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Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal
1981 1h 30m6.5

Heavy Metal

“A Step Beyond Science Fiction”

AnimationScience FictionAdventureFantasy
6.5

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The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.

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DirectorGerald Potterton
ScreenplayLen Blum, Daniel Goldberg
StatusReleased
ReleasedAugust 7, 1981
CountryCanada
Languageen
Runtime1h 30m
Budget$9M
Revenue$20M
Profit+$11M
Rating⭐ 6.5 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.6 / 10
Votes771
GenresAnimation, Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Music
StudioCanadian Film Development Corporation, Columbia Pictures
CollectionHeavy Metal Collection

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Cast

Rodger Bumpass

Rodger Bumpass

Hanover Fiste / Dr. Anrak (voice)

John Candy

John Candy

Desk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice)

Jackie Burroughs

Jackie Burroughs

Katherine (voice)

Joe Flaherty

Joe Flaherty

Lawyer / General (voice)

Don Francks

Don Francks

Grimaldi / Co-Pilot / Barbarian (voice)

Marilyn Lightstone

Marilyn Lightstone

Whore / Queen (voice)

Eugene Levy

Eugene Levy

Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)

Harold Ramis

Harold Ramis

Zeke (voice)

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Caroline Semple

Girl (voice)

Richard Romanus

Richard Romanus

Harry Canyon (voice)

Susan Roman

Susan Roman

Girl / Satellite (voice)

Al Waxman

Al Waxman

Rudnick (voice)

Harvey Atkin

Harvey Atkin

Alien / Henchman (voice)

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Glenis Wootton Gross

Whore (voice)

John Vernon

John Vernon

Prosecutor (voice)

George Touliatos

George Touliatos

Pilot / Barbarian (voice)

August Schellenberg

August Schellenberg

Norl / Taarak (voice)

Vlasta Vrana

Vlasta Vrana

Barbarian Leader (voice)

Alice Playten

Alice Playten

Gloria (voice)

Percy Rodriguez

Percy Rodriguez

Loc-Nar (voice / uncredited)

Martin Lavut

Martin Lavut

Ard (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Heavy Metal

Where can I watch Heavy Metal?

Heavy Metal (1981) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Heavy Metal about?

The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.

Who directed Heavy Metal?

Heavy Metal (1981) was directed by Gerald Potterton. The film is a Animation, Science Fiction production with a runtime of 1h 30m, rated 6.5/10.

How long is Heavy Metal?

Heavy Metal runs 1h 30m (90 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.5/10 from 771 votes. Genre: Animation, Science Fiction.

Is Heavy Metal worth watching?

Heavy Metal is rated 6.5/10 by 771 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Animation and Science Fiction fans.