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Movies like The Opener (2024)

The best movies like The Opener (2024) are Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026), Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022) and One Direction: This Is Us (2013). If The Opener hooked you with its documentary and music, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)

    Captured during Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, a concert experience from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation, presented in immersive 3D.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary

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  2. Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)

    After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  3. One Direction: This Is Us (2013)

    "One Direction: This Is Us" is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  4. Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)

    Experience the meteoric rise of Oasis through rare footage and untold stories as the band reunites for Oasis Live '25, chronicling their journey from Manchester streets to global rock stardom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  5. 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 documentary & music

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  6. God Bless Ozzy Osbourne (2011)

    Featuring never before seen footage uncovered from the archives and interviews with Paul McCartney, Tommy Lee and others, God Bless Ozzy Osbourne is the first documentary to take viewers inside the complex mind of rock's great icon.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  7. Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (2019)

    Part documentary, part concert film, part fever dream, this film captures the troubled spirit of America in 1975 and the joyous music that Dylan performed during the fall of that year.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  8. The Beach Boys (2024)

    A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  9. Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)

    Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  10. Gorillaz: Reject False Icons (2019)

    Focused on the life of the band and their collaborators over the 3 vital years in which they developed critically acclaimed albums, 'Humanz' and 'The Now Now', and undertook their most ambitious world tour to date.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  11. Gimme Shelter (1970)

    A detailed chronicle of the famous 1969 tour of the United States by the British rock band The Rolling Stones, which culminated with the disastrous and tragic concert held on December 6 at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, an event of historical significance, as it marked the end of an era: the generation of peace and love suddenly became the generation of disillusionment.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  12. Live Aid (1985)

    Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary

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  13. Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008)

    At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  14. P!nk: All I Know So Far (2021)

    A behind-the-scenes look at P!NK as she balances family and life on the road, leading up to her first Wembley Stadium performance on 2019's "Beautiful Trauma" world tour.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  15. The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006)

    This 2005 documentary film chronicles the life of Daniel Johnston, a manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist, from childhood up to the present, with an emphasis on his mental illness and how it manifested itself in demonic self-obsession.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  16. 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 & documentary

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  17. Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)

    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.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  18. Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly (2019)

    While crafting his Grammy-nominated album "Astroworld," Travis Scott juggles controversy, fatherhood and career highs in this intimate documentary.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  19. Bad 25 (2012)

    Spike Lee pays tribute to Michael Jackson's Bad on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the epochal album, offering behind-the-scenes footage of Jackson recording the album and interviews with confidants, musicians, choreographers, and such music-world superstars as Kanye West, Sheryl Crow, Cee Lo Green and Mariah Carey.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & music

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  20. Shawn 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 & documentary

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  21. Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991)

    From the rains of Japan, through threats of arrest for 'public indecency' in Canada, and a birthday tribute to her father in Detroit, this documentary follows Madonna on her 1990 'Blond Ambition' concert tour. Filmed in black and white, with the concert pieces in glittering MTV color, it is an intimate look at the work of the icon, from a prayer circle before each performance to bed games with the dance troupe afterwards.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & documentary

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  22. Rainald Grebe: Der Tod im Leben. Unheilbar krank zum größten Auftritt (2025)

    After suffering a stroke during a performance, cabaret artist Rainald Grebe faces up to his illness. A touching documentary about his return to the stage.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & music

  23. Violetta: Live in Buenos Aires (2014)

    A very high quality show with a great display of scenery, choreography, costumes, lighting effects and incredible multimedia work. It presents a story full of emotion and joy, with the participation of the protagonists of the soap opera "Violetta" and a musical repertoire that includes all the hits, as well as great surprises.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & documentary

  24. Reflection, Improvisation (2026)

    A perspective and reflection on the work of Gabriel Ferrandini.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & music

  25. Ni Por Mil Puñados De Oro (2022)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & music

  26. Neil Young: Solo Trans (1984)

    Solo Trans is a concert film by Neil Young, released in 1984. It was recorded at the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio on September 18, 1983 during Young's Solo Trans tour.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & music

  27. Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Pipiliin Ko (2024)

    Music gives her life. Music is his life. This is a story that will make our hearts skip a beat this season of love. Ikaw Pa Rin ang Pipiliin Ko, a May-December romance, promises the fresh tandem of Aga and Julia, who portray a musical conductor and chorister, respectively.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  28. France-Brésil en musique (2025)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  29. Correspondencia Llinás-Piñeiro (2020)

    During the quarantine in 2020, the two friends Mariano Llinás and Matías Piñeiro sent each other video letters – 8 in total, 4 each of them – to create a compilation of ideas, thoughts and exchanges commissioned by Sergi Álvarez Riosalido for La Casa Encendida (Madrid). Llinás is in Argentina and Piñeiro is in New York, and they begin to order each other portraits of places, reflections on artists, ideas on cinema.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Folklórny festival Východná 2023 (2023)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Opener?

The closest matches to The Opener are Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026), Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022) and One Direction: This Is Us (2013). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Opener?

Start with Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026), the closest match to The Opener.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Opener?

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022), rated 8.4/10 by 623 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Opener?

Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The Opener?

Yes: Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026), Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022) and One Direction: This Is Us (2013).

How are movies similar to The Opener chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Opener, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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