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Movies like David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration (1997)

The best movies like David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration (1997) are Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026), Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M (1999) and Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018). If David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration hooked you with its music, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026)

    For Apple Music Live, Gaga presents MAYHEM Requiem, a celebration and musical reimagining of MAYHEM.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  2. Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M (1999)

    Michael Kamen conducts the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in support of metal rockers Metallica in this 1999 concert performance.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  3. Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018)

    Taylor Swift takes the stage in Dallas for the Reputation Stadium Tour and celebrates a monumental night of music, memories and visual magic.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  4. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1983)

    Hammersmith Odeon, London, July 3, 1973. British singer David Bowie performs his alter ego Ziggy Stardust for the very last time. A decadent show, a hallucinogenic collage of kitsch, pop irony and flamboyant excess: a musical symbiosis of feminine passion and masculine dominance that defines Bowie's art and the glam rock genre.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  5. Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (2026)

    Filmed in front of a live studio audience and hosted by Alex Cooper of 'Call Her Daddy' fame, Miley Cyrus reflects on the creation and impact of the series with never-before-seen archival footage, all the while interacting and reminiscing on some of the show's most memorable sets 'brought back to life' — including the Stewart family living room and the legendary Hannah Montana closet.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  6. David Bowie: Five Years (2013)

    Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive, this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved: from Ziggy Stardust to the Soul Star of Young Americans, to the ‘Thin White Duke’. It explores his regeneration in Berlin with the critically acclaimed album Heroes, his triumph with Scary Monsters and his global success with Let’s Dance. With interviews with all his closest collaborators, David Bowie - Five Years presents a unique account of why Bowie has become an ‘icon of our times’.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  7. David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)

    A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  8. The Big Four: Live in Sofia (2010)

    When the 'Big Four' - Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax - shared a stage together on 22nd June 2010 in Sofia, Bulgaria, the show was beamed live into over 550 theatres worldwide via satellite in a special HD cinematic event. The Big Four Live from Sofia includes full shows from all four bands as well as behind the scenes and interview footage. The legendary concert from the Sonisphere Festival was one of only 7 shows across Europe when the four monsters of metal shared a stage for the first time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  9. Shawn Mendes: Live in Concert (2020)

    In his hometown of Toronto, Shawn Mendes pours his heart out on stage with a live performance in a stadium packed with adoring fans.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  10. CBGB (2013)

    A look at New York's dynamic punk rock scene through the lens of the ground-breaking Lower East Side club started by eccentric Hilly Kristal in 1973 which launched thousands of bands.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  11. The Last Waltz (1978)

    Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, and other rock legends.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  12. Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special (2020)

    Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there's only one person who can save the day: Santa's great friend Mariah Carey. The Queen of Christmas creates a fabulous and star-studded spectacular to make the whole world merry!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  13. Lemmy (2010)

    Over four decades, Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has registered an immeasurable impact on music history. Nearly 65, he remains the living embodiment of the rock and roll lifestyle, and this feature-length documentary tells his story, one of a hard-living rock icon who continues to enjoy the life of a man half his age.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  14. The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium (2023)

    Filmed at LA's SoFi Stadium, The Weeknd brings down the house – and your living room – in this epic concert event.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  15. LCD Soundsystem: Shut Up and Play the Hits (2012)

    An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden and frontman James Murphy's introspective 48 hours surrounding it.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  16. The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert (2022)

    On the 30th of January, 1969, the Beatles performed an unannounced concert from the rooftop of their Apple Corps headquarters at Savile Row, within central London's office and fashion district. Experience the final and unforgettable iconic performance of The Beatles in a special 60-minute presentation, digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of IMAX DMR technology.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  17. Cadillac Records (2008)

    The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  18. Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)

    A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  19. Eminem: Live from New York City (2005)

    This concert was filmed at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2005 at the culmination of his farewell tour prior to his retirement. It’s a spectacular show with multi-level staging, amazing lighting and guest appearances from D12, Obie Trice and Stat Quo. Originally filmed for US TV station Showtime the show is now available on Blu-ray for the first time and gives us Eminem at his charismatic best.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  20. Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001)

    Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career, this legendary performance took place on September 10, 2001.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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What are the best movies like David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration?

The closest matches to David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration are Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026), Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M (1999) and Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration?

Start with Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026), the closest match to David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration.

What is the highest-rated movie like David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration?

Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018), rated 8.2/10 by 442 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration?

Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration?

Yes: Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026), Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M (1999) and Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018).

How are movies similar to David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration chosen?

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