Movies Like The Ballad of Ewan MacColl

If you liked The Ballad of Ewan MacColl (1990), a movie directed by Tim May, 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
Zappa (2020)
★ 7.2/10
With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life and career of enigmatic groundbreaking rock star Frank Zappa. Alex…
2
Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021)
★ 7.8/10
Fresh off the heels of her brand-new album, "Happier Than Ever," this cinematic concert experience features an intimate performance of every song in the album's sequential order – for the first and only time – from the…
3
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)
★ 8.4/10
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.
4
Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy (2025)
★ 8.9/10
Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.
5
Ozzy: No Escape from Now (2025)
★ 8.4/10
Ozzy Osbourne faces his identity and mortality after his world stops. Dealing with health issues and Parkinson's, he questions if he can perform again while music remains his life's cornerstone.
6
Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)
★ 6.6/10
The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.
7
Western Stars (2019)
★ 7/10
The 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…
8
WHAM! (2023)
★ 7.3/10
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.
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Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)
★ 8.4/10
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…
10
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005)
★ 7.8/10
A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.
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Miss Americana (2020)
★ 7.8/10
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…
12
20,000 Days on Earth (2014)
★ 7.1/10
A semi-fictionalized documentary about a day in the life of Australian musician Nick Cave's persona.
13
The Doors (1991)
★ 7.1/10
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.
14
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024)
★ 8.1/10
Christopher Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995…
15
Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back (1967)
★ 7.4/10
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…
16
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
★ 7.2/10
Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity…
17
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley (2025)
★ 7.7/10
Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Now, never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from those closest to him offer a portrait of the…
18
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live (2015)
★ 8.4/10
Filmed in front of 76,000 fans at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Australia, "The 1989 World Tour Live" captures Taylor Swift's entire performance while also mixing in behind-the-scene, rehearsal, and special guest footage…
19
Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)
★ 8.2/10
This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and…
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Supersonic (2016)
★ 7.4/10
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…