Mission to Lars

Documentary

2015, Movie, 1h 14min

Kate and Will Spicer's brother, Tom, has Fragile X Syndrome, the most common form of inherited learning disability. He is also a massive fan of Lars Ulrich from Metallica. They made a promise to Tom that they would get him to meet Lars. Tom's dream is their promise. Together they went on a Mission to Lars.

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6.7

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Critic Eve Barlow

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The film that reduced Lemmy to tears will have a similar affect on you. Just lovely.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Catherine Shoard

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...a film with rare honesty and nuance in a field that frequently feels queasy.

Read full review at The Guardian

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Mission to Lars is a heartwarming and entertaining documentary that follows the journey of Kate and Will Spicer as they try to fulfill their brother Tom's dream of meeting his idol, Lars Ulrich from Metallica. Tom has Fragile X Syndrome, a form of autism, and his siblings are determined to make his dream come true. The film takes us on a wild ride as they navigate the challenges of a road trip, a dysfunctional family, and the backstage labyrinth of a heavy metal supergroup. As Tom gets closer to his goal, he radiates excitement and joy, and the film builds up to a touching and uplifting finale. A must-see for anyone who loves a good underdog story.

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You can stream Mission to Lars on: Apple TV

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