Sound of Metal

R

Released Nov 20, 2020

2 hr. 0 min.

Drama

TRAILER

for Sound of Metal: Trailer 1

List

97%

287 Reviews

Tomatometer

90%

2,500+ Ratings

Audience Score

During a series of adrenaline-fueled one-night gigs, itinerant punk-metal drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) begins to experience intermittent hearing loss. When a specialist tells him his condition will rapidly worsen, he thinks his music career — and with it his life — is over. His bandmate and girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke) checks the recovering heroin addict into a secluded sober house for the deaf in hopes it will prevent a relapse and help him learn to adapt to his new situation. But after being welcomed into a community that accepts him just as he is, Ruben has to choose between his equilibrium and the drive to reclaim the life he once knew. Utilizing startling, innovative sound design techniques, director Darius Marder takes audiences inside Ruben’s experience to vividly recreate his journey into a rarely examined world.

Read More

Read Less

Prime Video

Watch Sound of Metal with a subscription on Prime Video.

Critics Consensus

An evocative look at the experiences of the deaf community, Sound of Metal is brought to life by Riz Ahmed's passionate performance.

Read Critics Reviews

David S.

The unwanted journey of the main character's new life was honest and rough and soul touching. Not to mention the film telling the story not often known to people outside the deaf community of the social & educational services/sub communities within the the larger deaf community.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/04/21

Full Review

Roger H

Great movie that missed 5 stars due to a few dragging moments.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/28/21

Full Review

Alexandra B

I found this film to be flawless and deeply moving. Incredible experience!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/26/21

Full Review

Elaine T. B

Interesting - very real

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/24/21

Full Review

Pat Cuccio patd1227

Superb acting Story line was incredible Addict in recovery-loss of hearing-new beginnings

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/20

Full Review

ARNALDO P

Wow, that was a chaotic stressful movie but as peaceful at it's seems. There's a lot of things we can learn from this movie, never take anything for granted. Love the narrative go at the same time the actors i believe every single scene. This movie should be watch on schools.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/06/24

Full Review

Read all reviews

Post a rating

Darius Marder

Director

Riz Ahmed

Ruben

Olivia Cooke

Lou

Paul Raci

Joe

Mathieu Amalric

Richard Berger

Jamie Ghazarian

Concert Goer

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

Sound of Metal: Movie Clip - I Can't Hear Anything

1:16

View more videos

60%

100%

The Never List

TRAILER

for The Never List

93%

86%

To Leslie

TRAILER

for To Leslie

95%

85%

Marriage Story

TRAILER

for Marriage Story

40%

6%

An Imperfect Murder

90%

77%

Luce

TRAILER

for Luce

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Awards Leaderboard: Top Movies of 2020

Rotten Tomatoes Predicts the 2021 Oscar Winners: Our Final Picks for the 93rd Academy Awards

Who’s Going to Win Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor at the 2021 Oscars?

Sound of Metal: Trailer 1

2:36

Sound of Metal: Teaser Trailer

0:52

View more videos

View more photos

Tara Brady

Irish Times

A drama that's as visceral and hard-hitting as its protagonist's drum solos.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 16, 2021

Full Review

Linda Marric

The Jewish Chronicle

Marder does away with the stigma attached to disabilities, choosing to represent them as differences rather than handicaps.

Rated: 5/5

Apr 16, 2021

Full Review

Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

Simply put, you don't hear movies like this every day.

Rated: 5/5

Apr 14, 2021

Full Review

Sarah Cortinaz

InSession Film

For anyone who has tried to cope with a disability, this film will resonate and speak volumes for you as it accurately depicts the shock of a life-altering condition. Bring the tissues, because Sound of Metal cuts deep.

Apr 23, 2024

Full Review

Dave Giannini

InSession Film

Paul Raci has a gift of allowing his fellow actors space that is rare, indeed. But when he is allowed by the script to have emotional moments, he damn near steals the limelight, which is saying quite a lot given his scene partners.

Feb 23, 2024

Full Review

Nadine Whitney

Mr. Movie's Film Blog

Darius Marder has crafted an incredible debut built around loss and fear that never wallows or becomes sentimental.

Sep 17, 2023

Full Review

Read all reviews

Synopsis

During a series of adrenaline-fueled one-night gigs, itinerant punk-metal drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) begins to experience intermittent hearing loss. When a specialist tells him his condition will rapidly worsen, he thinks his music career — and with it his life — is over. His bandmate and girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke) checks the recovering heroin addict into a secluded sober house for the deaf in hopes it will prevent a relapse and help him learn to adapt to his new situation. But after being welcomed into a community that accepts him just as he is, Ruben has to choose between his equilibrium and the drive to reclaim the life he once knew. Utilizing startling, innovative sound design techniques, director Darius Marder takes audiences inside Ruben’s experience to vividly recreate his journey into a rarely examined world.

Director: Darius Marder
Executive Producer: Fredric King, Daniel Sbrega, Dimitri Verbeeck, Dickey Abedon, Riz Ahmed, Derek Cianfrance, Kirt Gunn
Screenwriter: Darius Marder, Abraham Marder
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Production Co: Caviar
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Brief Nude Images)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 20, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 4, 2020
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

Most Popular at Home Now