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Critic Sam Toy
rated 10

...is exactly what’s needed to slap the recent rash of doomsayer documentaries in the face — preferably with a studded, fingerless leather glove.

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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 8

This is the sound of optimism: "Everything on the tour went drastically wrong. But at least there was a tour for it to go wrong on."

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Critic Noel Murray
rated 8

The rock-doc Anvil! The Story Of Anvil has been touted as “a real life Spinal Tap,”...

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Ronny Svensson
rated 8

Rockbranschens baksida och baksmälla skildras ömsint i denna uppriktiga dokumentär om bandet som Gud glömde… men inte fansen!

2 years ago

Cast & Crew

Sacha Gervasi
Director
Robb Reiner
As Himself - Drummer
Tiziana Arrigoni
As Herself - Manager
Glenn Gyorffy
As Himself
William Howell
As Himself
Steve 'Lips' Kudlow
As Himself - Lead Guitar

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What is Anvil! The Story of Anvil about? Toggle content

Anvil! The Story of Anvil is a documentary film that tells the story of the Canadian heavy metal band Anvil, who despite their influence on the genre and their dreams of success, never achieved mainstream fame. The film follows the band's European tour, which is marked by a series of mishaps and misadventures, as well as their struggles to record their 13th album and secure a record deal. Through it all, the band's members remain determined to follow their passion for music and fulfill their boyhood dreams. The film features interviews with the band members, as well as footage of their performances and behind-the-scenes moments. It is a heartwarming and entertaining portrayal of perseverance and dedication in the face of adversity.

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Anvil! The Story of Anvil is currently unavailable to stream in UK on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

What movies are similar to Anvil! The Story of Anvil? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Anvil! The Story of Anvil include The Doors: Live at the Hollywood Bowl, Searching for Sugar Man, When You're Strange, The Devil and Daniel Johnston, Until the Light Takes Us, The Story of Lovers Rock.