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Movies Like Mali Blues

If you liked Mali Blues (2016), a documentary and music movie directed by Lutz Gregor, 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. 2Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

    Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)

    ★ 8.4/10Also documentary and music

    After 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…

  3. 3Justin 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.

  4. 4Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly

    Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly (2019)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary and music

    While crafting his Grammy-nominated album "Astroworld," Travis Scott juggles controversy, fatherhood and career highs in this intimate documentary.

  5. 5Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese

    Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (2019)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary and music

    Part 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.

  6. 6Bad 25

    Bad 25 (2012)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary and music

    Spike 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…

  7. 7The 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…

  8. 820 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.

  9. 9The Who: The Kids Are Alright

    The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary and music

    Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the…

  10. 10Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

    Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011)

    ★ 8.1/10Also documentary and music

    See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his…

  11. 11Western 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…

  12. 12Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

    Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)

    ★ 6.7/10Also documentary and music

    SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T…

  13. 13Katy 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…

  14. 14Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

    Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary and music

    Christopher 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…

  15. 15Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

    Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)

    ★ 8.5/10Also documentary and music

    With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music…

  16. 16Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy

    Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy (2025)

    ★ 8.9/10Also 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.

  17. 17Thriller 40

    Thriller 40 (2023)

    ★ 8.7/10Also documentary and music

    Forty 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…

  18. 18Avicii: 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.

  19. 19David Byrne's American Utopia

    David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)

    ★ 7.5/10Also music and documentary

    A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community.

  20. 20Halftime

    Halftime (2022)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary and music

    Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.

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