Anvil! The Story of Anvil
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Plex.
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The Anvil Experience @ The Saban Theater | Utopia
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Frequently asked questions about Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Where can I watch Anvil! The Story of Anvil in the United States?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Anvil! The Story of Anvil on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Anvil! The Story of Anvil is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Plex.
Can I watch Anvil! The Story of Anvil for free?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Anvil! The Story of Anvil?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil scores 7.6 on The Movie Database, 7.9 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 83 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Anvil! The Story of Anvil?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil stars Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Robb Reiner, Kevin Goocher, Glenn Gyorffy, and William Howell. Sacha Gervasi is the director.
How long is Anvil! The Story of Anvil?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil runs 1h 21m (81 minutes).
When did Anvil! The Story of Anvil come out?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil was released on January 14, 2008.
Which studio made Anvil! The Story of Anvil?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil was produced by Zootrope Films, Abramorama, and VH1 Rock Docs in Canada and the United States.
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