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Movies Like From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process

If you liked From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process (2012), a documentary and music movie directed by Tim Cawley, 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. 1Oasis: 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.

  2. 2Justin 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.

  3. 3Katy 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…

  4. 4The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years

    The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary and music

    The 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…

  5. 5The 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…

  6. 6The 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…

  7. 720 Feet from Stardom

    20 Feet from Stardom (2013)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary and music

    Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.

  8. 8It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley

    It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley (2025)

    ★ 7.7/10Also documentary and music

    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…

  9. 9Western Stars

    Western Stars (2019)

    ★ 7/10Also music and documentary

    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…

  10. 10Becoming Led Zeppelin

    Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary and music

    The individual journeys of the four members of the band, as they move through the music scene of the 1960s, playing small clubs throughout Britain and performing some of the biggest hits of the era, until their meeting…

  11. 11Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience

    Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience (2009)

    ★ 6.5/10Also documentary and music

    Grab a backstage pass to the Jonas Brothers' motion picture debut! Kevin, Joe and Nick are "Burning Up" the stage and inviting you inside their personal world for the adventure of a lifetime. This colossal movie event…

  12. 12One Direction: This Is Us

    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…

  13. 1356 Up

    56 Up (2012)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

    When a cross-section of seven-year-olds were interviewed for 7 Up in 1964 it was immediately evident that their social backgrounds influenced their attitudes towards life. While the upper class children were confident…

  14. 14God 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…

  15. 15Buena Vista Social Club

    Buena Vista Social Club (1999)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary and music

    In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana…

  16. 16Stop 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…

  17. 17Let 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."

  18. 18Elstree 1976

    Elstree 1976 (2015)

    ★ 6.2/10Also documentary

    A documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in Star Wars.

  19. 19Avicii: True Stories

    Avicii: True Stories (2017)

    ★ 8/10Also music and documentary

    Documentary about the arena-packing Swedish DJ, chronicling his explosive rise to fame and surprising decision to retire from live performances in 2016.

  20. 20I Am Heath Ledger

    I Am Heath Ledger (2017)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.

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