Metalhead (2013): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Metalhead
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 2013
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson, Hannes Óli Ágústsson

What Metalhead Is About

On a dairy farm in Iceland, Hera's older brother is killed in a tractor accident, and at twelve she takes on his records, his guitar and his leather jacket. Years pass, nobody in the house mentions that day, and in her twenties Hera is still in the same room with the same music. The whole village finds this strange, and eventually the new pastor makes room for her. Ragnar Bragason shows how grief becomes an identity, and black metal here is not decoration but the sound of what the girl cannot say. Thorbjörg Helga Dýrfjörð leads. The snow, the barn and the small room work together with the music. Who it is for: viewers who like Nordic drama and metal culture. Who it is not for: anyone who needs distance from loss and suicide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metalhead about?

On a dairy farm in Iceland, Hera's older brother is killed in a tractor accident, and at twelve she takes on his records, his guitar and his leather jacket. Years pass, nobody in the house mentions that day, and in her twenties Hera is still in the same room with the same music.

Where can I watch Metalhead?

Metalhead is available to watch on digital platforms such as History Vault. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Metalhead?

Metalhead runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When did Metalhead come out?

Metalhead was released in 2013.

Who directed Metalhead?

Metalhead was directed by Ragnar Bragason.

Who stars in Metalhead?

Metalhead stars Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson.

What is Metalhead's rating?

Metalhead holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.