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Movies like Clara Rockmore: The Greatest Theremin Virtuosa (1998)

The best movies like Clara Rockmore: The Greatest Theremin Virtuosa (1998) are Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012), Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026) and Gorillaz: Reject False Icons (2019). If Clara Rockmore: The Greatest Theremin Virtuosa 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. Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)

    Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.

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

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  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. The Only Girl in the Orchestra (2023)

    Trailblazing double bassist Orin O'Brien never wanted the spotlight, but when Leonard Bernstein hired her in 1966 as the first female musician in the New York Philarmonic, it was inevitable that she would become the focus of much interest and fascination. Now 87 years old and recently retired, Orin looks back on her remarkable life and career, insisting that a fuss should not be made, much preferring to play a supporting role to the family, students, friends, and colleagues that surround her.

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

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  6. Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005)

    The film discusses the traits and originators of some of metal's many subgenres, including the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, power metal, Nu metal, glam metal, thrash metal, black metal, and death metal. Dunn uses a family-tree-type flowchart to document some of the most popular metal subgenres. The film also explores various aspects of heavy metal culture.

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

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  7. Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)

    A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.

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

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 20 Feet from Stardom (2013)

    Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.

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

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  11. Iron Maiden: Flight 666 (2009)

    Heavy metal band Iron Maiden's 2008 Somewhere Back in Time World Tour. This concert recording accompanies the documentary film "Iron Maiden: Flight 666". The 16 songs performed were filmed live in 16 different cities giving you the full experience of the live power of Maiden and their fans all around the globe.

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

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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Beware of Mr. Baker (2012)

    Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and discovered Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. After leaving Nigeria, Ginger returned to his pattern of drug-induced self-destruction, and countless groundbreaking musical works, eventually settling in South Africa, where the 73-year-old lives with his young bride and 39 polo ponies. This documentary includes interviews with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana and more. Beware of Mr. Baker! With every smash of the drum is a man smashing his way through life.

    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. The Last Repair Shop (2024)

    In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain more than 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives have been dedicated to bringing so much more than music to the schoolchildren of this city.

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

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  19. 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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  20. Miss Americana (2020)

    A raw and emotionally revealing look at one of the most iconic artists of our time during a transformational period in her life as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice.

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

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  21. The Work of Director Mark Romanek (2005)

    More than two-dozen music-videos directed by filmmaker Mark Romanek (One-Hour Photo) are collected together in this compilation from Palm Pictures. Among the songs featured in The Work of Director Mark Romanek are "Novocaine for the Soul" by Eels, "99 Problems" by Jay-Z, and "Hurt" by Johnny Cash.

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

  22. Kygo: Back at the Bowl (2025)

    Step inside one of the most iconic venues in the world for an unforgettable night of music, energy, and spectacle. Captured live from Kygo's sold-out Hollywood Bowl performance on his record-breaking world tour, Kygo: Back at the Bowl delivers a next-level concert experience—remixed, remastered, and reimagined for the big screen. Directed by Sam Wrench, this immersive concert film brings fans front row through cutting-edge SCREENX and 4DX formats, featuring surprise guest performances by Ryan Tedder, Ava Max, Zara Larsson, Calum Scott, and more. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Kygo for the first time, this is your all-access pass to the magic of a live show—like you've never seen or felt before.

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

  23. Auschwitz: Countdown to Liberation (2025)

    The last weeks in the Nazi concentration camp revealed through the touching stories of survivors such as Eva Kor and Samuel Modiano. Between suffering and resistance, the documentary explores human courage in inhumane conditions, revealing the hope that flourished even in the darkest moments. A powerful tribute to memory and freedom, essential for not forgetting.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. Those Days with Lucio (2016)

    An interview with actress Florinda Bolkan about her performances in the films "Don't Torture a Duckling" and "Lizard in a Woman's Skin".

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (2017)

    To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story is the harrowing story of a stuntman overcoming a dehumanizing childhood filled with torment and bullying in Sparks, Nevada. After surviving a near-death burn accident, he worked his way up through Hollywood, leading to his ultimate rise as Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th series and making countless moviegoers forever terrified of hockey masks and summer camp. Featuring interviews with cinema legends, including Bruce Campbell (Ash vs. Evil Dead), Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), and Cassandra Peterson (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark), To Hell and Back peels off the mask of Kane Hodder, cinema's most prolific killer, in a gut-wrenching, but inspiring, documentary. After decades of watching Kane Hodder on screen, get ready to meet the man behind the mask in To Hell and Back - an uniquely human story about one of cinema's most vicious monsters.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. L'énigme Céline Dion (2022)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare (2026)

    The definitive account of Japan’s struggle as it faced a nuclear catastrophe while still reeling from the devastation of an earthquake and tsunami.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Love You to Death: Mommy's Missing (2024)

    The case of a missing mother reveals twisted family secrets that leave a trail of flames, arrests and deaths in their wake.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. The Lives of Albert Camus (2020)

    Albert Camus died at 46 years old on January 4, 1960, two years after his Nobel Prize in literature. Author of “L'Etranger”, one of the most widely read novels in the world, philosopher of the absurd and of revolt, resistant, journalist, playwright, Albert Camus had an extraordinary destiny. Child of the poor districts of Algiers, tuberculosis patient, orphan of father, son of an illiterate and deaf mother, he tore himself away from his condition thanks to his teacher. French from Algeria, he never ceased to fight for equality with the Arabs and the Kabyle, while fearing the Independence of the FLN. Founded on restored and colorized archives, and first-hand accounts, this documentary attempts to paint the portrait of Camus as he was.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Moruroa Papa (2022)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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What are the best movies like Clara Rockmore: The Greatest Theremin Virtuosa?

The closest matches to Clara Rockmore: The Greatest Theremin Virtuosa are Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012), Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026) and Gorillaz: Reject False Icons (2019). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Clara Rockmore: The Greatest Theremin Virtuosa?

Start with Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012), the closest match to Clara Rockmore: The Greatest Theremin Virtuosa.

What is the highest-rated movie like Clara Rockmore: The Greatest Theremin Virtuosa?

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

What is the newest movie like Clara Rockmore: The Greatest Theremin Virtuosa?

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

Are there English movies like Clara Rockmore: The Greatest Theremin Virtuosa?

Yes: Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012), Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026) and Gorillaz: Reject False Icons (2019).

How are movies similar to Clara Rockmore: The Greatest Theremin Virtuosa chosen?

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