Documentary ·Music · United Kingdom · 2025 · 2h 15m

Metallica Saved My Life

Metallica Saved My Life poster
Director
Jonas Åkerlund
Cast
James Hetfield as Self Lars Ulrich as Self Kirk Hammett as Self Robert Trujillo as Self Jason Momoa as Self Tony Hawk as Self
Crew
Eric Broms — Director of Photography Ben Wainwright-Pearce — Editor Marcus Eriksson — Editor Jonas Åkerlund — Writer Alice Webb — Producer Jonas Åkerlund — Producer
Tagline

Experience the raw power of true belonging.

Synopsis

From Award-winning director Jonas Åkerlund, “Metallica Saved My Life” explores the world of Metallica through the lives of their fans—including the bandmembers themselves—who have supported each other through highs, lows, trials, and triumphs for over four decades.

Trailer Metallica Saved My Life — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
heavy metalthrash metalmetallica
Key Collaborators
Jonas Åkerlund Director Eric Broms Director of Photography Ben Wainwright-Pearce Editor Marcus Eriksson Editor Jonas Åkerlund Writer Alice Webb Producer Jonas Åkerlund Producer
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