Heavy Metal
1981, English. Directed by Gerald Potterton & John Bruno & John Halas & Julian Harris & Jimmy T. Murakami & Barrie Nelson & Paul Sabella & Jack Stokes & Pino Van Lamsweerde & Harold Whitaker.
A step beyond science fiction.
The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 841 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Gerald PottertonDirector
- John BrunoDirector
- John HalasDirector
- Julian HarrisDirector
- Jimmy T. MurakamiDirector
- Barrie NelsonDirector
- Paul SabellaDirector
- Jack StokesDirector
- Pino Van LamsweerdeDirector
- Harold WhitakerDirector
- Rodger BumpassHanover Fiste / Dr. Anrak (voice)
- John CandyDesk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice)
- Jackie BurroughsKatherine (voice)
- Joe FlahertyLawyer / General (voice)
- Don FrancksGrimaldi / Co-Pilot / Barbarian (voice)
- Marilyn LightstoneWhore / Queen (voice)
- Eugene LevySternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
- Harold RamisZeke (voice)
- Caroline SempleGirl (voice)
- Richard RomanusHarry Canyon (voice)
- Susan RomanGirl / Satellite (voice)
- Al WaxmanRudnick (voice)
Details
- Released
- 7 August 1981
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Daniel Goldberg, Len Blum, Dan O'Bannon
- Budget
- $9.3M
- Box office
- $20M
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What Heavy Metal is based on
Heavy Metal is adapted from a comic.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Heavy Metal: quick answers
What comes after Heavy Metal?
Next in the series: Heavy Metal 2000 (2000).
Is Heavy Metal worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 841 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Heavy Metal?
Heavy Metal runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Heavy Metal have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Heavy Metal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Heavy Metal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Heavy Metal is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Heavy Metal on?
Heavy Metal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Heavy Metal?
If you liked Heavy Metal, try Mad God, I Married a Strange Person!, The Primevals.
Who directed Heavy Metal?
Heavy Metal (1981) was directed by Gerald Potterton and John Bruno and John Halas and Julian Harris and Jimmy T. Murakami and Barrie Nelson and Paul Sabella and Jack Stokes and Pino Van Lamsweerde and Harold Whitaker and stars Rodger Bumpass, John Candy, Jackie Burroughs.
What is Heavy Metal based on?
Heavy Metal is adapted from a comic.