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Movies Like Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984

If you liked Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984 (2017), a music and documentary movie directed by Nicolas Maupied, 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. 1Miss 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…

  2. 2Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles

    Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021)

    ★ 7.8/10Also music and documentary

    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. 3Selena 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.

  4. 4Whitney

    Whitney (2018)

    ★ 7.3/10Also music and documentary

    Examines 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.

  5. 5Western 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…

  6. 6Supersonic

    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…

  7. 7Woody Allen: A Documentary

    Woody Allen: A Documentary (2011)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary

    An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship with performers.

  8. 8The Only Girl in the Orchestra

    The Only Girl in the Orchestra (2023)

    ★ 6.5/10Also documentary and music

    Trailblazing double bassist Orin O'Brien never wanted the spotlight, but when Leonard Bernstein hired her in 1966 as the first female musician in the New York Philarmonic, it was inevitable that she would become the…

  9. 9I Am Ali

    I Am Ali (2014)

    ★ 6.7/10Also documentary

    Unprecedented access to Muhammad Ali's personal archive of "audio journals" as well as interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends are used to tell the legend's life story.

  10. 10EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

    EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026)

    ★ 8.2/10Also music and documentary

    Long-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…

  11. 11Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)

    Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)

    ★ 8.4/10Also music and documentary

    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.

  12. 12Katy 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…

  13. 13The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story

    The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019)

    ★ 7.3/10Also music and documentary

    A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.

  14. 14Michael Jackson's This Is It

    Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009)

    ★ 7.4/10Also music and documentary

    A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.

  15. 15American Symphony

    American Symphony (2023)

    ★ 6.5/10Also documentary and music

    Musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.

  16. 16Music by John Williams

    Music by John Williams (2024)

    ★ 8/10Also documentary and music

    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…

  17. 17Oasis: 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.

  18. 18No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

    No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary and music

    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.

  19. 19The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

    The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020)

    ★ 7.7/10Also music and documentary

    The story of the triumphs and hurdles of brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb, otherwise known as the Bee Gees. The iconic trio, who found early fame in the 1960s, went on to write over 1,000 songs and have 20 No. 1…

  20. 20Elvis: That's the Way It Is

    Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970)

    ★ 8.1/10Also documentary and music

    On July 31, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a decade. His series of concerts broke all box office records and…

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