Sound of Metal
DramaMusic
17+R
2019·2h 1m·Darius Marder·Flat 7·● Script read & verified
A heavy metal drummer begins losing his hearing rapidly, forcing him and his girlfriend/bandmate to confront addiction, relationships, and identity when music can no longer...
Best watched together — Complex themes about disability, relationships, and identity benefit from discussion
Heads Up for Parents
The film's audio design intentionally creates discomfort to simulate hearing loss, which may be disturbing for some viewers
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Extreme▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Mild▸
Stimulation
Extreme▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Buddhist themes
Ruben's journey through deaf recovery involves meditation, mindfulness practices, and learning to accept silence rather than fight it. The Buddhist philosophy of acceptance and letting go of attachments is central to his healing process at the sober house.
Community Notes
- Some deaf community members have debated the film's portrayal of cochlear implants and deaf culture
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows the reality of disability and adaptation without being preachy
- ✓Portrays addiction recovery as an ongoing process requiring support systems
Cast:Riz AhmedOlivia CookePaul RaciLauren RidloffMathieu Amalric