Where to watch Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) tonight
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) runs 1 h 31 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.6 from 180 TMDB members. The film discusses the traits and originators of some of metal's many subgenres, including the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, power metal, Nu metal, glam metal, thrash metal, black metal, and death metal. Dunn uses a family-tree-type flowchart to document some of the most popular metal subgenres. The film also explores various aspects of heavy metal culture.
- Runtime
- 1 h 31 min — ends 9:31 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
- Released
- September 14, 2005
- TMDB rating
- 7.6 / 10 from 180 votes
- Director
- Jessica Joy Wise, Scot McFadyen
- Starring
- Sam Dunn, Chris Adler, Tom Araya, Gavin Baddeley
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US.
Questions people ask
- How long is Metal: A Headbanger's Journey?
- Metal: A Headbanger's Journey is 1 h 31 min long (91 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:31 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Metal: A Headbanger's Journey rated?
- Metal: A Headbanger's Journey is rated R in the US.
- Is Metal: A Headbanger's Journey 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 Metal: A Headbanger's Journey?
- As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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