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Movies like BTS Memories of 2016 (2017)

The best movies like BTS Memories of 2016 (2017) are Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience (2026), BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage - LA (2022) and Bad 25 (2012). If BTS Memories of 2016 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. Stray 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 music & documentary

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  2. BTS: 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 music & documentary

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  3. Bad 25 (2012)

    Spike Lee pays tribute to Michael Jackson's Bad on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the epochal album, offering behind-the-scenes footage of Jackson recording the album and interviews with confidants, musicians, choreographers, and such music-world superstars as Kanye West, Sheryl Crow, Cee Lo Green and Mariah Carey.

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

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  4. Moonage Daydream (2022)

    A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.

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

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  5. 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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  6. BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition (2019)

    BTS perform their Japan concert at Tokyo Dome and Fukuoka Yahuoku Dome during their Love Yourself World Tour.

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

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  7. Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011)

    See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his record-breaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told...until now. This unprecedented look into the King of Pop's fascinating life includes all-new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson as well as siblings Tito and Rebbie Jackson, his nephew Jaafar Jackson and niece Tahkyah brings plenty Jackson and Friends ends and music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick and his 3 children and many more.

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

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  8. No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005)

    A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.

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

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  9. Live Aid (1985)

    Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"

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

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  10. Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)

    This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.

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

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  11. The Sparks Brothers (2021)

    Take a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell Mael, celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks: your favorite band’s favorite band.

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

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  12. Roger Waters: The Wall (2014)

    A concert film that the former Pink Floyd singer-songwriter made on various tour dates between 2010 and 2013, when he was playing his former group's 1980 double-album in its entirety.

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

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  13. Woodstock (1970)

    An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of the concertgoers; negative and positive aspects are shown, from drug use by performers to naked fans sliding in the mud, from the collapse of the fences by the unexpected hordes to the surreal arrival of National Guard helicopters with food and medical assistance for the impromptu city of 500,000.

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

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  14. That's Entertainment! (1974)

    Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.

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

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  15. Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)

    Hailed as one of the most innovative and intimate documentaries of all time, experience Kurt Cobain like never before in the only ever fully authorized portrait of the famed music icon. Academy Award nominated filmmaker Brett Morgen expertly blends Cobain's personal archive of art, music, never seen before movies, animation and revelatory interviews from his family and closest friends.

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

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  16. Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001)

    Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career, this legendary performance took place on September 10, 2001.

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

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  17. Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)

    The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-before-seen outtakes and lost footage.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)

    A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. 42 Up (1999)

    Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad (2013)

    A documentary about the making of season five of the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. ENHYPEN [WALK THE LINE SUMMER EDITION] IN CINEMAS (2026)

    Experience ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR 'WALK THE LINE' IN JAPAN – SUMMER EDITION on the big screen! From their very first meeting to the global stage they command today, ENHYPEN's journey is one of growth, unity, and connection. Rising to million-seller status within a year, achieving a record-breaking Tokyo Dome debut, earning their first grand prize in 2025, and delivering a headline-making performance at Coachella, the group's success has been shaped by the powerful bond they share with ENGENEs. This concert film captures that bond in full: electrifying live performances, the intensity of rehearsals, candid moments behind the scenes, and the everyday lives of the members as they travel through Japan in the heat of summer. More than a concert, it is a celebration of connection, a line that continues to extend forward, carrying ENHYPEN and ENGENEs toward the future, together.

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

  22. 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

  23. THE BOYZ FAN CON: The Film Festival (2020)

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

  24. Pianoforte (2023)

    The world’s most talented young pianists compete in the International Chopin Piano Competition, held every five years in Warsaw, Poland. A rare behind the scenes look at the triumphant highs and crushing lows of competition, Pianoforte is both a testament to the remarkable power of music and an intimate coming-of-age portrait.

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

  25. SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME (2024)

    Shinee World VI: Perfect Illumination is the sixth concert tour by South Korean boy band Shinee. It began on June 23, 2023, at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul, and continued on to Japan later in the year. The tour is Shinee's first in several years, after a hiatus brought on by mandatory military service and the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been well received by critics, who have praised Shinee's live singing and performance skills, and was awarded Stage of the Year at the 2023 Melon Music Awards.

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

  26. 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

  27. Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened (2009)

    30 years after Fawlty Towers (1975) ended, Stephen Fry narrates a documentary about the making of this classic sitcom.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis (2019)

    Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman discuss their characters Mera and Atlanna.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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  29. Behind the Music: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1999)

    Identifying the legacy and status of the iconic 1975 cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)

    A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the filming locations, and more — which plagued the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like BTS Memories of 2016?

The closest matches to BTS Memories of 2016 are Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience (2026), BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage - LA (2022) and Bad 25 (2012). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after BTS Memories of 2016?

Start with Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience (2026), the closest match to BTS Memories of 2016.

What is the highest-rated movie like BTS Memories of 2016?

BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition (2019), rated 9.2/10 by 337 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like BTS Memories of 2016?

ENHYPEN [WALK THE LINE SUMMER EDITION] IN CINEMAS (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Korean movies like BTS Memories of 2016?

Yes: Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience (2026), BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage - LA (2022) and BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition (2019).

How are movies similar to BTS Memories of 2016 chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside BTS Memories of 2016, 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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