Rock Music on Film (Concerts and Docs)

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1. ABBA: The Movie (1977)

G | 95 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music

An incompetent radio DJ tries to get an interview with the Swedish pop group during their famous week-long 1977 tour of Australia.

Director: Lasse Hallström | Stars: Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog

Votes: 3,874

2. Banjoman (1975)

G | 105 min | Documentary, Music

Concert tribute to famed country music man Earl Scruggs, featuring bluegrass and country music, including performances by the Byrds and Joan Baez.

Directors: Richard Gilbert Abramson, Michael Varhol | Stars: Earl Scruggs, Joan Baez, The Byrds, David Bromberg

Votes: 12

3. The Big T.N.T. Show (1965)

Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Music

Live performances by some of the top rock-and-roll acts of the mid 60s. Includes Ray Charles, The Byrds, Joan Baez, Ike and Tina Turner, Donovan, The Lovin' Spoonful, and several more.

Director: Larry Peerce | Stars: Joan Baez, Gene Clark, Mike Clarke, The Byrds

Votes: 223

4. Bird on a Wire (1974)

95 min | Documentary, Music

The gravel-voiced songsmith moodily strolls through the byways of various European venues and is seen in concert performing.

Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Leonard Cohen, Donna Washburn, Ron Cornelius, Peter Marshal

Votes: 401

5. Blue Suede Shoes (1980)

95 min | Documentary, Music

This documentary shows the revival of British rock n' roll as it follows a weekend pilgrimage of Teddy Boys, Rockabilly Rebels and Rockers. Bands performing include Bill Haley and the ... See full summary »

Director: Curtis Clark | Stars: Bill Haley, Ray Campi, Matchbox, Freddie Fingers Lee

Votes: 48

7. Bob Marley and the Wailers: Live! At the Rainbow (1991 Video)

72 min | Documentary, Music

Bob Marley and the Wailers perform a live concert at the Rainbow (London, England) June 1977.

Director: Keef | Star: Bob Marley

Votes: 100

8. Born to Boogie (1972)

67 min | Documentary, Music

Documentary about T. Rex includes concert footage and staged sequences. Sir Ringo Starr's directorial work is mindful of touches used on Magical Mystery Tour (1967).

Director: Ringo Starr | Stars: Marc Bolan, Ringo Starr, Mickey Finn, Elton John

Votes: 427

9. Celebration at Big Sur (1971)

PG | 82 min | Documentary, Music

A film of the 1969 music festival held in Big Sur, California, with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, John Sebastian and others.

Directors: Baird Bryant, Johanna Demetrakas | Stars: Joan Baez, Carol Ann Cisneros, David Crosby, Chris Ethridge

Votes: 150

11. The Concert for Bangladesh (1972)

G | 103 min | Documentary, Music

The first benefit rock concert when major musicians performed to raise humanitarian relief funds for the refugees of Bangladesh of 1971 war.

Director: Saul Swimmer | Stars: George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar, Ringo Starr

Votes: 1,648 | Gross: $2.05M

12. 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

13. Dance Craze (1981)

50 min | Documentary, Music

Documentary on Britain's 2 Tone Ska Era from the late seventies to the early eighties.

Director: Joe Massot | Stars: The Beat, The Bodysnatchers, The Selecter, The Specials

Votes: 282

14. David Bowie: Serious Moonlight (1984 Video)

87 min | Documentary, Music

David Bowie performs his 'Serious Moonlight Tour' in Vancouver, 12th August 1983.

Director: David Mallet | Stars: David Bowie, Carlos Alomar, Steve Elson, Stan Harrison

Votes: 399

15. Divine Madness (1980)

R | 95 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music

Movie comedy queen Bette Midler reigns supreme in this rocking, rolling concert movie bash. The Divine Miss M at her trashiest, flashiest, heavenly best!

Director: Michael Ritchie | Stars: Bette Midler, Jocelyn Brown, Ula Hedwig, Diva Gray

Votes: 948 | Gross: $0.77M

16. 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: 10,015

17. Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert (1982 TV Special)

Not Rated | 60 min | Music

A live concert, recorded at the end of 1981 during their world tour promoting the album Raise! Band members on stage are: Maurice White (vocals, percussion, kalimba), Verdine White (bass, ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Philip Bailey, Johnny Graham, Ralph Johnson, David Lautrec

Votes: 33

18. Elvis on Tour (1972)

G | 93 min | Documentary, Music

Concert footage and offstage documentary of singer Elvis Presley.

Directors: Robert Abel, Pierre Adidge | Stars: Elvis Presley, Bill Baize, Estell Brown, James Burton

Votes: 1,874

19. 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

20. Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel (1981)

62 min | Documentary, Music

Eric Clapton and his band toured Europe by train in 1978, and a documentary called "Eric Clapton and his Rolling Hotel" was filmed, but never released. Clapton put his band in a ... See full summary »

Director: Rex Pyke | Stars: Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Elton John, Muddy Waters

Votes: 26

21. Festival (1967)

Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Music

Black and white footage of performances, interviews, and conversations at the Newport Folk Festival from 1963 to 1966. The headliners are Peter, Paul and Mary, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and ... See full summary »

Director: Murray Lerner | Stars: Joan Baez, Horton Barker, Fiddler Beers, Theodore Bikel

Votes: 700

22. Fillmore (1972)

R | 105 min | Documentary, Music

A dozen rock groups are shown playing in the final five nights of shows leading up the closing of Fillmore West on July 4, 1971.

Director: Richard T. Heffron | Stars: Bill Graham, Marty Balin, Elvin Bishop, Ed Bogas

Votes: 148 | Gross: $0.16M

23. Gimme Shelter (1970)

GP | 91 min | Documentary, Music, Thriller

85 Metascore

When three hundred thousand members of the Love Generation collided with a few dozen Hells Angels at San Francisco's Altamont Speedway, the bloody slash that transformed a decade's dreams into disillusionment was immortalized on this film.

Directors: Albert Maysles, David Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin | Stars: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Charlie Watts

Votes: 12,894 | Gross: $0.25M

24. 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: 265

25. The Grateful Dead (1977)

PG | 131 min | Documentary, Music

The Grateful Dead performs live at Winterland in San Francisco in October 1974.

Director: Jerry Garcia | Stars: Jerry Garcia, Donna Godchaux, Keith Godchaux, Mickey Hart

Votes: 928

26. The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980)

TV-MA | 103 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music

Filmmaker Julien Temple chronicles the Sex Pistols' tumultuous rise to fame, as told by their manager, Malcolm McLaren.

Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Malcolm McLaren, Sid Vicious, Steve Jones, Paul Cook

Votes: 2,429

27. Heartland Reggae (1980)

90 min | Documentary, Music

Reggae documentary of the One Love Peace Concert held in Kingston, Jamaica in 1978. In addition to the music, this film features the return to Jamaica of Bob Marley after a 16-month hiatus following an attempt on his life.

Director: James P. Lewis | Stars: Dennis Brown, Althea Forrest, Natty Garfield, Marcia Griffiths

Votes: 99

28. 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

29. It's Your Thing (1970)

G | 120 min | Documentary, Music

Highlights of a concert filmed at Yankee Stadium in New York City on June 21, 1969.

Director: Mike Gargiulo | Stars: The Isley Brothers, Cold Grits, Patti Austin, The Brooklyn Bridge

30. Janis (1974)

R | 96 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

The life and music of Janis Joplin.

Director: Howard Alk | Stars: Janis Joplin, Peter Albin, Sam Andrew, Dave Getz

Votes: 837 | Gross: $0.40M

31. Jimi Hendrix (1973)

R | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

Directors: Joe Boyd, John Head, Gary Weis | Stars: Arthur Allen, Albert Allen, Stella Benabon, Eric Barrett

Votes: 1,857 | Gross: $0.03M

32. Johnny Cash! The Man, His World, His Music (1969)

GP | 94 min | Documentary, Music

A fly on the wall account that follows the near legendary singer on tour in the US during the late sixties. Crammed with superb music footage the film also takes time out to relax with the man behind the most famous voice in Country music.

Director: Robert Elfstrom | Stars: Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Anita Carter, Helen Carter

Votes: 248

33. Journey Through the Past (1973)

R | 79 min | Documentary, Music

Don't look for a narrative, it's an Art Film. A series of vignettes referencing the South and a commentary on religion as opiate. See it for the live footage of Buffalo Springfield and CSNY.

Director: Neil Young | Stars: Buffalo Springfield, David Crosby, Cyril Delevanti, Tony Giorgio

Votes: 177

34. 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: 3,926

35. Ladies and Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones (1973)

PG | 90 min | Documentary, Music

A concert film taken from two Rolling Stones concerts during their 1972 North American tour.

Director: Rollin Binzer | Stars: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Charlie Watts

Votes: 768 | Gross: $0.50M

36. The Last Waltz (1978)

PG | 117 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

84 Metascore

A film account and presentation of the final concert of The Band.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Robbie Robertson, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Van Morrison

Votes: 20,180 | Gross: $0.32M

37. Let It Be (1970)

G | 81 min | Documentary, Music

69 Metascore

The filmed account of The Beatles' attempt to recapture their old group spirit by making a back to basics album, which instead drove them further apart.

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 6,586 | Gross: $1.06M

38. Let the Good Times Roll (1973)

PG | 99 min | Documentary, Music

This lively documentary celebrates 1950s rock 'n' roll, both through archival clips of the era and concert footage filmed during the '70s. Although the musicians have aged, the performances... See full summary »

Directors: Robert Abel, Sidney Levin | Stars: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Chubby Checker

Votes: 400 | Gross: $1.51M

39. Let's Spend the Night Together (1982)

PG | 95 min | Documentary, Music

51 Metascore

The Rolling Stones' shows in Tempe, Arizona and East Rutherford, New Jersey during their 1981 US tour.

Director: Hal Ashby | Stars: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman

Votes: 783 | Gross: $3.82M

40. The London Rock and Roll Show (1973)

PG | 84 min | Documentary, Music

Filmed record of a major rock and roll festival held at Wembley Stadium, London, in August 1972.

Director: Peter Clifton | Stars: Mick Jagger, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Bill Haley

Votes: 74

41. Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen (1971)

GP | 117 min | Documentary, Music

Joe Cocker and Leon Russell perform live at the Fillmore East and Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

Director: Pierre Adidge | Stars: Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, Chris Stainton, Jim Price

Votes: 322

42. Medicine Ball Caravan (1971)

R | 88 min | Documentary, Drama, Music

Documentary of a 154-person bus and truck tour that set out to spread the gospel of flower power to the hinterlands of the U.S.

Director: François Reichenbach | Stars: Tim Barnes, John Blakeley, Bonnie Bramlett, Alice Cooper

Votes: 58

43. 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: 4,928 | Gross: $0.00M

44. A Night with Lou Reed (1983)

Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music

A Lou Reed concert at the Bottom Line in New York City, 1983. Tracklist: Sweet Jane, I'm Waiting For The Man, Martial Law, Don't Talk To Me About Work, Women, Waves of Fear, Walk on the ... See full summary »

Director: Clark Santee | Stars: Lou Reed, Robert Quine, Fernando Saunders, Fred Maher

Votes: 109

45. No Nukes (1980)

PG | 103 min | Documentary, Music

A live concert film documenting the September 1979 "No Nukes" concert at Madison Square Garden. Includes performances by Jackson Browne, Graham Nash, Bonnie Raitt, The Doobie Brothers and Bruce Springsteen.

Directors: Danny Goldberg, Anthony Potenza, Julian Schlossberg, Barbara Kopple, Haskell Wexler | Stars: Avis Davis Band, Jackson Browne, Rosemary Butler, Crosby Stills & Nash

Votes: 174

46. Pictures at an Exhibition (1972)

G | 91 min | Documentary, Music

Emerson, Lake & Palmer perform 'Pictures At An Exhibition' live at London's Lyceum in December 1970.

Director: Nicholas Ferguson | Stars: Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Carl Palmer

Votes: 82

47. 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: 9,674

48. 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

49. Popcorn (1969)

G | 85 min | Documentary, Music

Over two dozen top-name acts make this 'audio/visual rock thing' come to life in a rock and roll journey that moves all over, from Katmandu to London's Royal Albert Hall; an in-depth, ... See full summary »

Director: Peter Clifton | Stars: The Animals, The Bee Gees, Eric Burdon, Joe Cocker

Votes: 64

50. Rainbow Bridge (1972)

PG | 108 min | Documentary, Drama, Music

A documentary about various singers, musicians, artists, astrologers, etc., who attended a "New Age" gathering in Maui, Hawaii.

Director: Chuck Wein | Stars: Jimi Hendrix, Bob Amacker, Baron Bingen, Charlotte Blob

Votes: 303

51. Reggae (1971)

60 min | Documentary, Music

Documentary focusing on a Reggae festival/concert held at Wembley Stadium in 1970 featuring the Pyramids, Pioneers, Black Faith, Millie, Maytals, Desmond Dekker. Includes interviews with ... See full synopsis »

Director: Horace Ové

Votes: 13

52. Reggae Sunsplash (1979)

Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Music

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Director: Stefan Paul | Stars: Jimmy Cliff, Inner Circle, Bob Marley, Burning Spear

Votes: 48

53. Revolution (1968)

Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, History, Music

A documentary that explores the counterculture of San Francisco in the mid-1960's. In HD.

Director: Jack O'Connell | Stars: Today Malone, Herb Caen, R.G. Davis, Louis Gottlieb

Votes: 222

54. Rock and Roll: The Early Days (1984 Video)

60 min | Documentary

A History of Rock and Roll from its origins up to the early 1960's.

Directors: Patrick Montgomery, Pamela Page | Stars: Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis

Votes: 41

56. Rockshow (1980)

G | 102 min | Documentary, Music

In 1975 and 1976 Paul McCartney and Wings undertook the epic Wings over the World tour, the largest scale tour they would ever undertake as a band. From this tour came both the legendary "... See full summary »

Director: Jack Priestley | Stars: Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch

Votes: 542

57. Roots Rock Reggae (1979)

60 min | Documentary, Music

Roots Rock Reggae depicts an unforgettable moment in Jamaica's history when music defined the island's struggles and immortalised its heroes.

Director: Jeremy Marre | Stars: The Abyssinians, Dennis Brown, Jimmy Cliff, Joe Higgs

Votes: 116

59. Rust Never Sleeps (1979)

PG | 108 min | Documentary, Music

Documentary covering Neil Young's October 22, 1978 concert performance at the Cow Palace.

Director: Neil Young | Stars: Neil Young, Ralph Molina, Frank 'Pancho' Sampedro, Billy Talbot

Votes: 990

60. Save the Children (1973)

G | 123 min | Documentary, Music

Documentary about a concert held in Chicago in 1972.

Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Cannonball Adderley, Jerry Butler, Sammy Davis Jr., Dennis Edwards

Votes: 57 | Gross: $0.26M

61. The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 94 min | Comedy

A series of benefit concerts to raise money for Amnesty International. Performances include comedy skits and musical numbers by a varied cast of mostly British performers. Featuring several... See full summary »

Director: Roger Graef | Stars: Paul Abrahams, Rowan Atkinson, Chris Beetles, Mike Brearley

Votes: 452

62. Sing Sing Thanksgiving (1973)

Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Music

B.B. King & Joan Baez and other great artists came to New York's Maximum Security Prison, Sing Sing, and gave one of the best shows of their lives. B.B. called it one of his greatest ... See full summary »

Directors: David Hoffman, Harry Wiland | Stars: Joan Baez, Thomas Beitard, Tito Butler, J. Leland Casslles

Votes: 34

63. The Song Remains the Same (1976)

PG | 137 min | Documentary, Music

46 Metascore

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: 9,037

64. Soul to Soul (1971)

G | 96 min | Documentary, Music

Footage of a concert held in Ghana to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the independence of that country.

Director: Denis Sanders | Stars: Willie Bobo, Roberta Flack, Eddie Harris, The Ikettes

Votes: 84

65. 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: 20,056 | Gross: $5.02M

66. One + One (1968)

Not Rated | 111 min | Documentary, Music

While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, Godard reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture through five different vignettes.

Director: Jean-Luc Godard | Stars: Sean Lynch, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards

Votes: 3,308

67. Take It or Leave It (1981)

87 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music

Autobiographical account of the cult 80's British pop group Madness, with members of the group playing themselves, charting their rise from humble beginnings as pub band The Invaders to ... See full summary »

Director: Dave Robinson | Stars: Suggs, Mark Bedford, Lee Thompson, Carl Smyth

Votes: 240

68. Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (1967)

70 min | Documentary, Music

Peter Whitehead's disjointed Swinging London documentary, subtitled "A Pop Concerto," comprises a number of different "movements," each depicting a different theme underscored by music.

Director: Peter Whitehead | Stars: Alan Aldridge, Julie Christie, David Hockney, Andrew Loog Oldham

Votes: 378

69. Wattstax (1973)

R | 103 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music

81 Metascore

Documentary covering a Stax Records-sponsored all-day concert at the 1972 Watts Summer Festival with performances by Stax Records artists such as Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, The Staples Singers, and more.

Director: Mel Stuart | Stars: The Dramatics, The Staple Singers, Kim Weston, Jimmy Jones

Votes: 1,089

70. 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: 18,470 | Gross: $50.00M

71. Yessongs (1975)

G | 72 min | Music

The ultimate for fans of Progressive Rock legends - Yes - the feature film of their 1972 concert at London's Rainbow Theatre.

Director: Peter Neal | Stars: Steve Howe, Jon Anderson, Alan White, Chris Squire

Votes: 386

73. You Are What You Eat (1968)

75 min | Documentary, Music

A montage of the weird, a freak-out film that appeared when the expression was in fashion and in flower, along with the flower people. The film was one of the first exponents of the mobile ... See full summary »

Director: Barry Feinstein | Stars: Luana Anders, Paul Butterfield, Del Close, David Crosby

Votes: 80



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