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1. The Cure: Trilogy (2003 Video)

223 min | Documentary, Music

The Cure play their albums "Pornography," "Disintegration," and "Bloodflowers" live during two shows at the Tempodrome in Berlin.

Director: Nick Wickham | Stars: Perry Bamonte, Jason Cooper, Simon Gallup, Roger O'Donnell

Votes: 333

2. Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016)

R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

74 Metascore

An in-depth look at the life and work of avant-garde musician, Frank Zappa.

Director: Thorsten Schütte | Stars: Frank Zappa, Steve Allen, Angel, Chuck Ash

Votes: 1,371 | Gross: $0.35M

3. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Hammersmith Odeon, London '75 (2005 Video)

TV-G | 130 min | Music

Hammersmith Odeon, London '75 is one of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's most classic performances, perfectly encapsulating the passion, drama and intensity of the extraordinary band... See full summary »

Director: Derek Burbidge | Stars: Bruce Springsteen, Roy Bittan, Clarence Clemons, Danny Federici

Votes: 347

4. The Black Keys Live at the Crystal Ballroom (2008 Video)

Not Rated | 64 min | Documentary, Music

The Black Keys' new concert DVD, Live at the Crystal Ballroom, reflects the no-frills genius of the drums-and-guitar duo's studio sound: It's a refreshingly straightforward video document ... See full summary »

Director: Lance Bangs | Stars: The Black Keys, Dan Auerbach, Patrick J. Carney

Votes: 53

5. Rolling Stone: Stories from the Edge (2017)

TV-MA | 240 min | Documentary, Music

A look at 50 years of the iconic magazine features interviews with and footage of journalists, photographers and performers who have graced its pages since it was launched by publisher Jann Wenner in 1967. In 2 parts.

Directors: Blair Foster, Alex Gibney | Stars: Cameron Crowe, Jeff Daniels, Johnny Depp, Annie Leibovitz

Votes: 639

6. Dire Straits: Alchemy Live (1984 TV Special)

95 min | Music

The band Dire Straits live at the Hammersmith Odeon, London. July 1983.

Director: Peter Sinclair | Stars: Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, Hal Lindes

Votes: 318

7. Stone Temple Pilots: Alive in the Windy City (2012 Video)

Not Rated | 78 min | Music

Filmed at a sold out Riviera Theatre in Chicago in March 2010, Alive In The Windy City is the first Stone Temple Pilots live concert to be authorized for video release. Bonus footage shows of the band behind the scenes on the road.

Directors: Chapman Baehler, Rocco Guarino | Stars: Scott Weiland, Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo, Eric Kretz

Votes: 30

8. Nirvana: Live at the Paramount (2011)

TV-PG | 72 min | Documentary, Music

On Halloween 1991, Nirvana played live at the Paramount Theater in Seattle. Songs from both albums, "Bleach" and "Nevermind", were performed.

Director: Mark Racco | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, Nirvana, Krist Novoselic

Votes: 1,199

9. Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)

TV-MA | 132 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography

83 Metascore

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: 32,130

10. Morrissey: 25 Live (2013 Video)

Unrated | 93 min | Music

Morrissey performs an intimate show at Hollywood High School in Los Angeles on March 2, 2013.

Director: James Russell | Stars: Boz Boorer, Anthony Burulcich, Gustav Manzur, Morrissey

Votes: 63

11. Kurt Cobain About a Son (2006)

Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Music

69 Metascore

In this visual essay style documentary, intimate audio of journalist Michael Azerrad's interviews with Kurt Cobain is played over more recently photographed footage of Cobain's Washington state homes and haunts.

Director: AJ Schnack | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Evan Fortin, Nathan Streifel, Michael Azerrad

Votes: 3,849 | Gross: $0.08M

12. R.E.M. by MTV (2014)

Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary

On April 5, 1980 four college pals-Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe-took the stage together for the first time to play at a friend's birthday party. The band they ... See full summary »

Director: Alex Young | Stars: Bill Berry, Jay Boberg, Peter Buck, Stephen Colbert

Votes: 353

13. Amy (III) (2015)

R | 128 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

85 Metascore

Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.

Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Amy Winehouse, Mitch Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Russell Brand

Votes: 55,058 | Gross: $8.41M

14. Keith Richards: Under the Influence (2015)

TV-PG | 81 min | Documentary, Music

62 Metascore

A portrait of Keith Richards that takes us on a journey to discover the genesis of his sound as a songwriter, guitarist and performer.

Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Keith Richards, Anthony DeCurtis, Steve Jordan, Tom Waits

Votes: 3,667

15. The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016)

Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary, History, Music

72 Metascore

A compilation of found footage featuring music, interviews, and stories of The Beatles' 250 concerts from 1963 to 1966.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: The Beatles, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney

Votes: 13,834 | Gross: $2.93M

16. Peter Gabriel: Growing Up Live (2003 Video)

133 min | Documentary, Music

Concert film documenting Peter Gabriel's "Growing Up" tour stop at Milan's FilaForum in May 2003.

Director: Hamish Hamilton | Stars: The Blind Boys of Alabama, Richard Evans, Melanie Gabriel, Peter Gabriel

Votes: 387

17. Oasis: Supersonic (2016)

R | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

71 Metascore

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

18. It Might Get Loud (2008)

PG | 98 min | Documentary, Music

70 Metascore

A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: The Edge, Jimmy Page, and Jack White.

Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Jimmy Page, The Edge, Jack White, Dallas Schoo

Votes: 13,550 | Gross: $1.61M

19. Marley (2012)

PG-13 | 144 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

82 Metascore

A documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.

Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley, Jimmy Cliff

Votes: 14,491 | Gross: $1.41M

20. 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: 12,110

21. Upside Down: The Creation Records Story (2010)

TV-MA | 101 min | Documentary, Music

The definitive film about Creation Records, one of the world's most successful and colorful independent labels.

Director: Danny O'Connor | Stars: Alan McGee, Bobby Gillespie, Noel Gallagher, Chris Abbot

Votes: 657

22. The Prodigy: World's on Fire (2011)

Not Rated | 69 min | Documentary

Recorded before 65,000 fans, this is the debut live film documenting The Prodigy's biggest concert to date. Directed by award winning director Paul Dugdale, the full length feature was ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Dugdale | Stars: Keith Flint, The Prodigy

Votes: 175

23. 'Weird Al' Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour (2011 TV Special)

TV-PG | 86 min | Comedy

"Weird Al" Yankovic Live! -- The Alpocalypse Tour is the concert event to end all concert events...and the perfect way to kill some time while waiting for the end of the world.

Director: Wayne Isham | Stars: Phil Collins, Chris Fedun, Melania Fedyna, Laura Iaccino

Votes: 93

24. The Kids Are Alright (1979)

PG | 109 min | Documentary, Music

Interviews, TV clips and concert footage make up this comprehensive profile of The Who, Britain's premiere rock band.

Director: Jeff Stein | Stars: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, John Entwistle

Votes: 3,924

25. 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

26. Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary (2016)

Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Biography, History

An exploration of the global power and impact of the music of John Coltrane where the passions, experiences and forces that shaped his life and revolutionary sounds are revealed.

Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Denzel Washington, Reggie Workman, Ravi Coltrane, Ashley Kahn

Votes: 2,497 | Gross: $0.41M

27. On the Road (II) (2016)

121 min | Drama

An intimate look at life on the road for the band Wolf Alice as they tour Great Britain.

Director: Michael Winterbottom | Stars: Shirley Henderson, Paul Popplewell, James McArdle, Leah Harvey

Votes: 244

28. How the Beatles Changed the World (2017 Video)

TV-PG | 110 min | Documentary, History, Music

The history of The Beatles and their influence on everything from music, art, and culture to fashion and politics.

Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: The Beatles, Jonathan Gould, Chris Ingham, Tony Bramwell

Votes: 1,539

29. Queen Rock Montreal & Live Aid (2007 Video)

138 min | Documentary, Music

The Blu-Ray/DVD release contains two concert films of the British rock band Queen. The first comprises two concerts at the Montreal Forum in November 1981. The second is their legendary Live Aid performance at Wembley Stadium in July 1985.

Director: Saul Swimmer | Stars: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, Roger Taylor

Votes: 1,177

30. Woodstock (1970)

R | 184 min | Documentary, History, Music

95 Metascore

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

31. Monterey Pop (1968)

Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, History, Music

77 Metascore

A film about the greatest pre-Woodstock rock music festival.

Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, Ravi Shankar, Country Joe McDonald

Votes: 4,924 | Gross: $0.00M

32. Stop Making Sense (1984)

PG | 88 min | Documentary, Music

94 Metascore

Considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time, the live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.

Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: David Byrne, Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steven Scales

Votes: 20,008 | Gross: $5.02M

33. Avicii: True Stories (2017)

Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Focuses on the incredible rise, fall and rebirth of one of the worlds most successful electronic music artists of all time, Avicii.

Director: Levan Tsikurishvili | Stars: Salem Al Fakir, Avicii, Johan Bjerkelund, Aloe Blacc

Votes: 6,978

34. PressPausePlay (2011)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Music

A documentary that explores how the digital revolution of the last decade has unleashed creativity and talent of people in an unprecedented way.

Directors: David Dworsky, Victor Köhler | Stars: Apparat, Ólafur Arnalds, Scott Belsky, Robyn Carlsson

Votes: 1,519

35. Above Ground Level: Dubfire (2017)

TV-14 | 77 min | Documentary, Music

As one-half of the Grammy award-winning duo "Deep Dish", Iranian-American Ali Shirazinia (aka 'Dubfire') has established himself as one of the world's most successful DJs and producers. But... See full summary »

Directors: Michael Koczynski, Mino Kodama | Stars: Ali 'Dubfire' Shirazinia, Armin van Buuren, Carl Cox, Carl Craig

Votes: 68

36. Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )

TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Music

MC and journalist Shad Kabango meets with Hip-Hop's biggest stars to retrace how Hip-Hop became the world's most popular music, but realizes that Hip-Hop's true legacy is something much more profound.

Stars: Shad, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Cheo Hodari Coker

Votes: 6,451

37. Mistaken for Strangers (2013)

Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music

72 Metascore

Tom Berninger chronicles his time spent on the road as a member of the tour crew for The National, the rock & roll band fronted by his brother, Matt.

Director: Tom Berninger | Stars: Tom Berninger, Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf

Votes: 4,607 | Gross: $0.14M

38. XTC: This Is Pop (2017)

TV-14 | 75 min | Documentary, Music

A brand new film on one of Britain's best-loved and most influential bands of modern times, XTC. Emerging from the late 1970s punk and new wave explosion, XTC amassed a devoted following ... See full summary »

Directors: Roger Penny, Charlie Thomas | Stars: Barry Andrews, Clem Burke, Terry Chambers, Stewart Copeland

Votes: 356

39. Crossfire Hurricane (2012)

Not Rated | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Legendary British rock band The Rolling Stones mark their 50th year together.

Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Ronnie Wood

Votes: 2,741

40. Roger Waters - Us + Them (2019)

Not Rated | 135 min | Documentary, Music

A look at Roger Waters' 2017-2018 concert tour.

Directors: Sean Evans, Roger Waters | Stars: Rufat Aliyev, Farshid Azizi, Nikoo Bafti, Azzurra Caccetta

Votes: 1,347

41. Miss Americana (2020)

TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

65 Metascore

A look at iconic pop artist Taylor Swift during a transformational time in her life as she embraces her role as a singer/songwriter and harnesses the full power of her voice.

Director: Lana Wilson | Stars: Taylor Swift, Andrea Swift, Scott Swift, Joel Little

Votes: 24,818

42. Imagine (1972 TV Movie)

70 min | Documentary, Music

A surreal, half-fiction, half real life footage of a day in the life of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, composed to music from John's historic 'Imagine' album and Yoko's 'Fly'.

Directors: John Lennon, Yoko Ono | Stars: Fred Astaire, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Dick Cavett

Votes: 847

43. Rip Up the Road (2019)

107 min | Documentary, Music

Captures a very specific snapshot of one of this generation's most beloved and progressive bands, Foals.

Director: Toby L. | Stars: Jack Bevan, Edwin Congreave, Yannis Philippakis, Jimmy Smith

Votes: 116

44. Itzhak (2017)

Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary

69 Metascore

A look at the life, work and religious heritage of violinist Itzhak Perlman.

Director: Alison Chernick | Stars: Itzhak Perlman, Toby Perlman, Alan Alda, Billy Joel

Votes: 352 | Gross: $0.61M

45. Beastie Boys Story (2020)

TV-MA | 119 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

74 Metascore

Here's a little story they're about to tell... Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the band, Beastie Boys, and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend and collaborator, Spike Jonze.

Director: Spike Jonze | Stars: Beastie Boys, Mike D, Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch

Votes: 7,905

46. Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019)

102 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

73 Metascore

A documentary feature about the troubled heart and soul of Michael Hutchence, lead singer and songwriter of INXS.

Director: Richard Lowenstein | Stars: Michael Hutchence, Dennis Farriss, INXS, Andrew Farriss

Votes: 2,674

47. Never Stop: A Music That Resists (2017)

76 min | Documentary

Featuring the pioneers of techno music Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Carl Craig, and Jeff Mills, Never Stop takes us into the fascinating universe of techno labels in Detroit. This film ... See full summary »

Director: Jacqueline Caux | Stars: Juan Atkins, Carl Craig, Jeff Mills

Votes: 25

48. Pick It Up!: Ska in the '90s (2019)

99 min | Documentary, Music

Chronicles the rise and fall of Third Wave Ska music in the US of the 1990s.

Director: Taylor Morden | Stars: Tim Armstrong, Benji Aflalo, Joey Altruda, Joshua Ansley

Votes: 257

49. Glastonbury (2006)

R | 138 min | Documentary, Music

60 Metascore

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

51. Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987)

PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

This documentary movie covers two concerts at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri, to celebrate Chuck Berry's 60th birthday, and also discusses his life and career.

Director: Taylor Hackford | Stars: Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Bo Diddley

Votes: 1,569 | Gross: $0.72M

52. Other Music (2019)

83 min | Documentary, Music

68 Metascore

For 20 years indie record store Other Music was an influential hub of music culture in NYC. Featuring Vampire Weekend, Animal Collective, Interpol and more, the film reminds us that the spirit of the much-loved destination will live on.

Directors: Puloma Basu, Rob Hatch-Miller | Stars: Chris Vanderloo, Josh Madell, Daniel Givens, Jason Schwartzman

Votes: 396

53. Peter Green: 'Man of the World' (2008 TV Movie)

119 min | Documentary

The incredible story of the man who formed Fleetwood Mac.

Director: Steve Graham | Stars: Keith Altham, Mick Fleetwood, Noel Gallagher, Peter Green

Votes: 124

54. Blur: New World Towers (2015)

93 min | Documentary, Music

A story about the British rock band Blur and the recording of their most unexpected music album, Magic Whip, which captured in only five days, in Hong Kong.

Director: Sam Wrench | Stars: Blur, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James

Votes: 147

55. Jazz (2001)

108 min | Documentary, History, Music

A survey of the musical form's history and major talents.

Stars: Keith David, Wynton Marsalis, Gary Giddins, Delroy Lindo

Votes: 2,498

56. Where Does a Body End? (2019)

PG-13 | 161 min | Documentary

The worldview of Michael Gira, through his life as a globetrotter and his four decades leading Swans, a group that he founded in the noisy and iconoclastic New York underground of the early '80s and that keeps reinventing itself today.

Director: Marco Porsia | Stars: Devendra Banhart, Blixa Bargeld, Jehnny Beth, Michael Gira

Votes: 386

57. Blackpink: Light Up the Sky (2020)

TV-14 | 79 min | Documentary, Music

66 Metascore

Chart the meteoric rise of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK in director Caroline Suh's documentary.

Director: Caroline Suh | Stars: Reila Post, Blackpink, Kim Jisoo, Jennie Kim

Votes: 7,326

58. A Year in Music (2019– )

TV-14 | 30 min | Music

A year-by-year look at our musical landscape, including the biggest artists, songs and albums as well as the new acts we'd be hearing for years to come.

Stars: Elizabeth Lzzy Mae Hale, Downtown Julie Brown, Matt Pinfield, Tommy Chong

Votes: 66

59. 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

60. Zappa (2020)

Not Rated | 129 min | Documentary, Biography, History

76 Metascore

An in-depth look into the life and work of musician Frank Zappa.

Director: Alex Winter | Stars: Frank Zappa, Lonnie Lardner, Patrice Zappa, Carl Zappa

Votes: 3,594

61. 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

62. Ariana Grande: Excuse Me, I Love You (2020)

TV-MA | 97 min | Documentary, Music

Ariana 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.

Director: Paul Dugdale | Stars: Ariana Grande, Joesar Alva, Luis Bong Buno IV, Igor Faria

Votes: 2,978

63. Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode: Phil Collins: Face Value (1999)

Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music

A documentary examining the production of the album which turned Phil Collins into a solo star.

Director: Jeremy Marre | Stars: Phil Collins, Ahmet Ertegun, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford

Votes: 199

64. Suzi Q (2019)

98 min | Documentary

69 Metascore

Story of trailblazing American rock singer-songwriter Suzi Quatro, who helped redefine the role of women in rock 'n' roll when she broke out in 1973.

Director: Liam Firmager | Stars: Suzi Quatro, Germaine Greer, Cherie Currie, KT Tunstall

Votes: 607

65. Jeff Beck: Still on the Run (2018 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 87 min | Documentary, Music

Documentary on the life and musical evolution of Jeff Beck, one of most innovative guitarists in history. The film covers his early days, his tenure with The Yardbirds and The Jeff Beck ... See full summary »

Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour

Votes: 309

66. Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)

R | 140 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

70 Metascore

An intimate look at the singer-songwriter's journey, navigating life on the road, on stage, in the streets and at home, while creating her debut album.

Director: R.J. Cutler | Stars: Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, Maggie Baird, Patrick O'Connell

Votes: 8,824

67. I Am the Blues (2015)

Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary, History, Music

A tour of the juke joints and other venues of the legendary Chitlin Circuit in the Mississippi Delta, including performances by aging blues musicians in their eighties who used to play the circuit.

Director: Daniel Cross | Stars: Jimmy Duck Holmes, L.C. Ulmer, Bobby Rush, Little Freddie King

Votes: 156 | Gross: $0.04M

68. Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan (2020)

124 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A look at the life of Irish singer/songwriter and Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan.

Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Shane MacGowan, The Pogues, Siobhan MacGowan, Gerry Adams

Votes: 1,993

69. The Story of the Songs (2020– )

Documentary

Exploring the stories behind some of the most iconic songs of the last century.

Stars: Shaun Keaveny, Katie Puckrik, David Grant, Zeena Koda

Votes: 34

70. Don't Look Back (1967)

Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Music

84 Metascore

Documentary covering Bob Dylan's 1965 tour of England, which includes appearances by Joan Baez and Donovan.

Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Bob Dylan, Albert Grossman, Bob Neuwirth, Joan Baez

Votes: 10,011

71. When Björk Met Attenborough (2013 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 48 min | Documentary

Award-winning musician Björk and legendary broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough have admired each other's work for years but this is the first time they have discussed their ... See full summary »

Director: Louise Hooper | Stars: David Attenborough, Björk, Andy Cavatorta, Henry Dagg

Votes: 301

72. This Is Pop (2021– )

TV-MA | 44 min | Documentary, Music

Uncover the real stories behind your favorite pop songs as this docuseries charts the impact of the festival scene, Auto-Tune, boy bands and more.

Stars: Ludwig Göransson, Hozier, T-Pain, Orville Peck

Votes: 1,421

73. Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson (2021– )

35 min | Documentary, Music

Award-winning producer and artist Mark Ronson explores the intersection of technology and musical innovation with his heroes and fellow hitmakers.

Stars: Mark Ronson, Paul McCartney, Questlove, Sean Lennon

Votes: 836

74. Maria By Callas (2017)

PG | 119 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

71 Metascore

An intimate look at the life and work of Greek-American opera singer Maria Callas, as told in her own words.

Director: Tom Volf | Stars: Fanny Ardant, Joyce DiDonato, Maria Callas, David Frost

Votes: 2,121 | Gross: $1.27M

75. Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021)

TV-14 | 65 min | Music

Grammy Award-winning and chart-topping artist Billie Eilish will make her Disney+ debut with "Happier than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles," a cinematic concert experience.

Directors: Robert Rodriguez, Kerry Asmussen, Patrick Osborne | Stars: Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, The Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Los Angeles Children's Chorus

Votes: 1,742

76. Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie (2013)

97 min | Documentary

Billed as "rock and roll's greatest failure," musician John Otway offers a lesson in how to survive in showbiz.

Director: Steve Barker | Stars: John Otway, David Crabtree, Eleanor Man, Surani Perera

Votes: 584

77. The Public Image is Rotten (2017)

TV-MA | 103 min | Documentary, Music

66 Metascore

The story of PiL, the groundbreaking band form by John Lydon after the collapse of The Sex Pistols in 1978.

Director: Tabbert Fiiller | Stars: John Lydon, Michael Alago, Martin Atkins, Ginger Baker

Votes: 325 | Gross: $0.01M

78. Punk in London (1977)

TV-MA | 111 min | Documentary, Music

A contemporary documentary covering the Great British punk rock explosion of 1977.

Director: Wolfgang Büld | Stars: Gaye Advert, Jack Airport, Arturo Bassick, Chelsea

Votes: 535

79. The Velvet Underground (2021)

R | 121 min | Documentary, Music

87 Metascore

The Velvet Underground explores the multiple threads that converged to bring together one of the most influential bands in rock and roll.

Director: Todd Haynes | Stars: John Waters, Mary Woronov, Barbara Walters, Lou Reed

Votes: 5,339

80. American Hardcore (2006)

R | 100 min | Documentary, History, Music

69 Metascore

The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986

Director: Paul Rachman | Stars: Greg Ginn, Ian MacKaye, James Drescher, Lucky Lehrer

Votes: 3,600 | Gross: $0.28M

81. Jeff Lynne's ELO: Wembley or Bust (2017)

TV-14 | 118 min | Documentary, Music

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jeff Lynne and his Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) performs in England's famed Wembley Stadium in front of a sold-out crowd of 60,000 fans.

Director: Paul Dugdale | Stars: Marcus Byrne, Jeff Lynne

Votes: 281

82. From the Basement (2007– )
Episode: Radiohead (2011) (2011)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Add a Plot

Votes: 37

83. Amy Winehouse: The Price of Fame (2020)

Unrated | 63 min | Documentary, Drama, Music

Amy Winehouse was one of the most iconic and versatile singer-songwriters the industry had ever seen. Her sound was new, refreshing, and recognizable, and helped her win countless awards. ... See full summary »

Director: Matt Salmon | Stars: Amanda Simpson, Amy Winehouse, Tony Bennett, Sid Griffin

Votes: 61

84. 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

85. Jazz on a Summer's Day (1959)

Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Music

The highlights of the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival.

Directors: Bert Stern, Aram Avakian | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Mahalia Jackson, Chuck Berry, Chico Hamilton

Votes: 1,944

86. Moby Doc (2021)

Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

52 Metascore

A surrealist biographical documentary about trailblazing electronic musician and animal rights activist Moby.

Director: Rob Gordon Bralver | Stars: Moby, Laura Dawn, Daniel Ahearn, Daron Murphy

Votes: 3,126

87. Oasis Knebworth 1996 (2021)

110 min | Documentary, Music

85 Metascore

On 10th and 11th August 1996, 250,000 young music fans converged on Knebworth Park to see Oasis play two record breaking, era defining shows. The landmark concerts sold out in under a day ... See full summary »

Director: Jake Scott | Stars: Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Paul Arthurs, Alan White

Votes: 1,301

88. The Beatles: Get Back (2021)

PG-13 | 156 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

In January 1969, The Beatles set out to write and record new songs for their first live show in more than two years, culminating in an impromptu concert atop their Savile Row studio.

Votes: 28,084

89. Depeche Mode: 101 (1989)

R | 120 min | Documentary, Music

Depeche Mode prepares for the 101st and final concert of its massive world tour at the Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, while a group of fans who won a contest travel to the concert through the United States on a bus.

Directors: David Dawkins, Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Andrew Fletcher, Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Alan Wilder

Votes: 2,090

90. Freddie Mercury - The Final Act (2021 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The story of the extraordinary final chapter of Freddie Mercury's life and how, after his death, Queen staged one of the biggest concerts in history, to celebrate his life and challenge the prejudices around HIV/AIDS.

Director: James Rogan | Stars: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, Queen

Votes: 1,201

92. The Sparks Brothers (2021)

R | 140 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

80 Metascore

A musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with Ron and Russell Mael celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks.

Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Beck, Jane Wiedlin

Votes: 6,055

93. Blackpink: The Movie (2021)

TV-G | 100 min | Documentary, Music

"BLACKPINK THE MOVIE" is a film commemorating the fifth anniversary of the debut of the world's beloved global group, BLACKPINK consisting of four members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa.

Directors: Su Yee Jung, Oh Yoon-Dong | Stars: Blackpink, Kim Jisoo, Jennie Kim, Lalisa Manoban

Votes: 1,528

94. Reggae in a Babylon (1978)

PG-13 | 55 min | Documentary, Music

The young, gifted and black generation of the 70's who started the British Reggae movement is captured in this unique documentary. Groove to the smooth sounds and see rare footage.

Director: Wolfgang Büld | Stars: Aswad, Alton Ellis, Jimmy Lindsay, Matumbi

Votes: 177

95. Women in Rock (1980)

TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Music

The essence of the punk movement through performances & interviews of some of punk rock's most important bands, including interviews and performances.

Director: Wolfgang Büld | Stars: Viv Albertine, Beate Bartel, Budgie, Gudrun Gut

Votes: 175

96. Go Go Mania (1965)

70 min | Documentary, Music

No plot here, just a collection of lip-synched videos from some of the bands that were part of the "British Invasion" in 1964: The Animals, Herman's Hermits, Peter and Gordon, and the ... See full summary »

Director: Frederic Goode | Stars: Matt Monro, Jimmy Savile, Susan Maughan, The Animals

Votes: 469

97. Sinatra: His Way (2021 TV Movie)

120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

The life of legendary singer and actor Frank Sinatra, from his difficult birth and near death in Hoboken in 1915, through his rise to become one of the world's biggest entertainers.

Directors: Simon Dales, Russell Eatough | Stars: Steven Mackintosh, Frank Sinatra

Votes: 11

98. New Year's Day Concert from Vienna (1946– )

150 min | Music

New Years Day Concert broadcast thorough Europe

Star: Wiener Philharmoniker

Votes: 7

99. David Bowie: Five Years (2013)

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary

A documentary covering five of the most important years of the influential rock star David Bowie's career.

Director: Francis Whately | Stars: David Bowie, Rick Wakeman, John Harris, Ken Scott

Votes: 1,787

100. Laurent Garnier: Off the Record (2021)

90 min | Documentary, Music

A look into the life of Laurent Garnier, one of the godfathers of house music, from his emergence on the music scene in the 80's to now. The story of the last music revolution through the eyes of a pioneer.

Director: Gabin Rivoire | Stars: Laurent Garnier, Abd Al Malik, Ellen Alien, The Blessed Madonna

Votes: 308



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