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Movies like Backstreet Boys: The Video (1996)

The best movies like Backstreet Boys: The Video (1996) are Chasing Happiness (2019), The Beach Boys (2024) and WHAM! (2023). If Backstreet Boys: The Video hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. 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

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  2. 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

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  3. WHAM! (2023)

    Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1991. High school freshman Charlie is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two senior students, Sam and her stepbrother Patrick, become his mentors, helping him discover the joys of friendship, music and love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Beatles '64 (2024)

    Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, follow McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Starr as they land in New York City in February 1964 and solidify their status as the biggest band in the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas (2019)

    The story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen became one of the biggest, most beloved bands on the planet.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (2026)

    Explore the formative years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the profound influence of original bandmate Hillel Slovak.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. 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

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  9. Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008)

    At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Cover Girl (1944)

    A nightclub dancer makes it big in modeling, leaving her dancer boyfriend behind.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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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

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  12. Teen Spirit (2019)

    A shy teenager living on the Isle of Wight dreams of pop stardom. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. 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

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  14. 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

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  15. Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage (2021)

    Explore Woodstock 99, a three-day music festival promoted to echo unity and counterculture idealism of the original 1969 concert but instead devolved into riots, looting and sexual assaults.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)

    With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Spanning five decades, this electrifying documentary charts the band’s rise from the pubs of East London to the world’s biggest stadiums. Featuring exclusive interviews with band members and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D, as well as all-new animated sequences of the band's legendary mascot, Eddie, the film offers a rare and intimate look at Iron Maiden’s uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their truly global army of fans.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Shooting Stars (2023)

    The inspiring origin story of a basketball superhero, revealing how LeBron James and his childhood friends become the #1 high school team in the country, launching James's breathtaking career as a four-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and the NBA's all-time leading scorer.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025)

    The individual journeys of the four members of the band, as they move through the music scene of the 1960s, playing small clubs throughout Britain and performing some of the biggest hits of the era, until their meeting in the summer of 1968 for a rehearsal that changes their lives forever.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Nowhere (1997)

    In Los Angeles, a colorful assortment of bohemians try to make sense of their intersecting lives. The moody Dark Smith, his bisexual girlfriend, her lesbian lover and their shy gay friend plan on attending the wildest party of the year. But they'll only make it if they can survive the drug trips, suicides, trysts, mutilations and alien abductions that occur as one surreal day unfolds.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)

    An all-girl rock band moves to Hollywood in the hope of achieving success, only to fall into a whirlpool of wickedness and decadence.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Backstreet Boys: The Video?

The closest matches to Backstreet Boys: The Video are Chasing Happiness (2019), The Beach Boys (2024) and WHAM! (2023). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Backstreet Boys: The Video?

Start with Chasing Happiness (2019), the closest match to Backstreet Boys: The Video.

What is the highest-rated movie like Backstreet Boys: The Video?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), rated 7.8/10 by 11,628 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Backstreet Boys: The Video?

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Backstreet Boys: The Video?

Yes: Chasing Happiness (2019), The Beach Boys (2024) and WHAM! (2023).

How are movies similar to Backstreet Boys: The Video chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Backstreet Boys: The Video, 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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