Kirk Hammett

Acting

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 18, 1962

Birth Place: San Francisco, California, USA

About Kirk Hammett

Kirk Lee Hammett is an American musician who has been the lead guitarist and a contributing songwriter for heavy metal band Metallica since 1983. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus. In 2003, Hammett was ranked 11th on Rolling Stone's list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

Best Kirk Hammett Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kirk Hammett's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

Metallica Touring Europe —

Metallica Touring Europe

2008•Music

★10.0

Metallica: Live at Orion Music And More 2012 (1st Night) (2012) movie poster

★10.0

Metallica: Live at Orion Music And More 2012 (1st Night) — Metallica's Orion Music Festival at Bader Field in Atlantic City including Ride The Lightning in it's entirety.

Metallica: Live at Orion Music And More 2012 (1st Night)

2012

★10.0

Hit the Lights: The Making of Metallica "Through the Never" (2014) movie poster

★10.0

Hit the Lights: The Making of Metallica "Through the Never" — An extended behind-the-scenes look at the making of Metallica "Through the Never".

Hit the Lights: The Making of Metallica "Through the Never"

2014•Music

★10.0

Metallica: Beyond Thunder and Lightning (2014) movie poster

★10.0

Metallica: Beyond Thunder and Lightning — Documentary about American heavy metal band Metallica featuring interviews and live performance footage. The programme i

Metallica: Beyond Thunder and Lightning

2014

★10.0

Metallica Live at Blizzcon — Closing ceremony for Blizzcon 2014 with opening act by L100 ETC and Main Act by Metallica

Metallica Live at Blizzcon

2014•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kirk Hammett.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Metallica: M72 World Tour Live from Texas - Night 2	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	Metallica: M72 World Tour Live from Texas - Night 1	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	Metallica: 40th Anniversary - Live at Chase Center (Night 1)	guitars	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	Metallica - Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica Outtakes	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	Metallica - Live at Gentofte Stadion, Copenhagen, Denmark August 10, 1991 + Bonus Shit	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Metallica - The All Within My Hands Helping Hands Concert & Auction	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Metallica: WorldWired Tour - Live in Manchester, England - June 18, 2019	Himself - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Metallica: Live in Chicago, Illinois - August 12, 1983	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Metallica: Live at Slane Castle	lead guitar	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Metallica - Live in Berlin 2019	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Live Metallica: Barcelona, Spain - May 5, 2019	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	Metallica: Live in Paris, France - Sept 8, 2017	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Metallica: Making of Hardwired... to Self-Destruct	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Metallica - Hardwired... To Self-Destruct Videos	Guitar	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Metallica: Live from The House of Vans	Guitars	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Metallica: [2016] Rasputin Music, Berkeley	Self - Guitars	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Metallica: The Night Before	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	Metallica: [2015] X Games	Self - Guitar	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Metallica Live at Blizzcon	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Metallica: Beyond Thunder and Lightning	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Hit the Lights: The Making of Metallica "Through the Never"	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	Metallica: Quebec Magnetic	Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	Metallica: Live at Orion Music And More 2012 (1st Night)	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	Metallica: Live in Orion Music Festival	Self - Guitar	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	Metallica: Rock AM Ring 2012	Self - Guitar	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	Metallica: Rock in Rio	Guitars	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	The Big Four: Live in Sofia	Guitars	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	Metallica: Live at Sonisphere	Kirk Hammett	Super Hit	Similar →
2009	Metallica: Hall of Fame 2009	Guitars	Super Hit	Similar →
2009	Metallica: Live in Copenhagen, Denmark - July 22, 2009	Himself - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals	Super Hit	Similar →
2009	Metallica: Français pour une nuit	Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	Metallica: Making Magnetic	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	Metallica: [2008] Rock en France Festival	Self - Guitars	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	Metallica - Rock AM Ring	Self - Guitar	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	Metallica Touring Europe	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	Metallica - Live Earth	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	Metallica: Rock AM Ring 2006	Guitars	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	Metallica: Fan Can 5	Guitars	Super Hit	Similar →
2003	Metallica: St. Anger Rehearsals	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
1999	Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1992	Metallica: Live at San Diego	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
1992	Metallica: Live Shit - Binge & Purge, San Diego 1992	Self - Guitar	Super Hit	Similar →
1992	Metallica - ...And Justice For All	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1989	Metallica: Live Shit - Binge & Purge, Seattle 1989	Lead Guitar	Super Hit	Similar →
1985	Metallica: Ride The Lightning	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1983	Metallica - Kill 'Em All in Chicago 1983	Lead Guitar	Super Hit	Similar →

Kirk Hammett - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kirk Hammett?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kirk Hammett is "Metallica Touring Europe" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kirk Hammett acted in?

Kirk Hammett has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kirk Hammett?

Other notable films include "Metallica: Live at Orion Music And More 2012 (1st Night)", "Hit the Lights: The Making of Metallica "Through the Never"", and "Metallica: Beyond Thunder and Lightning".