Metallica Saved My Life

Metallica Saved My Life is a music documentary that examines the impact of the band Metallica through the experiences of its followers. The film highlights the mutual support shared between the fans and the musicians themselves during various challenges and successes over a period of more than forty years.

The film was directed and written by Jonas Åkerlund, who also served as a producer alongside Alice Webb. Within his filmography, this work follows his 2024 project, Madonna: The Celebration Tour in Rio, and precedes his 2026 film, Billy Idol Should Be Dead. The production was handled by Universal Music Group and Mercury Studios in the United Kingdom.

The cast features the band members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo appearing as themselves. The documentary also includes appearances by Tony Hawk and Jason Momoa. The final runtime of the film is 135 minutes.