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Movies like The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game (2021)

The best movies like The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game (2021) are Miss Americana (2020), Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden (2011) and Whitney (2018). If The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Miss Americana (2020)

    A raw and emotionally revealing look at one of the most iconic artists of our time during a transformational period in her life as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  2. Lady 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 documentary

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  3. Whitney (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 documentary

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  4. 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 documentary

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  5. Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014)

    Time Is Illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of Nas' 1994 debut album, Illmatic, and the social conditions that influenced its creation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. 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 documentary

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  7. Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)

    James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the hardest working man in show business,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. I Am: Celine Dion (2024)

    A raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar's struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Dua Lipa: Studio 2054 (2020)

    Dua Lipa's kaleidoscopic rocket fuelled journey through time, space, mirrorballs, roller discos, bucket hats, belting beats, throbbing basslines and an absolute slam dunk of the best of times in global club culture throughout the decades.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated (2017)

    A personal and intimate look into Demi Lovato's life as not only a regular 25 year old, but also one of the biggest pop stars in the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. 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 documentary

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  12. The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)

    On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. The 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 documentary

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  14. David 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 documentary

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  15. 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 documentary

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  16. Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon (2013)

    Supermensch documents the astounding career of Hollywood insider, the loveable Shep Gordon, who fell into music management by chance after moving to LA straight out of college, and befriending Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix. Shep managed rock stars such as Pink Floyd, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass and Alice Cooper, and later went on to manage chefs such as Emeril Lagasse, ushering in the era of celebrity chefs on television.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. Heart of a Dog (2015)

    Musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother and her beloved dog.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Marvel's Behind the Mask (2021)

    A documentary special that explores the power of identity behind the iconic superheroes we know and love today. These legendary Marvel creations and stories have not only reflected the world outside our window – they have become a reflection of our own identities and who we truly are.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. Oprah Winfrey Presents: When They See Us Now (2019)

    Oprah Winfrey talks with the exonerated men once known as the Central Park Five, plus the cast and producers who tell their story in "When They See Us."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Lemmy (2010)

    Over four decades, Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has registered an immeasurable impact on music history. Nearly 65, he remains the living embodiment of the rock and roll lifestyle, and this feature-length documentary tells his story, one of a hard-living rock icon who continues to enjoy the life of a man half his age.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop (2019)

    Explores the beginnings of Rap music on the West Coast in the LA area, mostly focusing on Uncle Jamm's Army and Alonzo Williams with the World Class Wreckin' Cru (with footage of Dr. Dre and DJ Yella performing before they created NWA).

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. Science Fiction: A Journey Into the Unknown (1994)

    This documentary is a history and review of science-fiction and fantasy programs on TV.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. O Rap Pelo Rap (2014)

    To do this documentary, the director Pedro Henrique Fávero featured 42 characters - among MCs, DJs and producers - to make a detailed map of its kind in the country. Without mincing words, they speak openly here about 8 topics proposed by the film and try to understand Hip Hop in Brazil. The result is a collection of stories from a lot of fighting, where there are many eternal start-end-start, overcoming the difficulties of being understood and feeling of belonging to a group and many clichés.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. Quel numéro ? - What number ? ou le travail automatisé (1985)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. Asia Rising: The Next Generation of Hip-Hop (2019)

    With the help of record label 88rising, we look through the eyes six different artist from six different backgrounds, all within Asia, as they share their thoughts on the recent rise of hip-hop throughout the region.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. ane´ma (2025)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. Rap, O Canto da Ceilândia (2005)

    A documentary about rap artists from Ceilândia, a satellite-city of Brazil capital, Brasilia. The film portrait the struggle of the lives of the rapers and makes a parallel with the violent building of the city designed to settle the outcast from Brasilia after its completion.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. ダメな奴 ~ラッパー紅桜 刑務所からの再起~ (2024)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Jo dzīve ir batls (2026)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl (2022)

    Step into Casa Madrigal for a special concert spectacular as the original voice cast of Disney Animation's Oscar®-winning "Encanto," Stephanie Beatriz, Adassa, Carolina Gaitán, Jessica Darrow, Diane Guerrero, Mauro Castillo, Angie Cepeda and Olga Merediz, along with special guests including Colombian superstar Carlos Vives, reunites for "Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl." This unprecedented concert experience gives you a front-row seat to the musical extravaganza celebrating the global phenomenon.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game?

The closest matches to The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game are Miss Americana (2020), Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden (2011) and Whitney (2018). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game?

Start with Miss Americana (2020), the closest match to The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game?

The Greatest Night in Pop (2024), rated 7.9/10 by 320 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game?

Jo dzīve ir batls (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game?

Yes: Miss Americana (2020), Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden (2011) and Whitney (2018).

How are movies similar to The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game, 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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