Heavy Metal (1981) movie poster

Heavy Metal (1981)

"A Step Beyond Science Fiction"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 73%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 58% (RT: 66%, MC: 51) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AnimationScience FictionAdventureFantasyMusic

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Director
Gerald Potterton, John Bruno
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
Canada, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (768 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
66%
Metacritic
51
Cast
Rodger Bumpass as Hanover Fiste / Dr. Anrak (voice)
John Candy as Desk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice)
Jackie Burroughs as Katherine (voice)
Joe Flaherty as Lawyer / General (voice)
Don Francks as Grimaldi / Co-Pilot / Barbarian (voice)
Marilyn Lightstone as Whore / Queen (voice)
Eugene Levy as Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
Harold Ramis as Zeke (voice)
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 768 votes. Critics gave it 58%.
Overview
The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Gerald Potterton, John Bruno cited several classic animation films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The iconic poster for Heavy Metal was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Heavy Metal is a 1981 animation, science fiction, adventure film directed by Gerald Potterton, John Bruno. The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror. The film has been rated by 768 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a animation film, Heavy Metal delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Heavy Metal (1981) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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