Breaking a Monster (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 2015, Breaking a Monster is a documentary film directed by Luke Meyer, running about 92 minutes. “The story of Unlocking The Truth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As seventh-graders, band members of Unlocking The Truth spend their weekends playing metal music in Times Square—often to substantial crowds. After signing with a 70-year-old manager, they are soon on their way to a $1.8 million record deal.
Who’s in it. Breaking a Monster stars Alec Atkins as Self, Jarad Dawkins as Self, Malcolm Brickhouse as Self and Alan Sacks as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Breaking a Monster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking a Monster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking a Monster tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking a Monster (2015)?
- In US, Breaking a Monster is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breaking a Monster worth watching?
- Breaking a Monster holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breaking a Monster?
- Breaking a Monster stars Alec Atkins, Jarad Dawkins, Malcolm Brickhouse, Alan Sacks and Kevin Jonas.
- When was Breaking a Monster released?
- Breaking a Monster was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.