Movies Like Playboy's Hot Shots
If you liked Playboy's Hot Shots, a movie, 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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Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)
★ 6.1/10An all-girl rock band moves to Hollywood in the hope of achieving success, only to fall into a whirlpool of wickedness and decadence.
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Whitney (2018)
★ 7.3/10Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.
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Pecker (1998)
★ 6.1/10A Baltimore teenager who picks up a second-hand camera starts snapping his way to stardom, soon turning into a nationwide sensation, with a fateful choice between his life and his art.
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Sly (2023)
★ 7.2/10His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.
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Beastie Boys Story (2020)
★ 7.5/10Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former…
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The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (2026)
★ 7.3/10Explore the formative years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the profound influence of original bandmate Hillel Slovak.
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American Symphony (2023)
★ 6.5/10Musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.
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Adele One Night Only (2021)
★ 7.7/10A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey…
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Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)
★ 6.9/10A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.
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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026)
★ 8.2/10Long-lost footage from Elvis Presley's legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, and 8mm from the Graceland archive, plus recordings of Elvis telling "his side…
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A Star Is Born (1976)
★ 6/10Has-been singing idol John Norman Howard falls in love with young, up-and-coming songstress Esther Hoffman in Frank Pierson's version of the classic love story updated to the rock and roll era.
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Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018)
★ 7.5/10Drawn from a never before seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician who continues to shatter conventions.
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You Got Served (2004)
★ 6.4/10At Mr. Rad's Warehouse, the best hip-hop crews in Los Angeles compete for money and respect. But when a suburban crew crashes the party, stealing their dancers — and their moves — two warring friends have to pull…
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The Last Waltz (1978)
★ 7.7/10Martin 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…
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Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021)
★ 7.8/10Fresh 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…
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Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991)
★ 6.2/10From the rains of Japan, through threats of arrest for 'public indecency' in Canada, and a birthday tribute to her father in Detroit, this documentary follows Madonna on her 1990 'Blond Ambition' concert tour. Filmed…
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The Rocker (2008)
★ 6.1/10In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's…
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Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025)
★ 7.4/10The 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…
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Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)
★ 6.3/10A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration.
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The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium (2023)
★ 7.8/10Filmed at LA's SoFi Stadium, The Weeknd brings down the house – and your living room – in this epic concert event.