M72 World Tour Live from Texas - Night 1 (2023) movie poster Metallica: M72 World Tour Live from Texas - Night 1 as Himself · Music
  3. 2023 Metallica: 72 Seasons - Global Premiere (2023) movie poster Metallica: 72 Seasons - Global Premiere as Self · Documentary
  4. 2022 Metallica Presents: The Helping Hands Concert (2022) movie poster Metallica Presents: The Helping Hands Concert as Self · Music
  5. 2022 Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert (2022) movie poster Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert as Self · Music
  6. 2020 MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains (2020) movie poster MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains as Self · Documentary
  7. 2020 Hypnotizing Power: The Story of Master of Puppets (2020) movie poster Hypnotizing Power: The Story of Master of Puppets as Self · Music
  8. 2019 Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 (2019) movie poster Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 as Himself · Music Movie Echo Score: 95
  9. 2019 Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story (2019) movie poster Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story as Self · Music
  10. 2019 Long Live Rock… Celebrate the Chaos (2019) movie poster Long Live Rock… Celebrate the Chaos as Self · Documentary
  11. 2017 Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington (2017) movie poster Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington as Self (archive footage) · Music
  12. 2017 Who the Fuck is That Guy?: The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago (2017) movie poster Who the Fuck is That Guy?: The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago as Self · Music
  13. 2017 Sepultura Endurance (2017) movie poster Sepultura Endurance as himself · Music
  14. 2015 The Ritchie Blackmore Story (2015) movie poster The Ritchie Blackmore Story as Self · Documentary
  15. 2015 Metallica: Rock in Rio 2015 (2015) movie poster Metallica: Rock in Rio 2015 as Self - Drums · Music
  16. 2014 Lennon or McCartney (2014) movie poster Lennon or McCartney as Self · Music
  17. 2014 Metallica: This Monster Lives (2014) movie poster Metallica: This Monster Lives as Himself · Documentary
  18. 2014 Hit the Lights: The Making of Metallica “Through the Never” (2014) movie poster Hit the Lights: The Making of Metallica “Through the Never” as Self · Music
  19. 2013 Alice in Chains: AIC 23 (2013) movie poster Alice in Chains: AIC 23 as Himself · Comedy
  20. 2012 Metallica: Live in Orion Music Festival (2012) movie poster Metallica: Live in Orion Music Festival as Self - Drums · Music
  21. 2011 Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event (2011) movie poster Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event as Self · Music
  22. 2010 Saxon: Heavy Metal Thunder The Movie (2010) movie poster Saxon: Heavy Metal Thunder The Movie as Himself · Documentary
  23. 2008 Global Metal (2008) movie poster Global Metal as Himself · Documentary
  24. 2008 Metallica - Rock AM Ring (2008) movie poster Metallica - Rock AM Ring as Self - Drums · Music
  25. 2007 Seven Ages of Rock (2007) movie poster Seven Ages of Rock as Self · Documentary
  26. 2006 Get Thrashed (2006) movie poster Get Thrashed as Self · Music
  27. 2006 The Darwin Awards (2006) movie poster The Darwin Awards as Self · Romance
  28. 2003 Metallica: St. Anger Rehearsals (2003) movie poster Metallica: St. Anger Rehearsals as Himself
  29. 2003 Metallica: MTV Icon (2003) movie poster Metallica: MTV Icon as Himself · Documentary
  30. 2001 Classic Albums: Metallica - Metallica (2001) movie poster Classic Albums: Metallica - Metallica as Self - Drums · Documentary
  31. 1999 Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M (1999) movie poster Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M as Self · Music
  32. 1999 Metallica: Making of S&M (1999) movie poster Metallica: Making of S&M as Self - Drums · Documentary
  33. 1998 Metallica: Cunning Stunts (1998) movie poster Metallica: Cunning Stunts as Self · Music
  34. 1993 Metallica: Live Shit - Binge & Purge, San Diego 1992 (1993) movie poster Metallica: Live Shit - Binge & Purge, San Diego 1992 as Self - Drums · Music
  35. 1993 Metallica: Live Shit: Binge and Purge (1993) movie poster Metallica: Live Shit: Binge and Purge as Himself (Drums)
  36. 1992 Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica (1992) movie poster Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica as Self · Music
  37. 1992 Metallica: Live at San Diego (1992) movie poster Metallica: Live at San Diego as Himself
  38. 1989 2 of One (1989) movie poster 2 of One as Himself (Drums/Intro & Outro) · Documentary
  39. 1987 Metallica - Cliff ’Em All (1987) movie poster Metallica - Cliff ’Em All as Himself (Drummer) · Documentary
  40. 1985 Metallica: Ride The Lightning (1985) movie poster Metallica: Ride The Lightning as Self · Music
  41. 1972 Deep Purple: Made In Japan (1972) movie poster Deep Purple: Made In Japan as Self · Music
Works with

Who Lars Ulrich Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Lars Ulrich shares the most films with. James Hetfield comes first, with 52 films together, followed by Paul McCartney (3).

FAQ

Lars Ulrich: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Lars Ulrich been in?

Lars Ulrich is credited on 67 films, from 1972 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Lars Ulrich's highest-grossing movie?

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) is Lars Ulrich's biggest box office hit, with $3.34M worldwide, ahead of Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026) ($3.02M). Across every film with box office figures, Lars Ulrich's movies have made $12.3M.

Lars Ulrich's biggest hits

What is the best Lars Ulrich movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Lars Ulrich's best-rated film is Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 (2019) with a score of 95, followed by Radio Dreams (2017) (70).

Best Lars Ulrich movies, ranked

What is Lars Ulrich's newest movie?

The most recent film on Lars Ulrich's filmography is Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026).

Who does Lars Ulrich work with most often?

Lars Ulrich shares the most films with James Hetfield (52 films), Paul McCartney (3 films) and Ozzy Osbourne (3 films).

The Best Lars Ulrich Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 67 credits.

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