Movies Like Inside the Musical World
If you liked Inside the Musical World (2019), a documentary and music movie directed by Trenton Chappell, 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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Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)
★ 8.4/10Also documentary and musicAfter 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…
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The Beach Boys (2024)
★ 6.7/10Also documentary and musicA 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.
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Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (2019)
★ 7/10Also documentary and musicPart 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.
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Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly (2019)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and musicWhile crafting his Grammy-nominated album "Astroworld," Travis Scott juggles controversy, fatherhood and career highs in this intimate documentary.
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Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and musicChristopher 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…
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The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (2026)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and musicExplore the formative years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the profound influence of original bandmate Hillel Slovak.
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It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and musicRising 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…
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Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and musicThis documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and…
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Halftime (2022)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and musicGlobal superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.
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Beastie Boys Story (2020)
★ 7.5/10Also music and documentaryHere's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former…
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One More Time with Feeling (2016)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary and musicAndrew Dominik's One More Time With Feeling is a remarkable black and white documentary which chronicles the creation of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' album Skeleton Tree. Originally a performance based concept, the film…
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Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020)
★ 8.1/10Also music and documentaryA portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.
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Biggie & Tupac (2002)
★ 6.4/10Also music and documentaryIn 1997, rap superstars Tupac Shakur and Christopher Wallace (aka Biggie Smalls, The Notorious B.I.G.) were gunned down in separate incidents, the apparent victims of hip hop's infamous east-west rivalry. Nick…
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The Sparks Brothers (2021)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary and musicTake a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell Mael, celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks: your favorite band’s favorite band.
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Hated: GG Allin and The Murder Junkies (1993)
★ 6.6/10Also documentary and musicAn overview of the life of the most shocking, vile, and notorious of punk rock legends.
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Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary and musicAn intimate, all-access documentary that will chronicle Lewis Capaldi's journey from a scrappy teen with a viral performance to a Grammy-nominated pop star.
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Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and musicHailed as one of the most innovative and intimate documentaries of all time, experience Kurt Cobain like never before in the only ever fully authorized portrait of the famed music icon. Academy Award nominated…
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Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and musicAt 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and…
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Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated (2017)
★ 7.6/10Also music and documentaryA 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.
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ariana grande: excuse me, i love you (2020)
★ 7.9/10Also music and documentaryAriana Grande takes the stage in London for her Sweetener World Tour and shares a behind-the-scenes look at her life in rehearsal and on the road.