Anvil! The Story of Anvil
2008, English. Directed by Sacha Gervasi.
At fourteen, they made a pact to rock together forever. They meant it.
At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 14 January 2008
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Sacha Gervasi
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Anvil! The Story of Anvil: quick answers
Is Anvil! The Story of Anvil worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 285 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Anvil! The Story of Anvil?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does Anvil! The Story of Anvil have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Anvil! The Story of Anvil. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Anvil! The Story of Anvil parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Anvil! The Story of Anvil on?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Anvil! The Story of Anvil?
If you liked Anvil! The Story of Anvil, try The Beach Boys, The Sparks Brothers, The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel.
Who directed Anvil! The Story of Anvil?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008) was directed by Sacha Gervasi and stars Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Robb Reiner, Kevin Goocher.