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1. U2: Zoo TV Live from Sydney (1994)
118 min | Documentary, Music
U2 perform live in Sydney, Australia in 1993 on the fifth leg of their iconic Zoo TV Tour.
Director: David Mallet | Stars: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr.
Votes: 1,119
2. U2: PopMart Live from Mexico City (1997)
Unrated | 127 min | Documentary, Music
A concert film capturing legendary Irish rock band U2's 1997 Popmart Tour live in Mexico City
Director: David Mallet | Stars: Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr.
Votes: 764
3. The Beatles Anthology (1995–1996)
TV-14 | 67 min | Documentary, Music
An autobiographical documentary of the greatest of the rock bands.
Stars: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, George Martin
Votes: 9,429
4. The Song Remains the Same (1976)
PG | 137 min | Documentary, Music
The line forms here for the world's greatest and possibly most influential band--Led Zeppelin. This mesmerizing movie built around Zep's famed 1973 concerts at New York's Madison Square Garden is convincing proof why.
Directors: Peter Clifton, Joe Massot | Stars: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham
Votes: 9,031
5. U2's Beautiful Day (2002 Video)
132 min | Documentary, Music
The world's greatest rock band return to Ireland to play a sold out Slane Castle, in a concert that will live long in the memory of everyone there.
Directors: Hamish Hamilton, Enda Hughes, Maurice Linnane | Stars: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr.
Votes: 1,300
6. Elevation 2001: U2 Live from Boston (2001 Video)
Unrated | 107 min | Documentary, Music
A concert film which captures Bono and the U2 boys live in Boston June 6, 2001. The film is an interactive experience which lets the viewer dictate different perspectives and angles of ... See full summary »
Director: Hamish Hamilton | Stars: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr.
Votes: 1,424
7. Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970)
PG | 97 min | Documentary, Music
After years of making movies, the King made a triumphant return to the stage in 1970. Now, see the backstage footage from rehearsals to relaxing at the hotel and the performances in one of the most intimate looks at Elvis captured on film.
Director: Denis Sanders | Stars: Elvis Presley, James Burton, Glen D. Hardin, Charlie Hodge
Votes: 3,248
8. The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit (1991 Video)
83 min | Documentary, Music
Maysles brothers documentary covering the first arrival of "Beatlemania" in the U.S., as well at the band's historical appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
Directors: Kathy Dougherty, Susan Froemke, Albert Maysles, David Maysles | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 799
9. Woodstock (1970)
R | 184 min | Documentary, History, Music
Oscar-winning musical chronicle that brilliantly captures the three-day rock concert and celebration of peace and love that became a capstone for the Sixties.
Director: Michael Wadleigh | Stars: Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Roger Daltrey, Joe Cocker
Votes: 18,467 | Gross: $50.00M
10. Live at Knebworth (1990 TV Special)
Not Rated | 180 min | Documentary, Music
A music documentary about the British Knebworth Festival.
Directors: Bruce Gowers, Lawrence Jordan | Stars: Michael Blakey, Eric Clapton, Cliff Richard & The Shadows, Phil Collins
Votes: 93
11. Live Aid (1985 TV Special)
960 min | Documentary, Music
The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief.
Directors: Vincent Scarza, Kenneth Shapiro | Stars: Bob Geldof, Bryan Adams, Stuart Adamson, Mo Amin
Votes: 2,322
13. R.E.M.: Perfect Square (2004 Video)
143 min | Music
R.E.M. performing 23 songs in Wiesbaden, Germany, on July 19th, 2003.
Director: Julia Knowles | Stars: Peter Buck, Mike Mills, R.E.M., Michael Stipe
Votes: 176
14. Glastonbury: The Movie in Flashback (1995)
TV-MA | 96 min | Documentary, Music
A no-holds-barred trip through the music, magic and midsummer madness of the legendary Glastonbury Festival. Featuring The Orb, Spiritualized, The Verve, Lemonheads, Porno for Pyros and more! A must-see for all festival fans.
Directors: William Beaton, Lisa Lake, Robin Mahoney, Matthew Salkeld, Michael Sarne | Stars: Richard Ashcroft, Phil Bell, Charlie Creed-Miles, Evan Dando
Votes: 186
15. Elvis '56 (1987 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 61 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The story of how Elvis Presley went from being just a somewhat naive rock singer to world-famous--and world-weary--superstar in just the space of one year, 1956.
Directors: Alan Raymond, Susan Raymond | Stars: Levon Helm, Elvis Presley, Steve Allen, Milton Berle
Votes: 255
16. The Old Grey Whistle Test at 30 (2001 TV Special)
Music
A celebration of the 30th anniversary of the first screening of "Old Grey Whistle Test, The" (1971) featuring highlights from the archive.
Stars: Bob Harris, David Bowie, Tim Buckley, Alice Cooper
Votes: 58
17. Adele Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2011 Video)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
A live concert performance of Grammy-winning pop/soul sensation Adele Adkins at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Director: Paul Dugdale | Stars: Adele, Samuel Dixon, Ben Thomas, Tim Van Der Kuil
Votes: 1,084
18. Riverdance: The Show (1995)
71 min | Music
Riverdance is rooted in a three-part suite of baroque-influenced traditional music called Timedance composed, recorded and performed for the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest, which was hosted by Ireland.
Director: John McColgan | Stars: Michael Flatley, Jean Butler, Anúna, Brendán de Gallaí
Votes: 645
19. Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
G | 105 min | Documentary, Music
Aging Cuban musicians whose talents had been virtually forgotten following Castro's takeover of Cuba, are brought out of retirement by Ry Cooder, who travelled to Havana in order to bring the musicians together, resulting in triumphant performances of extraordinary music, and resurrecting the musicians' careers.
Director: Wim Wenders | Stars: Compay Segundo, Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González, Octavio Calderon
Votes: 20,538 | Gross: $7.00M
20. The Doors (1991)
R | 140 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band The Doors and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison, from his days as a UCLA film student in Los Angeles, to his untimely death in Paris, France at age 27 in 1971.
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Kyle MacLachlan, Frank Whaley
Votes: 99,076 | Gross: $35.18M
21. Backbeat (1994)
R | 100 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A dramatization of the Hamburg, Germany phase of The Beatles' early history.
Director: Iain Softley | Stars: Stephen Dorff, Sheryl Lee, Ian Hart, Gary Bakewell
Votes: 6,583 | Gross: $2.39M
22. Walk the Line (2005)
PG-13 | 136 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A chronicle of country music legend Johnny Cash's life, from his early days on an Arkansas cotton farm to his rise to fame with Sun Records in Memphis, where he recorded alongside Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
Director: James Mangold | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Patrick
Votes: 265,863 | Gross: $119.52M
23. Shine a Light (2008)
PG-13 | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A career-spanning documentary on The Rolling Stones, with concert footage from their "A Bigger Bang" tour.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood
Votes: 12,300 | Gross: $5.36M
24. The Stones in the Park (1969)
53 min | Documentary, Music
Extensive footage of the Rolling Stones performing on July 5th 1969 in Hyde Park in front of an audience of appropriately 500,000 people just two days after the untimely death of former lead gutiarist and band founder Brian Jones.
Director: Leslie Woodhead | Stars: The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor
Votes: 291
25. Control (2007)
R | 122 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A profile of Ian Curtis, the enigmatic singer of Joy Division whose personal, professional, and romantic troubles led him to die by suicide at the age of 23.
Director: Anton Corbijn | Stars: Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Craig Parkinson, Alexandra Maria Lara
Votes: 68,560 | Gross: $0.87M
26.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
(2005)
Not Rated | 208 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Bob Dylan, B.J. Rolfzen, Dick Kangas, Liam Clancy
Votes: 12,111
27. The Best of R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (2003 Video)
96 min | Documentary, Music
A career retrospective collecting the music videos of R.E.M. during their Warner Bros. years between 1988 and 2003.
Directors: Lance Bangs, Peter Care, Jem Cohen, Jonathan Dayton, Dominic DeJoseph, Nigel Dick, Katherine Dieckmann, Valerie Faris, Liz Friedlander, Tim Hope, Garth Jennings, Spike Jonze, Matt Mahurin, Michael Moore, Jake Scott, Stephane Sednaoui, Tarsem Singh, Einar Snorri, Eiður Snorri, David Weir | Stars: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Andy Kaufman, Mike Mills
Votes: 322
28. Pearl Jam: Live at the Garden (2003 Video)
190 min | Documentary, Music
Pearl Jam plays the Madison Square Garden in New York City from July 8, 2003. Featuring deep cuts such as Love Boat Captain, hits such as Even Flow, and a cover of The Who's Baba O'Riley.
Stars: Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready
Votes: 778
29. Stoned (2005)
R | 102 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A chronicle of the sordid life and suspicious death of Rolling Stones co-founder Brian Jones, who was found in the bottom of his swimming pool weeks after being let go from the band.
Director: Stephen Woolley | Stars: Leo Gregory, Paddy Considine, David Morrissey, Ben Whishaw
Votes: 4,163
30. The Who: Who's Better Who's Best (1988)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A celebration of 25 years of the rock band The Who. Includes some very rare footage.
Stars: Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Kenney Jones, Keith Moon
Votes: 49
31. Alice in Chains: Music Bank - The Videos (1999 Video)
94 min | Music
A compilation containing all of the band's music videos from the 90s era.
Directors: Frank Ockenfels 3, Martyn Atkins, Cameron Crowe, Nigel Dick, Nick Donkin, Paul Fedor, Matt Mahurin, Mark Pellington, Paul Rachman, Rocky Schenck, Layne Staley, Josh Taft, George Vale | Stars: Jerry Cantrell, Mike Inez, Sean Kinney, Layne Staley
Votes: 322
32. Elvis by the Presleys (2005 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Priscilla Presley, her daughter, their family and their friends opened their hearts in the backdrop of Graceland's memories with much modesty and emotion. Rare documents, confessions, ... See full summary »
Director: Rob Klug | Stars: Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla Presley, Riley Keough
Votes: 337
33. Vertigo 2005: U2 Live from Chicago (2005 Video)
139 min | Music
Vertigo 2005: Live from Chicago is a concert film by Irish rock band U2, showcasing two concerts recorded at United Center in Chicago, Illinois during band's 2005 Vertigo Tour.
Directors: Hamish Hamilton, Erica Forstadt | Stars: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr.
Votes: 948
34. Seven Ages of Rock (2007)
Documentary, Music
Seven Ages of Rock is about the history of rock music. It comprised six 60-minute episodes, with a final episode of 90 minutes. Each episode focused on one type of rock music, each typified by one or two artists or bands.
Stars: Julian Rhind-Tutt, Charles Shaar Murray, David Fricke, John Harris
Votes: 689
35. The 3 Tenors in Concert 1994 (1994 TV Special)
Music
Followup Los Angeles concert to Carreras Domingo Pavarotti in Concert (1990). Several songs are sung in English, and celebrity attendees include the (then former) 41st US President and the (then future) 38th governor of the state of California.
Director: William Cosel | Stars: José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, Zubin Mehta
Votes: 244
36. The Concert in Central Park (1982 TV Special)
Not Rated | 90 min | Music
The long-awaited reunion concert of the renowned pop music duo, more than a decade after their separation as musical performers.
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, David Brown, Pete Carr
Votes: 644
37. Gimme Some Truth: The Making of John Lennon's Imagine Album (2000 Video)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Behind-the-scenes footage to document the production of one of John Lennon's most enduring works. A fluid context of conflict, community, and craftsmanship.
Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Phil Spector, George Harrison
Votes: 479
38. Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall (2011 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary
Selling over 200 million records worldwide, Pink Floyd has produced some of the most celebrated music in Rock history. This is their incredible story.
Director: Sonia Anderson | Stars: Sonia Anderson, Joe Boyd, Jenny Fabian, Rachel Fury
Votes: 370
39. History of the Eagles (2013)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, Music
The life and times of the super successful American soft-rock band, Eagles.
Stars: Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Don Felder, Joe Walsh
Votes: 2,809
40. A Star Is Born (2018)
R | 136 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A musician helps a young singer find fame as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.
Director: Bradley Cooper | Stars: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Greg Grunberg
Votes: 419,472 | Gross: $215.29M
41. Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
PG-13 | 134 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of the legendary British rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985).
Director: Bryan Singer | Stars: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy
Votes: 592,944 | Gross: $216.43M
42. Yesterday (III) (2019)
PG-13 | 116 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music
A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where they never existed.
Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia Di Martino, Ellise Chappell
Votes: 167,770 | Gross: $73.29M
43. Western Stars (2019)
PG | 83 min | Documentary, Music
Live concert performance of Bruce Springsteen singing songs from his album 'Western Stars'.
Directors: Bruce Springsteen, Thom Zimny | Stars: Patti Scialfa, Bruce Springsteen
Votes: 1,971
44. Blinded by the Light (2019)
PG-13 | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
In England in 1987, a teenager from an Asian family learns to live his life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of American rock star Bruce Springsteen.
Director: Gurinder Chadha | Stars: Billy Barratt, Ronak Singh Chadha Berges, Viveik Kalra, Lee Barnett
Votes: 27,323 | Gross: $11.90M
45. Performance (1970)
R | 105 min | Crime, Drama
A violent East London gangster undergoes a transformation of identity while hiding from his former colleagues in the home of a jaded Bohemian rock star and his two girlfriends.
Directors: Donald Cammell, Nicolas Roeg | Stars: James Fox, Mick Jagger, Anita Pallenberg, Michèle Breton
Votes: 11,328 | Gross: $0.19M
46. Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006)
PG | 103 min | Documentary, Music
A film shot over during a two-night performance by Neil Young at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Pegi Young, Ben Keith
Votes: 3,304 | Gross: $1.83M
47. Oasis: Supersonic (2016)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Oasis's breakthrough years documented into a detailed depiction of the infamous brothers from Manchester forming the band in the early 90's leading up to the legendary performance at Knebworth.
Director: Mat Whitecross | Stars: Paul Arthurs, Christine Biller, Mark Coyle, Debbie Turner
Votes: 12,388 | Gross: $0.24M
48. Springsteen on Broadway (2018 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 153 min | Documentary, Music
The intimate, final performance of Bruce Springsteen's 236-show run at Jujamcyn's Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway.
Director: Thom Zimny | Stars: Bruce Springsteen, Patti Scialfa
Votes: 2,394
49. The Runaways (2010)
R | 106 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A coming-of-age biographical film about the 1970s teenage all-girl rock band The Runaways. The relationship between band members Cherie Currie and Joan Jett is also explored.
Director: Floria Sigismondi | Stars: Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon, Stella Maeve
Votes: 50,950 | Gross: $3.57M
50. Live 8 (2005 TV Special)
480 min | Documentary, Music
20 years on from their Live Aid (1985) triumph, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure recruit the world's music superstars once again to perform live and put pressure on Western governments to help Africa and Make Poverty History.
Directors: Bruce Gowers, Nick Hopkin, Michael Maier, Claire Popplewell, Geoff Posner, Richard Valentine, Michael Watt, Paul Flattery | Stars: Bob Geldof, Articolo 31, 4Peace Ensemble, a-ha
Votes: 1,264
51. Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection (2005 Video)
90 min | Music
Stars: James Burton, Charlie Hodge, Elvis Presley, Jerry Scheff
Votes: 34
52. The Dirt (2019)
TV-MA | 107 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Based on the bestselling autobiography from Mötley Crüe, the film is an unflinching tale of success and excess as four misfits rise from the streets of Hollywood to the heights of international fame.
Director: Jeff Tremaine | Stars: Douglas Booth, Iwan Rheon, Colson Baker, Daniel Webber
Votes: 55,325
53. Rolling Thunder Revue (2019)
TV-MA | 142 min | Documentary, Biography, History
In an alchemic mix of fact and fantasy, Martin Scorsese looks back at Bob Dylan's 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue tour and a country ripe for reinvention.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, Patti Smith, Martin von Haselberg
Votes: 7,710
54. Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones (2019)
96 min | Documentary
A documentary about the events in the life of Rolling Stone legend Brian Jones that lead to his death.
Director: Danny Garcia | Stars: Brian Jones, Anita Pallenberg, Terry O'Neill, Rev D. Wayne Love
Votes: 391
55. Brian Johnson: A Life on the Road (2017– )
60 min | Documentary, Music, Reality-TV
The former AC/DC frontman meets some of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll to share their experiences of going on tour around the world.
Stars: Brian Johnson, Sting, Roger Daltrey, Lars Ulrich
Votes: 213
56. Lemmy (2010)
116 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the life and career of revered heavy-metal musician Lemmy Kilmister.
Directors: Greg Olliver, Wes Orshoski | Stars: Lemmy, Phil Campbell, Mikkey Dee, Dave Navarro
Votes: 8,599
57. Laurel Canyon (2020)
TV-14 | 78 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documentary pulls back the curtain on a mythical world and provides an up-close look at the lives of the musicians who inhabited Laurel Canyon. It paints an intimate portrait of the artists who created a music revolution that would change popular culture.
Stars: Michelle Phillips, Alice Cooper, Micky Dolenz, Neil Young
Votes: 1,293
58. Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982)
R | 95 min | Drama, Fantasy, Music
A confined but troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.
Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Bob Geldof, Christine Hargreaves, James Laurenson, Eleanor David
Votes: 85,394 | Gross: $22.24M
59. Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (1972)
G | 92 min | Documentary, Music
Live versions of the songs, filmed in an old Pompeii amphitheater. Songs included are Echoes (split into 2 parts), Careful with that axe, Eugene, A saucerful of secrets, One of those days, ... See full summary »
Director: Adrian Maben | Stars: David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason
Votes: 9,672
60. Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here (2012)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music
Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and others tell the story of the creative process of the album "Wish You Were Here", released in September 1975.
Director: John Edginton | Stars: Syd Barrett, Joe Boyd, Venetta Fields, Jill Furmanovsky
Votes: 1,867
61. David Gilmour: Live At Pompeii (2017)
Not Rated | 125 min | Documentary, Music
Former lead guitarist and singer of Pink Floyd, David Gilmour returns decades later after previously performing there with Pink Floyd. David Gilmour returned for two concerts in the ancient... See full summary »
Director: Gavin Elder | Stars: David Gilmour, Chester Kamen, Guy Pratt, Bryan Chambers
Votes: 939
62. Rocketman (I) (2019)
R | 121 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of Elton John's breakthrough years.
Director: Dexter Fletcher | Stars: Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard
Votes: 194,750 | Gross: $96.37M
63. The Go-Go's (2020)
TV-MA | 98 min | Documentary, Music
The Go-Go's are the most successful female rock band of all time. This documentary chronicles the meteoric rise of a band born of the LA punk scene that not only captured but created a zeitgeist.
Director: Alison Ellwood | Stars: The Go-Go's, Charlotte Caffey, Elissa Bello, Belinda Carlisle
Votes: 1,729
64. Black Sabbath: The End (2017)
108 min | Music
Black Sabbath's final triumphant live concert filmed at Genting Arena in their hometown of Birmingham.
Director: Dick Carruthers | Stars: Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Tommy Clufetos
Votes: 61
65. Glastonbury Fayre (2018)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Music
The atmosphere and events of the second Glastonbury Festival, held in 1971.
Directors: Peter Neal, Nicolas Roeg | Stars: Arthur Brown, Bill Harkin, Terry Reid, Lee Miles
Votes: 264
66. Glastonbury (2006)
R | 138 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the 30th anniversary of Britain's best-known music festival.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: David Bowie, Björk, James Brown, Billy Bragg
Votes: 951 | Gross: $0.01M
67. Dolly Parton: Here I Am (2019 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
In this documentary, the life, career and music of Dolly Parton are reflected in interviews with friends and companions and the artist herself, interlaced with clips of Parton's performances.
Director: Francis Whately | Stars: Dabney Coleman, Mac Davis, David Dotson, Jerry Douglas
Votes: 1,763
68. Led Zeppelin (2003 Video)
Not Rated | 320 min | Documentary, Music
A double-DVD set which features over five hours of previously unreleased concert and archival performance footage from Led Zeppelin, spanning the years 1969 to 1979.
Directors: Dick Carruthers, Jimmy Page | Stars: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham
Votes: 3,047
69. Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)
TV-MA | 132 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
An authorized documentary on the late musician Kurt Cobain, from his early days in Aberdeen, Washington to his success and downfall with the grunge band Nirvana.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Wendy O'Connor, Don Cobain, Jenny Cobain
Votes: 32,133
70.
Autopsy: The Last Hours of (2014– )
Episode:
Kurt Cobain
(2017)
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Biography
World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter investigates the last hours of Nirvana's lead singer, Kurt Cobain.
Director: Steve Webb | Stars: Eric Meyers, Matthew Bone, Kurt Cobain, Michael Hunter
Votes: 43
71. The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park Live (2013)
Unrated | 121 min | Documentary, Music
A concert of the greatest hits of the band's career features an appearance by Mick Taylor.
Director: Paul Dugdale | Stars: The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, Darryl Jones, Bobby Keys
Votes: 417
72. Rammstein in Amerika (2015)
R | 143 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about the German Industrial Metal band Rammstein. Especially centering on their relationship with the USA, cumulating in the group's 2010 New York concert.
Director: Hannes Rossacher | Stars: Flake Lorenz, Richard Kruspe, Paul Landers, Till Lindemann
Votes: 1,607
73. Echo in the Canyon (2018)
PG-13 | 82 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.
Director: Andrew Slater | Stars: Lou Adler, Fiona Apple, The Beach Boys, Beck
Votes: 4,008 | Gross: $3.33M
74. David Crosby: Remember My Name (2019)
R | 95 min | Documentary, Music
Meet David Crosby in this portrait of a man with everything but an easy retirement on his mind.
Director: A.J. Eaton | Stars: David Crosby, Stephen Barncard, Jackson Browne, Ethan Crosby
Votes: 1,405 | Gross: $0.62M
76. The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)
PG-13 | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Daniel Johnston, manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist is revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love.
Director: Jeff Feuerzeig | Stars: Daniel Johnston, Mabel Johnston, Bill Johnston, Laurie Allen
Votes: 10,534 | Gross: $0.33M
77. Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013)
PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Biography, History
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.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill
Votes: 13,953 | Gross: $4.95M
78. Hello Quo (2012)
152 min | Documentary, Music
The definitive career-spanning documentary about one of Britain's greatest ever rock bands, Status Quo.
Director: Alan G. Parker | Stars: Andrew Bown, John Coghlan, Steve Diggle, John Edwards
Votes: 123
79. Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart, Trent Reznor
Votes: 4,890
80. Creating Woodstock (2019)
111 min | Documentary, Music
For three days in August 1969, nearly a half-million young people descended upon Max Yasgur's farm in upstate New York for the rock 'n' roll event that defined a generation. Mythologized ... See full summary »
Director: Mick Richards | Stars: Henry Diltz, Arlo Guthrie, Richie Havens, Artie Kornfeld
Votes: 108
81. Nico, 1988 (2017)
R | 93 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The last year of singer Nico's life, as she tours and grapples with addiction and personal demons.
Director: Susanna Nicchiarelli | Stars: Trine Dyrholm, John Gordon Sinclair, Anamaria Marinca, Sandor Funtek
Votes: 2,064 | Gross: $0.07M
82. CSNY: Fifty by Four (2014)
164 min | Documentary
The incredible story of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, featuring exclusive interviews, rare performance footage and more. This is CSNY's story, a journey of breakthroughs, breakdowns, ... See full summary »
Director: Elio Espana
Votes: 106
83. If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd (2018)
TV-14 | 97 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This authorized documentary will explore the music and backstory of the legendary American band. With the songs from the first six Skynyrd albums driving the narration, the film focuses on ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Kijak | Stars: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Johnny Van Zant
Votes: 1,663
84. Punk (2019)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Original interviews with America's punk pioneers and the U.K.'s most notorious bands.
Stars: Iggy Pop, Henry Rollins, John Lydon, Legs McNeil
Votes: 858
85. Songs for While I'm Away (2020)
112 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The story of how a young black boy from working class 1950's Dublin, became Ireland's Greatest Rock Star. As lead singer of Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott was a songwriter, a poet, a dreamer, a wildman.
Director: Emer Reynolds | Stars: Phil Lynott, Sarah Lynott, Cathleen Lynott, Jerome Rimson
Votes: 536
86. Phil Lynott: The Long Goodbye (2022)
70 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Philip Parris Lynott took the world by storm when he dominated the stage with his most notable rock band Thin Lizzy. The Irish frontman battled his way to the top whilst fighting prejudice.... See full summary »
Director: Remarni Ramchaitar-Jackman | Stars: Laurence Archer, Eric Bell, George Best, Smiley Bolger
Votes: 8
87. ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas (2019)
91 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen became one of the biggest, most beloved bands on the planet.
Director: Sam Dunn | Stars: Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Frank Beard, ZZ Top
Votes: 1,976 | Gross: $0.01M
88. Ramones Raw (2004)
Not Rated | 105 min | Documentary, Music
Climb in the van, buckle your seat belt and hang on tight because you're about to experience life on the road with the founding fathers of punk rock, The Ramones! The band that started it ... See full summary »
Director: John Cafiero | Stars: Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Marky Ramone
Votes: 573
89. Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB (2009)
90 min | Documentary
An East Village performance space fought against the Bowery homeless shelter who threatened to shut them down. Some of the most iconic figures in music have performed here.
Director: Mandy Stein | Stars: Dicky Barrett, Michael Bloomberg, Clem Burke, David Byrne
Votes: 64
90. Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell (2015 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary featuring an intimate profile of American rock legend Meat Loaf, spanning from his childhood of domestic violence, through a decade of rejection by record companies to global ... See full summary »
Director: Matt O'Casey | Stars: Meat Loaf, Amanda Aday, Lou Adler, Paul Crook
Votes: 220
91. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2016)
79 min | Documentary
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead, directed by Justin Krook, is a heart-pumping yet heart-wrenching documentary about one of the most eminent DJs working today: Steve Aoki. In the lead-up to Aoki's ... See full summary »
Director: Justin Krook | Stars: Devon Aoki, Benji Madden, Will.i.am, Travis Barker
Votes: 1,443
92. Super Duper Alice Cooper (2014)
Unrated | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Super Duper Alice Cooper is the twisted tale of a teenage Dr Jekyll whose rock n roll Mr Hyde almost kills him. It is the story of Vincent Furnier, preacher's son, who struck fear into the ... See full summary »
Directors: Sam Dunn, Reg Harkema, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Doris Buchrucker, Alice Cooper, Sheryl Cooper, Jack Curtis
Votes: 1,288
93. Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres (2022)
99 min | Documentary
The documentary about Ben's life is an epic sweep through the world of rock and roll. The American-born son of Chinese immigrants, Ben grew up in Chinatown with only a radio to the outside world.
Director: Suzanne Joe Kai | Stars: Ben Fong Torres, Ray Manzarek, John Burks, John M. Glionna
Votes: 448
94. Song of the South: Duane Allman and the Birth of the Allman Brothers Band (2013 Video)
130 min | Documentary
Duane Allman, the lead guitarist and driving force behind Southern Rock pioneers The Allman Brothers Band, lived a tragically short life, but during his brief career he changed music forever
Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: Howard Albert, Ron Albert, Duane Allman, Scott Freeman
Votes: 102
96. Later... With Jools Holland (1992– )
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late-night music and chat show with celebrity guests.
Stars: Jools Holland, Paul Weller, PJ Harvey, Robert Plant
Votes: 567
97. Jools Holland's Happening (1991–1992)
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Jools Holland, Jack Dee, Bill Hicks, Midge Ure
98. Jools Holland: London Calling (2012)
75 min | Documentary
Jools Holland takes a personal look at the historical influences that have helped to create the sound of London. His journey takes him back to Roman times, and then forward through history ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Rodley | Stars: Damon Albarn, Danny Baker, Sterling Betancourt, Jon Boden
99. The Word (1990–1995)
60 min | Talk-Show
The show that pushed forward the boundries of youth TV, always coming close to going too far.
Stars: Terry Christian, Dani Behr, Katie Puckrik, Amanda De Cadenet
Votes: 217
100. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co
Votes: 1,126
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