How long is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster is 2 h 20 min long (140 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster rated?

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?

As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004) runs 2 h 20 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 252 TMDB members. After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as they hire a group therapist and grapple with 20 years of repressed anger and aggression. Between searching for a replacement bass player, creating a new album and confronting their personal demons, the band learns to open…

Runtime: 2 h 20 min — ends 10:20 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Documentary, Music
Released: June 10, 2004
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 252 votes
Director: Bruce Sinofsky, Joe Berlinger
Starring: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store.

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How long is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster is 2 h 20 min long (140 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster rated?: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster is rated R in the US.
Is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?: As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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