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Movies Like Keep on Burning: The Story of Northern Soul

If you liked Keep on Burning: The Story of Northern Soul (2012), a documentary and music movie directed by Wayne Allen, 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. 1Oasis: 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.

  2. 2End 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…

  3. 3Keith 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.

  4. 4The 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.

  5. 5Selena 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…

  6. 6Shawn 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.

  7. 7Neil 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…

  8. 8The 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…

  9. 9The Last Repair Shop

    The Last Repair Shop (2024)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary and music

    In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain more than 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four…

  10. 10Bad 25

    Bad 25 (2012)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary and music

    Spike Lee pays tribute to Michael Jackson's Bad on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the epochal album, offering behind-the-scenes footage of Jackson recording the album and interviews with confidants, musicians…

  11. 1120 Feet from Stardom

    20 Feet from Stardom (2013)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary and music

    Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.

  12. 12ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas

    ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas (2019)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary and music

    The story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen became one of the biggest, most beloved bands on the planet.

  13. 13Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

    Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)

    ★ 8.5/10Also documentary and music

    With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music…

  14. 14Standing in the Shadows of Motown

    Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary and music

    In 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. gathered the best musicians from Detroit's thriving jazz and blues scene to begin cutting songs for his new record company. Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat on every hit from…

  15. 15John & 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.

  16. 16The Who: The Kids Are Alright

    The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary and music

    Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the…

  17. 17Western 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…

  18. 18The 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…

  19. 19Biggie: 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…

  20. 20Something 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…

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