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1. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (2023)
PG-13 | 169 min | Documentary, Music
Experience the Eras Tour concert, performed by the one and only Taylor Swift.
Director: Sam Wrench | Stars: Taylor Swift, Mike Meadows, Max Bernstein, Paul Sidoti
Votes: 20,765
2. Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story (2024)
56 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Follows the history of Bon Jovi, featuring personal videos, photos, and music that provide a look at Jon Bon Jovi's life and the band's journey from New Jersey clubs to global fame.
Stars: Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Tico Torres, Hugh McDonald
Votes: 186
3. The Beatles: Get Back (2021)
PG-13 | 156 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
In January 1969, The Beatles set out to write and record new songs for their first live show in more than two years, culminating in an impromptu concert atop their Savile Row studio.
Votes: 28,074
4. The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Music
On January 25th 1985, dozens of the era's most popular musicians gathered in Los Angeles to record a charity single for African famine relief. Setting egos aside, they collaborated on a song that would make history.
Director: Bao Nguyen | Stars: Lionel Richie, Harriet Sternberg, Wendy Rees, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 11,117
5. The Greatest Love Story Never Told (2024)
R | 86 min | Documentary
Behind-the-scenes with Jennifer Lopez as she independently produces a new album that explores her twenty-year journey to self-love.
Director: Jason B. Bergh | Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Tony Bellissimo
Votes: 1,004
6. Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé (2023)
Not Rated | 169 min | Documentary, Music
Beyoncé in performance at her record-breaking RENAISSANCE World Tour and the creative mastermind behind it.
Directors: Beyoncé, Mark Ritchie, Ed Burke | Stars: Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter, Diana Ross, Kendrick Lamar
Votes: 3,336
7. Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus (2023)
103 min | Documentary, Music
Ryuichi Sakamoto's last performance, a concert film featuring just him and his piano playing for the last time before passing away.
Director: Neo Sora | Star: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Votes: 366
8. Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)
TV-MA | 132 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
An authorized documentary on the late musician Kurt Cobain, from his early days in Aberdeen, Washington to his success and downfall with the grunge band Nirvana.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Wendy O'Connor, Don Cobain, Jenny Cobain
Votes: 32,130
9. The Beach Boys (2024)
PG-13 | 113 min | Documentary, Biography, Music | Completed
A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and created the harmonious sound that personified the California Dream.
Directors: Frank Marshall, Thom Zimny
10. American Symphony (2023)
PG-13 | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
In this deeply intimate documentary, musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.
Director: Matthew Heineman | Stars: Jon Batiste, Lindsey Byrnes, Jonathan Dinklage, Suleika Jaouad
Votes: 3,736
11. Hate to Love: Nickelback (2023)
90 min | Documentary, Music
An intimate portrait of the Canadian stadium rockers roller coaster career. From their rural roots in Alberta to becoming one of the most successful, yet divisive acts in music history.
Director: Leigh Brooks | Stars: Daniel Adair, Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Nickelback
Votes: 122
12. The Sparks Brothers (2021)
R | 140 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
A musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with Ron and Russell Mael celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks.
Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Beck, Jane Wiedlin
Votes: 6,050
13. Miss Americana (2020)
TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
A look at iconic pop artist Taylor Swift during a transformational time in her life as she embraces her role as a singer/songwriter and harnesses the full power of her voice.
Director: Lana Wilson | Stars: Taylor Swift, Andrea Swift, Scott Swift, Joel Little
Votes: 24,810
14. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,170
15. This Is It (2009)
PG | 111 min | Documentary, Music
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals, and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Michael Jackson, Alex Al, Alexandra Apjarova, Nick Bass
Votes: 41,903 | Gross: $72.09M
16. Clusterf**k: Woodstock '99 (2022)
TV-MA | 47 min | Documentary, History, Music
Woodstock 1969 promised peace and music, but its '99 revival delivered days of rage, riots and real harm. Why did it go so horribly wrong?
Stars: Ananda Lewis, Heather Eason Liposky, Colin Speir, John Scher
Votes: 21,461
17. Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)
PG-13 | 118 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.
Director: Questlove | Stars: Dorinda Drake, Barbara Bland-Acosta, Darryl Lewis, Ethel Beatty
Votes: 13,873
18. Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)
R | 140 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
An intimate look at the singer-songwriter's journey, navigating life on the road, on stage, in the streets and at home, while creating her debut album.
Director: R.J. Cutler | Stars: Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, Maggie Baird, Patrick O'Connell
Votes: 8,821
19. Hated: GG Allin & the Murder Junkies (1993)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary about notorious punk rock performer GG Allin.
Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: GG Allin, Merle Allin, Brian Unk Hunter, Shireen Kadivar
Votes: 3,518
20. The Defiant Ones (2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
"The Defiant Ones" examines the partnership between Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre - one the son of a Brooklyn longshoreman, the other straight out of Compton - and their leading roles in a chain of transformative events in contemporary culture.
Stars: Stevie Nicks, Bono, Dr. Dre, Tom Petty
Votes: 15,676
21. Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018 TV Special)
TV-PG | 125 min | Documentary, Music
Taylor Swift takes the stage and proves she doesn't care about her bad reputation.
Director: Paul Dugdale | Stars: Taylor Swift, Matt Billingslea, Camila Cabello, Toshi Davidson
Votes: 7,681
22. The X Factor UK (2004–2024)
60 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
British singing competition in which contestants sing cover songs to try and impress judges and voting viewers.
Stars: Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell, Dermot O'Leary, Sharon Osbourne
Votes: 4,875
23. The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert (2022)
PG-13 | 65 min | Documentary, Music
For the first time in its entirety - The Beatles' last live performance as a group, the unforgettable rooftop concert on London's Savile Row.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Votes: 1,518
24. Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary following singer Madonna on her controversial Blond Ambition tour in 1990.
Director: Alek Keshishian | Stars: Madonna, Donna DeLory, Niki Haris, Luis Camacho
Votes: 10,033 | Gross: $15.01M
25. Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023)
TV-MA | 101 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life and career of Little Richard, the one-of-a-kind rock 'n' roll icon who shaped the world of music.
Director: Lisa Cortes | Stars: Little Richard, Ralph Harper, Newt Collier, Charles 'Bud' Penniman
Votes: 1,404
26. Classic Albums (1997– )
50 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary series on several of the key albums in music history.
Stars: David Fricke, Joe Travers, Bruce Botnick, Phil Alexander
Votes: 338
27. Milli Vanilli (2023)
TV-MA | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The bizarre untold truth behind the greatest con in music history - Milli Vanilli.
Director: Luke Korem | Stars: Downtown Julie Brown, Boney M., Clive Davis, Diane Warren
Votes: 1,969
28. Wham! (2023)
TV-14 | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham career, from '70s best buds to '80s pop icons.
Director: Chris Smith | Stars: Bananarama, Bono, David Bowie, Boy George
Votes: 8,929
29. Robbie Williams (2023)
TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
After 25 years of his record-breaking solo career, Robbie looks back on his younger self and reflects on a lifetime spent in the spotlight.
Stars: Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, Geri Horner, Ayda Field
Votes: 4,253
30. Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus (2017–2018)
TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
The raucous adventures of musicians such as Johnny Paycheck, Jerry Lee Lewis, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, as told by those who knew them best. Season 2 covers the legends of funk.
Stars: Mike Judge, Kinky Friedman, Shooter Jennings, Don Adams
Votes: 1,485
31. Behind the Music (1997–2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Musical artists, their careers, their highs, their lows and everything in between are profiled and interviewed.
Stars: Jim Forbes, David Wild, Alexander Milas, Eddie Trunk
Votes: 1,664
32. The Beatles Anthology (1995–1996)
TV-14 | 67 min | Documentary, Music
An autobiographical documentary of the greatest of the rock bands.
Stars: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, George Martin
Votes: 9,427
33. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021)
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, History, Music
The musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971.
Stars: Elton John, Graham Nash, Ringo Starr, Joni Mitchell
Votes: 1,741
34. Thriller 40 (2023)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Follows the making of Michael Jackson's record-breaking album "Thriller".
Director: Nelson George | Stars: Michael Jackson, Rick Baker, Steve Barron, Mary J. Blige
Votes: 1,419
35. Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles (2023)
Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary
The incredible true story of early childhood teachers and friends, The Wiggles, who rock 'n' rolled their way into the hearts of millions around the globe in one of the greatest entertainment stories of all time.
Directors: Sally Aitken, Fraser Grut | Stars: Jackie Cannizzaro, Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, Evie Ferris
Votes: 525
36. It Might Get Loud (2008)
PG | 98 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: The Edge, Jimmy Page, and Jack White.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Jimmy Page, The Edge, Jack White, Dallas Schoo
Votes: 13,549 | Gross: $1.61M
37. Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Music
MC and journalist Shad Kabango meets with Hip-Hop's biggest stars to retrace how Hip-Hop became the world's most popular music, but realizes that Hip-Hop's true legacy is something much more profound.
Stars: Shad, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Cheo Hodari Coker
Votes: 6,451
38. Unsung (2008– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A series that profiles some of the most influential, talented yet forgotten R&B, Soul and Gospel artists of the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
Stars: Gary Anthony Williams, Steven Ivory, Dyana Williams, Nelson George
Votes: 393
39. In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50 (2022)
86 min | Documentary, Comedy, Horror
What began as a straightforward documentary about the cult rock band King Crimson as it turned 50, mutated into an exploration of time, death, family, and the transcendent power of music to change lives. But with jokes.
Director: Toby Amies | Stars: Robert Fripp, Biff Blumfumgagnge, Bill Rieflin, Bill Bruford
Votes: 792
40. Camden
Documentary, Music | Post-production
Showcases Camden's history of music.
Stars: Mark Ronson, Chris Martin, Questlove, Boy George
41. Tina (I) (2021)
TV-MA | 118 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Exclusive access to the Grammy Award-winning artist to celebrate her career.
Directors: Daniel Lindsay, T.J. Martin | Stars: Tina Turner, Carl Arrington, Ike Turner, Lejeune Richardson
Votes: 6,340
42. The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)
PG-13 | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Daniel Johnston, manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist is revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love.
Director: Jeff Feuerzeig | Stars: Daniel Johnston, Mabel Johnston, Bill Johnston, Laurie Allen
Votes: 10,531 | Gross: $0.33M
43. The Blues (2003)
770 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary series about the origin and history of The Blues.
Stars: B.B. King, Ike Turner, Pinetop Perkins, Dick Waterman
Votes: 1,249
44. Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song (2021)
PG-13 | 118 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This documentary explores the life of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, "Hallelujah".
Directors: Daniel Geller, Dayna Goldfine | Stars: Leonard Cohen, Nancy Bacal, Steve Berkowitz, Jeff Buckley
Votes: 1,295 | Gross: $1.06M
45. Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019)
PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early twenties.
Directors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman | Stars: Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris
Votes: 2,481 | Gross: $0.16M
46. BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star (2023–2024)
TV-14 | 255 min | Documentary, Music
Follows the growth of the band from their beginnings to what they are today.
Stars: V, Jungkook, SUGA, Jimin
Votes: 353
47. Shine a Light (2008)
PG-13 | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A career-spanning documentary on The Rolling Stones, with concert footage from their "A Bigger Bang" tour.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood
Votes: 12,297 | Gross: $5.36M
48. Halftime (2022)
TV-MA | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.
Directors: Amanda Micheli, Sam Wrench | Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Adam Blackstone, Kim Burse
Votes: 5,694
49. Olivia Rodrigo: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) (2022)
76 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Follow Olivia Rodrigo as she recounts the memories of writing and creating her debut album. Take a look on her journey from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles.
Director: Stacey Lee | Stars: Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, Heather Elizabeth Baker, Towa Bird
Votes: 1,554
50. The Sound of 007 (2022)
88 min | Documentary, Music
Follows the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, going behind the lens into one of the greatest movie franchise and the iconic 007 theme song.
Director: Mat Whitecross | Stars: Rami Malek, Daniel Craig, Michael Caine, Hans Zimmer
Votes: 2,177