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Movies like Metallica - Hardwired... To Self-Destruct Videos (2016)

The best movies like Metallica - Hardwired... To Self-Destruct Videos (2016) are The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988), Until the Light Takes Us (2008) and The Beach Boys (2024). If Metallica - Hardwired... To Self-Destruct Videos hooked you with its documentary and music, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)

    An exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with particular emphasis on glam metal. It features concert footage and interviews of legendary heavy metal and hard rock bands and artists such as Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Megadeth, Motörhead, Ozzy Osbourne and W.A.S.P..

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

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  2. Until the Light Takes Us (2008)

    Chronicles the history, ideology and aesthetic of Norwegian black metal, a musical subculture infamous as much for a series of murders and church arsons as it is for its unique musical and visual aesthetics. This is the first film to truly shed light on a movement that has heretofore been shrouded by rumor and obscured by inaccurate and shallow depictions. Featuring exclusive interviews with the musicians themselves, Until the Light Takes Us explores every aspect of the controversial movement that has captured the attention of the world.

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

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Chasing Happiness (2019)

    From humble roots as pastor's sons in New Jersey, through their meteoric rise to fame, the Jonas Brothers' bond was unshakeable-until a surprising and painful breakup led Joe, Kevin and Nick down very different paths. With deeply personal interviews, previously unreleased footage and exclusive music, this is the Jonas Brothers as never seen before.

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

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  6. Gorillaz: Reject False Icons (2019)

    Focused on the life of the band and their collaborators over the 3 vital years in which they developed critically acclaimed albums, 'Humanz' and 'The Now Now', and undertook their most ambitious world tour to date.

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

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  7. Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)

    SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T. Taking us on a deeply personal journey Ice-T uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Along the way Ice-T meets a whole spectrum of Hip-Hop talent, from founders, to new faces, to the global superstars like Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. He exposes the roots and history of Rap and then, through meeting many of its most famous protagonists, studies the living mechanism of the music to reveal 'The Art Of Rap'. This extraordinary film features unique performances from the entire cast, without resorting to archive material, to build a fresh and surprising take on the phenomenon that is Rap.

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

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  8. The Sound of 007 (2022)

    Pull back the curtain on the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, from Sean Connery’s Dr No through to Daniel Craig’s final outing in No Time to Die.

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

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  9. 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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  10. Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021)

    Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.

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

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  11. Halftime (2022)

    Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.

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

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  12. Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008)

    At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.

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

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  13. Hated: GG Allin and The Murder Junkies (1993)

    An overview of the life of the most shocking, vile, and notorious of punk rock legends.

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

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. Stans (2025)

    A revealing, edgy, and disarmingly personal journey into the world of superfandom, told through the lens of one of the world's most iconic and enduring artists, Eminem, and the fans that worship him.

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

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  18. Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018)

    Drawn from a never before seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician who continues to shatter conventions.

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

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  19. Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (2019)

    Part documentary, part concert film, part fever dream, this film captures the troubled spirit of America in 1975 and the joyous music that Dylan performed during the fall of that year.

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

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  20. Tupac: Resurrection (2003)

    Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop MCs of all time.

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

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  21. Exodus ‎- Blood Upon the Goat: The Making of Blood In, Blood Out (2014)

    A documentary detailing the making of the American thrash metal band Exodus' tenth studio album, Blood In, Blood Out. Released as part of the deluxe compact disc format of the album.

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

  22. Slipknot : Rock Am Ring 2019 (2019)

    Setlist: 01 – People = Shit 02 – (sic) 03 – Get This 04 – Unsainted 05 – Disasterpiece 06 – Before I Forget 07 – The Heretic Anthem 08 – Psychosocial 09 – The Devil in I 10 – Prosthetics 11 – Vermilion 12 – Custer 13 – Sulfur 14 – All Out Life 15 – Duality 16 – Spit It Out 17 – Surfacing

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

  23. Rock School (2005)

    It is about a music school in Philadelphia, The Paul Green School of Rock Music, run by Paul Green that teaches kids ages 9 to 17 how to play rock music and be rock stars. Paul Green teaches his students how to play music such as Black Sabbath and Frank Zappa better than anyone expects them to by using a unique style of teaching that includes getting very angry and acting childish.

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

  24. Assjack: Gates of Hell (2006)

    A "best of" compilation of live clips of various ASSJACK shows taped live at Alley Katz in Richmond, VA from 2003 - 2006 and clips of 1 show from May 2005 at Bluecats in Knoxville, TN. Special cameos by Dancing Outlaw Jesco White, Randy Blythe from Lamb of God and Chris Arp from Psyopus.

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

  25. Doro: Warlock - Triumph and agony live (2021)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  26. Monsters of Metal Vol. 4 (2006)

    “Monsters Of Metal Vol. 4” is the ultimate clip compilation for every heart that is beating for Heavy Metal! The 2DVD features clips from various cult acts, such as HammerFall, Judas Priest, Anthrax, Dimmu Borgir, Gotthard, Within Temptation, Iced Earth, Primal Fear and many more. As today it´s very hard to see the clips of your favorite bands on TV, this the perfect occasion to watch them as often as you want. Almost four hours of the best metal videos around!

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  27. Airheads (1994)

    The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold the deejays hostage until they agree to broadcast the band's tape.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

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  28. DEVO: The Men Who Make the Music (1979)

    Part concert film, music video collection, and propaganda piece, The Men Who Make the Music was DEVO's first home video release. Features live footage from the band's 1978 "Duty Now for the Future" tour.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  29. Christina Aguilera: Genie Gets Her Wish (1999)

    "GENIE GETS HER WISH" is a rare, candid and intimate portrait of a young and incredibly talented artist—Christina Aguilera. This DVD features Christina performing her smash #1 single, "Genie In A Bottle," rare studio footage, live concert performances and exclusive peeks backstage.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  30. Metallica: Making of Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016)

    Watch as Metallica builds the album "Hardwired... to Self-Destruct" from the ground up in this 'making of' video.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

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What are the best movies like Metallica - Hardwired... To Self-Destruct Videos?

The closest matches to Metallica - Hardwired... To Self-Destruct Videos are The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988), Until the Light Takes Us (2008) and The Beach Boys (2024). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Metallica - Hardwired... To Self-Destruct Videos?

Start with The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988), the closest match to Metallica - Hardwired... To Self-Destruct Videos.

What is the highest-rated movie like Metallica - Hardwired... To Self-Destruct Videos?

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

What is the newest movie like Metallica - Hardwired... To Self-Destruct Videos?

The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Metallica - Hardwired... To Self-Destruct Videos?

Yes: The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988), Until the Light Takes Us (2008) and The Beach Boys (2024).

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