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Movies like Janis Joplin with Big Brother: Ball and Chain (2009)

The best movies like Janis Joplin with Big Brother: Ball and Chain (2009) are Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (2026), Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021) and Monterey Pop (1968). If Janis Joplin with Big Brother: Ball and Chain hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. 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

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  2. Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021)

    Fresh off the heels of her brand-new album, "Happier Than Ever," this cinematic concert experience features an intimate performance of every song in the album's sequential order – for the first and only time – from the stage of the legendary Hollywood Bowl.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Monterey Pop (1968)

    Featuring performances by popular artists of the 1960s, this concert film highlights the music of the 1967 California festival. Although not all musicians who performed at the Monterey Pop Festival are on film, some of the notable acts include the Mamas and the Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, Jefferson Airplane, the Who, Otis Redding, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Hendrix's post-performance antics -- lighting a guitar on fire, breaking it and tossing a part into the audience -- are captured.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Queen: 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

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  5. Queen: Live at Wembley Stadium (1986)

    One of the world's biggest bands returns to the scene of their Live Aid triumph (one year earlier in 1985) to play all their greatest hits in front of a packed Wembley Stadium.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)

    Captured during Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, a concert experience from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation, presented in immersive 3D.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (1972)

    British progressive rock band Pink Floyd perform at the ancient Roman Amphitheatre in the ruins of Pompeii, Italy in 1971. Although the band perform a typical live set from the era, there is no audience beyond the basic film crew.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025)

    The individual journeys of the four members of the band, as they move through the music scene of the 1960s, playing small clubs throughout Britain and performing some of the biggest hits of the era, until their meeting in the summer of 1968 for a rehearsal that changes their lives forever.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live (2015)

    Filmed in front of 76,000 fans at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Australia, "The 1989 World Tour Live" captures Taylor Swift's entire performance while also mixing in behind-the-scene, rehearsal, and special guest footage from her 1989 Tour.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Freddie 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

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  11. Live Aid (1985)

    Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day (2012)

    On 10th December 2007, Led Zeppelin took the stage at London's O2 Arena to headline a tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. Founding members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant were joined by Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer John Bonham, to perform 16 songs from their celebrated catalog.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Glee: The Concert Movie (2011)

    A concert documentary shot during the Glee Live! In Concert! summer 2011 tour, featuring song performances and fans' life stories and how the show influenced them.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. 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

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  15. Pumping Iron (1977)

    Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl (2022)

    Step into Casa Madrigal for a special concert spectacular as the original voice cast of Disney Animation's Oscar®-winning "Encanto," Stephanie Beatriz, Adassa, Carolina Gaitán, Jessica Darrow, Diane Guerrero, Mauro Castillo, Angie Cepeda and Olga Merediz, along with special guests including Colombian superstar Carlos Vives, reunites for "Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl." This unprecedented concert experience gives you a front-row seat to the musical extravaganza celebrating the global phenomenon.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience (2009)

    Grab a backstage pass to the Jonas Brothers' motion picture debut! Kevin, Joe and Nick are "Burning Up" the stage and inviting you inside their personal world for the adventure of a lifetime. This colossal movie event launches the world's hottest band straight into your living room – and includes guest appearances by chart-topping artists Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift! Secure your VIP pass to a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the Jonas Brothers. Get ready to hang out with this multitalented trio, and take an intimate look at what their lives are like offstage and behind the scenes. It's the music-filled movie event perfect for the whole family!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022)

    With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Folklore: 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

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  20. Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009)

    A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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What are the best movies like Janis Joplin with Big Brother: Ball and Chain?

The closest matches to Janis Joplin with Big Brother: Ball and Chain are Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (2026), Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021) and Monterey Pop (1968). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Janis Joplin with Big Brother: Ball and Chain?

Start with Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (2026), the closest match to Janis Joplin with Big Brother: Ball and Chain.

What is the highest-rated movie like Janis Joplin with Big Brother: Ball and Chain?

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

What is the newest movie like Janis Joplin with Big Brother: Ball and Chain?

Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Janis Joplin with Big Brother: Ball and Chain?

Yes: Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (2026), Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021) and Monterey Pop (1968).

How are movies similar to Janis Joplin with Big Brother: Ball and Chain chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Janis Joplin with Big Brother: Ball and Chain, 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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