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Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

2026 · 105 min

A lively, affectionate archive-driven ride through five decades of heavy metal, built for fans and easy to enjoy.

Directed by
Malcolm Venville
Genres
Documentary, Music
Overview
With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Spanning five decades, this electrifying documentary charts the band’s rise from the pubs of East London to the world’s biggest stadiums. Featuring exclusive interviews with band members and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D, as well as all-new animated sequences of the band's legendary mascot, Eddie, the film offers a rare and intimate look at Iron Maiden’s uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their truly global army of fans.
How it feels
Warm, uplifting and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Music, ambition, friendship, loyalty
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Directed by
Malcolm Venville
Genres
Documentary, Music
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour4
Realism9
Romance1
Tension2
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
documentary, music
Directed by
Malcolm Venville
Written by
David Teague
Starring
Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain, Adrian Smith, Dave Murray, Janick Gers, Blaze Bayley, Rod Smallwood
Music
H. Scott Salinas
Cinematography
Jaimie Gramston, Jeff Tomcho
Runtime
105 min
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
English

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