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1. 20,000 Days on Earth (2014)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, Drama, Music
Writer and musician Nick Cave marks his 20,000th day on the planet Earth.
Directors: Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard | Stars: Nick Cave, Susie Bick, Warren Ellis, Darian Leader
Votes: 11,972 | Gross: $0.28M
2. Britney Ever After (2017 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 84 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A chronicle of the life and career of singer Britney Spears, from humble beginnings on the Mickey Mouse Club to mega stardom, a heavily publicized fall from grace, and a monumental comeback.
Director: Leslie Libman | Stars: Natasha Bassett, Nathan Keyes, Nicole Oliver, Matthew Harrison
Votes: 1,137
3. Kurt Cobain About a Son (2006)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Music
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
4. 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
5. A Life in Waves (2017)
Not Rated | 74 min | Documentary, Biography, Musical
An exploration of the life and innovations of composer and electronic-music pioneer Suzanne Ciani.
Director: Brett Whitcomb | Stars: Peter Baumann, Don Buchla, Dorit Chrysler, Suzanne Ciani
Votes: 150
6. a-ha: The Movie (2021)
109 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Follows the band on tour, telling the full story of how three young men followed their impossible dream of becoming Norwegian pop stars. When Take On Me reached number 1 on Billboard in the US in 1985 the dream came true. Or did it?
Directors: Thomas Robsahm, Aslaug Holm | Stars: a-ha, Morten Harket, Pål Waaktaar, Magne Furuholmen
Votes: 1,232
7. AC/DC: Let There Be Rock (1980)
PG | 98 min | Documentary, Music
Filmed coverage of Australian band AC/DC's '79 appearance in Paris intercut with quasi-fictional interludes.
Directors: Eric Dionysius, Eric Mistler | Stars: AC/DC, Phil Rudd, Bon Scott, Cliff Williams
Votes: 1,276 | Gross: $1.37M
8. All I Can Say (2019)
Not Rated | 126 min | Documentary, Music
An archive of '90s culture and a philosophical study of fame via the intimate video-diary of Shannon Hoon, the late lead singer of alt-rock band Blind Melon.
Directors: Danny Clinch, Taryn Gould, Colleen Hennessy, Shannon Hoon | Stars: Glen Graham, Shannon Hoon, Lisa Sinha, Brad Smith
Votes: 291
9. 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
10. Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who (2007)
Not Rated | 237 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on The Who, featuring interviews with the band's two surviving members, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey.
Directors: Paul Crowder, Murray Lerner, Parris Patton | Stars: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Keith Moon
Votes: 1,368
11. Amazing Grace (2018)
G | 89 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary presenting Aretha Franklin with choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972.
Directors: Alan Elliott, Sydney Pollack | Stars: Aretha Franklin, James Cleveland, Alexander Hamilton, Cornell Dupree
Votes: 5,154 | Gross: $4.45M
12. Amber & Dolly: 9 to 5 (2019 TV Movie)
Documentary
Love Island winner Amber Davies has landed the role of a lifetime in Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5, and ITVBe's cameras are on hand to capture every moment, from audition to opening night. As... See full summary »
Directors: Meyrick Cook, Jacqueline Paul, Kirsty Seager | Stars: Amber Davies, Ethan Donbavand, Dolly Parton, Fay Ripley
Votes: 11
13. 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
14. America's Blues (2015)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, History, Music
America's Blues takes a new angle on the Blues, focusing on, not only the musical impact it has had on all forms of Popular American Music, but also the influence it has had on art, fashion, language, film and racial equality.
Director: Patrick Branson | Stars: Dean Alger, Houston Baker, Terence Blanchard, Drumma Boy
Votes: 53
15. Amplify Her (2019)
88 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
By combining ecstatic energy and artistry, Amplify Her follows talented young women in the electronic music scene as they come-of-age amidst the emerging cultural renaissance of the feminine.
Directors: Ian Mackenzie, Nicole Sorochan | Stars: Madeline Fauss, Mya Hardman, Adi Laflamme, Samantha Mathews
Votes: 78
16. Anne Clark: I'll Walk out into Tomorrow (2017)
80 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Anne Clark, an icon of music history and a terrific pioneer of spoken word art, has been on stage for more than 30 years. It transforms language into unique music. Since the early 1980s, ... See full summary »
Director: Claus Withopf | Star: Anne Clark
Votes: 89
17. 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: 2,979
18. Artifact (2012)
Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Music
Telling harsh truths about the modern music business, this riveting and award-winning documentary gives intimate access to singer/actor Jared Leto ("Requiem for a Dream," "Dallas Buyers ... See full summary »
Director: Jared Leto | Stars: Jared Leto, Shannon Leto, Tomo Milicevic, Irving Azoff
Votes: 4,691
19. Assassination: Battle for Compton (2017)
139 min | Documentary
The unsolved murders of Tupac Shakur and Christopher "Biggie Smalls" Wallace still stir the public's imagination after 20 years. Yet law enforcement has been at a standstill to produce ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Bond
Votes: 67
20. 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: 6,981
21. 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: 7,912
22. Beatles Stories (2011)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Music
A big fan of The Beatles growing up in the 60s, Seth Swirsky noticed that whenever he heard someone relating a story about themselves and The Beatles, he was "all ears". So, starting in ... See full summary »
Director: Seth Swirsky | Stars: Seth Swirsky, Nancy Lee Andrews, The Beatles, Jack Benny
Votes: 209
23. Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest (2011)
R | 97 min | Documentary, Music
Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows this innovative and influential band to this day.
Director: Michael Rapaport | Stars: Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Jarobi White
Votes: 4,077 | Gross: $1.20M
24. Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story (2017)
102 min | Documentary
The story of Mick Ronson, the guitar great who helped to create the sound of David Bowie's hugely influential glam rock years.
Director: Jon Brewer | Stars: David Bowie, Mick Ronson, Mary Finnigan, Bob Harris
Votes: 372 | Gross: $0.01M
25. 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
26. Billie (2019)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary on the famed jazz singer Billie Holiday.
Director: James Erskine | Stars: Linda Lipnack Kuehl, Billie Holiday, Sylvia Syms, Tony Bennett
Votes: 1,011
27. Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)
R | 140 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
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: 8,832
28. Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James (2021)
TV-MA | 111 min | Documentary, Music
A profile of legendary funk/R&B icon Rick James capturing the peaks and valleys of his storied career to reveal a complicated and rebellious soul, driven to share his talent with the world.
Director: Sacha Jenkins | Stars: Rick James, Oscar Alston, Big Daddy Kane, Randall Bostick
Votes: 710
29. Blondie's New York and the Making of Parallel Lines (2014 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 51 min | Documentary
Through interviews with members of the band and their producer, revisit the story behind the making of Blondie's album "Parallel Lines".
Director: Alan Ravenscroft | Stars: Roberta Bayley, Andrew Bolton, Clem Burke, Kim Cattrall
Votes: 217
30. Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2018)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, History, Music
A revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of Blue Note Records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Director: Sophie Huber | Stars: Robert Glasper, Ambrose Akinmusire, Marcus Strickland, Lionel Loueke
Votes: 626
31. 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
32. Bob Marley (1981)
65 min | Documentary, Music
Footage of a concert performed by the legendary Bob Marley
Director: Stefan Paul | Star: Bob Marley
Votes: 114
33. Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World (2016)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Combining footage from interviews with the late great David Bowie and contributions from those who knew him personally, this documentary celebrates the illustrious life of one of the greatest artists to ever grace the stage.
Director: Sonia Anderson | Stars: David Bowie, Angie Bowie, Breege Collins, Mary Finnigan
Votes: 1,549
34. Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021)
TV-14 | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary that looks at the career of musician Brian Wilson.
Director: Brent Wilson | Stars: Brian Wilson, Jakob Dylan, Jim James, Don Was
Votes: 1,073
35. Britney Spears: Workin' It (2014 TV Movie)
G | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
With the release of her eighth studio album, Britney is back and she's workin' it! This documentary chronicles the career of international superstar from her more innocent years with the ... See full summary »
Director: NJ Silva | Stars: Julia Montgomery Brown, Kristyn Burtt, Sandro Monetti, Ashley Pearson
Votes: 45
36. Britney vs Spears (2021)
TV-MA | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Journalist Jenny Eliscu and filmmaker Erin Lee Carr investigate Britney Spears' fight for freedom by way of exclusive interviews and confidential evidence.
Director: Erin Lee Carr | Stars: Britney Spears, Erin Lee Carr, Jenny Eliscu, Felicia Culotta
Votes: 8,105
37. Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You (2020)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Behind-the-scenes look at Springsteen's creative process with full performances from The E Street Band, in-studio footage, and never-before-seen archival material.
Director: Thom Zimny | Stars: Roy Bittan, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, Garry Tallent
Votes: 1,223
38. Buena Vista Social Club: Adios (2017)
PG | 110 min | Documentary
Revisit with the remaining original members of the Buena Vista Social Club and explore their contribution to the unknown history of Cuba.
Director: Lucy Walker | Stars: Wim Wenders, Ry Cooder, Juan de Marcos González, Ibrahim Ferrer
Votes: 515 | Gross: $0.12M
39. ¡Cuatro! (2012)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary
A look at how Green Day's three-album collection - ¡Uno!, ¡Dos! and ¡Tre! - came together as the trio went back to its roots.
Director: Tim Wheeler | Stars: Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, Tré Cool, Jason White
Votes: 261
40. Cypress Hill: Insane in the Brain (2022)
TV-MA | 89 min | Documentary
The unique, smoke-filled story of the trailblazing hip-hop group. Director Estevan Oriol uncovers never-before-seen archival footage to show how this musical brotherhood has withstood the test of time.
Director: Estevan Oriol | Stars: B-Real, DJ Muggs, Sen D.O.G., Eric Bobo Correa
Votes: 504
41. 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
42. Charles Lloyd: Arrows Into Infinity (2012)
113 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Charles Lloyd was one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 1960s. His music crossed traditional boundaries and explored new territories. Catapulted into worldwide fame in his 20s, ... See full summary »
Directors: Dorothy Darr, Jeffery Morse | Stars: Ornette Coleman, Herbie Hancock, Eric Harland, Zakir Hussain
Votes: 35
43. Charli XCX: Alone Together (2021)
67 min | Documentary, Drama, Music
Global pop star Charli XCX enlists fans to help her produce the album how i'm feeling now while quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Directors: Bradley Bell, Pablo Jones-Soler | Stars: Charli XCX, Zaina Ali, Huck Kwong, Sam Pringle
Votes: 393
44. Chavela (2017)
Unrated | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life of pioneering singer Chavela Vargas, from her birth in Costa Rica in 1919 to her death in Mexico in 2012.
Directors: Catherine Gund, Daresha Kyi | Stars: Eugenia León, Jesusa Rodríguez, Tania Libertad, Marcela Rodríguez
Votes: 1,165 | Gross: $0.15M
45. 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: 1,570 | Gross: $0.72M
46. Chuck Berry (2018)
103 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Story of Chuck Berry told by his relatives and friends.
Director: Jon Brewer | Stars: Themetta Berry, Ingrid Berry, Charles Berry Jr., Steven Van Zandt
Votes: 246
47. Coachella (2006)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Music
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been hailed as "the best American festival" by Rolling Stone, "the nation's most respected rock festival' by the L.A. Times, and "probably the best festival in the world" by England's NME.
Director: Drew Thomas | Stars: Arcade Fire, Ash, Beck, Belle & Sebastian
Votes: 245
48. Creating Woodstock (2019)
111 min | Documentary, Music
For three days in August 1969, nearly a half-million young people descended upon Max Yasgur's farm in upstate New York for the rock 'n' roll event that defined a generation. Mythologized ... See full summary »
Director: Mick Richards | Stars: Henry Diltz, Arlo Guthrie, Richie Havens, Artie Kornfeld
Votes: 108
49. Count Me In (2021)
81 min | Documentary, Music
You can have rhythm without music but you can't have music without rhythm.
Director: Mark Lo | Stars: Ginger Baker, Cindy Blackman, Art Blakey, Jess Bowen
Votes: 2,240
50. Danny Says (2015)
Unrated | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life and times of music manager and publicist Danny Fields, who worked with some of the biggest acts of the '60s and '70s, including the Doors, Cream, Lou Reed, Nico, Judy Collins, the Stooges and the Ramones.
Director: Brendan Toller | Stars: Mx Justin Vivian Bond, John Cale, Judy Collins, Alice Cooper
Votes: 850 | Gross: $0.04M
51. Dare to Be Different (2017)
TV-14 | 95 min | Documentary, Music
In 1982, a small radio station battles to bring the New Wave to America.
Director: Ellen Goldfarb | Stars: Nancy Abramson, M. King Adkins, Ron Alexenburg, Sam Ash
Votes: 376
52. David Bowie: Out of This World (2021)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Few artists marked the 20th century like David Bowie did. He was an astonishing and eclectic performer. He was a true artist in every sense of the word. Infinitely changeable and unpredictable, he remains immortal in the people's heart.
Director: Roxane Schlumberger | Stars: David Bowie, Kevin Cummings, Paul Gambaccini, Lee Jagow
Votes: 101
53. David Bowie: The Last Five Years (2017)
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about David Bowie's final two albums "The Next Day" (2013) and "Blackstar" (2016) and Broadway musical "Lazarus".
Director: Francis Whately | Stars: David Bowie, Earl Slick, Gail Ann Dorsey, Gerry Leonard
Votes: 2,866
54. Deep Blues (1992)
91 min | Documentary, Music
Music critic Robert Palmer narrates the insightful story of Delta blues and North Mississippi hill country blues.
Director: Robert Mugge | Stars: Robert Palmer, David A. Stewart, Abraham Schwab, Booker T. Laury
Votes: 202
55. Dennis and Lois (2019)
85 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
DENNIS AND LOIS is a documentary about a couple of quirky super music fans who've devoted the last 40 years pursuing the thrill of live music and supporting the bands they love. Now, more ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Cassidy | Stars: Dennis Anderson, Lois Kahlert, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher
Votes: 66
56. 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: 2,094
57. Desolation Center (2018)
93 min | Documentary
The story of a group of 1980s punk artists who started organizing and playing desert shows that later inspired Burning Man, Coachella, and Lollapalooza.
Director: Stuart Swezey | Stars: Anthony Ausgang, Joe Baiza, Bob Bert, D. Boon
Votes: 188
58. Don't Look Back (1967)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Music
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
59. Electric Daisy Carnival Experience (2011)
Not Rated | 116 min | Documentary
A live concert documentary on the popular electronic music festival.
Director: Kevin Kerslake | Stars: Will.i.am, Travis Barker, Moby, Steve Aoki
Votes: 191
60. 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
61. 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
62. Enormous: The Gorge Story (2019)
65 min | Documentary, History, Music
"The Gorge" has brought over 7 million fans, and the world's biggest musicians, to a patch of rural Washington farmland "150 miles from nowhere."
Director: Nic Davis | Stars: Dave Matthews, Jason Mraz, Dierks Bentley, Pat Monahan
Votes: 84
63. Festival Express (2003)
R | 90 min | Documentary, History, Music
The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts like Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead and The Band.
Directors: Bob Smeaton, Frank Cvitanovich | Stars: Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, The Band, Rick Danko
Votes: 2,415 | Gross: $1.17M
64. Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2020)
TV-14 | 105 min | Documentary, Drama, Music
In "Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions," Taylor Swift performs each song in order of her album, "folklore," and reveals the stories and secrets behind all 17 songs.
Director: Taylor Swift | Stars: Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff, Justin Vernon
Votes: 4,924
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: 6,521
66.
The New York Times Presents (2020– )
Episode:
Framing Britney Spears
(2021)
TV-MA | 74 min | Documentary
Her rise was a global phenomenon. Her downfall was a cruel national sport. People close to Britney Spears and lawyers tied to her conservatorship now reassess her career as she battles her father in court over who should control her life.
Director: Samantha Stark | Stars: Britney Spears, Liz Day, Felicia Culotta, Hayley Hill
Votes: 6,965
67. 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: 1,203
68. Freedom Uncut (2022)
113 min | Documentary, Music
Freedom is George Michael's last and final work. George reflects on a life changing period of his life when he allows us access to his memories, thoughts, unseen footage and photographs never before seen.
Directors: David Austin, George Michael | Stars: Tony Bennett, Mary J. Blige, David Bowie, Naomi Campbell
Votes: 773
69. George Michael: Freedom (2017 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A frank and honest account of George Michael's professional life and career, made by the man himself with various artists adding to the narrative.
Directors: David Austin, George Michael, George Michael, Philip Smith | Stars: George Michael, Emmanuelle Alt, David Austin, Tony Bennett
Votes: 1,527
70. Getting Naked: A Burlesque Story (2017)
TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary
Getting Naked: A Burlesque Story peels back the curtain to reveal the sexy sub-culture of the neo-burlesque scene in New York City.
Director: James Lester | Stars: Darlinda Just Darlinda, Miss Jezebel Express, Gal Friday, James Habacker
Votes: 217
71. Gimme Shelter (1970)
GP | 91 min | Documentary, Music, Thriller
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
72. Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017)
115 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Electrifying concert performances and intimate, personal footage showcase the life and talent of singer and actress Grace Jones.
Director: Sophie Fiennes | Stars: Grace Jones, Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar, Jean-Paul Goude, Marjorie Jones
Votes: 1,293 | Gross: $0.37M
73. Gwen Stefani's You Make It Feel Like Christmas (2017 TV Special)
43 min | Music
Gwen Stefani's You Make It Feel Like Christmas is a TV special that features performances from Gwen Stefani's Christmas album, as well as comedy skits, special moments with: NE-YO, Seth McFarlane, Blake Shelton, Ken Jeong, Chelsea Handler.
Director: Christian Lamb | Stars: Gwen Stefani, Jailen Bates, Lauren Gravitt, Alysa Gutierrez-Sierra
Votes: 97
74. Hans Zimmer Live in Prague (2017 TV Special)
150 min | Documentary, Music
The renowned film score composer leads a concert featuring his cinematic compositions.
Director: Tim Van Someren | Stars: Hans Zimmer, Yolanda Charles, Michael Einziger, Nick Glennie-Smith
Votes: 2,981
75. Heart Like a Hand Grenade (2015)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary
An intimate look of the band recording their album American Idiot...art house style.
Director: John Roecker | Stars: Billie Joe Armstrong, Rob Cavallo, Tré Cool, Mike Dirnt
Votes: 484
76. Oasis: Live from Manchester (2007 Video)
TV-14 | 75 min | Music
Concert footage of British rock band Oasis performing a hometown gig at the City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester, England as part of their 2005 "Don't Believe the Truth" UK tour.
Director: Dick Carruthers | Stars: Oasis, Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer
Votes: 27
77. 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
78. 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: 1,538
79. Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé (2019)
TV-MA | 137 min | Documentary, Music
This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.
Directors: Beyoncé, Ed Burke | Stars: Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams
Votes: 7,976
80. 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
81. If I Think of Germany at Night (2017)
105 min | Documentary
A look at five pioneers of electronic music for whom work is their raison d'etre.
Director: Romuald Karmakar | Stars: Ata, Roman Flügel, Sonja Moonear, David Moufang
Votes: 213
82. If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd (2018)
TV-14 | 97 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This authorized documentary will explore the music and backstory of the legendary American band. With the songs from the first six Skynyrd albums driving the narration, the film focuses on ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Kijak | Stars: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Johnny Van Zant
Votes: 1,663
83. Imagine: John Lennon (1988)
R | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A biography of the rock music star.
Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney, George Harrison
Votes: 5,182 | Gross: $3.75M
84. Karen Dalton: In My Own Time (2020)
85 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A portrait of blues and folk singer Karen Dalton, a prominent figure in 1960s New York, who discarded the traditional trappings of success.
Directors: Richard Peete, Robert Yapkowitz | Stars: Nick Cave, Lacy J. Dalton, Rick Moody, Abralyn Baird
Votes: 214
85. It All Begins with a Song (2018)
TV-PG | 85 min | Documentary, Music
Visit the world of Nashville songwriters, whose melodies and lyrics reach millions of fans. With over 50 masters: Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan, Rodney Crowell, Kacey Musgraves, John Hiatt, Keb Mo, Liz Rose, Claude Kelly and more!
Director: Chusy | Stars: Charles Esten, Rodney Crowell, Thom Schuyler, Phil Vassar
Votes: 127
86. Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015)
TV-MA | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Musician Cat Power narrates this documentary on Janis Joplin's evolution into a star from letters that Joplin wrote over the years to her friends, family, and collaborators.
Director: Amy Berg | Stars: Cat Power, Janis Joplin, Karleen Bennett, Laura Joplin
Votes: 5,641 | Gross: $0.41M
87. 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
88. 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
89. Jimi Hendrix Electric Church (2015 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about Jimi Hendrix historic July 4, 1970 performance in front of over 300,000 US fans.
Director: John McDermott | Stars: Jimi Hendrix, Bob Merlis, Billy Cox, Susan Tedeschi
Votes: 226
90. John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky (2018 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Film telling the untold story of John Lennon's 1971 album Imagine, exploring the creative collaboration between Lennon and Yoko Ono and featuring interviews and never-seen-before footage.
Director: Michael Epstein | Stars: John Lennon, Diana Robertson, Ray Connolly, Julian Lennon
Votes: 1,919
91. Keep on Keepin' On (2014)
R | 84 min | Documentary
A documentary that follows jazz legend Clark Terry over four years to document the mentorship between Terry and 23-year-old blind piano prodigy Justin Kauflin as the young man prepares to compete in an elite, international competition.
Director: Alan Hicks | Stars: Clark Terry, Justin Kauflin, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock
Votes: 1,055 | Gross: $0.16M
92. Lambert & Stamp (2014)
R | 117 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary that reveals how the unlikely partnership between aspiring filmmakers Christopher Stamp and Kit Lambert produced one of the greatest rock bands in history: The Who.
Director: James D. Cooper | Stars: Kit Lambert, Christopher Stamp, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend
Votes: 772 | Gross: $0.18M
93. Last Man Standing: Suge Knight and the Murders of Biggie & Tupac (2021)
105 min | Documentary
Filmmaker Nick Broomfield returns to the unsolved murders of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur, and to the figure at the center of it all, Suge Knight.
Director: Nick Broomfield
Votes: 654
94. The Song Remains the Same (1976)
PG | 137 min | Documentary, Music
The line forms here for the world's greatest and possibly most influential band--Led Zeppelin. This mesmerizing movie built around Zep's famed 1973 concerts at New York's Madison Square Garden is convincing proof why.
Directors: Peter Clifton, Joe Massot | Stars: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham
Votes: 9,037
95. Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)
TV-MA | 132 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
An authorized documentary on the late musician Kurt Cobain, from his early days in Aberdeen, Washington to his success and downfall with the grunge band Nirvana.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Wendy O'Connor, Don Cobain, Jenny Cobain
Votes: 32,141
96. 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: 11,599
97. Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day (2012)
Not Rated | 124 min | Documentary, Music
A concert documentary of Led Zeppelin's December 10, 2007 tribute performance for Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun.
Director: Dick Carruthers | Stars: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Jason Bonham
Votes: 2,695
98. Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010)
R | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old.
Directors: Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg | Stars: Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Kathy Griffin, Jocelyn Pickett
Votes: 3,820 | Gross: $2.93M
99. Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul (2017)
90 min | Documentary
The story of singer Joe Cocker is told through archive footage and interviews for close associates.
Director: John Edginton | Stars: Joe Cocker, Phil Crookes, Vic Cocker, Ray Charles
Votes: 836
100. Roger Waters: The Wall (2014)
R | 132 min | Documentary, Music
Details one of the most elaborately staged theatrical productions in music history as Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters performs the band's critically acclaimed album The Wall in its entirety.
Directors: Sean Evans, Roger Waters | Stars: Roger Waters, Dave Kilminster, Snowy White, G.E. Smith
Votes: 5,353
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