Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006) movie poster

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)

"An epic quest. A magical guitar pick. A chance to put the D in Destiny."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 91%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 54% (RT: 53%, MC: 55) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyMusicFantasyAdventure

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Director
Liam Lynch
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
United States of America, Germany
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (1,736 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
53%
Metacritic
55
Cast
Kyle Gass as KG
JR Reed as Lee
Paul F. Tompkins as Open Mic Host
Troy Gentile as Lil' JB
Ned Bellamy as Security Guard
Fred Armisen as Security Guard
Yes. 91% of real audiences liked it based on 1,736 votes. Critics scored it lower at 54%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
In Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker KG and they form the rock band Tenacious D. Setting out to become the world's greatest band is no easy feat, so they set out to steal what could be the answer to their prayers... a magical guitar pick housed in a rock-and-roll museum some 300 miles away. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • The initial cut of Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny is a 2006 comedy, music, fantasy film directed by Liam Lynch. In Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker KG and they form the rock band Tenacious D. Setting out to become the world's greatest band is no easy feat, so they set out to steal what could be the answer to their prayers... a magical guitar pick housed in a rock-and-roll museum some 300 miles away.

The film has been rated by 1,736 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny 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.

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006) 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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