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Movies like Fitna (2024)

The best movies like Fitna (2024) are Respect (2021), Django (2017) and Supersonic (2016). If Fitna hooked you with its music and history, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Respect (2021)

    The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

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

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  2. Django (2017)

    The story of Django Reinhardt, famous guitarist and composer, and his flight from German-occupied Paris in 1943.

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

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  3. Supersonic (2016)

    Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the most genre and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed and features candid new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother, and members of the band and road crew.

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

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  4. Selena (1997)

    In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.

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

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  5. Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)

    Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer that came from poverty to fame.

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

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  6. Keith Richards: Under the Influence (2015)

    A portrait of Keith Richards that takes us on a journey to discover the genesis of his sound as a songwriter, guitarist and performer.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  7. Echo in the Canyon (2019)

    A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  8. My Way (2012)

    A biopic of French pop star Claude Francois, most famous for co-writing the song 'My Way'. Tracing his life from his childhood in Egypt through his success in France to his untimely death in Paris in 1978.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  9. The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020)

    The story of the triumphs and hurdles of brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb, otherwise known as the Bee Gees. The iconic trio, who found early fame in the 1960s, went on to write over 1,000 songs and have 20 No. 1 hits throughout their career, transcending more than five decades of changing tastes and styles.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  10. The Current War (2018)

    Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both history

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  11. Whitney (2018)

    Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  12. The Five Heartbeats (1991)

    In the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially rocky start, the group improves, turns pro, and rises to become a top flight music sensation. Along the way, however, the guys learn many hard lessons about the reality of the music industry.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  13. 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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  14. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011)

    A story set in 19th century China and centered on the lifelong friendship between two girls who develop their own secret code as a way to contend with the rigid cultural norms imposed on women.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both history

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  15. The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016)

    The Beatles stormed through Europe's music scene in 1963, and, in 1964, they conquered America. Their groundbreaking world tours changed global youth culture forever and, arguably, invented mass entertainment as we know it today. All the while, the group were composing and recording a series of extraordinarily successful singles and albums. However the relentless pressure of such unprecedented fame, that in 1966 became uncontrollable turmoil, led to the decision to stop touring. In the ensuing years The Beatles were then free to focus on a series of albums that changed the face of recorded music.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  16. Grace Unplugged (2013)

    A talented young singer and aspiring songwriter’s Christian faith and family ties are tested when she defies her worship-pastor father and pursues pop-music stardom in GRACE UNPLUGGED, a moving and inspiring new film that explores the true meaning of success.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  17. Kurt Cobain: About a Son (2007)

    An intimate and moving meditation on the late musician and artist Kurt Cobain, based on more than 25 hours of previously unheard audiotaped interviews conducted with Cobain by noted music journalist Michael Azerrad for his book "Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana." In the film, Kurt Cobain recounts his own life - from his childhood and adolescence to his days of musical discovery and later dealings with explosive fame - and offers often piercing insights into his life, music, and times. The conversations heard in the film have never before been made public, and they reveal a highly personal portrait of an artist much discussed but not particularly well understood.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  18. 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 music

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  19. 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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  20. The Edge of the Blade (2023)

    In 1887, at a time when duels are in vogue in Paris, Clément Lacaze and Marie-Rose Astié meet. He's a charismatic master of arms; she's a feminist, far ahead of her time. Clément gets caught in a spiral of violence and decides to initiate Marie-Rose in the art of dueling. The two must work together to save face. How far will they go to defend their honor?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both history

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Fitna?

The closest matches to Fitna are Respect (2021), Django (2017) and Supersonic (2016). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Fitna?

Start with Respect (2021), the closest match to Fitna.

What is the highest-rated movie like Fitna?

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

What is the newest movie like Fitna?

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

Are there French movies like Fitna?

Yes: Django (2017), My Way (2012) and The Edge of the Blade (2023).

How are movies similar to Fitna chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Fitna, 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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