Movies like Big Brother and the Holding Company - Ball & Chain (1989)
The best movies like Big Brother and the Holding Company - Ball & Chain (1989) are Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (2026), Taylor Swift: Speak Now World Tour Live (2011) and Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2020). If Big Brother and the Holding Company - Ball & Chain hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedTaylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018)8.2/10 from 442 votes
- NewestHannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (2026)Released 2026
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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTaylor Swift: Speak Now World Tour Live (2011)
Recorded during her Speak Now World Tour in 2011, this live recording collects 18 performances from the country-pop starlet, including almost all songs from her 2010 studio album "Speak Now".
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisFolklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2020)
An intimate concert film, in which Taylor Swift performs each song from her album 'folklore' in order, as she reveals the meaning and the stories behind all 17 tracks for the very first time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBeastie Boys Story (2020)
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026)
Long-lost footage from Elvis Presley's legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, and 8mm from the Graceland archive, plus recordings of Elvis telling "his side of the story" rediscovered during Baz Luhrmann's research for his 2022 film, Elvis.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisPink Floyd: Pulse (1995)
Live performance from the legendary band, recorded live at Earls Court in London on 20th October 1994, during The Division Bell tour.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisPink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here (2012)
Wish You Were Here, released in September 1975, was the follow up album to the globally successful The Dark Side Of The Moon and is cited by many fans, as well as band members Richard Wright and David Gilmour, as their favorite Pink Floyd album. On release it went straight to Number One in both the UK and the US and topped the charts in many other countries around the world. This program tells the story of the making of this landmark release through new interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour and Nick Mason and archive interviews with the late Richard Wright. Also featured are sleeve designer Storm Thorgerson, guest vocalist Roy Harper, front cover burning man Ronnie Rondell and others involved in the creation of the album. In addition, original recording engineer Brian Humphries revisits the master tapes at Abbey Road Studios to illustrate aspects of the songs construction.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFreddie Mercury: The Great Pretender (2012)
Archive footage of interviews, concerts and personal material bring to light the solo performance work of Mercury, the lead singer of Queen.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisIt Might Get Loud (2008)
A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: the Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBeats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest (2011)
Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest' have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what's next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFoo Fighters: Back and Forth (2011)
FOO FIGHTERS BACK AND FORTH chronicles the 16 year history of the Foo Fighters: from the band's very first songs created as cassette demos Dave Grohl recorded during his tenure as Nirvana's drummer, through its ascent to their Grammy-winning, multi-platinum, arena and stadium headlining status as one of the biggest rock bands on the planet.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBack in Time (2015)
Cast, crew and fans explore the "Back to the Future" time-travel trilogy's resonance throughout our culture, thirty years after Marty McFly went back in time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Making of Star Wars (1977)
Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWoody Allen: A Documentary (2011)
An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship with performers.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMichael 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
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisRoger Waters: Us + Them (2019)
Filmed in Amsterdam on the European leg of his 2017 – 2018 Us + Them tour which saw Waters perform to over two million people worldwide, the film features songs from his legendary Pink Floyd albums (The Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Animals, Wish You Were Here) and from his last album, Is This The Life We Really Want?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisQueen: Days of Our Lives (2011)
In 1971, four college students got together to form a rock band. Since then, that certain band called Queen have released 26 albums and sold over 300 million records worldwide. The popularity of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon is stronger than ever 40 years on. But it was no bed of roses. No pleasure cruise. Queen had their share of kicks in the face, but they came through and this is how they did it, set against the backdrop of brilliant music and stunning live performances from every corner of the globe. In this film, for the first time, it is the band that tells their story. Featuring brand new interviews with the band and unseen archive footage (including their recently unearthed, first ever TV performance), it is a compelling story told with intelligence, wit, plenty of humor and painful honesty.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisLet It Be (1970)
A documentary chronicling the Beatles' rehearsal sessions in January 1969 for their proposed "back to basics" album, "Get Back," later re-envisioned and released as "Let It Be."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like this42 Up (1999)
Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTaylor 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
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What are the best movies like Big Brother and the Holding Company - Ball & Chain?
The closest matches to Big Brother and the Holding Company - Ball & Chain are Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (2026), Taylor Swift: Speak Now World Tour Live (2011) and Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2020). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Big Brother and the Holding Company - Ball & Chain?
Start with Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (2026), the closest match to Big Brother and the Holding Company - Ball & Chain.
What is the highest-rated movie like Big Brother and the Holding Company - Ball & Chain?
Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018), rated 8.2/10 by 442 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Big Brother and the Holding Company - Ball & Chain?
Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Big Brother and the Holding Company - Ball & Chain?
Yes: Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (2026), Taylor Swift: Speak Now World Tour Live (2011) and Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2020).
How are movies similar to Big Brother and the Holding Company - Ball & Chain chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Big Brother and the Holding Company - Ball & Chain, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.