Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
Synopsis
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 up in ways they never thought possible.
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Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (DVD Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 9, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 25, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Sinofsky, Joe Berlinger
- Original Title
- Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Electra Entertainment, Vertigo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Sinofsky, Joe Berlinger
Wolfgang Held, Robert Richman
M. Watanabe Milmore, David Zieff, Doug Abel
Bruce Sinofsky, Jon Kamen, Frank Scherma, Joe Berlinger
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Sinofsky
Producer
M. Watanabe Milmore
Editor
Bruce Sinofsky
Director
Wolfgang Held
Director of Photography
David Zieff
Editor
Robert Richman
Director of Photography
Doug Abel
Editor
Joe Berlinger
Producer
Joe Berlinger
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster about?
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 up in ways they never thought possible.
Who directed Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster was directed by Bruce Sinofsky, Joe Berlinger.
Who stars in Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?
The principal cast of Metallica: Some Kind of Monster includes James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, Jason Newsted.
When was Metallica: Some Kind of Monster released and how long is it?
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).