Movies Like The Format: Live at the Mayan Theatre
If you liked The Format: Live at the Mayan Theatre (2007), a movie directed by Sam Erickson, 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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Thriller 40 (2023)
★ 8.7/10Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage…
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Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)
★ 6.9/10Experience 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.
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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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Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)
★ 7.1/10Giving 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…
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Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021)
★ 7.8/10Fresh off the heels of her brand-new album, "Happier Than Ever," this cinematic concert experience features an intimate performance of every song in the album's sequential order – for the first and only time – from the…
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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026)
★ 8.2/10Long-lost footage from Elvis Presley's legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, and 8mm from the Graceland archive, plus recordings of Elvis telling "his side…
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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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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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Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)
★ 8.4/10Captured during Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, a concert experience from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation, presented in immersive 3D.
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LCD Soundsystem: Shut Up and Play the Hits (2012)
★ 6.9/10An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden…
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Elvis on Tour (1972)
★ 7.5/10This 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…
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Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011)
★ 8.1/10See 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…
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Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender (2012)
★ 7.3/10Archive footage of interviews, concerts and personal material bring to light the solo performance work of Mercury, the lead singer of Queen.
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That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)
★ 7/10Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time including comedy and drama as well as classic musical numbers.
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That's Entertainment! III (1994)
★ 7.1/10Some 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.
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Adele One Night Only (2021)
★ 7.7/10A 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…
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Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live (2015)
★ 8.4/10Filmed in front of 76,000 fans at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Australia, "The 1989 World Tour Live" captures Taylor Swift's entire performance while also mixing in behind-the-scene, rehearsal, and special guest footage…
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Pearl Jam Twenty (2011)
★ 7.7/10Carved from over 1,200 hours of footage spanning the band’s career, Pearl Jam: Twenty is the definitive portrait of Pearl Jam. Part concert film, part intimate insider-hang, and part testimonial to the power of music.
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Lemonade Mouth (2011)
★ 7.4/10When five ragtag freshman first meet in detention, it seems they have nothing in common. But, through music, they form an unbreakable bond and discover they have the makings of the greatest high school garage band in…
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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…