Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Rock Star List

  • Almost Famous - Explores the rock music scene and the experiences of a young journalist.
  • This is Spinal Tap - A humorous take on a fictional rock band and life on the road.
  • The Runaways - Focuses on a female rock band in the 1970s and their rise to fame.
  • A Star is Born - A story about the rise of a music artist and the challenges that come with fame.
  • La La Land - A modern musical about dreams, love, and the music industry.
  • The Dirt - Based on the lives of rock band Mötley Crüe and their tumultuous journey.
  • School of Rock - Features an unlikely band formed by a passionate music teacher.
  • Get Him to the Greek - Follows a rock band's absurd journey to put on a concert.
  • Set It Up - An unconventional love story involving driven career professionals, similar to the passion seen in Rock Star.
  • Walk the Line - Biopic about Johnny Cash, detailing personal and professional struggles in the music industry.
  • 8 Mile - Follows a young artist's struggle to make it in the music scene.
  • The Jimmy Show - Explores the life of a struggling comedian parallel to a rock star's journey.
  • Rock of Ages - A musical filled with classic rock songs and the quest for rock stardom.
  • Once - A tale of music and love that revolves around a street musician and a flower seller.
  • The Commitment - About a group of young musicians trying to make their mark in the music world.
  • Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny - A rock comedy film focused on the journey of a wannabe rock star.
  • Vinyl - A drama series that dives into the music industry in the 1970s.
  • Empire Records - Centers around a record store and the lives of its employees who are passionate about music.
  • Bohemian Rhapsody - A biographical film about Freddie Mercury and the iconic band Queen.
  • Rocketman - A biopic about Elton John, featuring his rise to fame and personal struggles.
  • Crossroads - Involves a young girl's journey through the music world and discovering her identity.
  • Coyote Ugly - A young woman's aspirations of becoming a singer in a trendy bar setting.
  • The Box Tops - Documentary about a band from the 1960s and their influence on rock music.
  • Lords of Chaos - Dramatic portrayal of the Norwegian black metal scene and its impact.
  • SLC Punk! - A story about a group of punks in the 1980s and their rebellious lifestyle in music.
  • Fever Dream - Tackles the struggles of aspiring musicians in the modern music industry.
  • The Music Never Stopped - Centers on the relationship between a father and son through the lens of music.
  • What We Do in the Shadows - Comedy about a group of vampires, but with a strong musical element in its humor.
  • The Covers - A story about a group of musicians navigating the challenges of cover bands.
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - A nostalgic holiday classic, similar in spirit to Rock Star's themes of acceptance and determination.
  • Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga - A humorous look at aspiring musicians hoping to achieve stardom through a music contest.
  • Sing Street - A coming-of-age story set in the 1980s with a focus on forming a band.
  • The Last Waltz - A documentary about The Band's final concert, showcasing the music industry's complexities.
  • Mamma Mia! - A light-hearted musical that celebrates music and love, primarily ABBA songs.
  • The Get Down - Detailed portrayal of the rise of hip-hop and disco in the late 1970s.
  • Inside Llewyn Davis - A bleak yet beautiful take on a struggling folk musician's journey in the 1960s.
  • The Punk Singer - A documentary about Kathleen Hanna and the riot grrrl movement, showcasing female rock icons.
  • Me and Earl and the Dying Girl - Explores personal struggles with humor and creativity, much like Rock Star does.
  • Begin Again - A chance encounter between a disgraced music producer and a young singer changes their lives.
  • The Wrecking Crew - A documentary about the unsung studio musicians behind many hits of the 1960s and 70s.
  • Freaky Friday - While primarily a comedy, it does delve into the challenges of personal and artistic identity.
  • Hairspray - A joyful musical set in the 1960s that follows a girl's dream amid music and dance.
  • Teen Spirit - A musical drama about a shy teenager's journey to stardom through singing competitions.
  • Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping - A mockumentary about a pop star's fall from grace, with humor and musical elements.
  • The Queen's Gambit - While not music-focused, it tackles themes of personal struggle and exceptional talent.

Last updated: 2024-09-24 17:19:05

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Almost Famous
Almost Famous
124 min
2000 United States of America 296305 7.9 Movie Released R
2 1984 United States of America 148456 7.9 Movie Released R
3
The Runaways
The Runaways
106 min
2010 United States of America 51238 6.5 Movie Released
4
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
136 min
2018 United States of America 424179 7.6 Movie Released
5
La La Land
La La Land
129 min
2016 Hong Kong 684970 8 Movie Released PG-13
6
The Dirt
The Dirt
108 min
2019 United States of America 56123 7 Movie Released R
7
School of Rock
School of Rock
110 min
2003 United States of America 335062 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
8 2010 United States of America 186334 6.3 Movie Released R
9
Set It Up
Set It Up
105 min
2018 United States of America 66484 6.5 Movie Released R
10
Walk the Line
Walk the Line
136 min
2005 Germany 268061 7.8 Movie Released
11
8 Mile
8 Mile
111 min
2002 Germany 325866 7.2 Movie Released R
12 2002 United States of America 630 5.2 Movie Released
13
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages
123 min
2012 United States of America 82092 5.9 Movie Released PG-13
14
Once
Once
85 min
2007 Ireland 121924 7.8 Movie Released
15 2004 Thailand 114 3.7 Movie Released
16 2006 United States of America 115897 6.8 Movie Released R
17
Vinyl
Vinyl
60 min
SS 1 EP 10
2016 United States of America 25066 7.7 Serie Canceled TV-MA
18 1995 United States of America 62716 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
19 2018 United Kingdom 601396 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
20
Rocketman
Rocketman
121 min
2019 United Kingdom 197497 7.3 Movie Released
21
Crossroads
Crossroads
93 min
2002 United States of America 44723 3.8 Movie Released PG-13
22
Coyote Ugly
Coyote Ugly
100 min
2000 United States of America 122029 5.7 Movie Released PG-13
23
Lords of Chaos
Lords of Chaos
118 min
2018 Norway 19853 6.6 Movie Released R
24
Fever Dream
Fever Dream
93 min
2021 Chile 2467 5.5 Movie Released R
25 2011 United States of America 8739 7.5 Movie Released PG
26 2014 New Zealand 202499 7.6 Movie Released R
27 1964 United States of America 37871 8 Movie Released G
28 2020 United States of America 103605 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
29
Sing Street
Sing Street
105 min
2016 Ireland 102087 7.9 Movie Released
30
The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz
117 min
1978 United States of America 20450 8.1 Movie Released PG
31
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
108 min
2008 Germany 279383 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
32
The Get Down
The Get Down
76 min
SS 1 EP 11
2016 United States of America 23828 8.2 Serie Canceled TV-MA
33 2013 France 164727 7.4 Movie Released R
34 2013 United Kingdom 3114 7.4 Movie Released
35 2015 United States of America 139686 7.7 Movie Released
36
Begin Again
Begin Again
104 min
2013 United States of America 168329 7.4 Movie Released R
37 2008 United States of America 3776 7.7 Movie Released PG
38
Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday
97 min
2003 United States of America 154820 6.3 Movie Released PG
39
Hairspray
Hairspray
117 min
2007 United Kingdom 139670 6.7 Movie Released
40
Teen Spirit
Teen Spirit
92 min
2019 United Kingdom 9826 6.1 Movie Released PG-13
41 2016 United States of America 69216 6.7 Movie Released R
42
The Queen's Gambit
The Queen's Gambit
68 min
SS 1 EP 7
2020 United States of America 575311 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
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