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Movies Like The Heart of Country: How Nashville Became Music City USA

If you liked The Heart of Country: How Nashville Became Music City USA (2014), a documentary and music movie directed by Jeremy Marre, 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. 1Neil Young: Heart of Gold

    Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary and music

    In March 2005, Neil Young was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. Four days before he was scheduled for a lifesaving operation, he headed to Nashville, where he wrote and recorded the country folk album Prairie Wind with…

  2. 2Keith Richards: Under the Influence

    Keith Richards: Under the Influence (2015)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary and music

    A portrait of Keith Richards that takes us on a journey to discover the genesis of his sound as a songwriter, guitarist and performer.

  3. 3Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

    Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011)

    ★ 8.1/10Also documentary and music

    See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his…

  4. 4Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly

    Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly (2019)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary and music

    While crafting his Grammy-nominated album "Astroworld," Travis Scott juggles controversy, fatherhood and career highs in this intimate documentary.

  5. 5The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

    The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary and music

    The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famous for the iconic hits they wrote for Disney.

  6. 6End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

    End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2003)

    ★ 7.6/10Also documentary and music

    A years-in-the-making documentary on the legendary punk band the Ramones. Through a mixture of archival footage, archival and new interviews with all members of the band's various lineups, and new interviews with a…

  7. 7The Last Waltz

    The Last Waltz (1978)

    ★ 7.7/10Also documentary and music

    Martin 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…

  8. 8Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

    Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)

    ★ 8.4/10Also documentary and music

    After 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…

  9. 9The Velvet Underground

    The Velvet Underground (2021)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary and music

    Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with…

  10. 10The Beach Boys

    The Beach Boys (2024)

    ★ 6.7/10Also documentary and music

    A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.

  11. 11Oasis: 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.

  12. 12John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky

    John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky (2018)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary and music

    Film telling the untold story of John Lennon's 1971 album Imagine, exploring the creative collaboration between Lennon and Yoko Ono and featuring interviews and never-seen-before footage.

  13. 13Shawn Mendes: In Wonder

    Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020)

    ★ 8.1/10Also music and documentary

    A portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.

  14. 14Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese

    Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (2019)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary and music

    Part documentary, part concert film, part fever dream, this film captures the troubled spirit of America in 1975 and the joyous music that Dylan performed during the fall of that year.

  15. 15Justin Bieber's Believe

    Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary and music

    A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.

  16. 16Elvis on Tour

    Elvis on Tour (1972)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary and music

    This documentary captures Elvis Presley on his 1972 American tour and includes rehearsals, interviews, archival television appearances and backstage moments. With Elvis at his most flamboyant, the film features…

  17. 17Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

    Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary and music

    Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and…

  18. 18Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

    Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)

    ★ 6.7/10Also documentary and music

    SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T…

  19. 19The Devil and Daniel Johnston

    The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006)

    ★ 7.7/10Also documentary and music

    This 2005 documentary film chronicles the life of Daniel Johnston, a manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist, from childhood up to the present, with an emphasis on his mental illness and how it manifested…

  20. 20Supersonic

    Supersonic (2016)

    ★ 7.4/10Also music and documentary

    Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the…

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