Where to watch Sound of Metal (2020) tonight
Sound of Metal (2020) runs 2 h 1 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.7 from 3,002 TMDB members. Metal drummer Ruben begins to lose his hearing. When a doctor tells him his condition will worsen, he thinks his career and life is over. His girlfriend Lou checks the former addict into a rehab for the deaf hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adapt to his new life. After being welcomed and accepted just as he is, Ruben must choose between his new normal and the life he once knew.
- Runtime
- 2 h 1 min — ends 10:01 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Released
- November 20, 2020
- TMDB rating
- 7.7 / 10 from 3,002 votes
- Director
- Darius Marder
- Starring
- Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Sound of Metal?
- Sound of Metal is 2 h 1 min long (121 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:01 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Sound of Metal rated?
- Sound of Metal is rated R in the US.
- Is Sound of Metal a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama 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 Sound of Metal?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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