Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to David Byrne's American Utopia List
- Stop Making Sense - A concert film featuring the Talking Heads, exploring performance and artistic expression.
- The Last Waltz - A documentary of The Band's farewell concert featuring guest appearances and performances.
- Hamilton - A theatrical performance captured on film, blending music, history, and personal storytelling.
- David Byrne's True Stories - A narrative film directed by David Byrne combining fictional stories with musical performances.
- An Evening with David Byrne and St. Vincent - A live concert film showcasing the collaboration between David Byrne and St. Vincent.
- The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years - A documentary chronicling The Beatles' touring years with a focus on their performances.
- 20 Feet from Stardom - A documentary capturing the untold true story of backup singers in the music industry.
- Koyaanisqatsi - An experimental film featuring music by Philip Glass that reflects on modern life and nature.
- What We Do Is Secret - A dramatization of the punk rock scene in Los Angeles featuring music and cultural commentary.
- Inside Llewyn Davis - A film about a struggling musician in the 1960s folk music scene, combining narrative and music.
- The Decline of Western Civilization - A documentary exploring the punk rock scene in Los Angeles in the late 1970s.
- The Great Alaskan Race - A film about adventure and community, with themes of perseverance akin to Byrne's work.
- The Music Never Stopped - A drama exploring the healing power of music, showcasing the generational gap in musical tastes.
- A Star is Born - A musical drama that covers the struggles of artists and their journeys through showbiz.
- Once - A musical film centered on an unexpected relationship, reflective of the transformative power of music.
- Whiplash - A dramatic exploration of ambition and artistry in the world of music education.
- The Last Song - Focuses on themes of family and music, exploring personal growth through artistic expression.
- Muscle Shoals - A documentary about the influence of the Muscle Shoals sound on music and culture.
- The Wrecking Crew - A documentary about a group of session musicians who shaped the sound of popular music in the 1960s.
- Sound City - A documentary that explores the history of a recording studio and its impact on music.
- RBG - A documentary about Ruth Bader Ginsburg that explores personal struggle and triumph, similar in tone to Byrne's themes.
- The Jim and Andy Show - A mixture of documentary and performance exploring the life of actors and artists in a unique way.
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - A musical comedy-drama series that reflects on personal relationships with humor and creativity.
- High Fidelity - A film that explores music and relationships in a unique narrative style enriched with musical references.
- Juliet, Naked - A romantic comedy focused on music and the impact of nostalgia on personal relationships.
- The Eddy - A musical drama series that dives into the lives of musicians in Paris, exploring love and hardship.
- Sing Street - A coming-of-age musical film about youth and creativity set against the backdrop of 1980s Dublin.
- On Tour - A drama that showcases the trials and tribulations of a French musician while on tour in the U.S.
- A Ghost Story - A unique narrative style exploring themes of existence and meaning, paralleling Byrne's themes.
- The Greatest Showman - A musical film that celebrates artistry and performance, akin to the spirit of Byrne's work.
- A Perfect Circle: Stone and Echo - A concert film showcasing the band A Perfect Circle, emphasizing performance and artistic vision.
- Black Is King - A visual album by Beyoncé that explores African identity, creativity, and storytelling through music.
- Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated - A documentary exploring the life of Demi Lovato, focusing on personal struggles and musical growth.
- One Night in Miami - A fictional account of a meeting between influential figures in music and culture with social themes.
- The Black Godfather - A documentary on the life of Clarence Avant and his profound impact on music and culture.
- Gimme Shelter - A documentary chronicling The Rolling Stones' 1969 concert at Altamont, facing chaos and music.
- The Square - A satirical exploration of art, community, and society which resonates with themes in Byrne's work.
- The Acclaimed - A documentary focusing on the world of stand-up comedians and their performances.
- The Sound of Music Live - A live television musical that brings a classic story to life, celebrating music and performance.
- Oklahoma Live! - A live television adaptation of the classic musical, showcasing storytelling through music.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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| 1 |
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1984 | United States of America | Documentary | 21046 | 8.7 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 2 |
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1978 | United States of America | Biography | 20450 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 3 |
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2020 | United States of America | Biography | 116635 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 4 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 14029 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 5 |
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1983 | United States of America | Documentary | 42103 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 6 |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 2068 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 7 |
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2013 | France | Drama | 164727 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 | 1981 | United States of America | Documentary | 4975 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | ||
| 9 |
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2019 | United States of America | Action | 725 | 5.4 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 10 |
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 8739 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 11 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 424179 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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2007 | Ireland | Drama | 121924 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 1009580 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 93106 | 6 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 15 |
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2013 | Biography | 4332 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG | |
| 16 |
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2008 | United States of America | Music | 3776 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 17 |
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2013 | United States of America | Documentary | 13502 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 18 |
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2018 | United States of America | Biography | 15148 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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2015 | United States of America | Comedy | 22932 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 20 |
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2000 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 191343 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 24999 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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2020 | France | Drama | 3317 | 7.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 23 |
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2016 | Ireland | Comedy | 102087 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2010 | Germany | Comedy | 2684 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 80905 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 316915 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 27 |
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2020 | United States of America | Music | 9536 | 5.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 28 | 2017 | United States of America | Documentary | 1239 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | NR | |
| 29 |
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2019 | United States of America | Documentary | 1549 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 30 |
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1970 | United States of America | Documentary | 13028 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 31 |
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2017 | Denmark | Comedy | 78244 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
