Movies like This Is My Story (1997)
The best movies like This Is My Story (1997) are Joyful Noise (2012), Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026) and A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025). If This Is My Story hooked you with its music, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest rated20 Feet from Stardom (2013)7.2/10 from 272 votes
- NewestApple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026)Released 2026
Joyful Noise (2012)
G.G. Sparrow faces off with her choir's newly appointed director, Vi Rose Hill, over the group's direction as they head into a national competition.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisApple 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
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisA Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025)
Kevin, Nick, and Joe Jonas face a series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFootlight Parade (1933)
A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends (2011)
Hitman Returns was filmed before a sold out crowd last year at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The lineup of talent, lead by Foster as maestro of ceremonies, includes performances by Seal, Donna Summer, Martina McBride, Earth, Wind & Fire, Natalie Cole, Ruben Studdard, All-4-One,'Glee' star Charice, Chaka Khan, Jackie Evancho, Lara Fabian and other artists whose careers have been touched by Foster, a 15-time Grammy winning producer and songwriter.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisShawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020)
A portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisGood Vibrations (2012)
The story of music legend Terri Hooley, a key figure in Belfast's punk rock scene. Hooley founded the Good Vibrations store from which a record label sprung, representing bands such as The Undertones, Rudi and The Outcasts.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPraise This (2023)
When aspiring musical superstar Sam is forced to join her cousin's struggling, underdog praise team in the lead-up to a national championship competition, she sees an opportunity to finally make her dreams come true.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJohn & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky (2018)
Film telling the untold story of John Lennon's 1971 album Imagine, exploring the creative collaboration between Lennon and Yoko Ono and featuring interviews and never-seen-before footage.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJustin 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTender Mercies (1983)
Alcoholic former country singer Mac Sledge makes friends with a young widow and her son. The friendship enables him to find inspiration to resume his career.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Fighting Temptations (2003)
Darrin Hill, a slick-talking but down-on- his-luck NYC advertising exec, returns to his hometown in Georgia to claim the inheritance his aunt left him. But before Darrin can collect the money, he must fulfill his aunt's final wish -- to create a local choir.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
SnoozefestMovies like thisA Mighty Wind (2003)
Three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following the death of their manager to put on an reunion concert in his honor, at the request of his son.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPreacher's Kid (2010)
Longing to experience more of life, twentysomething preacher's daughter Angie strikes out on her own for the very first time and joins a traveling gospel show.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSoul Men (2008)
Two former backup soul singers, Louis and Floyd, have not spoken to each other in 20 years, and reluctantly agree to travel across the country together to a reunion concert to honor their recently-deceased lead singer. Cleo, a beautiful young woman who is believed to be Floyd's daughter, accompanies them as a new singer.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBack to Black (2024)
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSneakerella (2022)
When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a ‘legit’ sneaker designer in the industry.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
SnoozefestMovies like thisJonas Brothers: The Concert Experience (2009)
Grab a backstage pass to the Jonas Brothers' motion picture debut! Kevin, Joe and Nick are "Burning Up" the stage and inviting you inside their personal world for the adventure of a lifetime. This colossal movie event launches the world's hottest band straight into your living room – and includes guest appearances by chart-topping artists Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift! Secure your VIP pass to a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the Jonas Brothers. Get ready to hang out with this multitalented trio, and take an intimate look at what their lives are like offstage and behind the scenes. It's the music-filled movie event perfect for the whole family!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like this20 Feet from Stardom (2013)
Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBattle of the Year (2013)
A down-on-his-luck coach is hired to prepare a team of the best American dancers for an international tournament that attracts all the best crews from around the world, but the Americans haven't won in fifteen years.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMark Lowry Goes to Hollywood (2005)
For one night in history, one man single-handedly turned "Hollywood" into "Lowrywood." Will the city ever be the same again? Could he do it without Bill Gaither? Find out in Mark Lowry Goes to Hollywood. With a little help from a tremendous line-up of musical guests, Mark Lowry delivers a healthy dose of side-splitting comedy and a power-packed line-up of great music in this live video event. Mark forms his own "Mark Lowry Vocal Band" just for the occasion with Michael English, Reggie Smith, and Bill Gaither. Great performances by The Isaacs, LordSong, Stan Whitmire, and Karen Harding and the "reMarkable Choir" cap off the evening perfectly in this video event of a lifetime!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
I Do Believe (2002)
Gaither Vocal Band - Live In Concert in New Orleans. The Gaither Vocal Band Performs Live in New Orleans, LA. Bill Gaither, Mark Lowry, Guy Penrod, David Phelps, and friend of the GVB sing southern gospel songs and reminisce
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
The Jaffo Gate Quartet - Abba Vader (2007)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Welcome to Inspiration (2015)
Follow the true-to-life story lines of people searching for meaning in the midst of unfulfilled dreams, challenging circumstances and unexpected struggles.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Bishop T.D. Jakes: The Storm Is Over (2001)
Bishop T.D. Jakes hosts this gospel concert featuring the 130-member Potter's House Mass Choir and singers Beverly Crawford, Donnie McClurkin and D'Atra Hicks performing inspiring songs that embody messages of faith, hope and survival. Filmed in Jakes's nondenominational Dallas church, this rousing concert lifts the soul with selections such as "The Storm Is Over Now," "Thou Art My Help," "The Time Is Short," "Marvelous" and more.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
I'll Meet You on the Mountain (TBA)
Recorded at the beautiful Grove Park Inn Resort in Asheville, North Carolina with the Homecoming friends. Includes a tribute to J.D. Sumner
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
A Gospel Journey (2009)
A Gospel Journey is a live DVD released by the country/gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys consisting of live performance of various gospel-themed songs from their recording catalog over the years, as well as historical footage and interviews with the group.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Canadian Homecoming (2006)
Join Bill and Gloria Gaither and their Homecoming Friends as they travel north to Toronto for a Canadian Homecoming. You'll love this toe-tapping, uplifting and exciting concert-in-the-round experience, taped before a sold-out audience in Toronto's Air Canada Centre!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Alan Jackson - Precious Memories: Live at the Ryman (2006)
Filmed live at the Historic Ryman Auditorium, "The Mother Church of Country Music", in Nashville, Tennessee. Alan Jackson delivers a powerful performance featuring songs from his very personal CD release Precious Memories. The program also includes exclusive interviews with Alan, his mother, and wife as he reflects on his musical roots. 14 tracks including 'I Love To Tell The Story', 'Softly And Tenderly', 'The Old Rugged Cross', 'How Great Thou Art' and more.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Gaither Vocal Band: Reunited (2010)
This live musical event celebrates the beginning of a new era for the Gaither Vocal Band, who recently reunited former members with current members to create an unprecedented all-star line-up of voices. Filmed before an enthusiastic live audience at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas, this historic night of music is the first-ever DVD recording of the brand new Gaither Vocal Band, featuring: Bill Gaither, Michael English, Wes Hampton, Mark Lowry, David Phelps… plus an incredible guest performance by The Isaacs. 1. Alpha And Omega 2. At The Cross 3. The Love Of God 4. When He Blest My Soul 5. Journey To The Sky 6. Nessun Dorma 7. Not Gonna Worry 8. Dueling Piano Medley featuring Gordon Mote and Christopher Phillips 9. He Touched Me 10. The Three Bells featuring The Isaacs, Bill Gaither 11. I Will Praise Him featuring The Isaacs 13. Grace Greater Than Our Sin 14. Lord, Feed Your Children 15. Mary, Did You Know? 16. Worthy The Lamb
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like This Is My Story?
The closest matches to This Is My Story are Joyful Noise (2012), Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026) and A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after This Is My Story?
Start with Joyful Noise (2012), the closest match to This Is My Story.
What is the highest-rated movie like This Is My Story?
20 Feet from Stardom (2013), rated 7.2/10 by 272 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like This Is My Story?
Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like This Is My Story?
Yes: Joyful Noise (2012), Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026) and A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025).
How are movies similar to This Is My Story chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside This Is My Story, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.