Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life List
- Amadeus - A biographical drama that explores the life and rivalry of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
- Control - A biopic about Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis, depicting his struggles and music career.
- La Vie en Rose - The life story of French singer Édith Piaf, showcasing her passion and struggles.
- This Is Spinal Tap - A mockumentary about the life of a fictional British rock band, parodying music industry tropes.
- The Doors - A biographical film about the iconic rock band and its troubled lead singer Jim Morrison.
- Rocketman - A musical biopic about the rise to fame of musician Elton John, filled with fantasy elements.
- 8 Mile - A semi-autobiographical film loosely based on the life of rapper Eminem, focusing on his struggles.
- Sid and Nancy - A biographical film about the turbulent relationship between Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols and Nancy Spungen.
- The Runaways - A biographical film about the 1970s all-girl rock band, exploring their formation and rise to fame.
- Inside Llewyn Davis - A drama-comedy that delves into the life of a struggling folk musician in 1960s New York.
- Get On Up - The story of James Brown, showcasing his rise in the music industry and personal struggles.
- Bohemian Rhapsody - A biopic about the rock band Queen and its lead singer Freddie Mercury, highlighting their hits.
- A Star Is Born - A romantic drama about a musician who discovers and falls in love with a young singer.
- The Motorcycle Diaries - The journey that inspired Che Guevara to become a revolutionary, filled with personal exploration.
- Once - A musical love story about an Irish busker and a Czech immigrant, focusing on their relationship through music.
- The Last Waltz - A documentary concert film about the farewell performance of The Band and their musical journey.
- Searching for Sugar Man - A documentary about the mysterious life of musician Rodriguez and his unexpected success in South Africa.
- The Fabulous Baker Boys - A drama about two brothers and their lives as struggling piano players, focusing on music and personal relationships.
- 8 Days a Week - A documentary that follows The Beatles' career and their impact on music and culture.
- Begin Again - A story of love and music set in New York, following a musician and a producer discovering new talents.
- The Zookeeper's Wife - A story about resilience during the war, focusing on life in a zoo turned into a hiding place.
- The Pianist - A biographical war film about Polish-Jewish pianist Władysław Szpilman, showcasing his fight for survival.
- The Social Network - A biographical drama depicting the founding of Facebook and the impact of genius on relationships.
- Nowhere Boy - A biographical film about John Lennon’s teenage years and his early musical influences.
- The 27 Club - A drama about the struggles and the lives of artists who died at the age of 27, exploring their impact.
- Crazy Heart - A story about a washed-up country music star trying to revive his career and find redemption.
- Patti Cake$ - Follows an aspiring rapper from a working-class background, highlighting her journey in the music world.
- The Commitments - A musical film about a group of working-class youth forming a soul band in Dublin.
- Fame - Explores the lives of students at a performing arts high school, focusing on their dreams and struggles.
- Sing Street - A coming-of-age tale about a boy who starts a band to impress a girl, set in 1980s Dublin.
- The Greatest Showman - A musical that tells the story of P.T. Barnum and the creation of his circus, filled with vibrant songs.
- The Great Gatsby - While not a musical, it portrays opulence and tragedy similar to Gainsbourg's artistic life.
- Billie Holiday: The Last Interview - A documentary diving into the life of the iconic jazz singer, capturing her struggles and triumphs.
- Jimi: All Is by My Side - A biopic about Jimi Hendrix, focusing on his early career and rise to fame.
- Whiplash - A drama that explores the intense relationship between an aspiring drummer and his demanding instructor.
- Sing Street - A musical drama about a boy in Dublin starting a band to impress a girl, highlighting creativity and ambition.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1984 | United States of America | Biography | 432501 | 8.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 2 |
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2007 | Australia | Drama | 68987 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
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2007 | Czech Republic | Music | 91196 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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1984 | United States of America | Comedy | 148456 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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1991 | United States of America | Biography | 100009 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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2019 | United Kingdom | Biography | 197497 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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2002 | Germany | Drama | 325866 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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1986 | United Kingdom | Biography | 35007 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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2010 | United States of America | Music | 51238 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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2013 | France | Drama | 164727 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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2014 | United States of America | Biography | 26296 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 12 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Biography | 601396 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 13 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 424179 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2004 | Argentina | Drama | 105191 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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2007 | Ireland | Drama | 121924 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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1978 | United States of America | Biography | 20450 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 17 |
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2012 | Finland | Biography | 73382 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 18 |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 26031 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 |
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2013 | United States of America | Comedy | 168329 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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2017 | Czech Republic | Biography | 47233 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2002 | France | Biography | 926283 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 767077 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 23 |
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2009 | Canada | Drama | 39259 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 24 |
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2008 | United States of America | Drama | 431 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 95230 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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2017 | Brazil | Drama | 10560 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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1991 | Ireland | Comedy | 39251 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 |
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1980 | United States of America | Drama | 24942 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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2016 | Ireland | Comedy | 102087 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 30 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 316915 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 31 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 603835 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2013 | Ireland | Biography | 7046 | 5.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 33 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 1009580 | 8.5 | Movie | Released |