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1. Rocketman (I) (2019)
R | 121 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of Elton John's breakthrough years.
Director: Dexter Fletcher | Stars: Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard
Votes: 195,442 | Gross: $96.37M
2. La Bamba (1987)
PG-13 | 108 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of early rock and roll singer Ritchie Valens who died at age 17 in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper.
Director: Luis Valdez | Stars: Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña
Votes: 36,509 | Gross: $54.22M
3. Get Him to the Greek (2010)
R | 109 min | Comedy, Music
A record company intern is hired to accompany out-of-control British rock star Aldous Snow to a concert at L.A.'s Greek Theater.
Director: Nicholas Stoller | Stars: Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Elisabeth Moss, Rose Byrne
Votes: 185,801 | Gross: $60.97M
4. The Rose (1979)
R | 125 min | Drama, Music, Romance
The tragic life of a self-destructive female rock star who struggles to deal with the constant pressures of her career and the demands of her ruthless business manager.
Director: Mark Rydell | Stars: Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton
Votes: 9,264 | Gross: $29.20M
5. Forty Shades of Blue (2005)
R | 108 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A Russian woman living in Memphis with a much older rock-'n'-roll legend experiences a personal awakening when her husband's estranged son comes to visit.
Director: Ira Sachs | Stars: Dina Korzun, Rip Torn, Andrew Lawrence Henderson, Elizabeth Morton
Votes: 1,556
6. Look Away (2021)
90 min | Documentary
Women who were groomed in their early teen years come forward to tell their stories as this film exposes sex crimes committed by some of the music industry's biggest stars.
Directors: Sophie Cunningham, Ben Steele | Stars: Kari Krome, Lori Mattox, Trudie Arguelles, Jackie Fuchs
Votes: 126
7. 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: 3,604 | Gross: $0.28M
8. Stones in Exile (2010)
Not Rated | 61 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the creation and impact of the 1972 Rolling Stones album "Exile on Main St."
Director: Stephen Kijak | Stars: Don Was, Will.i.am, Jack White, Sheryl Crow
Votes: 1,033
9. X: The Unheard Music (1986)
R | 84 min | Documentary, Music
This film is a documentary about the personalities in, and the music of, the early 1980's Los Angeles punk band X. There are studio and live performances by the band and interviews with ... See full summary »
Director: W.T. Morgan | Stars: John Doe, Exene Cervenka, Billy Zoom, D.J. Bonebrake
Votes: 460
10. Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
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
11. Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind (2019)
Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The untold story of Charles Manson's obsession to become a rock star, his rise in the LA music scene, the celebrities who championed his music including the Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson and his descen...
Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: Simon Wells, Jeff Guinn, Anthony DeCurtis, Peter Richardson
Votes: 308
12. The Dream Makers (1975 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama, Music
A college president becomes the president of a record company, and finds himself enmeshed in a payola scandal.
Director: Boris Sagal | Stars: James Franciscus, Diane Baker, John Astin, Kenny Rogers
Votes: 47
13. Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones (2015 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Biography of iconic rock balladeer Roy Orbison, told through his own words.
Director: Jeremy Marre | Stars: Alex Orbison, Marianne Faithfull, Roy Orbison Jr., Marty Sinclair
Votes: 53
14. Prince: A Purple Reign (2011 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 44 min | Documentary, Music
By 2004, Prince had been through a lot. By having a public battle with his record label, changing his name to an unpronouncible symbol and scrolling the word "slave" on his cheek, Prince ... See full summary »
Director: Rhodri Huw | Stars: Trevor Nelson, Alan Leeds, Jon Bream, Jimmy Jam
Votes: 45
15. I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock (2019)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the smooth and relaxing music of yacht rock.
Stars: Katie Puckrik, Sarah Churchwell, J.D. Ryznar, Barney Hoskyns
Votes: 36
16. Discovering Music (2012– )
Documentary, Biography, Music
British documentary series which explores the 20th century's most interesting musicians.
Stars: John Aizlewood, Camilla Pia, Cal Seville, Kim Taylor Bennett
Votes: 14
17. Speaking in Code (2009)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Musical
Speaking in Code is an intimate account of people who are completely lost in music. A heartbreaking and lighthearted documentary, it's a vérité glimpse into the world of techno. Captivating... See full summary »
Director: Amy Lee Grill | Stars: Gabor Schablitzki, Gernot Bronsert, Sebastian Szary, Robert Henke
Votes: 107
18. Who Stole the Soul? (2009)
Not Rated | Documentary
The story explores the rise in popularity of rhythm and blues music, details the heyday of the R&B movement, and investigates the reasons for its decline amidst various other forms of music, such as rap and hip-hop.
Director: Jesse Felsot | Stars: Derek Barbosa, Bobby Brown, George Clinton, Berry Gordy
Votes: 10
19. Short Life of Trouble: The Legend of G.B. Grayson (2021)
Documentary, Short
From Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, Gilliam Banmon Grayson (1887-1930) may be one of the most covered musicians in the history of bluegrass and country music. Even though his music has been ... See full summary »
Director: E. Kelley St. Germain | Stars: Scott Ballard, Josh Beckworth, Evelyn Cook, Cristy Dunn
20. American Music: Off the Record (2008)
89 min | Documentary, Music
American Music: OFF THE RECORD features theorists Noam Chomsky and Douglas Rushkoff in an interrogation of the American music industry. The film covers a great deal of ground from the ... See full summary »
Director: Benjamin Meade | Stars: Noam Chomsky, Douglas Rushkoff, Jackson Browne, Les Paul
Votes: 15
21. The Production of Commercial Gramophone Discs (1977)
20 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Star: Jim Berinson
22. Sävelsointuja säilömässä (1948)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Klaus Salmi, Eero Väre, Eino-Samuli Rahikainen
23. Act Your Age: The Kids of Widney High Story (2010)
Documentary, Music
Documentary chronicles Kids' rise to underground cult fame over a ten year period, and incorporates the Kids' recent West Coast tour.
Directors: Jesse Alba, Mathew Klickstein | Stars: Spero Anthony, Tony Bollas, Ty Carlisle, Matty Carvajal
24.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
The Real Buddy Holly Story
(1985)
86 min | Documentary
Documentary looking at the short but brilliant career of legendary rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly. Features interviews with contemporaries and fans including Paul McCartney.
Director: Richard Spence | Stars: Larry Holley, Travis Holley, Sonny Curtis, Jerry Allison
Votes: 126
25.
Very Scary People (2019– )
Episode:
Charles Manson: The Devil's Work Part 1
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Charles Manson was born a bad kid, became a teenage thief and a violent predator, and by the end, spent far more than half his life behind bars. He had the ability to charm and the power of... See full summary »
Director: Renee Cullen | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Sara Sidner, Lis Wiehl, Stephen Kay
Votes: 42
26.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
Tony Bennett 's New York
(1996)
86 min | Documentary
Once dubbed the 'king of cool', a look behind the silky voice as Tony Bennett - civil rights activist, jazz enthusiast, painter and New Yorker - takes a tour around his native city.
Director: Leslie Woodhead | Stars: Tony Bennett, Reggie Nadelson, Mary Chiappa, Mario Cuomo
Votes: 11
27.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century
(1998)
Documentary
Arena explores the rise of the legendary crooner Frank Sinatra from his early family background to overwhelming showbusiness success. Interviews with friends, family and associates reveal a star-studded career in music and film.
Director: Alan Lewens | Stars: Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr., Vic Damone, Bing Crosby
Votes: 7