Movies like Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound (2014)
The best movies like Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound (2014) are Blaze (2018), Love Me Tender (1956) and Sweet Dreams (1985). If Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedElvis (2022)7.4/10 from 4,101 votes
- NewestElvis (2022)Released 2022
Blaze (2018)
Inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw country movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three periods in Blaze's life, exploring his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on Earth; and the impact his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLove Me Tender (1956)
After the Civil War, Confederate soldiers Clint and Vance Reno steal a Union payroll, leading to conflict when the younger marries the woman his older brother loves.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSweet Dreams (1985)
The story of Patsy Cline, the velvet-voiced country music singer who died in a tragic plane crash at the height of her fame.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRiver of No Return (1954)
An itinerant farmer and his young son help a heart-of-gold saloon singer search for her estranged husband.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisI Saw the Light (2016)
Singer and songwriter Hank Williams rises to fame in the 1940s, but alcohol abuse and infidelity take a toll on his career and marriage to fellow musician Audrey Mae Williams.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRespect (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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAll Eyez on Me (2017)
All Eyez on Me chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records. Against insurmountable odds, Tupac rose to become a cultural icon whose career and persona both continue to grow long after his passing.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGet On Up (2014)
A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisYankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Joker is Wild (1957)
A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisOklahoma! (1955)
There's a box social coming up, and Curly asks Laurey if she'll be his date. Trouble is, Laurey thinks he's waited too long, and in a fit of pique accepts an offer from the boorish ranch hand Jud instead. Meanwhile, Laurey's friend Ado Annie is also torn between two men: cowboy Will and foreign peddler Ali Hakim. Both women struggle to know their own hearts before it's too late.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDolly Parton: Here I Am (2019)
Dolly Parton leads a moving, musical journey in this documentary that details the people and places who have helped shape her iconic career.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWild Rose (2019)
A young Scottish singer, Rose-Lynn Harlan, dreams of making it as a country artist in Nashville after being released from prison.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThey Died with Their Boots On (1941)
The story follows General George Armstrong Custer's adventures from his West Point days to his death. He defies orders during the Civil War, trains the 7th Cavalry, appeases Chief Crazy Horse and later engages in bloody battle with the Sioux nation.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFriday Night Lights (2004)
A small, turbulent town in Texas obsesses over their high school football team to an unhealthy degree. When the star tailback, Boobie Miles, is seriously injured during the first game of the season, all hope is lost, and the town's dormant social problems begin to flare up. It is left to the inspiring abilities of new coach Gary Gaines to instill in the other team members -- and, by proxy, the town itself -- a sense of self-respect and honor.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNews of the World (2020)
A Texan traveling across the wild West bringing the news of the world to local townspeople, agrees to help rescue a young girl who was kidnapped.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCoal Miner's Daughter (1980)
Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer who went from poverty to fame.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisElvis (2022)
The life story of Elvis Presley as seen through the complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAmerican Underdog (2021)
The true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound?
The closest matches to Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound are Blaze (2018), Love Me Tender (1956) and Sweet Dreams (1985). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound?
Start with Blaze (2018), the closest match to Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound.
What is the highest-rated movie like Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound?
Elvis (2022), rated 7.4/10 by 4,101 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound?
Elvis (2022) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound?
Yes: Blaze (2018), Love Me Tender (1956) and Sweet Dreams (1985).
How are movies similar to Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.