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Movies like On the Record: Sam Smith - The Thrill of It All (2017)

The best movies like On the Record: Sam Smith - The Thrill of It All (2017) are Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020), Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026) and Supersonic (2016). If On the Record: Sam Smith - The Thrill of It All hooked you with its music, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. 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

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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 music

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  3. Supersonic (2016)

    Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the most genre and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed and features candid new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother, and members of the band and road crew.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  4. Anima (2019)

    In a short musical film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Thom Yorke of Radiohead stars in a mind-bending visual piece. Best played loud.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  5. 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 music

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  6. The Work of Director Michel Gondry (2003)

    A look at the work of director Michel Gondry, through his music videos, short films, and commercials.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  7. Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory (1995)

    This compilation features 10 of Michael Jackson's greatest video hits, including "Billie Jean," "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Black or White," "Rock With You" and others. -Includes the never before seen 18 minute version of "Bad". Directed by Martin Scorsese. Featuring Wesley Snipes. -9:30 Long Version of "The Way You Make Me Feel". -"Black Or White"- short film "Panther" version -"thriller"- "monstrous masterpiece" the ultimate "music movie" 14 minutes of horrific fun by director John Landis. -"remember The Time"- directed by John Singleton (Higher Learning, Boyz N The Hood, Shaft),features Eddie Murphy and Magic Johnson.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  8. 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 music

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  9. Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026)

    For Apple Music Live, Gaga presents MAYHEM Requiem, a celebration and musical reimagining of MAYHEM.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  10. End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2003)

    A years-in-the-making documentary on the legendary punk band the Ramones. Through a mixture of archival footage, archival and new interviews with all members of the band's various lineups, and new interviews with a number of their contemporaries, the film traces the peaks and valleys the band experienced over the course of its 20-plus year career before disbanding in 1995.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  11. Avicii: True Stories (2017)

    Documentary about the arena-packing Swedish DJ, chronicling his explosive rise to fame and surprising decision to retire from live performances in 2016.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  12. Western Stars (2019)

    The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream, in this intimate and personal concert film co-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  13. 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

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  14. I Called Him Morgan (2016)

    Part jazz history, part true-crime tale, Kasper Collin’s new documentary employs extensive archival footage and new interviews to tell the tragic story of the magnificently talented trumpeter Lee Morgan and his common-law wife Helen, who murdered him in a New York bar in 1972.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  15. Kurt Cobain: About a Son (2007)

    An intimate and moving meditation on the late musician and artist Kurt Cobain, based on more than 25 hours of previously unheard audiotaped interviews conducted with Cobain by noted music journalist Michael Azerrad for his book "Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana." In the film, Kurt Cobain recounts his own life - from his childhood and adolescence to his days of musical discovery and later dealings with explosive fame - and offers often piercing insights into his life, music, and times. The conversations heard in the film have never before been made public, and they reveal a highly personal portrait of an artist much discussed but not particularly well understood.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  16. Thriller 40 (2023)

    Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  17. 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 music

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  18. 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 music

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  19. 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 music

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  20. EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026)

    Long-lost footage from Elvis Presley's legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, and 8mm from the Graceland archive, plus recordings of Elvis telling "his side of the story" rediscovered during Baz Luhrmann's research for his 2022 film, Elvis.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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What are the best movies like On the Record: Sam Smith - The Thrill of It All?

The closest matches to On the Record: Sam Smith - The Thrill of It All are Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020), Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026) and Supersonic (2016). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after On the Record: Sam Smith - The Thrill of It All?

Start with Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020), the closest match to On the Record: Sam Smith - The Thrill of It All.

What is the highest-rated movie like On the Record: Sam Smith - The Thrill of It All?

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

What is the newest movie like On the Record: Sam Smith - The Thrill of It All?

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

Are there English movies like On the Record: Sam Smith - The Thrill of It All?

Yes: Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020), Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026) and Supersonic (2016).

How are movies similar to On the Record: Sam Smith - The Thrill of It All chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside On the Record: Sam Smith - The Thrill of It All, 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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