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Movies like The Strokes: From then ‘til now

The best movies like The Strokes: From then ‘til now are Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams (2018), The Beach Boys (2024) and The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (2026). If The Strokes: From then ‘til now hooked you with its music and documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Coldplay: 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 & documentary

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  2. 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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  3. The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (2026)

    Explore the formative years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the profound influence of original bandmate Hillel Slovak.

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

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  4. ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas (2019)

    The story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen became one of the biggest, most beloved bands on the planet.

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

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. The 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 documentary & music

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  9. 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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  10. Western Stars (2019)

    The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream, in this intimate and personal concert film co-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen himself.

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

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  11. It 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 · both documentary & music

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  12. End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2003)

    A years-in-the-making documentary on the legendary punk band the Ramones. Through a mixture of archival footage, archival and new interviews with all members of the band's various lineups, and new interviews with a number of their contemporaries, the film traces the peaks and valleys the band experienced over the course of its 20-plus year career before disbanding in 1995.

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

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  13. The 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 documentary & music

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  14. Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy (2025)

    Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.

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

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  15. 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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  16. Foo 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 · both documentary & music

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  17. 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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  18. Music by John Williams (2024)

    His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams' own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.

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

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  19. EPiC: 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 · both music & documentary

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  20. Thriller 40 (2023)

    Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.

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

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  21. The Promise of Music (2008)

    The documentary accompanied the work of the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela.

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

  22. Pavement: Slow Century (2002)

    Documentary tracing the existence of noted rock band Pavement from 1989 to their final performance in late 1999. The first hour is the history of the band, the last 20 minutes is uninterrupted footage of the band’s final encore.

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

  23. Rinaldi - Instrumental Transcommunication to The Other Side (2022)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. The Beaches of Agnès (2008)

    Filmmaking icon Agnès Varda, the award-winning director regarded by many as the grandmother of the French new wave, turns the camera on herself with this unique autobiographical documentary. Composed of film excerpts and elaborate dramatic re-creations, Varda's self-portrait recounts the highs and lows of her professional career, the many friendships that affected her life and her longtime marriage to cinematic giant Jacques Demy.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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  25. Street Fighting Man: An Interview with Sonny Chiba (2019)

    Interview with Sonny Chiba, included on the Blu-rays "The Street Fighter Collection" (Shout! Factory) and "The Street Fighter Trilogy" (Arrow Video).

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Cutting Moments: The Trailer and Other Tales from the Edit Room (2019)

    Interview with Jack Sholder, who edited the American trailer for The Street Fighter (1974). Included on the Blu-rays "The Street Fighter Collection" (Shout! Factory) and "The Street Fighter Trilogy" (Arrow Video).

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. After We Are Born (2027)

    A New Psychological Documentary About Children

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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  28. Ghostnaps presents TAKE ME WITH YOU!! (2025)

    TAKE ME WITH YOU!! is the sophomore album and debut visual film from Ghostnaps, the solo project of Boston-based artist and producer Richard Lathrop.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  29. A fleur d'eau (2025)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Controlling Britney Spears (2021)

    Britney Spears has said that her conservatorship had become “an oppressive and controlling tool against her”. This New York Times investigation reveals much of how it worked, including an intense surveillance apparatus that monitored every move she made.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Strokes: From then ‘til now?

The closest matches to The Strokes: From then ‘til now are Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams (2018), The Beach Boys (2024) and The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (2026). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Strokes: From then ‘til now?

Start with Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams (2018), the closest match to The Strokes: From then ‘til now.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Strokes: From then ‘til now?

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

What is the newest movie like The Strokes: From then ‘til now?

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

Are there English movies like The Strokes: From then ‘til now?

Yes: Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams (2018), The Beach Boys (2024) and The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (2026).

How are movies similar to The Strokes: From then ‘til now chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Strokes: From then ‘til now, 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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