Movies Like The Unanswered Question V : The Twentieth Century Crisis
If you liked The Unanswered Question V : The Twentieth Century Crisis (1976), a documentary and music movie directed by Humphrey Burton, 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.
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Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and musicExperience 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.
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Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and musicGiving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to…
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Music by John Williams (2024)
★ 8/10Also documentary and musicHis 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…
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Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and musicA backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.
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It Might Get Loud (2008)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and musicA documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: the Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White.
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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)
★ 6.7/10Also documentary and musicSOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T…
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The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and musicThis 2005 documentary film chronicles the life of Daniel Johnston, a manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist, from childhood up to the present, with an emphasis on his mental illness and how it manifested…
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Western Stars (2019)
★ 7/10Also music and documentaryThe 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…
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Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary and musicSee Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his…
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The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and musicThrough 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…
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Elvis on Tour (1972)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary and musicThis documentary captures Elvis Presley on his 1972 American tour and includes rehearsals, interviews, archival television appearances and backstage moments. With Elvis at his most flamboyant, the film features…
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The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary and musicThe Beatles stormed through Europe's music scene in 1963, and, in 1964, they conquered America. Their groundbreaking world tours changed global youth culture forever and, arguably, invented mass entertainment as we…
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Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy (2025)
★ 8.8/10Also documentary and musicNever-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.
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Echo in the Canyon (2019)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and musicA look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.
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Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)
★ 8.4/10Also music and documentaryCaptured 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.
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Howard (2018)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and musicThough legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family…
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Gimme Danger (2016)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and musicNo other band in rock'n'roll history has rivaled The Stooges' combination of heavy primal throb, spiked psychedelia, blues-a-billy grind, complete with succinct angst-ridden lyrics, and a snarling, preening leopard of…
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Depeche Mode: M (2025)
★ 8.3/10Also documentary and musicDepeche Mode: M captures the band's 2023 Mexico City shows, blending concert footage with interstitial elements, exploring music, mortality, and Mexican culture's relationship with death.
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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and musicAn immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
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One Direction: This Is Us (2013)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and music"One Direction: This Is Us" is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable…