Movies Like Dickson Experimental Sound Film

If you liked Dickson Experimental Sound Film (1894), a music movie directed by William K.L. Dickson and William Heise, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Daybreak Express (1957)
★ 7.2/10Also music
Set to a classic Duke Ellington recording "Daybreak Express", this is a five-minute short of the soon-to-be-demolished Third Avenue elevated subway station in New York City.
2
Cosmic Ray (1962)
★ 6.4/10Also music
Experimental short uses Ray Charles' “What'd I Say” as accompaniment to constantly shifting collage of female nude, cartoons, and newsreels of atomic bomb explosions.
3
Sing: Thriller (2024)
★ 7.1/10Also music
Buster Moon dreams up a star-studded spectacle set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in this animated short featuring characters from the hit "Sing" films.
4
Music by John Williams (2024)
★ 8/10Also music
His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams' own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians…
5
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)
★ 8.4/10Also music
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…
6
The Skeleton Dance (1929)
★ 7.4/10Also music
The clock strikes midnight, the bats fly from the belfry, a dog howls at the full moon, and two black cats fight in the cemetery: a perfect time for four skeletons to come out and dance a bit.
7
Anima (2019)
★ 7.3/10Also music
In a short musical film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Thom Yorke of Radiohead stars in a mind-bending visual piece. Best played loud.
8
Lorenzo (2004)
★ 6.4/10Also music
A cat named Lorenzo is dismayed to discover that his tail has developed a personality of its own.
9
Piece by Piece (2024)
★ 7.1/10Also music
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…
10
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 3 (2014)
★ 7.1/10Also music
During a chicken picnic, Yellow Guy gets upset after Green Bird kills a butterfly. Yellow Guy then meets a butterfly that takes him on a journey to discover his concept of love.
11
Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)
★ 6.9/10Also music
Experience the meteoric rise of Oasis through rare footage and untold stories as the band reunites for Oasis Live '25, chronicling their journey from Manchester streets to global rock stardom.
12
The Last Repair Shop (2024)
★ 7.5/10Also music
In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain more than 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four…
13
Koyaanisqatsi (1983)
★ 7.9/10Also music
Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by…
14
Under the Sea: A Descendants Story (2018)
★ 7.1/10Also music
Mal emerges from the shadows of a mystical forest onto a dark coastline where she crosses paths with Dizzy.
15
Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019)
★ 6.1/10Also music
In this anime visual album, a mysterious driver heads deep into a postapocalyptic hellscape toward a ferocious showdown with two monstrous opponents.
16
Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back (1967)
★ 7.4/10Also music
In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists, Bob Dylan is surrounded by teen fans, gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists, and kicks back with fellow musicians…
17
One More Time with Feeling (2016)
★ 7.8/10Also music
Andrew Dominik's One More Time With Feeling is a remarkable black and white documentary which chronicles the creation of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' album Skeleton Tree. Originally a performance based concept, the film…
18
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)
★ 8.4/10Also music
Captured during Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, a concert experience from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation, presented in immersive 3D.
19
Supersonic (2016)
★ 7.4/10Also music
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…
20
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 6 (2016)
★ 8/10Also music
All alone, Yellow Guy tries to stop a lamp from teaching him about dreams. While Red Guy finds out the truth about the puppets' existence.