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1. Sound of Metal (2019)
R | 120 min | Drama, Music
A heavy metal drummer's life is turned upside down when he begins to lose his hearing and he must confront a future filled with silence.
Director: Darius Marder | Stars: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff
Votes: 150,479
2. The Dirt (2019)
TV-MA | 107 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Based on the bestselling autobiography from Mötley Crüe, the film is an unflinching tale of success and excess as four misfits rise from the streets of Hollywood to the heights of international fame.
Director: Jeff Tremaine | Stars: Douglas Booth, Iwan Rheon, Colson Baker, Daniel Webber
Votes: 55,344
3. Lords of Chaos (2018)
R | 118 min | Biography, Drama, Horror
A teenager's quest to launch Norwegian Black Metal in Oslo in the early 1990s results in a very violent outcome.
Director: Jonas Åkerlund | Stars: Rory Culkin, Emory Cohen, Jack Kilmer, Sky Ferreira
Votes: 19,386 | Gross: $0.25M
4. Metal Lords (2022)
R | 97 min | Comedy, Music
Two friends try to form a heavy metal band with a cellist for a Battle of the Bands.
Director: Peter Sollett | Stars: Jaeden Martell, Adrian Greensmith, Isis Hainsworth, Noah Urrea
Votes: 32,897
5. The Money Pit (1986)
PG | 91 min | Comedy
A young couple struggles to repair a hopelessly dilapidated house.
Director: Richard Benjamin | Stars: Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov, Maureen Stapleton
Votes: 62,272 | Gross: $37.50M
6. Accident Man (2018)
R | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Mike is a tough hitman, who makes his hits look like accidents or suicide. He's in a gang of hitmen, each with his own style. When his loved ex is killed, Mike looks for those responsible.
Director: Jesse V. Johnson | Stars: Scott Adkins, Ray Stevenson, David Paymer, Michael Jai White
Votes: 13,018
7. The Dungeonmaster (1984)
PG-13 | 73 min | Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi
A demonic wizard challenges a modern-day computer programmer to a battle of technology vs. sorcery, with the programmer's girlfriend as the prize.
Directors: David Allen, Charles Band, John Carl Buechler, Michael Karp, Peter Manoogian, Ted Nicolaou, Steve Stafford, Rosemarie Turko | Stars: Jeffrey Byron, Richard Moll, Leslie Wing, Gina Calabrese
Votes: 2,917
8. Heavy Trip (2018)
92 min | Comedy, Music
After years of playing songs by other artists, the opportunity of a concert in Norway encourages a metal band to compose their own material, but not before overcoming some unexpected difficulties.
Directors: Juuso Laatio, Jukka Vidgren | Stars: Johannes Holopainen, Samuli Jaskio, Antti Tuomas Heikkinen, Max Ovaska
Votes: 10,642 | Gross: $0.01M
9. Metalhead (2013)
Not Rated | 97 min | Drama
A girl is caught between the life that took her brother and her own inability to strike out on her own. In her grief, she finds solace in the dark music of Black Metal and dreams of becoming a rock star.
Director: Ragnar Bragason | Stars: Thora Bjorg Helga, Ingvar Sigurdsson, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson
Votes: 7,874
10. The Night Watchmen (2017)
TV-MA | 80 min | Action, Comedy, Horror
Three inept night watchmen, aided by a young rookie and a fearless tabloid journalist, fight an epic battle for their lives against a horde of hungry vampires.
Director: Mitchell Altieri | Stars: Ken Arnold, Dan De Luca, Kevin Jiggetts, Kara Luiz
Votes: 2,913
11. Color Me Kubrick (2005)
Not Rated | 86 min | Comedy, Drama
The true story of a man who posed as director Stanley Kubrick during the production of Kubrick's last film, Eyes Wide Shut (1999), despite knowing very little about his work and looking nothing like him.
Director: Brian W. Cook | Stars: John Malkovich, Jim Davidson, Richard E. Grant, Tom Allen
Votes: 6,907 | Gross: $0.07M
12. Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars (2012 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
In 1997, Louis made a documentary on the booming Californian porn industry. In 2012, he returns to find an industry that has been decimated by illegal Internet tube sites.
Director: Jason Massot | Stars: Louis Theroux, Xander Corvus, Brad Armstrong, Alexa Nicole
Votes: 1,689
13. Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart, Trent Reznor
Votes: 4,891
14. Blood Tracks (1985)
Unrated | 81 min | Horror, Thriller
A film crew producing a rock music video decides to shoot at an abandoned factory above the snow line. When an avalanche strands them, a murderous family living in the factory attacks and kills many of them.
Directors: Mats Helge Olsson, Derek Ford | Stars: Jeff Harding, Michael Fitzpatrick, Naomi Kaneda, Brad Powell
Votes: 692
15. Last Days Here (2011)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary follows Bobby Liebling, lead singer of seminal hard rock/heavy metal band Pentagram, as he battles decades of hard drug addiction and personal demons to try and get his life back.
Directors: Don Argott, Demian Fenton | Stars: Bobby Liebling, Sean Pelletier, Diane Liebling, Joe Liebling
Votes: 2,053 | Gross: $0.01M
16. Death by Dialogue (1988)
R | 89 min | Horror
A guy and four of his friends visit his crippled uncle, a taxidermist who lives with his housekeeper next to a movie set. Pretty soon people start being killed in the manner they are in the script of the movie being filmed next door.
Director: Thomas Dewier | Stars: Ken Sagoes, Laura Albert, Lenny Delducca, Kelly Sullivan
Votes: 385
17. I Am Thor (2015)
82 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Jon Mikl Thor was a bodybuilding, steel bending, brick smashing rock star in the 70's and 80's whose theatrical band, Thor, never quite made it big. Years later he attempts a comeback that nearly kills him.
Director: Ryan Wise | Stars: Jon Mikl Thor, John Holmstrom, Nik Turner, Jack Cione
Votes: 792
18. Eastern Plays (2009)
83 min | Drama
Through Georgi (a juvenile) and Itso (an adult), we take a quick glance (about one and a half hour quick) at what happens in post cold-war Bulgaria.
Director: Kamen Kalev | Stars: Christo Christov, Ovanes Torosian, Saadet Aksoy, Nikolina Iancheva
Votes: 3,190
19. Queensrÿche: Video Mindcrime (1989 Video)
40 min | Short, Crime, Drama
Compilation of music videos for the US heavy metal band Queensrÿche's classic 1988 concept album Operation: Mindcrime about disillusioned Nikki, brainwashed by sinister Dr. X to kill for him. Nikki falls for one of his targets - nun Mary.
Directors: Chris Painter, Marc Reshovsky | Stars: Chris De Garmo, Paul Greenstein, Dennis Henning, Eddie Jackson
Votes: 95
20. God Bless Ozzy Osbourne (2011)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Ozzy Osbourne's four decade track record as a culturally relevant artist is unprecedented, but his personal struggles have been shrouded in secrecy, until now. Featuring never before seen ... See full summary »
Directors: Mike Fleiss, Mike Piscitelli | Stars: Blasko, Brandon Boyd, Mike Brodin, Geezer Butler
Votes: 2,018
21. Rosa Was Here (1994)
51 min | Family, Fantasy
A confused movie about children in a world from which adults have disappeared.
Director: Kaija Juurikkala | Stars: Sanna Liljander, Oula Kitti, Soila Niemi, Petteri Jamalainen
Votes: 111
22. Dream Deceivers (1992)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music
Two young men shoot themselves in a churchyard. Ray Belknap dies; James Vance - severely disfigured - survives. Their parents take heavy-metal icons Judas Priest to court, claiming the band... See full summary »
Director: David Van Taylor | Stars: K.K. Downing, Suellen Fulstone, Erich Granzen, Rob Halford
Votes: 350
23. A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness (2013)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, Music
A man in search for the creation of utopia in the present. First, as a member of a commune on an Estonian island, then alone in the majestic wilderness of Northern Finland and later as the singer of a neo-pagan, black metal band in Norway.
Directors: Ben Rivers, Ben Russell | Stars: Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe, Hunter Hunt-Hendrix, Nick McMaster, Weasel Walter
Votes: 608
24. MTV Icon: Metallica (2003 TV Special)
90 min | Documentary, Music
MTV's third annual ICON tribute show celebrates heavy metal gods Metallica.
Director: Joe DeMaio | Stars: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo
Votes: 466
25. Blackhearts (2017)
83 min | Documentary, Music
How far would you go for the music you love?
Directors: Fredrik Horn Akselsen, Christian Aune Falch | Stars: Vegar Larsen, Héctor Carmona, Sina Winter, Giorgos Germenis
Votes: 220
26. Hair I Go Again (2016)
106 min | Documentary, Comedy, Drama
Facing a mid-life crossroads, two longtime friends risk everything as they set out to fulfill their dreams of achieving rock and roll stardom. First and last chances happen only once.
Director: Steve McClure | Stars: Ron Keel, Eddie Trunk, Kyle Kruger, Steve Blaze
Votes: 70
27. Metallica: Français pour une nuit (2009 Video)
132 min | Music
Metallica Live in Nimes, France - over 2 hours of the greatest hits live in a breathtaking Roman Coliseum. After the global destruction that was the Death Magnetic tour, in July 2009 the ... See full summary »
Director: Stéphane Saunier | Stars: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo
Votes: 516
28. Queensrÿche: Operation Livecrime (1991 Video)
64 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
US heavy metal band Queensrÿche performs live their classic 1988 concept album Operation: Mindcrime in this concert film.
Director: Wayne Isham | Stars: Queensrÿche, Geoff Tate, Chris De Garmo, Michael Wilton
Votes: 162
29. Krokus: As Long as We Live (2004)
82 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary on the rise and fall of Swiss hardrock legends "Krokus".
Director: Reto Caduff | Stars: Krokus, Marc Storace
Votes: 29
30. Megadeth: Rude Awakening (2002 Video)
140 min | Documentary, Music
Classic concert film from American heavy metal band Megadeth shot during their first farewell tour.
Director: Christoffer Salzgeber | Stars: Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson, Jimmy DeGrasso, Al Pitrelli
Votes: 241
31. Lähiöbotox: African Metal Tour (2024)
30 min | Documentary
Stars: Seksikäs-Suklaa, Hanad Hassan, Harto Haukkaluoma, Juho Rantanen
Votes: 15
32. Ein Dorf rockt ab (2017 TV Movie)
89 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
When a farmer tries to save her farm by organizing a metal festival on her land, she faces opposition from her village.
Director: Holger Haase | Stars: Christina Große, Roman Knizka, Hannes Jaenicke, Amelie Herres
Votes: 69
33. Halford: Live in Anaheim (2010 Video)
125 min | Documentary, Music
Live concert filmed in Anaheim, California in June 2003, featuring Halford, Fight and Judas Priest classics.
Director: John Baxter | Stars: Rob Halford, Mike Chlasciak, Roy Ramirez, Pat Lachman
Votes: 17
34. The Making of Bret Michaels (2002)
Documentary, Music
What made the frontman of one of the most explosive heavy metal bands of our time who he is today.
Stars: Bret Michaels, Pamela Anderson, Cliff Calabro, Mark Dacascos
Votes: 141
35. Dead Banging (2013)
86 min | Comedy, Horror
Director: Eiji Uchida | Stars: Aki Hiraoka, Ryusuke Komakine, Natsuki Kunimoto, Maki Kuwahara
Votes: 29
36. Promised Land of Heavy Metal (2008)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Promised Land of Heavy Metal is a documentary about Finland, the only country where heavy metal has become mainstream. Starring Alice Cooper, Mr Lordi, and Ville Valo.
Director: Tanja Karttunen | Stars: Kuisma Aalto, Rutter Mark Alec, Alice Cooper, Mike D'Antonio
Votes: 73
37. Jim Breuer: Heavy Metal Comedy (2002 Video)
95 min | Comedy, Music
Backed by his metal band, stand-up comedian Jim Breuer talks about baseball, racial stereotypes, his old mangy mutt, partying at 16, and the trouble with mixing drinks. The stand-up lasts for 45 minutes. DVD version adds other material.
Director: Adam Dubin | Stars: Jim Breuer, Chris Cicchino, Rob Liano
Votes: 72
38. Life is Brutal (2015 Video)
6 min | Short, Comedy, Music
What could possibly go wrong when a heavy metal band narrates your life?
Director: Lyle Rath | Stars: Jules Conroy, Rodrigo Huerta, Jirard Khalil, Lyle Rath
39. Anthrax: Got the Time (1990 Music Video)
2 min | Music
The music video for Anthrax's version of Joe Jackson's "Got the Time," complete with fish, clocks, a wrecking ball and buildings being demolished.
Stars: Anthrax, Joey Belladonna, Frank Bello, Charlie Benante
Votes: 27
40. Motörhead: Hellraiser (1992 Music Video)
5 min | Horror, Music
A music video for Motörhead's song 'Hellraiser' from the movie Hellraiser 3. Clips from the movie are shown while the band performs, and their lead singer Lemmy plays poker against Pinhead himself played once again by Doug Bradley.
Director: Anthony Hickox | Stars: Motörhead, Clive Barker, Doug Bradley, Phil Campbell
Votes: 109
41. Chimaira: The Dehumanizing Process (2004 Video)
92 min | Documentary, Music
"The Dehumanizing Process" is a film about six musicians from a small town just outside of Cleveland, Ohio who refused to stop playing the music that seemed to pump through their veins even... See full summary »
Directors: Todd Bell, Nick Kleczewski | Stars: Rob Arnold, Chimaira, Matt Devries, Andols Herrick
Votes: 82
42. Fear Factory: Cars (1999 Music Video)
3 min | Action, Music, Sci-Fi
Gary Numan and Fear Factory perform a heavy metal cover of Gary Numan: Cars (1979), while tech-noir scenes of astronauts in space looking at a floating car, a ghostly car crash and Fear Factory and Numan driving cars through a space tunnel play.
Director: John S. Bartley | Stars: John Bechdel, Burton C. Bell, Dino Cazares, Fear Factory
Votes: 16
43. Long Echo (2016)
87 min | Documentary
"Long echo" - Of the explosion not far from the city? Of the time when the people searched for a new idea for their country? Or from the Maidanrevolution that seemed to divide the country ... See full summary »
Directors: Veronika Glasunowa, Lukasz Lakomy
Votes: 8
44. A Heavy Metal Civilization - The History of Finnish Heavy Metal (2018)
40 min | Documentary, Short, History
The documentary tells the story of the evolution of the Finnish heavy metal scene through interviews made with the most famous and representing Finnish musicians and industry professionals.
Directors: Cristina Ornellas, Maila-Kaarina Rantanen | Stars: Tommi Salmela, Marko Hietala, Niclas Etelävuori, Tony Kakko
Votes: 25
45. Veneer of Sanity (2017 Video)
36 min | Short, Music
Director: Acke Åke | Stars: Carnage, John the Bassist, Myke the Drummer, Zach the Ripper
46. Volitera Live (2004)
R | 157 min | Documentary
Documentary film following Bristol Heavy Metal band Volitera over one year.
Director: George Hughes | Stars: Wayne Wilmut, Dave Gillam, Tom Hughes, Joe Trott
47. Judas Priest: Painkiller (1990 Music Video)
6 min | Music
The music video for Judas Priest's "Painkiller," which tells the story of a cyborg hero who saves humanity.
Director: Wayne Isham | Stars: Judas Priest, K.K. Downing, Rob Halford, Ian Hill
Votes: 61
48.
Charmed (1998–2006)
Episode:
All Halliwell's Eve
(2000)
TV-PG | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
The sisters are sent back in time on Halloween to save a baby from being born into the clutches of evil. Meanwhile, Leo and Darryl are left to keep the grimlocks at bay until the sisters return.
Director: Anson Williams | Stars: Shannen Doherty, Holly Marie Combs, Alyssa Milano, Brian Krause
Votes: 980
49.
Danger Theatre (1993)
Episode:
Go Ahead, Fry Me
(1993)
Comedy
The Searcher is asked by the girlfriend of Darek Jones, the leader of a popular heavy metal band, to protect him from a fan who sends him weird and deadly gifts. Jones finds the presents, ... See full summary »
Director: Jay Dubin | Stars: Diedrich Bader, Robert Vaughn, Sam Mann, John Fleck
Votes: 18
50.
Lovejoy (1986–1994)
Episode:
Montezuma's Revenge
(1991)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
After Lovejoy is recruited to sell an ancient Colombian funerary figure with a curse on it, and it soon lives up to its reputation as murders soon follow.
Director: William Brayne | Stars: Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury, Phyllis Logan
Votes: 68