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Movies Like U2: Rockumentary

If you liked U2: Rockumentary (2022), a documentary and music movie directed by Danielle Winter, 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. 1Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

    Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)

    ★ 8.5/10Also documentary and music

    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…

  2. 2The Last Waltz

    The Last Waltz (1978)

    ★ 7.7/10Also documentary and music

    Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, and other…

  3. 3The Greatest Night in Pop

    The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)

    ★ 7.9/10Also documentary and music

    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.

  4. 4Supersonic

    Supersonic (2016)

    ★ 7.4/10Also music and documentary

    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…

  5. 5WHAM!

    WHAM! (2023)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary and music

    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.

  6. 6Stop Making Sense

    Stop Making Sense (1984)

    ★ 8.4/10Also documentary and music

    A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a…

  7. 7The Last Repair Shop

    The Last Repair Shop (2024)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary and 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…

  8. 8U2: Rattle and Hum

    U2: Rattle and Hum (1988)

    ★ 7.1/10Also music and documentary

    A concert movie on an unprecedented scale, Rattle And Hum captures U2 - on and off the stage - during their triumphant Joshua Tree tour. From the giant technicolour stadium celebrations to the black-and-white intensity…

  9. 9Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams

    Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams (2018)

    ★ 7.8/10Also music and documentary

    An in-depth and intimate portrait of Coldplay's spectacular rise from the backrooms of Camden pubs to selling out stadiums across the planet. At the heart of the story is the band's unshakeable brotherhood which has…

  10. 10Let It Be

    Let It Be (1970)

    ★ 7.7/10Also documentary and music

    A documentary chronicling the Beatles' rehearsal sessions in January 1969 for their proposed "back to basics" album, "Get Back," later re-envisioned and released as "Let It Be."

  11. 11Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy

    Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy (2025)

    ★ 8.9/10Also documentary and music

    Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.

  12. 12Moonage Daydream

    Moonage Daydream (2022)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary and music

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

  13. 13Thriller 40

    Thriller 40 (2023)

    ★ 8.7/10Also documentary and music

    Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage…

  14. 14The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story

    The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019)

    ★ 7.3/10Also music and documentary

    A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.

  15. 15The Stone Roses: Made of Stone

    The Stone Roses: Made of Stone (2013)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary and music

    A documentary about the English alternative rock band, The Stone Roses. Meadows interweaves archive film, intimate behind-the-scenes footage and never-before-seen material, delivering the definitive account of the band…

  16. 16Music by John Williams

    Music by John Williams (2024)

    ★ 8/10Also documentary and 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…

  17. 17David Byrne's American Utopia

    David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)

    ★ 7.5/10Also music and documentary

    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.

  18. 18Miss Americana

    Miss Americana (2020)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary and music

    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…

  19. 19The Who: The Kids Are Alright

    The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary and music

    Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the…

  20. 20God Bless Ozzy Osbourne

    God Bless Ozzy Osbourne (2011)

    ★ 7.9/10Also documentary and music

    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…

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