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Movies Like King of the Hill: A 70th Anniversary Retrospective of Cincinnati’s King Records

If you liked King of the Hill: A 70th Anniversary Retrospective of Cincinnati’s King Records (2014), a music and documentary movie directed by Matt Peiken, 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. 1Muscle Shoals

    Muscle Shoals (2013)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary and history

    In a tiny Alabama town with the curious name of Muscle Shoals, something miraculous sprang from the mud of the Tennessee River. A group of unassuming, yet incredibly talented, locals came together and spawned some of…

  2. 2Searching for Sugar Man

    Searching for Sugar Man (2012)

    ★ 7.9/10Also music and documentary

    Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.

  3. 3Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

    Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary and history

    An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).

  4. 4That's Entertainment!

    That's Entertainment! (1974)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary and music

    Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.

  5. 5Oasis: 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.

  6. 6Western 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…

  7. 7Good Ol' Freda

    Good Ol' Freda (2013)

    ★ 7.1/10Also music and documentary

    The story of Freda Kelly, a shy Liverpudlian teenager asked to work for a young local band hoping to make it big: The Beatles. Their loyal secretary from beginning to end, Freda tells her tales for the first time in 50…

  8. 8It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley

    It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley (2025)

    ★ 7.7/10Also documentary and music

    Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Now, never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from those closest to him offer a portrait of the…

  9. 9Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

    Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary and history

    The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.

  10. 10Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated

    Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated (2017)

    ★ 7.6/10Also music and documentary

    A personal and intimate look into Demi Lovato's life as not only a regular 25 year old, but also one of the biggest pop stars in the world.

  11. 11Echo in the Canyon

    Echo in the Canyon (2019)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary and music

    A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.

  12. 12OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)

    OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) (2022)

    ★ 7.8/10Also music and documentary

    Grammy® 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…

  13. 13The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

    The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020)

    ★ 7.7/10Also music and documentary

    The story of the triumphs and hurdles of brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb, otherwise known as the Bee Gees. The iconic trio, who found early fame in the 1960s, went on to write over 1,000 songs and have 20 No. 1…

  14. 14Adele One Night Only

    Adele One Night Only (2021)

    ★ 7.7/10Also music and documentary

    A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey…

  15. 15That's Entertainment! III

    That's Entertainment! III (1994)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary and music

    Some of MGM's musical stars review the studio's history of musicals. From The Hollywood Revue of 1929 to Brigadoon, from the first musical talkies to Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain.

  16. 16Avicii: 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.

  17. 17Katy 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…

  18. 18David Bowie: The Last Five Years

    David Bowie: The Last Five Years (2017)

    ★ 7.1/10Also music and documentary

    In the last five years of his life, David Bowie ended nearly a decade of silence to engage in an extraordinary burst of activity, producing two groundbreaking albums and a musical. David Bowie: The Last Five Years…

  19. 19The Only Girl in the Orchestra

    The Only Girl in the Orchestra (2023)

    ★ 6.5/10Also documentary and music

    Trailblazing double bassist Orin O'Brien never wanted the spotlight, but when Leonard Bernstein hired her in 1966 as the first female musician in the New York Philarmonic, it was inevitable that she would become the…

  20. 20Howard

    Howard (2018)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary and music

    Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family…

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