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1. Meeting People Is Easy (1998)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Music
An entertaining "rockumentary" about Radiohead that shows some of the tedium of being a rock star, as well as some of the fun stuff.
Director: Grant Gee | Stars: Radiohead, Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien
Votes: 3,299 | Gross: $0.05M
2. Dig! (2004)
R | 107 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the once-promising American rock bands The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dandy Warhols, and the friendship/rivalry between their respective founders, Anton Newcombe and Courtney Taylor.
Director: Ondi Timoner | Stars: Anton Newcombe, Courtney Taylor-Taylor, Joel Gion, Matt Hollywood
Votes: 6,689 | Gross: $0.13M
3. Biggie & Tupac (2002)
R | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Documentary on the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls and the East Coast/West Coast, hip-hop/rap rivalry that culminated in late 1996 and early 1997.
Director: Nick Broomfield | Stars: The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Nick Broomfield, Russell Poole
Votes: 5,011 | Gross: $0.09M
4. 1991: The Year Punk Broke (1992)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, History, Music
David Markey's documentary of life on the road with Sonic Youth and Nirvana during their tour of Europe in late 1991. Also featuring live performances by Dinosaur Jr, Babes In Toyland, The Ramones and Gumball.
Director: David Markey | Stars: Sonic Youth, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, Steve Shelley
Votes: 1,580
5. The Fearless Freaks (2005)
Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the evolution of the Oklahoma band The Flaming Lips.
Director: Bradley Beesley | Stars: Bradley Beesley, Steve Burns, Dolly Coyne, Kenny Coyne
Votes: 1,145
6. Kurt & Courtney (1998)
R | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A documentary on the life of Kurt Cobain and his relationship with Courtney Love.
Director: Nick Broomfield | Stars: Courtney Love, Nick Broomfield, Kurt Cobain, Mari Earle
Votes: 7,355 | Gross: $0.44M
7. Until the Light Takes Us (2008)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Music
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
8. American Hardcore (2006)
R | 100 min | Documentary, History, Music
The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986
Director: Paul Rachman | Stars: Greg Ginn, Ian MacKaye, James Drescher, Lucky Lehrer
Votes: 3,601 | Gross: $0.28M
9. Against Me: We're Never Going Home (2004 Video)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Jake Burghart | Stars: Laura Jane Grace, Warren Oakes, James Bowman, Andrew Seward
Votes: 138
10. Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)
PG | 108 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about the Funk Brothers, a group of Detroit musicians who backed up dozens of Motown artists.
Director: Paul Justman | Stars: Joe Hunter, Jack Ashford, Uriel Jones, Richard 'Pistol' Allen
Votes: 3,848 | Gross: $1.60M
11. Color Me Obsessed: A Film About the Replacements (2011)
Not Rated | 123 min | Documentary, Music
For some aging music fans and kids with a passion for musical history, The Replacements are rock and roll defined. This Minneapolis quartet took a teenage-punk attitude, threw it in a ... See full summary »
Director: Gorman Bechard | Stars: Robert Voedisch, Tommy Ramone, Tom Arnold, David Foley
Votes: 374
12. The Punk Singer (2013)
Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A look at the life of activist, musician, and cultural icon Kathleen Hanna, who formed the punk band Bikini Kill and pioneered the "riot grrrl" movement of the 1990s.
Director: Sini Anderson | Stars: Kathleen Hanna, Carrie Brownstein, Kim Gordon, Joan Jett
Votes: 3,085 | Gross: $0.12M
13. We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen (2005)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A feature-length documentary chronicling early 80's punk rock band the Minutemen, from their beginnings in San Pedro, California, to their demise after the death of singer D. Boon in 1985.
Director: Tim Irwin | Stars: Milo Aukerman, Joe Baiza, Kevin Barrett, Scott Becker
Votes: 1,063
14. Hated: GG Allin & the Murder Junkies (1993)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary about notorious punk rock performer GG Allin.
Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: GG Allin, Merle Allin, Brian Unk Hunter, Shireen Kadivar
Votes: 3,519
15. Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon (2011)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary
A behind-the-scenes look at the rise of the American rock band, Kings of Leon.
Director: Stephen C. Mitchell | Stars: Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, Nathan Followill
Votes: 901
16. Scratch (2001)
R | 92 min | Documentary, Music
The story of the hip-hop DJ from the birth of hip-hop to the invention of scratching and "beat-juggling" vinyl, to the more recent "turntablism" movement. Underdogs and virtuosos who have radically changed the way we hear and create music.
Director: Doug Pray | Stars: The Allies, A-Trak, Craze, DJ Infamous
Votes: 2,905
17. Lo Sound Desert (2015)
94 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The origin of desert rock music - is a feature length documentary about the Californian desert rock and punk rock scene, from which bands like Kyuss and Queens Of The Stone Age arose to kick off its worldwide fame.
Director: Joerg Steineck | Stars: Josh Homme, Brant Bjork, Mario Lalli, Alfredo Hernandez
Votes: 245
18. Desert Age: A Rock and Roll Scene History (2016)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary
Desert Age: A Rock and Roll Scene history is a feature length documentary about the California desert rock and roll scene from the early 1980s and 1990s.
Directors: Jason Georgiades, Jason Pine | Stars: Robbi Robb, Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, Myke Bates
Votes: 164
19. A Band Called Death (2012)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the 1970s punk trio Death, and their new-found popularity decades after they disbanded.
Directors: Mark Christopher Covino, Jeff Howlett | Stars: Bobby Hackney, David Hackney, Dannis Hackney, Robbie Duncan
Votes: 4,004 | Gross: $0.13M
20. Cassette: A Documentary Mixtape (2016)
TV-MA | 92 min | Documentary, Music
Cassette inventor Lou Ottens digs through his past to figure out why the audiotape won't die. Rock veterans like Henry Rollins, Thurston Moore, and Ian MacKaye join a legion of young bands ... See full summary »
Directors: Zack Taylor, Georg Petzold, Seth Smoot | Stars: Damien Jurado, Ian MacKaye, Thurston Moore, Lou Ottens
Votes: 333
21. Neil Young: Harvest Time (2022)
125 min | Documentary, Music
Created between January and September 1971, this docu-film takes us on an intimate journey to Young's farm in Northern California for the 'Harvest Barn' sessions.
Director: Neil Young | Stars: Neil Young, Kenny Buttrey, David Crosby, Tim Drummond
Votes: 94
22. Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind (2019)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The iconic Canadian musician, Gordon Lightfoot, reflects on his life and career.
Directors: Martha Kehoe, Joan Tosoni | Stars: Gordon Lightfoot, Kim Lightfoot, Bernie Fiedler, Sylvia Tyson
Votes: 691
23. Suzi Q (2019)
98 min | Documentary
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: 608
24. Meet Me in the Bathroom (2022)
105 min | Documentary, Music
An immersive journey through the New York music scene of the early 2000s. A new generation kick-started a musical rebirth for New York City that reverberated around the world.
Directors: Will Lovelace, Dylan Southern, Andrew Cross, Vivienne Perry, Sam Rice-Edwards | Stars: Ryan Adams, Julian Casablancas, Brian Chase, Kimya Dawson
Votes: 1,551
25. Nothing Compares (2022)
97 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Following the career of singer Sinéad O'Connor through her rise to fame and how her iconoclastic personality led to her exile from the pop mainstream.
Director: Kathryn Ferguson | Stars: Sinéad O'Connor, Gay Byrne, John O'Connor, Bob Dylan
Votes: 3,084
26. The Flaming Lips Space Bubble Film (2022)
86 min | Documentary, Music
One of the few uplifting music stories during the early phases of the pandemic, this documentary explains how the Flaming Lips Space Bubble Shows happen and show highlights from the performances.
Directors: Wayne Coyne, Blake Studdard | Stars: Scott Booker, Derek Brown, Wayne Coyne, Steven Drozd
Votes: 45
27. Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall (2022)
86 min | Documentary, Music
Follow the legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival concert as well as unreleased material from the band.
Director: Bob Smeaton | Stars: Jeff Bridges, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Stu Cook, Doug Clifford
Votes: 1,254
28. 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
29. Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021)
R | 97 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This documentary features rare footage filmed by Christopher Wallace's best friend, Damion "D-Roc" Butler, and interviews with his closest friends and family, revealing a side of Biggie Smalls that the world never knew.
Director: Emmett Malloy | Stars: The Notorious B.I.G., Damion Butler, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Voletta Wallace
Votes: 5,555
30. Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill (2022)
91 min | Documentary
The never-before-told story of a folk-rock icon. Featuring Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Fleet Foxes, and more.
Directors: Andy Brown, Brian Lindstrom | Stars: Weyes Blood, Jackson Browne, Shawn Colvin, David Crosby
Votes: 41
31. Blackpink: Light Up the Sky (2020)
TV-14 | 79 min | Documentary, Music
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: 7,329
32. Look at Me: XXXTentacion (2022)
TV-MA | 108 min | Documentary, Music
An inside look at a gifted young rapper's tumultuous coming-of-age with never-before-seen footage, as XXXTentacion's inner circle speaks out for the first time.
Director: Sabaah Folayan | Stars: XXXTentacion, Cleopatra Bernard, Solomon Sobande, Geneva W. Ayala
Votes: 1,915
33. Biography: KISStory (2021 TV Special)
TV-14 | 173 min | Documentary, Music
Follows the band's five decades in the business as founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons reflect on their career.
Director: D.J. Viola | Stars: Gene Simmons, Dave Grohl, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley
Votes: 431
34. Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007)
Not Rated | 124 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
As the front man of the Clash from 1977, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Joe Strummer, Steve Jones, Mick Jones, The 101ers
Votes: 4,183 | Gross: $0.25M
35. A Man Named Scott (2021)
95 min | Documentary, Music
Follows the music career of Kid Cudi from the release of 'Day n Nite' in 2008 through present day recordings. Friends and producers illustrate his story in conjunction with concert footage and never before seen behind-the-scenes.
Director: Robert Alexander | Stars: Jeff Bhasker, Don C., Noah Callahan-Bever, Timothée Chalamet
Votes: 1,745
36. Gaga: Five Foot Two (2017)
TV-MA | 100 min | Documentary, Music
This documentary goes behind the scenes with pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a bold new album and prepares for her Super Bowl halftime show.
Director: Chris Moukarbel | Stars: Sandra Amador, Michael Bearden, Tony Bennett, BloodPop
Votes: 13,694
37. Beastie Boys Story (2020)
TV-MA | 119 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
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: 7,909
38. All Things Must Pass (2015)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, History, Music
'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
39. Miss Americana (2020)
TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
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: 24,826
40. 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
41. Tina (I) (2021)
TV-MA | 118 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Exclusive access to the Grammy Award-winning artist to celebrate her career.
Directors: Daniel Lindsay, T.J. Martin | Stars: Tina Turner, Carl Arrington, Ike Turner, Lejeune Richardson
Votes: 6,343
42. Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)
PG-13 | 118 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.
Director: Questlove | Stars: Dorinda Drake, Barbara Bland-Acosta, Darryl Lewis, Ethel Beatty
Votes: 13,881
43. Last Days Here (2011)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary follows Bobby Liebling, lead singer of seminal hard rock/heavy metal band Pentagram, as he battles decades of hard drug addiction and personal demons to try and get his life back.
Directors: Don Argott, Demian Fenton | Stars: Bobby Liebling, Sean Pelletier, Diane Liebling, Joe Liebling
Votes: 2,053 | Gross: $0.01M
44. 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: 28,101
45. The Velvet Underground (2021)
R | 121 min | Documentary, Music
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: 5,342
46. Moonage Daydream (2022)
PG-13 | 135 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey. From visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: David Bowie, Trevor Bolder, Ken Fordham, Mike Garson
Votes: 14,454
47. Clusterf**k: Woodstock '99 (2022)
TV-MA | 47 min | Documentary, History, Music
Woodstock 1969 promised peace and music, but its '99 revival delivered days of rage, riots and real harm. Why did it go so horribly wrong?
Stars: Ananda Lewis, Heather Eason Liposky, Colin Speir, John Scher
Votes: 21,485
48. Listening to Kenny G (2021)
97 min | Documentary, Music
An examination of the most popular instrumentalist of all time, Kenny G, and why he is polarizing to so many.
Director: Penny Lane | Stars: Clive Davis, Craig Ferguson, Kenny G, James Gardiner
Votes: 1,227
49. This is Gwar (2021)
TV-MA | 112 min | Documentary, Music
The powerful story of the most iconic heavy metal/art collective/monster band in the universe, as told by the humans who have fought to keep it alive for over thirty years.
Director: Scott Barber | Stars: Dave Brockie, Hunter Jackson, Sexecutioner, Don Drakulich
Votes: 716
50. Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022)
R | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Follow the life and legacy of the master and so-called founding father of jazz, America's first pop star, and cultural ambassador.
Director: Sacha Jenkins | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Steve Allen, Ernie Anderson, Lucille Armstrong
Votes: 742
51. Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (2022)
TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, Music
Follows the life of Kanye West, in an intimate portrait as he builds his way from singer to businessman and becomes a global brand.
Stars: Ye, Naeem Ghefari, Kid Cudi, Justin Bieber
Votes: 11,092
52. Gimme Danger (2016)
R | 108 min | Documentary, Music
An in-depth look at legendary punk band The Stooges.
Director: Jim Jarmusch | Stars: Iggy Pop, Jim Jarmusch, Bob Waller, The Stooges
Votes: 6,509 | Gross: $0.44M
53. David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)
TV-14 | 105 min | Documentary, Music, Musical
Spike Lee documents the former Talking Heads frontman's brilliant, timely 2019 Broadway show, based on his recent album and tour of the same name.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: David Byrne, Jacqueline Acevedo, Gustavo Di Dalva, Daniel Freedman
Votes: 5,254
54. Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday (2020)
TV-MA | 89 min | Documentary, Music
Between scenes from his concert in São Paulo's Theatro Municipal, rapper and activist Emicida celebrates the rich legacy of Black Brazilian culture.
Director: Fred Ouro Preto | Stars: Emicida, Zeca Pagodinho, Pabllo Vittar
Votes: 1,664
55. The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, History, Music
A look into the Los Angeles punk rock scene, that was largely ignored by the rock music press of the time.
Director: Penelope Spheeris | Stars: Eugene Tatu, Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline
Votes: 4,868
56. The Blank Generation (1976)
55 min | Documentary, Music
The cream of New York new wave/punk filmed live at CBGB's when the scene was just beginning. Includes performances by Patti Smith, Blondie, Television, the Ramones, Talking Heads, the ... See full summary »
Directors: Ivan Král, Amos Poe | Stars: Blondie, David Byrne, John Cale, Jayne County
Votes: 283
57. The Punk Rock Movie from England (1978)
R | 86 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78.
Director: Don Letts | Stars: Soo Catwoman, Steve Strange, Robin Banks, Mark Perry
Votes: 313
58. 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
59. D.O.A. (1980)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary chronicaling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. Also concert and news footage.
Director: Lech Kowalski | Stars: Stiv Bators, Terry Chimes, The Clash, Paul Cook
Votes: 671
60. UK/DK: A Film About Punks and Skinheads (1983)
55 min | Documentary, Music
Featuring interviews, live concert footage, and a feature on how punk was transformed from a trend to a way of life, UK/DK is a comprehensive look at the skinhead/punk movement. Some of the... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Collins | Stars: Beki Bondage, Garry Bushell, Carol Clerk, Mel Ellis
Votes: 29
61. 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
62. The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020)
TV-MA | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
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
63. Long Hot Summers: The Story of the Style Council (2020 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 75 min | Documentary
Amazing 2020 documentary about the Style Council and frontman Paul Weller, ex of The Jam.
Director: Lee Cogswell | Stars: Billy Bragg, Paul Weller, Eddie Piller, Nicky Weller
Votes: 148
64. Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)
TV-14 | 112 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary film that focuses on the period beginning with the birth of Motown in Detroit in 1958 until its relocation to Los Angeles in the early 1970s.
Directors: Ben Turner, Gabe Turner | Stars: Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, William Stevenson
Votes: 1,788
65. Foo Fighters: Back and Forth (2011)
Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary, Music
Rising from the ashes of Nirvana, the Foo Fighters became a Grammy-winning sensation on their own. Sixteen years of the band's history comes to life in this documentary, from their demo ... See full summary »
Director: James Moll | Stars: Shawn Cloninger, William Goldsmith, Jessy Greene, Dave Grohl
Votes: 6,518
66. Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (2012)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
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: 1,224
67. Hype! (1996)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documentary covering the growth and subsequent overexposure of the Seattle "grunge" music scene in the early 90s
Director: Doug Pray | Stars: 7 Year Bitch, Valerie M. Agnew, Carrie Akre, Jeff Ament
Votes: 2,931 | Gross: $0.27M
68. 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
69. Nirvana Live! Tonight! Sold Out!! (1994 Video)
90 min | Documentary, Music
An intimate look into one of the most influential bands in music, Nirvana, in this collage of performances, interviews, and touring.
Director: Kevin Kerslake | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, Jonathan Ross
Votes: 2,487
70. Muscle Shoals (2013)
PG | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as "I'll Take You There", "Brown Sugar", and "When a Man Loves a Woman".
Director: Greg 'Freddy' Camalier | Stars: Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin, Keith Richards, Candi Staton
Votes: 4,292 | Gross: $0.70M
71. Soaked in Bleach (2015)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Crime
Tom Grant, a private investigator once hired by Courtney Love, reveals his take on the death of Kurt Cobain.
Director: Benjamin Statler | Stars: Daniel Roebuck, Sarah Scott, August Emerson, Tyler Bryan
Votes: 11,596
72. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream (2007)
Not Rated | 259 min | Documentary, Music
"Runnin' Down A Dream," a film directed by cinema legend Peter Bogdanovich, is the story of one of America's great rock and roll bands told as never before.
Director: Peter Bogdanovich | Stars: Neil Armstrong, Mick Avory, Ron Blair, Peter Bogdanovich
Votes: 2,162
73. Bad Brains: A Band in DC (2012)
104 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Bad Brains are one of the most important and influential American bands still working today. They melded punk and reggae into an innovative style that has yet to be copied. Their impact and... See full summary »
Directors: Ben Logan, Mandy Stein | Stars: Julian Cambridge, Anthony Countey, James Drescher, Harley Flanagan
Votes: 157
74. What Drives Us (2021)
88 min | Documentary
The movie follows young bands RadKey and Starcrawler who are taking on the world one town at a time, while also telling stories of the biggest artists in the music industry, recalling the ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Grohl | Stars: Henri Cash, Exene Cervenka, Arrow de Wilde, The Edge
Votes: 1,131
75. Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005)
R | 96 min | Documentary, Music
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
76. 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
77. 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
78. Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine (2021)
97 min | Documentary, Music
Beneath the pyro, spandex, and heavy metal hair, awaits an intriguing and deeply personal story of underdog rock band Triumph who rose to world domination in the 80s then mysteriously disappeared at the height of their fame.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Marc Ricciardelli | Stars: Rik Emmett, Mike Levine, Gil Moore, Joey Scoleri
Votes: 193
79. Satan & Adam (2018)
80 min | Documentary, Music
SATAN & ADAM chronicles the unlikely pairing of legendary one-man-band Sterling "Mr. Satan" Magee and harmonica master Adam Gussow. Shot over 20 years, the film showcases one of the ... See full summary »
Director: V. Scott Balcerek | Stars: The Edge, Harry Shearer, Al Sharpton, Sterling Magee
Votes: 498
80. Let's Get Lost (1988)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary on the life of jazz trumpeter and drug addict Chet Baker. Fascinating series of interviews with friends, family, associates and lovers, interspersed with film from Baker's earlier life and some modern-day performances.
Director: Bruce Weber | Stars: Chet Baker, Carol Baker, Vera Baker, Paul Baker
Votes: 2,209
81. Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things (2019)
TV-14 | 89 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The times and life of the unique Ella Fitzgerald.
Director: Leslie Woodhead | Stars: Ella Fitzgerald, Norma Miller, Ray Brown Jr., Laura Mvula
Votes: 577
82. All the Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and Skateboarding (1987-1997) (2021)
89 min | Documentary
In the late '80s and early '90s, two vibrant subcultures, skateboarding and hip hop, collided in downtown New York.
Director: Jeremy Elkin | Stars: Eli Morgan Gesner, Jeff Pang, Fab 5 Freddy, Gino Iannucci
Votes: 249
83. The United States of Insanity (2021)
99 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The story of controversial rap duo Insane Clown Posse (ICP), their fans, and their ongoing struggle with the FBI in a landmark case that may be a bellwether of change for First Amendment rights in America.
Directors: Tom Putnam, Brenna Sanchez | Stars: Mike Busey, FlipFlop The Clown, Howard Hertz, Insane Clown Posse
Votes: 266
84. Quest (II) (2017)
104 min | Documentary, Family, Music
A husband and wife live in an impoverished neighborhood in north Philadelphia while they raise their daughter and run a recording studio in their basement.
Director: Jonathan Olshefski | Stars: Christopher Rainey, Christine'a Rainey, P.J. Rainey, William Withers
Votes: 359 | Gross: $0.05M
85.
Music Box (2021– )
Episode:
Mr. Saturday Night
(2021)
83 min | Documentary, Music
The untold story of Robert Stigwood and how he amped the disco era.
Director: John Maggio | Stars: Bob Adcock, Nik Cohn, Elizabeth Curcio, Joey Curcio
Votes: 351
86. Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now (2023)
TV-MA | 96 min | Documentary, Music
This intimate, all-access documentary chronicles Lewis Capaldi's journey from a scrappy teen with a viral performance to a Grammy-nominated pop star.
Director: Joe Pearlman | Stars: Amy Allen, Nick Atkinson, Tom Barnes, Anthony Capaldi
Votes: 2,940
87. B.B. King: The Life of Riley (2012)
Not Rated | 123 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The untold true American story of an orphan boy from the heart of the Mississippi Delta who rose to music stardom around the world and inspired a generation of fans against all odds.
Director: Jon Brewer | Stars: Morgan Freeman, B.B. King, Bill Cosby, Albert King
Votes: 698
88. Sometimes When We Touch (2023)
TV-MA | 48 min | Documentary, History, Music
Soft Rock dominated pop music. Then became a punch line. Now its influence is felt everywhere from hip-hop samples to TikTok. The exclusive new series charts a musical movement through its most treasured songs, stories and stars.
Stars: Yächtley Crëw, Pete Sepenuk
Votes: 144
89. Everything - The Real Thing Story (2019)
94 min | Documentary, Music
Dubbed 'the black Beatles' by the British tabloids, the 'other' four lads from Liverpool recount their incredible story from the tough streets of Toxteth to the bright lights of New York.
Director: Simon Sheridan | Stars: Jacob Anderson, Eddie Amoo, Chris Amoo, Dave Smith
Votes: 191
90. 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
91. The Everly Brothers: Harmonies from Heaven (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
A documentary on The Everly Brothers, a band at the forefront of the rock 'n roll revolution. They would go to influence such groups as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, as well as just about every pop or rock artist thereafter.
Director: George Scott | Stars: Don Everly, Phil Everly, Graham Nash, Art Garfunkel
Votes: 85
92. Somebody Up There Likes Me (2019)
82 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Mike Figgis's enthralling documentary about the turbulent life and career of Ronnie Wood, legendary rock guitarist and long-time member of The Rolling Stones.
Director: Mike Figgis | Stars: Ronnie Wood, Sally Humphreys Wood, Imelda May, Damien Hirst
Votes: 248
93. Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014)
TV-14 | 74 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story behind Nas's groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic, ' and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time. Featuring Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Q-Tip, and Busta Rhymes.
Director: One9 | Stars: Nas, Cornel West, Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz
Votes: 3,338 | Gross: $0.11M
94. Bittersweet Motel (2000)
82 min | Documentary, Music
Bittersweet Motel is a documentary about the popular rock band Phish. The film focuses on Phish's music, with little emphasis on their die-hard fan base.
Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon, Page McConnell
Votes: 781 | Gross: $0.38M
95. Once Were Brothers (2019)
R | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band.
Director: Daniel Roher | Stars: The Band, Robbie Robertson, Bruce Springsteen, Rick Danko
Votes: 2,139
96. Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story (2011)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary
Gatling Pictures' "Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story" examines the life and work of Mark Sandman, deceased frontman of Boston "low rock" band Morphine. From his Newton, Mass., roots to ... See full summary »
Directors: Rob Gordon Bralver, David Ferino | Stars: Chris Ballew, Dicky Barrett, Les Claypool, Dana Colley
Votes: 454
97. Joan Baez I Am a Noise (2023)
113 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
At the end of a 60-year career, legendary singer and activist Joan Baez takes an honest look back and a deep look inward as she tries to make sense of her large, history-making life, and the personal struggles she's kept private.
Directors: Miri Navasky, Maeve O'Boyle, Karen O'Connor | Stars: Joan Baez, Gabriel Harris, Pauline Baez, Joan Baez Sr.
Votes: 533
98. The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Music
On January 25th 1985, dozens of the era's most popular musicians gathered in Los Angeles to record a charity single for African famine relief. Setting egos aside, they collaborated on a song that would make history.
Director: Bao Nguyen | Stars: Lionel Richie, Harriet Sternberg, Wendy Rees, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 11,188
99. Bob Marley: One Love (2024)
PG-13 | 107 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music.
Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green | Stars: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton, Tosin Cole
Votes: 22,144
100. Kids Are Growing Up (2024)
R | 85 min | Documentary
A moment in time for musician The Kid Laroi as he enters adulthood, navigating fame, mental health struggles, first love, and the death of his mentor Juice WRLD.
Director: Michael D. Ratner | Stars: Devin Alexander, Brandon Ll Bibby, Lil Bibby, Justin Bieber
Votes: 217
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