Movies Like Jacob Sartorius: Life on the Road

If you liked Jacob Sartorius: Life on the Road (2017), a adventure and music movie directed by Paul Boyd, 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
Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses (1994)
★ 5.9/10Also adventure and music
After years of fame and misfortune in Mexico, the members of the Leningrad Cowboys decide to return to their native village. Their former manager Vladimir, who now calls himself Moses lead them on their way home.
2
Uncle Peckerhead (2020)
★ 6/10Also music
When a punk band scores their first tour, life on the road proves tough when they are joined by a man-eating demon as a roadie.
3
Power Ballad (2026)
★ 7.1/10Also music
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his…
4
Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020)
★ 5.9/10Also adventure and music
Yet to fulfill their rock and roll destiny, the stakes are higher than ever for the now middle-aged Bill and Ted who set out on a new adventure when a visitor from the future warns them that only their song can save…
5
Get Him to the Greek (2010)
★ 6/10Also adventure and music
Pinnacle records has the perfect plan to get their sinking company back on track: a comeback concert in LA featuring Aldous Snow, a fading rockstar who has dropped off the radar in recent years. Record company intern…
6
Press Play (2022)
★ 6.4/10Also music
Laura and Harrison have the picture-perfect romance built on the foundation of a shared love of music. After a deadly accident, Laura gets the chance to save the love of her life when she discovers that their mixtape…
7
Almost Famous (2000)
★ 7.5/10Also music
In 1973, a precocious 15-year-old aspiring rock journalist lands a dream assignment from Rolling Stone to tour with a rising rock band, embarking on a coming-of-age journey as he discovers the exhilarating and…
8
The Pirate (1948)
★ 6.5/10Also music and adventure
A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.
9
The Doors (1991)
★ 7.1/10Also music
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.
10
Coyote Ugly (2000)
★ 6.3/10Also music
Graced with a velvet voice, 21-year-old Violet Sanford heads to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter only to find her aspirations sidelined by the accolades and notoriety she receives at her "day" job…
11
Blaze (2018)
★ 6.3/10Also music
Inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw country movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three periods in Blaze's life…
12
Clika (2026)
★ 8.3/10Also music
Aspiring small-town musician Chito is determined to make it big. When a clip of him performing one of his songs goes viral, he seizes the opportunity and pushes to carve out a place for himself in the new wave of…
13
Hounddog (2008)
★ 6.5/10Also music
A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.
14
Soul Men (2008)
★ 6.2/10Also music
Two former backup soul singers, Louis and Floyd, have not spoken to each other in 20 years, and reluctantly agree to travel across the country together to a reunion concert to honor their recently-deceased lead singer…
15
Help! (1965)
★ 6.9/10Also adventure and music
An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard…
16
Crazy Heart (2009)
★ 6.9/10Also music
When reporter Jean Craddock interviews Bad Blake—an alcoholic, seen-better-days country music legend—they connect, and the hard-living crooner sees a possible saving grace in a life with Jean and her young son.
17
Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019)
★ 6.1/10Also music
In this anime visual album, a mysterious driver heads deep into a postapocalyptic hellscape toward a ferocious showdown with two monstrous opponents.
18
Teen Spirit (2019)
★ 6/10Also music
A shy teenager living on the Isle of Wight dreams of pop stardom. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.
19
Metal Lords (2022)
★ 6.8/10Also music
For teenage misfits Hunter and Kevin, the path to glory is clear: Devote themselves to metal. Win Battle of the Bands. And be worshipped like gods.
20
Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)
★ 8.3/10Also music
A night at the movies turns terrifying when Michael and his date are attacked by zombies.