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Movies Like Gal - from Tropicalism to the Present Day

If you liked Gal - from Tropicalism to the Present Day (2006), a documentary and music movie directed by Marcelo Bartz and Carlos Ebert, 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. 1Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

    Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)

    ★ 8.4/10Also documentary and 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…

  2. 2Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese

    Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (2019)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary and music

    Part documentary, part concert film, part fever dream, this film captures the troubled spirit of America in 1975 and the joyous music that Dylan performed during the fall of that year.

  3. 3Justin Bieber's Believe

    Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary and music

    A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.

  4. 4Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger

    Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary and 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.

  5. 5Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

    Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011)

    ★ 8.1/10Also documentary and music

    See 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…

  6. 6Thriller 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…

  7. 7The Beach Boys

    The Beach Boys (2024)

    ★ 6.7/10Also documentary and music

    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.

  8. 8The Velvet Underground

    The Velvet Underground (2021)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary and music

    Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with…

  9. 9Supersonic

    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…

  10. 10The 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…

  11. 11Katy Perry: Part of Me

    Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary and music

    Giving 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…

  12. 12God 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…

  13. 13Bad 25

    Bad 25 (2012)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary and music

    Spike Lee pays tribute to Michael Jackson's Bad on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the epochal album, offering behind-the-scenes footage of Jackson recording the album and interviews with confidants, musicians…

  14. 14Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly

    Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly (2019)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary and music

    While crafting his Grammy-nominated album "Astroworld," Travis Scott juggles controversy, fatherhood and career highs in this intimate documentary.

  15. 15Shawn Mendes: In Wonder

    Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020)

    ★ 8.1/10Also music and documentary

    A portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.

  16. 16Iron 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…

  17. 17End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

    End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2003)

    ★ 7.6/10Also documentary and music

    A years-in-the-making documentary on the legendary punk band the Ramones. Through a mixture of archival footage, archival and new interviews with all members of the band's various lineups, and new interviews with a…

  18. 18Halftime

    Halftime (2022)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary and music

    Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.

  19. 19Miss 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…

  20. 20Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy

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

    ★ 8.8/10Also 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.

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