Sound of Metal Cast
The cast of Sound of Metal.
Riz Ahmed
as Ruben Stone

Riz Ahmed portrays Ruben Stone, a heavy metal drummer who grapples with his sudden hearing loss.

Olivia Cooke
as Lou

Olivia Cooke plays the character of Lou, Ruben's girlfriend and bandmate, who supports him through his journey.

Paul Raci
as Joe

Paul Raci portrays Joe, a deaf Vietnam War veteran who runs a shelter for deaf recovering addicts and becomes Ruben's mentor.

Lauren Ridloff
as Diane

Lauren Ridloff plays Diane, a deaf teacher at a school for the deaf who helps Ruben in his process of learning American Sign Language.

Mathieu Amalric
as Richard Berger

Mathieu Amalric portrays Richard Berger, a wealthy man who offers Ruben a chance to receive cochlear implants.

Domenico Toledo
as Michael

Domenico Toledo plays the character of Michael, a young deaf drummer who Ruben connects with during his journey.

Chelsea Lee
as Jenn

Chelsea Lee portrays Jenn, a member of Ruben's band who supports him during his struggles.

Shaheem Sanchez
as Shaheem

Shaheem Sanchez plays the character of Shaheem, a member of Ruben's band who is affected by his hearing loss.

Chris Perfetti
as Harlan
Bill Thorpe
as The Man
Michael Tow
as Pharmacist
William Xifaras
as Michael's Father
Rena Maliszewski
as Audiologist
Tom Kemp
as Dr. Paysinger
Elan Sicroff
as Pianist
Jeremy Lee Stone
as ASL Teacher
Ezra Marder
as ASL Student
Hartmut Teuber
as Karl
Hillary Baack
as Hanna
Joe Toledo
as Toldeo
Adam Preston
as Jake
Jonathon LeJeune
as Frank
Sean Powell
as Surfbort Member
Dani Miller
as Surfbort Member
Alex Kilgore
as Surfbort Member
Jamie Ghazarian
as Concert Goer (uncredited)
David Arthur Sousa
as Rock Fan (uncredited)
Marisa Defranco
as Student (uncredited)
Alan Resnic
as Lyft Driver (uncredited)
Thomas O'Brien Vallor
as Concert Goer (uncredited)
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