Movies Like Musical Scales: An Era of Experimentation

If you liked Musical Scales: An Era of Experimentation (2008), a movie directed by John Kelly, 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
The Sound of 007 (2022)
★ 7.3/10
Pull back the curtain on the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, from Sean Connery’s Dr No through to Daniel Craig’s final outing in No Time to Die.
2
Doctor Who (1996)
★ 6.2/10
The Seventh Doctor becomes the Eighth. And on the streets of San Francisco – alongside new ally Grace Holloway - he battles the Master.
3
Captain EO (1986)
★ 7.9/10
Captain EO and his crew journey to a dark, mechanical world to deliver a gift to the tyrannical Supreme Leader, using the power of music and dance to transform her realm from darkness into light.
4
That's Entertainment! III (1994)
★ 7.1/10
Some of MGM's musical stars review the studio's history of musicals. From The Hollywood Revue of 1929 to Brigadoon, from the first musical talkies to Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain.
5
Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)
★ 6.9/10
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.
6
The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979)
★ 7.3/10
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…
7
That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)
★ 7/10
Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time including comedy and drama as well as classic musical numbers.
8
Music by John Williams (2024)
★ 8/10
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…
9
Score: A Film Music Documentary (2017)
★ 7.2/10
Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art…
10
The Time Machine (1960)
★ 7.4/10
A Victorian Englishman travels to the far future and finds that humanity has divided into two hostile species.
11
My Generation (2017)
★ 7/10
The vivid and inspiring story of British film icon Michael Caine's personal journey through 1960s swinging London.
12
That's Entertainment! (1974)
★ 7.4/10
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
13
Press Play (2022)
★ 6.4/10
Laura and Harrison have the picture-perfect romance built on the foundation of a shared love of music. After a deadly accident, Laura gets the chance to save the love of her life when she discovers that their mixtape…
14
Project Almanac (2015)
★ 6.8/10
A group of teens discover secret plans of a time machine, and construct one. However, things start to get out of control.
15
Help! (1965)
★ 6.9/10
An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard…
16
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)
★ 6.9/10
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
17
The Captains (2011)
★ 6.4/10
The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.
18
David Bowie: Five Years (2013)
★ 7.5/10
Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive, this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved: from Ziggy Stardust to the Soul Star of Young Americans, to the ‘Thin White Duke’. It explores his regeneration in…
19
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…
20
The Last Repair Shop (2024)
★ 7.5/10
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…