Movies like Freed From Memories (2016)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bad Reputation (2018)

The life and career of rock n' roll icon Joan Jett from her early years ripping it up onstage as the founder and backbone of hard-rock legends The Runaways, to her long time collaboration with Kenny Laguna as Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and her enduring presence in pop culture as a rock pioneer and mentor. With her inimitable singles "I Love Rock n Roll," and "Bad Reputation" Joan Jett inspired a generation of young women to rock.

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

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

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

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

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

Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now (2023)

An intimate, all-access documentary that will chronicle Lewis Capaldi's journey from a scrappy teen with a viral performance to a Grammy-nominated pop star.

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

Sympathy for the Devil (1968)

While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, an alternating narrative reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture through five different vignettes.

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

Beastie Boys Story (2020)

Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.

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

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

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 & documentary

Milli Vanilli (2023)

The story of Robert Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, who became fast friends during their youth in Germany. With Rob coming from a broken home and Fabrice having left an abusive household, they shared a similar upbringing, as well as a future goal: to become famous superstars. In a few short years, their dreams came true. Rob and Fab, better known as Milli Vanilli, became the world's most popular pop duo in 1990 and won the GRAMMY for Best New Artist. However, their ascension to success came with a devastating price that ultimately led to their infamous undoing.

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

Joy Division (2009)

A chronological account of the influential late 1970s English rock band.

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

Prince: Sign 'o' the Times (1987)

In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote the album of the same name and sales increased accordingly. However, the United States remained resistant to his latest album, and sales began to drop; it was at this point that Prince decided to film a live concert promoting the new material, for eventual distribution to theaters in America. Featuring the band that accompanied Prince on his 1987 Sign o' the Times Tour, including dancer Cat Glover, keyboardist Boni Boyer, bassist Levi Seacer, Jr., guitarist Miko Weaver, drummer Sheila E. and former member of The Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink, the film sees the group perform live on stage (although "U Got the Look" is represented by its promotional music video).

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

Fuck (2006)

A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

Serge Gainsbourg, les meilleures chansons (2021)

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

Dust Radio: A Film About Chris Whitley (2017)

A look at the work, life and eventual death of singer-songwriter Chris Whitley, whose many albums (on both major and indy labels) received universally good reviews, earning him a fan base among top tier musicians and journalists; though never bringing sustained mainstream success.

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

aespa: MY First page (2024)

Since their debut in 2020, aespa has shown impressive growth with the mega-hits of their every album, including 'Black Mamba', 'Next Level', 'Savage', and 'Girls.' The first page of the story about aespa's radiant dream unfolds on the screen, including their new music world, the live recording of their performances, the first reveal of the honest interview of the four members, and the stories behind the scenes of their first concert in 2023 'SYNK : HYPER LINE.'

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

Mountaintop (2019)

An unfiltered look at the recording of the new album by Neil Young and Crazy Horse.

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

R.E.M.: Rough Cut (1995)

A behind-the-scenes documentary of R.E.M. as they prepare to embark on their 1995 Monster World Tour.

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

Piece by Piece (2024)

A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music's most innovative minds.

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

The Making of "Dungeons and Dragons" (2001)

Produced for the "Dungeons and Dragons" Special Edition DVD. This video gives fantasy film and game fans a behind-the- scenes look at the making of the hit movie based on the classic Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game. Includes interviews with star Jeremy Irons, as well as other members of the cast and crew, who share their experiences with bringing the game to the silver screen.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

On the Red Carpet Presents: All of Us Strangers (2024)

On The Red Carpet presents an in-depth look at the making of All of Us Strangers.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' (2001)

The making of Peter Jackson's adaptation of Tolkien's classic work.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

The Rise of the Synths (2019)

A documentary about the Synthwave scene, nostalgia and the universe of creating sounds. A love letter to human fascination and the collective memories of a universe, that never existed.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary