Movies Like Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On

If you liked Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On (2008), a movie, 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
The Joker is Wild (1957)
★ 8.1/10
A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.
2
Elvis (1979)
★ 6.9/10
This biopic traces Elvis Presley’s life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to stardom to his triumphant conquering of Las Vegas.
3
HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé (2019)
★ 8/10
This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.
4
Beastie Boys Story (2020)
★ 7.5/10
Here'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…
5
Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009)
★ 7.4/10
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
6
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001)
★ 8/10
Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career, this legendary performance took place on September 10, 2001.
7
Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour (1992)
★ 8.8/10
Michael Jackson's "Dangerous Tour" still sets the bar high for every touring artist today. Outdoing himself with the "Bad Tour", which was already considered the ultimate, the gigantic stage setting consisting of 20…
8
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018)
★ 7.5/10
Drawn 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.
9
John Candy: I Like Me (2025)
★ 7.9/10
Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.
10
Pink Floyd: Pulse (1995)
★ 8.4/10
Live performance from the legendary band, recorded live at Earls Court in London on 20th October 1994, during The Division Bell tour.
11
Whitney (2018)
★ 7.3/10
Examines 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.
12
The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
★ 7.5/10
Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.
13
Nirvana: Unplugged In New York (1993)
★ 8.6/10
A live album by American rock band Nirvana, the album features an acoustic performance recorded at Sony Music Studios in New York City on 18 November 1993, for the television series MTV Unplugged.
14
Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender (2012)
★ 7.3/10
Archive footage of interviews, concerts and personal material bring to light the solo performance work of Mercury, the lead singer of Queen.
15
Queen: Live at Wembley Stadium (1986)
★ 8.5/10
One of the world's biggest bands returns to the scene of their Live Aid triumph (one year earlier in 1985) to play all their greatest hits in front of a packed Wembley Stadium.
16
Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden (2011)
★ 8.6/10
Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden is a 2011 concert special documenting the February 21 and 22, 2011 shows of Lady Gaga's The Monster Ball Tour. It features concert footage as well as…
17
Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present (2012)
★ 7.3/10
Performance artist Marina Abramovic prepares for a major retrospective of her work at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
18
Bee Gees: One Night Only (1998)
★ 8.2/10
The brothers Gibb perform their greatest hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's including many songs written for and made hits by other artists but never recorded by the Bee Gees themselves.
19
My Mom Jayne (2025)
★ 8/10
Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and…
20
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022)
★ 7/10
The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.