Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny 2006
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SplatIn Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker KG and they form the rock band Tenacious D. Setting out to become the world's greatest band is no easy feat, so they set out to steal what could be the answer to their prayers... a magical guitar pick housed in a rock-and-roll museum some 300 miles away.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as JB
as KG
as Lee
as Dio
as Open Mic Host
as Lil' JB
as Security Guard
as Security Guard
as Car Chase Cop / Gang Leader
as Truck Stop Waitress
Director:
Writer:
Jack Black, Kyle Gass, Liam Lynch
Stars:
Jack Black, Kyle Gass, JR Reed, Ronnie James Dio, Paul F. Tompkins, Troy Gentile, Ned Bellamy, Fred Armisen, Kirk Ward, Amy Poehler,
Genres:
Comedy,Music,Fantasy,Adventure
Release Date:
2006 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
93 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JB
KG
LL
Cast
as JB
as KG
as Lee
as Dio
as Open Mic Host
as Lil' JB
as Security Guard
as Security Guard
as Car Chase Cop / Gang Leader
as Truck Stop Waitress
as The Stranger
as Satan
as Guitar Center Guy
as Girl
as Girl
as Girl
as Gang Member
as Gang Member
as Gang Member
as Drunk Frat Dude
as Al's Bar Waitress
as Gorgeous Woman
as Tattooed Biker
as Ecstatic Woman
as Poopy Guy
as Stand Up Comic
as Exploding Head Guy
as Fainting Woman
as KG's Mother
as Young KG
as Bully
as Betty Black
as Billy Black
as Tarot Card Reader
as Frat Boy #1 (uncredited)
as Bud Black (uncredited)
as Sasquatch (uncredited)
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