TV Shows & Movies
25 Great Movies That Are Hard To Recommend
15. Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Anvil! The Story of Anvil is a touching, funny, and honest documentary about a Canadian metal band that never gave up, even after the spotlight moved on. Whether you’re into metal or not, it’s impossible not to root for these guys as they chase the dream with heart, grit, and pure love for the music. | © Utopia Distribution
14. Detroit Rock City
Detroit Rock City is a fun, chaotic road trip movie about four teens doing whatever it takes to see their favorite band, KISS, live. It nails that teenage obsession with music – when a concert felt like the most important thing in the world – and packs in laughs, ‘70s vibes, and pure rock energy. | © New Line Cinema
13. Airheads
Airheads is a goofy '90s comedy about three wannabe rockers who hijack a radio station just to get their demo played. With Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, and Adam Sandler in peak form, it’s a fun, loud jab at the music industry – and a love letter to metal misfits everywhere. | © 20th Century Studios
12. The Dirt
The Dirt tells the wild true story of Mötley Crüe from their early days to rock-star excess at its peak. It’s loud, messy, and packed with outrageous moments that show just how insane life in a glam metal band really was. | © Netflix
11. Sound of Metal
Sound of Metal follows a metal drummer whose life is thrown into crisis when he begins to lose his hearing – and has to face what that means for his identity. It's a deeply emotional film with brilliant sound design that pulls you into his experience and asks what it really means to listen and let go. | © Amazon Studios
10. Metalhead
Metalhead is a powerful Icelandic drama about a grieving girl who finds comfort and identity in heavy metal after her brother’s death. Set in a quiet rural town, it’s a moving story of loss, rebellion, and how music can help patch a shattered soul. | © eOne Films
9. Trick Or Treat
Trick or Treat is a cult metal horror flick about a teenage outcast who plays his dead rock idol’s final record – and accidentally unleashes his demonic spirit. It’s got killer tracks by Fastway, plus bonus cameos from Ozzy Osbourne and Gene Simmons for good measure. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
8. The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years is a no-filter look at the excess and chaos of ‘80s glam metal. Packed with unforgettable interviews and performances from icons like Ozzy and Alice Cooper, it’s a must-watch for anyone who wants to see how wild the metal scene really was. | © New Line Cinema
7. Deathgasm
Deathgasm is a splatter-filled metal comedy where a group of teenage headbangers accidentally summon demons, and then fight them off with chainsaws and guitar riffs. It's over-the-top, insanely gory, and made for fans who like their horror loud, bloody, and hilarious. | © MPI Media Group
6. Hesher
Hesher is a raw, offbeat story about grief, chaos, and unexpected healing, with a headbanging anarchist at its core. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a metal-loving loner who crashes into a grieving family's life, shaking things up in the most unpredictable (and oddly meaningful) ways. | © Newmarket Films
5. Wayne’s World
Wayne’s World may be more rock than metal, but its spirit is pure headbanger gold. From basement TV antics to the iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody” car scene, it’s a funny, lovable tribute to music, friendship, and not taking life too seriously. | © Paramount Pictures
4. Heavy Trip
Heavy Trip is a hilarious underdog story about a group of small-town Finnish metalheads chasing their dream of playing at a big festival. It’s got heart, chaos, and a lot of screaming, all set to a headbanging soundtrack. | © Universal Sony Pictures
3. Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny is a loud, ridiculous, and ridiculously fun ride through rock mythology. With Jack Black and Kyle Gass on a quest to find Satan’s guitar pick, it’s packed with killer songs, over-the-top humor, and one unforgettable showdown with Dave Grohl as the Devil. | © New Line Cinema
2. Lords of Chaos
Lords of Chaos tells the wild and disturbing true story behind Norway’s black metal scene, from church burnings to betrayal and murder. It's raw, messy, and darkly funny at times, with strong performances that capture just how unhinged things really got. | © Arrow Films
1. This Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap turns the amps up to 11 and never looks back. This cult classic mockumentary follows a fictional metal band through their chaotic tour, brilliantly satirizing the wild excesses, ego clashes, and sheer ridiculousness of ‘80s rock stardom. | © StudioCanal
