Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World List

  • The Last Five Years - Musical drama exploring relationships, features complex character studies.
  • Control - A biographical film about Ian Curtis of the band Joy Division, featuring themes of music and personal struggle.
  • Searching for Sugar Man - Documentary about musician Sixto Rodriguez and his influence, focusing on music and cultural impact.
  • Inside Llewyn Davis - Follows the life of a struggling musician in the 1960s, capturing the challenges of the music industry.
  • Love & Mercy - Biopic about Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, exploring mental health and creativity in the music world.
  • A Bowie Celebration: The David Bowie Alumni Tour - Documentary concert film celebrating David Bowie's music with performances by various artists.
  • Once - A musical film about a busker and an immigrant who bond over their love of music.
  • This Is Spinal Tap - A mockumentary about a fictional rock band, exploring the absurdities of the music industry.
  • Bohemian Rhapsody - Biographical film about Freddie Mercury and Queen, celebrating iconic music and performance.
  • Rocketman - A musical biopic about Elton John, featuring his rise to fame and personal battles.
  • The Runaways - Biographical film about the all-girl rock band, exploring their music and personal lives.
  • What Happened, Miss Simone? - Documentary about singer Nina Simone, emphasizing the connection between music and social justice.
  • 20 Feet from Stardom - Documentary showcasing the lives of backup singers, highlighting their importance in the music industry.
  • The Doors - A biographical film about the rock band, delving into the life of Jim Morrison and the band’s impact.
  • Sid and Nancy - A biopic about Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols, exploring punk rock culture and personal turmoil.
  • Amy - A documentary on the life of Amy Winehouse, focusing on her music and personal struggles.
  • The Music Never Stopped - A drama about music's healing power, focused on a father-son relationship and the music of the 1960s.
  • Yesterday - A romantic comedy about a musician who wakes up in a world where The Beatles never existed.
  • La La Land - Musical romantic drama about aspiring artists in Los Angeles, highlighting the struggles and beauty of pursuing dreams.
  • Birdman - A dark comedy-drama about an actor's struggle to revive his career, featuring themes of creativity and performance.
  • The Beach Boys: An American Band - Documentary about The Beach Boys, exploring their music and cultural influence.
  • The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle - A punk rock mockumentary about the Sex Pistols and the music revolution of the time.
  • Once Upon a Time in Hollywood - Set in the late 1960s, it explores the film and music industry through the eyes of fading stars.
  • David Bowie: Finding Fame - Documentary chronically David Bowie's early years and the influences on his music and career.
  • The Vinyl - A drama series focused on the music industry in the 1970s, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of artists.
  • 8 Mile - Drama about an aspiring rapper in Detroit, focusing on music's role in personal expression and struggle.
  • The Commitments - A film about a group of working-class Dubliners forming a soul band, highlighting the joy of music.
  • We Are Your Friends - A romantic drama about an aspiring DJ attempting to find his place in the music industry.
  • The Wrecking Crew - Documentary about the studio musicians behind many classic hits in the 1960s and 1970s.
  • Sing Street - Musical coming-of-age film about a boy forming a band to impress a girl in 1980s Dublin.
  • Whiplash - Intense drama about a young drummer and his ruthless music instructor, exploring ambition and talent.
  • Sound City - Documentary about the legendary recording studio, showcasing the music produced and its cultural significance.
  • The Punk Singer - Documentary about Kathleen Hanna, the feminist punk icon, and her impact on music and culture.
  • Step Up - Dance film with a strong musical influence showcasing the importance of art and expression in youth culture.
  • Get On Up - Biopic about James Brown, showcasing his music and legacy as the Godfather of Soul.
  • Soundtrack - A series revolving around love and music, interconnecting the lives of various characters through songs.
  • The Band - Documentary covering the influential rock group, focusing on their music and cultural impact.
  • Vinyl - Drama series set in the music industry during the 1970s, exploring the hopes and challenges of musicians.
  • Inherent Vice - A film featuring a mix of crime and the counterculture of the 1970s, with strong musical elements.
  • Gimme Shelter - Documentary about the Rolling Stones' Altamont concert, exploring the dark side of the 1960s music scene.
  • Music and Lyrics - Romantic comedy about a washed-up pop star teaming up with a young writer to create a hit song.
  • The Get Down - A series about the birth of hip-hop in the Bronx, highlighting young artists' struggles and triumphs.
  • Walk the Line - Biographical film about Johnny Cash, focusing on his music and turbulent life.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2014 United States of America 10837 5.9 Movie Released PG-13
2
Control
Control
121 min
2007 Australia 68987 7.6 Movie Released R
3 2012 Finland 73382 8.2 Movie Released PG-13
4 2013 France 164727 7.4 Movie Released R
5
Love & Mercy
Love & Mercy
120 min
2015 United States of America 43056 7.4 Movie Released PG-13
6
Once
Once
85 min
2007 Ireland 121924 7.8 Movie Released
7 1984 United States of America 148456 7.9 Movie Released R
8 2018 United Kingdom 601396 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
9
Rocketman
Rocketman
121 min
2019 United Kingdom 197497 7.3 Movie Released
10
The Runaways
The Runaways
106 min
2010 United States of America 51238 6.5 Movie Released
11 2015 United States of America 14908 7.6 Movie Released
12 2013 United States of America 14029 7.4 Movie Released NR
13
The Doors
The Doors
140 min
1991 United States of America 100009 7.2 Movie Released
14
Sid and Nancy
Sid and Nancy
114 min
1986 United Kingdom 35007 7 Movie Released
15
Amy
Amy
128 min
2015 United Kingdom 55916 7.8 Movie Released R
16 2011 United States of America 8739 7.5 Movie Released PG
17
Yesterday
Yesterday
116 min
2019 United Kingdom 170094 6.8 Movie Released
18
La La Land
La La Land
129 min
2016 Hong Kong 684970 8 Movie Released PG-13
19 1985 United States of America 368 7.1 Movie Released
20 1980 United Kingdom 2441 6.4 Movie Released
21 2019 United Kingdom 879 7.2 Movie Released
22
8 Mile
8 Mile
111 min
2002 Germany 325866 7.2 Movie Released R
23
The Commitments
The Commitments
118 min
1991 Ireland 39251 7.6 Movie Released R
24 2015 France 40875 6.2 Movie Released R
25 2008 United States of America 3776 7.7 Movie Released PG
26
Sing Street
Sing Street
105 min
2016 Ireland 102087 7.9 Movie Released
27
Whiplash
Whiplash
107 min
2014 United States of America 1009580 8.5 Movie Released
28
Sound City
Sound City
106 min
2013 United States of America 13502 7.8 Movie Released NR
29 2013 United Kingdom 3114 7.4 Movie Released
30
Step Up
Step Up
104 min
2006 United States of America 127957 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
31
Get on Up
Get on Up
139 min
2014 United States of America 26296 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
32
Soundtrack
Soundtrack
57 min
SS 1 EP 10
2019 United States of America 2241 6.8 Serie Canceled NR
33
The Band
The Band
90 min
2009 Australia 692 3.2 Movie Released
34
Vinyl
Vinyl
60 min
SS 1 EP 10
2016 United States of America 25066 7.7 Serie Canceled TV-MA
35
Inherent Vice
Inherent Vice
149 min
2014 United States of America 111607 6.6 Movie Released R
36
Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter
92 min
1970 United States of America 13028 7.8 Movie Released
37 2007 United States of America 107689 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
38
The Get Down
The Get Down
76 min
SS 1 EP 11
2016 United States of America 23828 8.2 Serie Canceled TV-MA
39
Walk the Line
Walk the Line
136 min
2005 Germany 268061 7.8 Movie Released
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