Movies like Madonna at the BBC (2021)
The best movies like Madonna at the BBC (2021) are Live Aid (1985), Britney: For the Record (2008) and Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018). If Madonna at the BBC hooked you with its music and documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedAvicii: True Stories (2017)8.0/10 from 365 votes
- NewestENHYPEN [WALK THE LINE SUMMER EDITION] IN CINEMAS (2026)Released 2026
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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBritney: For the Record (2008)
An introspective documentary which chronicles pop music queen Britney Spears' return to the spotlight after her much-publicized professional and personal struggles. Honest, raw and revealing, the one-hour special shares some of Spears' most intimate moments in the span of 60 days, and gives fans an inside look at Britney in the recording studio and on set filming the music videos for one of music's most triumphant comebacks.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMatangi / 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 & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert (2022)
On the 30th of January, 1969, the Beatles performed an unannounced concert from the rooftop of their Apple Corps headquarters at Savile Row, within central London's office and fashion district. Experience the final and unforgettable iconic performance of The Beatles in a special 60-minute presentation, digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of IMAX DMR technology.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisLady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden (2011)
Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden is a 2011 concert special documenting the February 21 and 22, 2011 shows of Lady Gaga's The Monster Ball Tour. It features concert footage as well as pre-concert and backstage content.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisariana grande: excuse me, i love you (2020)
Ariana Grande takes the stage in London for her Sweetener World Tour and shares a behind-the-scenes look at her life in rehearsal and on the road.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAvicii: 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 & documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWestern 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 & 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 music & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJustin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids (2016)
In January 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the final nights of the "20/20 Experience World Tour", director Jonathan Demme captures what makes the show soar: gifted musicians, deft dancers and a magnetic star.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDavid Byrne's American Utopia (2020)
A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRoger 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
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisRoger Waters: Us + Them (2019)
Filmed in Amsterdam on the European leg of his 2017 – 2018 Us + Them tour which saw Waters perform to over two million people worldwide, the film features songs from his legendary Pink Floyd albums (The Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Animals, Wish You Were Here) and from his last album, Is This The Life We Really Want?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJennifer Lopez: Dance Again (2014)
A documentary that chronicles Jennifer Lopez's life on and off-stage during her first ever world tour. Throughout the majority of her music career, beginning in 1999, a world tour by Lopez was anticipated, though it never materialized. Following the release of her seventh studio album Love? (2011), she was more intent on touring than ever. However, it was not until March 2012 when the tour came into the works. As rumors began to circulate, Lopez later confirmed that April that she would be embarking on her first world tour. It commenced on June 14, 2012, in Panama City, Panama, and concluded on December 22, 2012, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMiley Cyrus - Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions) (2023)
Miley Cyrus takes the stage in this must-see, Disney+ music event featuring debut performances of her highly anticipated eighth studio album, "Endless Summer Vacation." The global superstar’s cinematic, one-of-a-kind performances are threaded together with exclusive interviews where she provides insight to her new album and the person she is today.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBeastie 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWhitney (2018)
Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Up in Smoke Tour (2000)
The Up in Smoke Tour is a West Coast hip hop tour in 2000 featuring artists Ice Cube, Eminem, Proof, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, D12, MC Ren, Westside Connection, Mel-Man, Tha Eastsidaz, Doggy's Angels, Devin The Dude, Warren G, TQ, Truth Hurts and Xzibit.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHappier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021)
Fresh off the heels of her brand-new album, "Happier Than Ever," this cinematic concert experience features an intimate performance of every song in the album's sequential order – for the first and only time – from the stage of the legendary Hollywood Bowl.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisIron Maiden: Rock In Rio (2002)
Rock In Rio Festival 2001 - Iron Maiden headlines one of the biggest shows on Earth to a massive sell-out 250,000 crowd and a global TV audience of millions. The explosive two hour set, shot using 18 cameras and edited by Steve Harris, is Maiden at its best, performing their biggest show ever on the final date of their Brave New World Tour.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisLed Zeppelin: The Untold Story (2011)
Led Zeppelin: The Untold Story reveals an often overlooked side of the saga. Using early performance footage, seldom seen interviews and previously unpublished photographs, as well as contributions from colleagues, friends, and associates who worked alongside the future members of Led Zeppelin, The Untold Story is finally made public.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & music
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
Tom Waits: Glitter and Doom Concert Experience (2024)
A compilation of professional footage and fan films to reconstruct an entire Tom Waits concert from his "Glitter and Doom Tour" of 2008.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & documentary
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
Billie Eilish: Live at the O2 (Extended Cut) (2023)
For the first time in her career, global superstar Billie Eilish is releasing a visual record of her formidable live performance. Featuring intimate and unforgettable moments between Billie and her audience, this compelling concert film takes viewers on a visually captivating journey from beginning to end, to the heart of Eilish's record-breaking sold-out Happier Than Ever, The World Tour.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & documentary
EPIK HIGH 20 THE MOVIE (2024)
The iconic Korean hip-hop group Epik High debuted in 2003 and has since captivated fans worldwide with their exceptional lyricism and evocative music videos. Now, their 20th-anniversary concert comes to life in a stunning documentary, capturing the raw passion and emotions of these hip-hop poets on stage. Joined by their devoted fans, "High Skool," Epik High sets their sights on an even greater future together.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & music
Next Big Thing: the 2 Skinnee J's Farewell Show (2005)
The dramatic and fantastic farewell concert of the cult rap/rock group 2 Skinnee J's, intertwined with interviews and sketch comedy with the band.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & music
Nine Inch Nails: Beside You in Time (2007)
Capturing the powerful intensity and artistry of Nine Inch Nails' amazing live performances during the 2005-2006 “Live: With Teeth” Tour, the Beside You In Time concert film showcases the band in peak form. A visually stunning experience with an array of inventive and ingenious lighting designs that draws the viewer in while focusing the force of NIN’s epic sound into visual form.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & documentary
¡Chist! (2013)
Formed in 1967 by Gerardo Masana, during the height of a period of very intense Choral Music activity in Argentina's state universities, Les Luthiers premiered this show on Friday, May 13, 2011 at the Astengo Theater, Rosario, Argentina. PROGRAM: 1- Manuel Darío; 2- La Comisión; 3- La Bella y Graciosa Moza Marchose a Lavar la Ropa; 4- Solo Necesitamos; 5- La Hija de Escipión; 6- Bolero de los Celos; 7- Educación Sexual Moderna; 8- La Redención del Vampiro; 9- Encuentro en el Restaurante; 10- Los Jóvenes de Hoy en Día; 11- Rhapsody in Balls. The 'Campanófono autoflajelador' instrument made its first appearance during this show. Recorded live between June the 15th and the 16th, 2013 at the Gran Rex Theater, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
KAJ: Pjäs eller Pjas (2014)
The Ostrobothnian humour group KAJ's music and humour have been very popular in recent years. Here we go back to the spring of 2014 when their performance "Pjäs eller Pjas" drew full houses at Wasa Teater.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
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What are the best movies like Madonna at the BBC?
The closest matches to Madonna at the BBC are Live Aid (1985), Britney: For the Record (2008) and Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Madonna at the BBC?
Start with Live Aid (1985), the closest match to Madonna at the BBC.
What is the highest-rated movie like Madonna at the BBC?
Avicii: True Stories (2017), rated 8.0/10 by 365 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Madonna at the BBC?
ENHYPEN [WALK THE LINE SUMMER EDITION] IN CINEMAS (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Madonna at the BBC?
Yes: Live Aid (1985), Britney: For the Record (2008) and Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018).
How are movies similar to Madonna at the BBC chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Madonna at the BBC, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.