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Heavy Metal

6.519811h 30mRMovieAnimationScience FictionAdventure

The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.

DirectorsGerald Potterton·John Bruno
WritersDaniel Goldberg·Len Blum
ProducersLeonard Mogel·Ivan Reitman

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gerald Potterton

RBRodger Bumpass
Rodger Bumpass
Hanover Fiste / Dr. Anrak (voice)
JCJohn Candy
John Candy
Desk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice)
JBJackie Burroughs
Jackie Burroughs
Katherine (voice)
JFJoe Flaherty
Joe Flaherty
Lawyer / General (voice)
DFDon Francks
Don Francks
Grimaldi / Co-Pilot / Barbarian (voice)
MLMarilyn Lightstone
Marilyn Lightstone
Whore / Queen (voice)
ELEugene Levy
Eugene Levy
Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
HRHarold Ramis
Harold Ramis
Zeke (voice)
CS
Caroline Semple
Girl (voice)
RRRichard Romanus
Richard Romanus
Harry Canyon (voice)
SRSusan Roman
Susan Roman
Girl / Satellite (voice)
AWAl Waxman
Al Waxman
Rudnick (voice)

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Heavy Metal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Heavy Metal?

Heavy Metal isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Heavy Metal on Netflix?

No, Heavy Metal is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Heavy Metal on Amazon Prime Video?

Heavy Metal isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Heavy Metal for free?

Heavy Metal isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to Heavy Metal?

Yes — Heavy Metal is followed by Heavy Metal 2000 (2000) in the Heavy Metal Collection.

Is there a prequel to Heavy Metal?

Heavy Metal is the first film in the Heavy Metal Collection.

Is Heavy Metal part of a trilogy?

No — Heavy Metal is part of the Heavy Metal Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Heavy Metal Collection?

There are 2 films in the Heavy Metal Collection: Heavy Metal (1981) and Heavy Metal 2000 (2000).