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IMDb rating 7.7
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Critic rating 8.2

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Critic Richard Whittaker
rated 8

In a film that centers on profound loss, the audience is absolutely living with Ruben in what's left of his old world – and what it is becoming.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
Critic Brian Tallerico
rated 8

...an incredibly refined character piece.

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Critic Mark Kermode
rated 10

...a film that deserves to be seen by the widest possible audience...

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Critic Roger Moore
rated 8

...a thought-provoking film that rises above what could have been a gimmick at its heart to become something painful and moving.

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Critic Leah Greenblatt
rated 8

As Ruben's fear and rage begins to open itself to the unknown, the movie reaches toward something profound — finding real, furious power in the spaces between the sound.

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Critic Matt Maytum
rated 10

A small film that hits big, Sound Of Metal is a gem you’ll want to bang the drum for.

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Critic Ian Freer
rated 8

A beautifully argued parable about the need to go where life takes you, Darius Marder’s debut thrives on the soul of Riz Ahmed and the bold creativity of sound designer Nicholas Becker. Together they make Sound Of Metal sing.

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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

...Ahmed’s performance clarifies the drama and delivers the meaning of Ruben’s final epiphany. He gives the film energy and point.

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Cast & Crew

Darius Marder
Director
Mathieu Amalric
As Richard Berger
Tom Kemp
As Dr. Paysinger
Riz Ahmed
As Ruben Stone
Olivia Cooke
As Lou
Paul Raci
As Joe
Bill Thorpe
As The Man

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Sound of Metal is a powerful drama that follows the story of Ruben, a heavy-metal drummer who starts to lose his hearing. As he struggles to come to terms with this devastating loss, Ruben must choose between his old life and a new reality. With the help of his girlfriend Lou,s, he finds solace in a shelter for deaf recovering addicts, where he learns American Sign Language and begins to find peace in the silence. But as he delves deeper into this new world, Ruben must confront his past demons an make a difficult decision about his future. Will he choose to embrace his new life, or will he risk everything to pursue his passion for music? Featuring powerful performances from Riz Ahmed and Olivia Cooke Sound of Metal is a moving and thought-provoking exploration of identity, addiction an the human spirit.

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Sound of Metal was released for streaming on December 4, 2020.