Movies Like Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World
If you liked Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World (2016), a documentary and music movie directed by Sonia Anderson, 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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Moonage Daydream (2022)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary and musicA cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.
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Miss Americana (2020)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary and musicA 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…
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Music by John Williams (2024)
★ 8/10Also documentary and musicHis 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…
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Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy (2025)
★ 8.8/10Also documentary and musicNever-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.
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The Last Waltz (1978)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and 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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Altman (2014)
★ 6.6/10Also documentaryRobert Altman's life and career contained multitudes. This father of American independent cinema left an indelible mark, not merely on the evolution of his art form, but also on the western zeitgeist. With its use of…
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Pavarotti (2019)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and musicFeaturing never-before-seen footage, concert performances and intimate interviews, filmmaker Ron Howard examines the life and career of famed opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
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Foo Fighters: Back and Forth (2011)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and musicFOO FIGHTERS BACK AND FORTH chronicles the 16 year history of the Foo Fighters: from the band's very first songs created as cassette demos Dave Grohl recorded during his tenure as Nirvana's drummer, through its ascent…
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The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary and musicOn a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
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Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)
★ 8.5/10Also documentary and musicWith 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…
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Maria by Callas (2017)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryTold through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York…
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WHAM! (2023)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and musicThrough archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.
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Thriller 40 (2023)
★ 8.7/10Also documentary and 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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I Am: Celine Dion (2024)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and musicA raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar's struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her…
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Whitney (2018)
★ 7.3/10Also music and documentaryExamines 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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Spielberg (2017)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryA documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.
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God Bless Ozzy Osbourne (2011)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary and musicFeaturing never before seen footage uncovered from the archives and interviews with Paul McCartney, Tommy Lee and others, God Bless Ozzy Osbourne is the first documentary to take viewers inside the complex mind of…
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Stan Lee (2023)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryCelebrate the legacy of Stan Lee as the co-creator of such legendary characters as Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the X-Men, The Avengers, and hundreds more.
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Ozzy: No Escape from Now (2025)
★ 8.3/10Also documentaryOzzy Osbourne faces his identity and mortality after his world stops. Dealing with health issues and Parkinson's, he questions if he can perform again while music remains his life's cornerstone.
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The Stone Roses: Made of Stone (2013)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and musicA documentary about the English alternative rock band, The Stone Roses. Meadows interweaves archive film, intimate behind-the-scenes footage and never-before-seen material, delivering the definitive account of the band…