Movies Like B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-1989
If you liked B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-1989 (2015), a documentary and music movie directed by Jörg A. Hoppe and Klaus Maeck, 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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Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (2019)
★ 7/10Also documentary and 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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Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)
★ 8.4/10Also documentary and 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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The Beach Boys (2024)
★ 6.7/10Also documentary and 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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Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage (2021)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary and musicExplore Woodstock 99, a three-day music festival promoted to echo unity and counterculture idealism of the original 1969 concert but instead devolved into riots, looting and sexual assaults.
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The Sparks Brothers (2021)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary and musicTake a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell Mael, celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks: your favorite band’s favorite band.
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Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and musicChristopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and…
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Milli Vanilli (2023)
★ 7/10Also music and documentaryThe story of Robert Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, who became fast friends during their youth in Germany. With Rob coming from a broken home and Fabrice having left an abusive household, they shared a similar upbringing…
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Hated: GG Allin and The Murder Junkies (1993)
★ 6.6/10Also documentary and musicAn overview of the life of the most shocking, vile, and notorious of punk rock legends.
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Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryIn an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.
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Halftime (2022)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and musicGlobal superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.
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The Sound of 007 (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and musicPull 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.
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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and musicAn exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with particular emphasis on glam metal. It features concert footage and interviews of legendary heavy metal and hard rock bands and artists such as Aerosmith…
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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007)
★ 7.3/10Also music and documentaryAs the front man of the Clash from 1977 onwards, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before. In "The Future…
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Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and musicAt 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and…
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Fuck (2006)
★ 6.4/10Also documentaryA documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.
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Chasing Happiness (2019)
★ 8/10Also documentary and musicFrom humble roots as pastor's sons in New Jersey, through their meteoric rise to fame, the Jonas Brothers' bond was unshakeable-until a surprising and painful breakup led Joe, Kevin and Nick down very different paths…
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Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers (2025)
★ 7/10Also documentaryAileen Wuornos remains a rarity: a female serial killer. From childhood abuse to death-row revelations, this documentary revisits her life and crimes.
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Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis) (2023)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary and musicIn 1968, art students Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey “Po” Powell made a trippy photo collage for their musician friends Syd, David and Roger. The resulting album and album cover, A Saucerful of Secrets, helped launch two…
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Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary and musicAn intimate, all-access documentary that will chronicle Lewis Capaldi's journey from a scrappy teen with a viral performance to a Grammy-nominated pop star.
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Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly (2019)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and musicWhile crafting his Grammy-nominated album "Astroworld," Travis Scott juggles controversy, fatherhood and career highs in this intimate documentary.