Movies like SMTown: The Stage (2015)
The best movies like SMTown: The Stage (2015) are Burn the Stage: The Movie (2018), Bring the Soul: The Movie (2019) and BTS World Tour: Love Yourself in Seoul (2019). If SMTown: The Stage hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedBurn the Stage: The Movie (2018)8.3/10 from 437 votes
- NewestStray Kids: The dominATE Experience (2026)Released 2026
- In KoreanBurn the Stage: The Movie (2018)Also in Korean
Burn the Stage: The Movie (2018)
Burn the Stage: the Movie is the first movie from BTS, going behind-the-scenes of the BTS WINGS TOUR to reveal the full story of the band’s meteoric rise to fame. This unmissable film provides an intimate look at what happens when the most successful global boy band of all time breaks down barriers and invades the mainstream music scene. Exclusive tour footage and brand-new one-on-one interviews with BTS members give fans an unprecedented glimpse into their lives and an opportunity for everyone to celebrate together worldwide.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBring the Soul: The Movie (2019)
A glimpse into K-pop group BTS’ world away from the stage, featuring intimate group discussions alongside spectacular concert performances from their world tour.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBTS World Tour: Love Yourself in Seoul (2019)
Shot at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul during the BTS World Tour ‘Love Yourself’ to celebrate the seven members of the global boyband and their unprecedented international phenomenon.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBLACKPINK: The Movie (2021)
In honor of their 5th anniversary, the immensely popular Korean girl group ‘BLACKPINK’ is releasing a worldwide theatrical event to their fans. It features never-before-seen footage and interviews, as well as clips from their shows to give the audience a unique concert-like experience.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas (2023)
Join RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook in this special cinematic cut, re-edited and remixed for the big screen. Watch new close-up angles and a whole new view of the entire concert, BTS Yet To Come in Busan. Featuring hit songs from across the group's career, including "Dynamite," "Butter" and “IDOL," plus the first concert performance of "Run BTS" from the group’s latest album Proof.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBreak the Silence: The Movie (2020)
K-pop sensation BTS embark on their 2019 'Love Yourself: Speak Yourself' Tour, as the seven members begin to candidly tell personal stories they have never voiced before.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky (2020)
Record-shattering Korean girl band BLACKPINK tell their story — and detail the hard fought journey of the dreams and trials behind their meteoric rise.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisStray Kids: The dominATE Experience (2026)
Featuring the global K-Pop sensation Stray Kids and a live performance from their record-breaking world tour, alongside exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and intimate interviews with the band, Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience is an epic concert film that gives fans both a spectacular front-row seat and unique access to their favourite band.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBTS: Permission to Dance on Stage - LA (2022)
Purple colors the city of Los Angeles, as BTS brings their "Permission to Dance" concert to SoFi Stadium for the first time in two years. In a stadium radiating anticipation and cheer, splendid performances from "On" to "Permission to Dance" glorify the stage that now comes to life on screen. Be united once again by the power of music.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisColdplay: 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 documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLooking for Richard (1996)
Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
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 · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFor the Love of Spock (2016)
The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBack in Time (2015)
Cast, crew and fans explore the "Back to the Future" time-travel trilogy's resonance throughout our culture, thirty years after Marty McFly went back in time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)
Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he orchestrated a mass suicide via tainted punch.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Mole: Undercover in North Korea (2020)
A real-life undercover thriller about two ordinary men who embark on an outrageously dangerous ten-year mission to penetrate the world's most secretive and brutal dictatorship: North Korea.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019)
A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisI Am Heath Ledger (2017)
The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDownloaded (2013)
A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBTS 2017 SUMMER PACKAGE Vol.003 (2017)
"Summer Package" features the members of BTS partaking in photoshoots and fun games as well as relaxing during their annual vacation.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
BTS 2015 Season's Greetings (2014)
BTS Season’s Greetings is an annual package consisting of year planners and a behind the scenes DVD.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
BTS 2016 Season's Greetings (2015)
BTS Season’s Greetings is an annual package consisting of year planners and a behind the scenes DVD.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
BTS 2017 Season's Greetings (2016)
BTS Season’s Greetings is an annual package consisting of year planners and a behind the scenes DVD.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
BTS 2018 Season's Greetings (2017)
BTS Season’s Greetings is an annual package consisting of year planners and a behind the scenes DVD.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
BTS 2019 Season's Greetings (2018)
BTS Season’s Greetings is an annual package consisting of year planners and a behind the scenes DVD.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
BTS 2020 Season's Greetings (2019)
BTS Season’s Greetings is an annual package consisting of year planners and a behind the scenes DVD.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
BTS 1st Japan Showcase –Next Stage– in Zepp Tokyo (2014)
BTS 1st Japan Showcase: Next Stage held on January 6th, 2014. The DVD captures the group's exciting performance featuring songs from the albums "2 Cool 4 Skool" and "O!Rul8,2!", as well as rehearsal footage.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
BTS Memories of 2014 (2015)
BTS' first MEMORIES DVD delivers 343 minutes of footage on 3 Discs.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
BTS Memories of 2015 (2016)
The band's second MEMORIES project delivers 410 minutes of footage in 4 Discs.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like SMTown: The Stage?
The closest matches to SMTown: The Stage are Burn the Stage: The Movie (2018), Bring the Soul: The Movie (2019) and BTS World Tour: Love Yourself in Seoul (2019). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after SMTown: The Stage?
Start with Burn the Stage: The Movie (2018), the closest match to SMTown: The Stage.
What is the highest-rated movie like SMTown: The Stage?
Burn the Stage: The Movie (2018), rated 8.3/10 by 437 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like SMTown: The Stage?
Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Korean movies like SMTown: The Stage?
Yes: Burn the Stage: The Movie (2018), Bring the Soul: The Movie (2019) and BTS World Tour: Love Yourself in Seoul (2019).
How are movies similar to SMTown: The Stage chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside SMTown: The Stage, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.