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.