Movies Like Emerson, Lake & Palmer: Beyond the Beginning
If you liked Emerson, Lake & Palmer: Beyond the Beginning (2005), a music movie directed by Nick Ryle, 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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The Beach Boys (2024)
★ 6.7/10Also musicA celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
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Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)
★ 6.9/10Also musicExperience 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.
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Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)
★ 6.9/10Also musicA backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.
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The Last Waltz (1978)
★ 7.7/10Also musicMartin 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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Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)
★ 8.4/10Also musicCaptured 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.
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Elvis on Tour (1972)
★ 7.5/10Also musicThis documentary captures Elvis Presley on his 1972 American tour and includes rehearsals, interviews, archival television appearances and backstage moments. With Elvis at his most flamboyant, the film features…
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Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory (1995)
★ 8.3/10Also musicThis compilation features 10 of Michael Jackson's greatest video hits, including "Billie Jean," "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Black or White," "Rock With You" and others. -Includes the never before seen 18 minute…
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Thriller 40 (2023)
★ 8.7/10Also musicForty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage…
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The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (2026)
★ 7.3/10Also musicExplore the formative years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the profound influence of original bandmate Hillel Slovak.
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Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (2019)
★ 7/10Also musicPart documentary, part concert film, part fever dream, this film captures the troubled spirit of America in 1975 and the joyous music that Dylan performed during the fall of that year.
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Beastie Boys Story (2020)
★ 7.5/10Also musicHere'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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Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025)
★ 7.4/10Also musicThe 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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Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)
★ 7.1/10Also musicGiving 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…
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Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)
★ 8.4/10Also musicAfter 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…
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Bad 25 (2012)
★ 7.3/10Also musicSpike Lee pays tribute to Michael Jackson's Bad on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the epochal album, offering behind-the-scenes footage of Jackson recording the album and interviews with confidants, musicians…
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Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show (2025)
★ 8/10Also musicFilmed at the end of Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour in Vancouver, B.C., this complete, in-depth 45-song concert includes the complete 'The Tortured Poets Department' set and special mashups.
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Stop Making Sense (1984)
★ 8.4/10Also musicA 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…
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Avicii: True Stories (2017)
★ 8/10Also musicDocumentary about the arena-packing Swedish DJ, chronicling his explosive rise to fame and surprising decision to retire from live performances in 2016.
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Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live (2015)
★ 8.4/10Also musicFilmed 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…
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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026)
★ 8.2/10Also musicLong-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…