Movies like AC/DC: Hells Highway (2008)
The best movies like AC/DC: Hells Highway (2008) are Metallica: Through the Never (2013), Keith Richards: Under the Influence (2015) and The Wrecking Crew (2008). If AC/DC: Hells Highway hooked you with its music, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
AC/DC: Hells Highway
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- Highest ratedTaylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018)8.2/10 from 442 votes
- NewestThe Way We Move (2026)Released 2026
Metallica: Through the Never (2013)
Trip, a young roadie for Metallica, is sent on an urgent mission during the band's show. But what seems like a simple assignment turns into a surreal adventure.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKeith 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Wrecking Crew (2008)
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies 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 thisThe 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBee Gees: One Night Only (1998)
The brothers Gibb perform their greatest hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's including many songs written for and made hits by other artists but never recorded by the Bee Gees themselves.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe 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
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 · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMake Your Move (2013)
A pair of star-crossed dancers in New York find themselves at the center of a bitter rivalry between their brothers' underground dance clubs.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980)
A rather incoherent post-breakup Sex Pistols "documentary", told from the point of view of Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, whose (arguable) position is that the Sex Pistols in particular and punk rock in general were an elaborate scam perpetrated by him in order to make "a million pounds."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLemmy (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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMetal Lords (2022)
For teenage misfits Hunter and Kevin, the path to glory is clear: Devote themselves to metal. Win Battle of the Bands. And be worshipped like gods.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Rocker (2008)
In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTeen Spirit (2019)
A shy teenager living on the Isle of Wight dreams of pop stardom. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStar! (1968)
Gertrude Lawrence rises to stage stardom at the cost of happiness.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Velvet Underground (2021)
Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisColdplay: A Head Full of Dreams (2018)
An in-depth and intimate portrait of Coldplay's spectacular rise from the backrooms of Camden pubs to selling out stadiums across the planet. At the heart of the story is the band's unshakeable brotherhood which has endured through many highs and lows.
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 thisHype Nation 3D (2014)
Ryan and Kevin and their crew from Los Angeles are hired by U.S. Interpol to be matched up against the notorious Gambler Crew from South Korea, known to the b-boy world as the best of the best. Their mission is to gather information about Tony Kai, an "ex yakuza" member who controls the Asian underworld in the United States. Tony Kai is in South Korea planning a worldwide monopoly on drugs, sex, and gambling. Ryan and Kevin struggle as they go deeper into the Asian underworld. Ryan falls for a beautiful Korean girl named Esther who happens to be the sister of "Kicker", the leader of the mafia-run Gamblers crew. Their love is put to the test as the rivalry between the two crews escalate. As reality sets in, the crew from LA is no match against the world champion Gamblers crew in the Mach 1 competition. Ryan, Kevin and the crew go into hiding where they meet an underground b-boy legend...
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Iggy Pop - Live At Montreux Jazz Festival 2023 (2025)
Iggy Pop’s ‘explosive performance’ (NME) at the revered Montreux Jazz Festival in 2023 is now available to see and hear in all its ‘vital and dangerous’ (CLASH) glory as Iggy Pop ‘Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2023’ is released everywhere today in both physical and digital formats. On July 6th, 2023 Iggy Pop returned to the iconic event backed by a seven-piece band (including horn section) and thrilled a capacity Stravinski Auditorium crowd. The career-spanning set includes tracks from his time with The Stooges, his Idiot and Lust for Life albums, New Values leading up to his recent release Every Loser (which reached Top 10 sales charts across Europe).
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Iron Maiden - Flight 666 - The Concert (2009)
A globe‑spanning live set built from performances across 13 countries during Iron Maiden’s 2008 Somewhere Back in Time Tour, featuring classic ’80s-era songs delivered with high energy, massive crowds, and full Powerslave‑style stage production.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
The Blues Brothers (1980)
Just released from prison, Jake Blues puts his old band back together with his brother Elwood to save the Catholic home where they were raised.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLoving forever (2026)
Edoardo Iaschi (known as Eddie Brock) is an Italian indie singer born and raised in Rome. When his song “Non è mica te” unexpectedly goes viral on TikTok, Edo is thrust into the spotlight and forced to confront the realities of adulthood, fame, and a world far bigger than he ever imagined…
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Amazon Music Live with Anitta (2022)
The Brazilian FunkStar, nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist, took the stage at the live show in Los Angeles and performed, during a 45-minute set, songs from her latest album "Versions of Me" (2022), and more.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
The Greatest Radio Station In The World (2022)
A fun-filled documentary that tells the unique 60-year history of WPKN in Bridgeport, CT, through in-depth interviews and extraordinary film footage.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
The Way We Move (2026)
Amber Galloway, a trailblazer in ASL interpretation, takes us on a journey into the deep bond between the Deaf world and music. We follow her as she teaches struggling recruits who she hopes will have what it takes to join her at ACL music festival.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Adriana Lecouvreur (2021)
Francesco Cilea's Adriana Lecouvreur was inspired by the real-life story of a celebrated actress at the Comédie-Française who was much admired by Voltaire. Hailed as a masterpiece, the opera was triumphantly staged in cities around the world after its premiere in 1902. The dramatically effective narrative is a passionate love triangle filled with intrigue and complicated plot twists set in the gallant 18th century. Its subtle ironies and gorgeous cantabile style of music provide a perfect vehicle for the star cast in this stunning production from the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Pick a Winner (2004)
Take your senses on an unpredictable journey with this blend of raucous music and psychedelic visuals from the artists at Load records. Based in Providence, R.I., the label's acts run the gamut from noise rock to experimental electronica. Bands include Pink and Brown, Neon Hunk, Forcefield, Mystery Brinkman, Gerty Farish, Pixeltan, Thee Hydrogen Terrors, My Favorite Home Page, Lightning Bolt, Extreme Animals, Black Elf Speaks and more.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like AC/DC: Hells Highway?
The closest matches to AC/DC: Hells Highway are Metallica: Through the Never (2013), Keith Richards: Under the Influence (2015) and The Wrecking Crew (2008). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after AC/DC: Hells Highway?
Start with Metallica: Through the Never (2013), the closest match to AC/DC: Hells Highway.
What is the highest-rated movie like AC/DC: Hells Highway?
Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018), rated 8.2/10 by 442 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like AC/DC: Hells Highway?
The Way We Move (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like AC/DC: Hells Highway?
Yes: Metallica: Through the Never (2013), Keith Richards: Under the Influence (2015) and The Wrecking Crew (2008).
How are movies similar to AC/DC: Hells Highway chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside AC/DC: Hells Highway, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.