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1. Searching for Sugar Man (2012)

PG-13 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

79 Metascore

Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock n roller, Rodriguez.

Director: Malik Bendjelloul | Stars: Rodriguez, Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman, Dennis Coffey, Mike Theodore

Votes: 72,906 | Gross: $3.97M

2. Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne (2020 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

For over five decades, Ozzy Osbourne has personified rock and roll, from his childhood in poverty and time in prison, to fronting metal band Black Sabbath, a successful solo career and a lovable 21st century television dad.

Director: Greg Johnston | Stars: Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Ice-T, Tony Iommi

Votes: 632

3. The Case of the Three Sided Dream (2014)

88 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

The story of multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk; who went from blind infant, to child prodigy, to adult visionary, to political activist, and finally to paralyzed showman. A ... See full summary »

Director: Adam Kahan | Stars: Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Betty Neals, Steve Turre, Michael max Fleming

Votes: 103

4. Studio 54 (2018)

TV-MA | 98 min | Documentary, History, Music

70 Metascore

The story of the notorious 1970s New York City nightclub.

Director: Matt Tyrnauer | Stars: Ian Schrager, Steve Rubell, Donald Rubell, Neil Schlesinger

Votes: 3,542 | Gross: $0.20M

5. 69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez (2020 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 102 min | Documentary, Music

53 Metascore

Part investigative documentary, part real-life gangster movie, '69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez' unpacks the life of polarizing rap sensation and internet troll Tekashi69.

Director: Vikram Gandhi | Star: 6ix9ine

Votes: 730

6. Bluebird (2019)

Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary

The origin of megastars like Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift while following emerging singer-songwriters as they chase their dreams inside The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville's accidental landmark that has altered the course of music history.

Director: Brian A. Loschiavo | Stars: Clare Bowen, Connie Britton, Garth Brooks, Steve Earle

Votes: 211

7. Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)

Unrated | 94 min | Documentary

80 Metascore

An exploration of the history and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via interviews, clips from movies, and a look at their actual process of creation and discovery.

Director: Midge Costin | Stars: Gary Rydstrom, Steven Spielberg, Teresa Eckton, Thomas A. Edison

Votes: 2,240

8. The Rainbow (2019)

71 min | Documentary, Music

While the world around it has changed dramatically, The Rainbow Bar and Grill has remained as one of the last bastions of true Rock n' Roll on Hollywood's famed Sunset Strip. Legendary musicians recount their stories from the iconic venue.

Director: Zak Knutson | Stars: Wendy Dio, Micky Dolenz, Brent Fitz, Lita Ford

Votes: 378

9. The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020)

TV-MA | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

78 Metascore

An exploration of the history of the Bee Gees, featuring revealing interviews with oldest brother Barry Gibb, and archival interviews with the late twin brothers Robin and Maurice.

Director: Frank Marshall | Stars: Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb, Peter Brown

Votes: 5,623

10. 27: Gone Too Soon (2018)

TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, Music

An examination of the lives and deaths of the six most famous members of the '27 Club' - musicians who have died aged 27: Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse.

Director: Simon Napier-Bell | Stars: Olly Alexander, Benny Andersson, Steve Blame, David Bowie

Votes: 1,397

11. All Things Must Pass (2015)

Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, History, Music

73 Metascore

'All Things Must Pass' is a documentary that explores the rise and fall of Tower Records, and its legacy forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon.

Director: Colin Hanks | Stars: Russ Solomon, Michael Solomon, Heidi Cotler, Paul Brown

Votes: 3,560 | Gross: $0.17M

12. American Dream/American Knightmare (2018 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary

Documentary of the life and exploits of gangsta rap producer Suge Knight.

Director: Antoine Fuqua | Stars: Suge Knight, Antoine Fuqua

Votes: 591

13. Anvil (2008)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

82 Metascore

Since 1978, Anvil has become one of heavy metal's most influential yet commercially unsuccessful acts. In 2006, after a fledging European tour Anvil sets out to record their thirteenth album and continue to follow their dreams.

Director: Sacha Gervasi | Stars: Robb Reiner, Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Tiziana Arrigoni, Scott Ian

Votes: 16,844 | Gross: $0.67M

14. Beep: A Documentary History of Game Sound (2016)

115 min | Documentary, History

Beep is a documentary history of game sound, from the Victorian penny arcades through pinball and the video games right up to 2015.

Director: Karen Collins | Stars: Becky Allen, Yoshino Aoki, Simon Ashby, Clint Bajakian

Votes: 163

15. Blood Into Wine (2010)

100 min | Documentary

Take a look inside the life of one of Rock music's most mysterious and interesting figures. With winemaking in his blood, multiplatinum recording artist Maynard James Keenan sets out to bring notariety to Arizona's burgeoning wine regions.

Directors: Ryan Page, Christopher Pomerenke | Stars: Glenn Alexander, Tim Alexander, Fairuza Balk, Tom Beaujour

Votes: 1,227

16. Cry Baby: The Pedal that Rocks the World (2011 Video)

57 min | Documentary

Cry Baby: The Pedal That Rocks The World tells the story of the wah wah effect pedal, from its invention in 1966 to the present day. Musicians, engineers, and historians discuss the impact ... See full summary »

Directors: Max Baloian, Joey Tosi | Stars: Bob Bradshaw, Jerry Cantrell, Del Casher, Bobby Cedro

Votes: 59

17. Deep Purple: From Here to InFinite (2017)

90 min | Documentary

Three weeks before the official launch date of the new album "inFinite" of rock legend Deep Purple CineStar presents the accompanying film "From Here To InFinite" on the big screen. The ... See full summary »

Director: Craig Hooper | Stars: Don Airey, Robert Ezrin, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover

Votes: 99

18. Hired Gun (2016)

Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, Music

A documentary film about session and touring musicians that are hired by well established and famous bands and artists like Metallica, KISS, and Billy Joel. These hired guns may not be household names, but are still masters of their craft.

Director: Fran Strine | Stars: John 5, Kenny Aronoff, Corey Britz, Kara Britz

Votes: 2,210

19. Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (2012)

Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

70 Metascore

When doctors diagnosed 19-year-old rock star Jason Becker with Lou Gehrig's Disease, they said he would never make music again. 22 years later, without the ability to move or to speak, Jason is alive and making music with his eyes.

Director: Jesse Vile | Stars: Jason Becker, Dan Alvarez, Ehren Becker, Gary Becker

Votes: 1,223

20. Lemmy (2010)

116 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

64 Metascore

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

21. Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal (2006)

Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, History, Music

Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal is the story of how bands like Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus and others pioneered a new form of heavy metal in the early 1980's.

Director: Rick Ernst | Stars: Lee Altus, Russ Anderson, Death Angel, Tom Angelripper

Votes: 1,836

22. Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005)

R | 96 min | Documentary, Music

73 Metascore

An examination of the heavy metal music subculture that tries to explain why, despite the longevity and popularity of the genre, fans are marginalized and ridiculed for their passion.

Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, Jessica Joy Wise | Stars: Tom Araya, Gavin Baddeley, Blasphemer, Randy Blythe

Votes: 12,484

23. Global Metal (2008)

93 min | Documentary, Music

A continued examination of the heavy metal subculture focusing on the adaptation and performance of heavy metal in various global communities, and how the increased import of Western cultural forms has impacted new global markets.

Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Tom Araya, Ken Ayugai, Rafael Bittencourt, Max Cavalera

Votes: 4,889

24. Until the Light Takes Us (2008)

Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Music

54 Metascore

Interviews and news footage explore the rise of black metal music in Norway in the 1990s, including artists who were involved in suicide, murder and arson.

Directors: Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell | Stars: Fenriz, Varg Vikernes, Euronymous, Hellhammer

Votes: 6,687 | Gross: $0.12M

25. Death by Metal (2016)

107 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

The story of the influential American death metal band 'Death' from Orlando, Florida, founded in 1983 by the late guitarist and vocalist Chuck Schuldiner.

Director: Felipe Belalcazar | Stars: Steve DiGiorgio, Gene Hoglan, Bobby Koelble, Terry Butler

Votes: 758

26. ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads (2019 TV Movie)

48 min | Documentary, Biography

A look at the short, mysterious life of blues legend, Robert Johnson, who was said to have made a deal with the Devil at a crossroads in rural Mississippi.

Director: Brian Oakes | Stars: Terry Harmonica Bean, Rory Block, Yvonne Chireau, Eric Clapton

Votes: 3,115

27. Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World (2017)

103 min | Documentary, Music

73 Metascore

A documentary about the role of Native Americans in popular music history.

Directors: Catherine Bainbridge, Alfonso Maiorana | Stars: George Clinton, Robbie Robertson, Gary Giddins, Martin Scorsese

Votes: 1,080 | Gross: $0.23M

28. Score (2016)

Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Music

67 Metascore

A look at the cinematic art of the film musical score, and the artists who create them.

Director: Matt Schrader | Stars: Marco Beltrami, Jon Burlingame, Leonard Maltin, Bill Field

Votes: 4,875 | Gross: $0.10M

29. Tokyo Idols (2017)

TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Music

Girl bands and their pop music permeate every moment of Japanese life. Following an aspiring pop singer and her fans, Tokyo Idols explores a cultural phenomenon driven by an obsession with ... See full summary »

Director: Kyoko Miyake | Stars: Rio Hiiragi, Yuzuha Oda, Masayoshi Sakai

Votes: 1,316

30. What We Started (2017)

94 min | Documentary

51 Metascore

DJs, producers, and promoters discuss the history and state of electronic dance music.

Directors: Bert Marcus, Cyrus Saidi | Stars: Steve Angello, Carl Cox, Chip Eberhart, Martin Garrix

Votes: 1,523

31. Get Back Up (2020)

Documentary, Biography, Music

"The riveting, emotionally charged story of one man's journey from rock stardom to rock bottom, rescued by his faith, the love of a woman, his family and his band mates; it is a story of despair and of hope for all.

Director: Norry Niven | Stars: Sophia Bui, Justin Furstenfeld

Votes: 363

32. Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G. (2017 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 121 min | Documentary, Biography

The first authorized biography of Christopher Wallace, allowing Christopher to narrate his own life story. Using archival footage and previously unknown audio to tell the story along with interviews with those that knew him the best.

Director: Mark Ford | Stars: Voletta Wallace, Cheo Hodari Coker, Lil' Cease, Hubert Sam

Votes: 395

33. Believer (I) (2018)

TV-14 | 101 min | Documentary, Music

Believer.

Director: Don Argott | Stars: Dan Reynolds, Aja Volkman, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman

Votes: 942

34. Moog (2004)

Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary, History, Music

51 Metascore

Bob Moog shaped musical culture with some of the most inspiring electronic instruments ever created. This "compelling documentary portrait of a provocative, thoughtful and deeply ... See full summary »

Director: Hans Fjellestad | Stars: Charlie Clouser, Herbert Deutsch, Keith Emerson, Woody Jackson

Votes: 642



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