Movies Like Rock and roll por la libre
If you liked Rock and roll por la libre (2012), a movie directed by Armando Jiménez, 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 Princess (2022)
★ 7.6/10Refusing to marry a drug lord, Grecia is determined to pay her father's debt herself. To earn the money, she decides to bet in the Sinaloa palenques, where she meets Armando. He is immediately captivated by her beauty…
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Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)
★ 8.4/10After 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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Cadillac Records (2008)
★ 7.1/10The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta…
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20,000 Days on Earth (2014)
★ 7.1/10A semi-fictionalized documentary about a day in the life of Australian musician Nick Cave's persona.
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Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025)
★ 7.4/10The 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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The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (2026)
★ 7.3/10Explore the formative years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the profound influence of original bandmate Hillel Slovak.
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Western Stars (2019)
★ 7/10The 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…
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The Last Repair Shop (2024)
★ 7.5/10In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain more than 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four…
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Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)
★ 8.5/10With 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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180° South (2010)
★ 7.3/10The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.
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Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)
★ 6.9/10A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.
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Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy (2025)
★ 8.9/10Never-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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Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)
★ 8.2/10This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and…
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Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020)
★ 8.1/10A portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.
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The Last Waltz (1978)
★ 7.7/10Martin 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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28 Up (1985)
★ 7.5/10Just two years away from turning 30, participants in Michael Apted's documentary series are facing serious questions of identity and purpose, wondering whether they've found their place in the world.
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Halftime (2022)
★ 6.8/10Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.
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OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) (2022)
★ 7.8/10Grammy® winner singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo takes a familiar road trip from Salt Lake City, where she began writing her debut album “SOUR,” to Los Angeles. Along the way, Rodrigo recounts the memories of writing…
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Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018)
★ 7.5/10Drawn from a never before seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician who continues to shatter conventions.
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Maria (2024)
★ 6.5/10Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life.