Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "rockumentary"

1. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

R | 82 min | Comedy, Music

Spinal Tap, one of England's loudest bands, is chronicled by film director Marty DiBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour.

Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Kimberly Stringer

Votes: 147,263 | Gross: $4.74M

2. The Last Waltz (1978)

PG | 117 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A film account and presentation of the final concert of The Band.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Robbie Robertson, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Van Morrison

Votes: 20,107 | Gross: $0.32M

3. Woodstock (1970)

R | 184 min | Documentary, History, Music

Oscar-winning musical chronicle that brilliantly captures the three-day rock concert and celebration of peace and love that became a capstone for the Sixties.

Director: Michael Wadleigh | Stars: Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Roger Daltrey, Joe Cocker

Votes: 18,448 | Gross: $50.00M

4. Gimme Shelter (1970)

GP | 91 min | Documentary, Music, Thriller

When three hundred thousand members of the Love Generation collided with a few dozen Hells Angels at San Francisco's Altamont Speedway, the bloody slash that transformed a decade's dreams into disillusionment was immortalized on this film.

Directors: Albert Maysles, David Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin | Stars: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Charlie Watts

Votes: 12,857 | Gross: $0.25M

5. 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: 10,029 | Gross: $15.01M

6. The Nowhere Inn (2020)

Not Rated | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

St. Vincent sets out to make a documentary about her music, but when she hires a close friend to direct, notions of reality, identity, and authenticity grow increasingly distorted and bizarre.

Director: Bill Benz | Stars: St. Vincent, Ezra Buzzington, Toko Yasuda, Chris Aquilino

Votes: 1,490

7. Rolling Thunder Revue (2019)

TV-MA | 142 min | Documentary, Biography, History

In an alchemic mix of fact and fantasy, Martin Scorsese looks back at Bob Dylan's 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue tour and a country ripe for reinvention.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, Patti Smith, Martin von Haselberg

Votes: 7,691

8. Don't Look Back (1967)

Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Music

Documentary covering Bob Dylan's 1965 tour of England, which includes appearances by Joan Baez and Donovan.

Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Bob Dylan, Albert Grossman, Bob Neuwirth, Joan Baez

Votes: 10,000

9. Hard Core Logo (1996)

R | 92 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A group of washed-up Canadian punk rockers get back together for a road trip in memory of a dear friend who was supposedly shot, or so rumors imply. As they travel, they ignore the underlying psychological darkness within each other.

Director: Bruce McDonald | Stars: Hugh Dillon, Callum Keith Rennie, John Pyper-Ferguson, Bernie Coulson

Votes: 2,818 | Gross: $0.02M

10. 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: 784

11. 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: 13,546 | Gross: $1.61M

12. Monterey Pop (1968)

Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, History, Music

A film about the greatest pre-Woodstock rock music festival.

Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, Ravi Shankar, Country Joe McDonald

Votes: 4,915 | Gross: $0.00M

13. Oasis: Supersonic (2016)

R | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Oasis's breakthrough years documented into a detailed depiction of the infamous brothers from Manchester forming the band in the early 90's leading up to the legendary performance at Knebworth.

Director: Mat Whitecross | Stars: Paul Arthurs, Christine Biller, Mark Coyle, Debbie Turner

Votes: 12,377 | Gross: $0.24M

14. The Kids Are Alright (1979)

PG | 109 min | Documentary, Music

Interviews, TV clips and concert footage make up this comprehensive profile of The Who, Britain's premiere rock band.

Director: Jeff Stein | Stars: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, John Entwistle

Votes: 3,921

15. Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021)

TV-14 | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Documentary that looks at the career of musician Brian Wilson.

Director: Brent Wilson | Stars: Brian Wilson, Jakob Dylan, Jim James, Don Was

Votes: 1,071

16. Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)

Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style.

Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart, Trent Reznor

Votes: 4,883

17. Depeche Mode: 101 (1989)

R | 120 min | Documentary, Music

Depeche Mode prepares for the 101st and final concert of its massive world tour at the Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, while a group of fans who won a contest travel to the concert through the United States on a bus.

Directors: David Dawkins, Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Andrew Fletcher, Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Alan Wilder

Votes: 2,083

18. Lemmy (2010)

116 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A documentary on the life and career of revered heavy-metal musician Lemmy Kilmister.

Directors: Greg Olliver, Wes Orshoski | Stars: Lemmy, Phil Campbell, Mikkey Dee, Dave Navarro

Votes: 8,591

19. Festival Express (2003)

R | 90 min | Documentary, History, Music

The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts like Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead and The Band.

Directors: Bob Smeaton, Frank Cvitanovich | Stars: Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, The Band, Rick Danko

Votes: 2,414 | Gross: $1.17M

20. Who You Gonna Call? (2020)

87 min | Documentary, Biography

Ray Parker Jr escapes the violence of the 1967 Detroit riots to become a world-famous guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. He is the genius behind the theme song for Ghostbusters.

Director: Fran Strine | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Ivan Reitman, David Foster, Stevie Wonder

Votes: 84

21. Brothers of the Head (2005)

R | 93 min | Drama, Music

In the 1970s a music promoter plucks Siamese twins from obscurity and grooms them into a freakish rock'n'roll act. A dark tale of sex, strangeness and rock music.

Directors: Keith Fulton, Louis Pepe | Stars: Luke Treadaway, Harry Treadaway, Jonathan Pryce, John Simm

Votes: 1,874 | Gross: $0.04M

22. Cocksucker Blues (1972)

93 min | Documentary, Music

Follow the Rolling Stones on their 1972 North American Tour and their first return to the States since the tragedy at Altamont.

Director: Robert Frank | Stars: Truman Capote, Dick Cavett, Marshall Chess, Chris Collins

Votes: 874

23. Punk's Not Dead (2007)

Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Music

On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty underground clubs, backyard parties, recording studios, and yes, shopping malls and stadium shows... See full summary »

Director: Susan Dynner | Stars: Craig Aaronson, Colin Abrahall, Adri, Lorraine Ali

Votes: 1,063

24. End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2003)

TV-14 | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

The story of the punk rock band The Ramones.

Directors: Jim Fields, Michael Gramaglia | Stars: Rick Rubin, Tommy Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone

Votes: 3,887 | Gross: $0.39M

25. Total Balalaika Show (1994)

Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music

A 57 minute documentary of a Helsinki concert featuring the Leningrad Cowboys and the Alexandrov Red Army Choir and Ballet, who collaborate on a number of US Rock songs sung in English (... See full summary »

Director: Aki Kaurismäki | Stars: Alexandrov Red Army Ensemble, Twist-Twist Erkinharju, Ben Granfelt, Sakke Järvenpää

Votes: 898

26. Another State of Mind (1984)

Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Music

A documentary following the 1982 tour of punk bands Youth Brigade and Social Distortion.

Directors: Adam Small, Peter Stuart | Stars: M. Otis Beard, Dennis Danell, Brent Liles, John Macias

Votes: 862

27. The Stone Roses: Made of Stone (2013)

97 min | Documentary, Music

Shane Meadows documents the reunion of iconic British band, The Stone Roses.

Director: Shane Meadows | Stars: Shane Meadows, Ian Brown, John Squire, The Stone Roses

Votes: 2,715

28. A Band Called Death (2012)

Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A documentary on the 1970s punk trio Death, and their new-found popularity decades after they disbanded.

Directors: Mark Christopher Covino, Jeff Howlett | Stars: Bobby Hackney, David Hackney, Dannis Hackney, Robbie Duncan

Votes: 4,000 | Gross: $0.13M

29. Seven Ages of Rock (2007)

Documentary, Music

Seven Ages of Rock is about the history of rock music. It comprised six 60-minute episodes, with a final episode of 90 minutes. Each episode focused on one type of rock music, each typified by one or two artists or bands.

Stars: Julian Rhind-Tutt, Charles Shaar Murray, David Fricke, John Harris

Votes: 687

30. A Poem Is a Naked Person (1974)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Music

Les Blank's first feature-length documentary captures music and other events at Leon Russell's Oklahoma recording studio during a three-year period (1972-1974).

Director: Les Blank | Stars: Leon Russell, Eric Andersen, Richard V. Armstrong, Audie Ashworth

Votes: 552 | Gross: $0.09M

31. Screamers (2006)

R | 91 min | Documentary, Music

Internationally known director Carla Garapedian follows the rock band System of a Down as they tour Europe and the US pointing out the horrors of modern genocide that began in Armenia in 1915 up though Darfur today.

Director: Carla Garapedian | Stars: Taner Akçam, Hrant Dink, John Dolmayan, Sibel Edmonds

Votes: 1,567 | Gross: $0.05M

32. Led Zeppelin (2003 Video)

Not Rated | 320 min | Documentary, Music

A double-DVD set which features over five hours of previously unreleased concert and archival performance footage from Led Zeppelin, spanning the years 1969 to 1979.

Directors: Dick Carruthers, Jimmy Page | Stars: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham

Votes: 3,046

33. Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras (1997 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, Music

Unprecedented access into one of the world's greatest musical talents and his larger than life lifestyle: Elton John. With frank, funny, and touching filmmaking, this documentary is a ... See full summary »

Director: David Furnish | Stars: Elton John, David Furnish, Bob Halley, Lulu

Votes: 157

34. Once Upon a Time in Norway (2007)

60 min | Documentary, Music

Interviews with central members of early Norwegian black metal bands about Mayhem, the early black metal scene and the crimes they committed.

Directors: Pål Aasdal, Martin Ledang | Stars: Varg Vikernes, Kjetil Manheim, Necrobutcher, Billy Nordheim

Votes: 889

35. Edgeplay (2004)

Not Rated | 110 min | Documentary, Music

A documentary feature film about the 1970's seminal all girl band, The Runaways.

Director: Victory Tischler-Blue | Stars: Kari Krome, Kim Fowley, Suzi Quatro, Toby Mamis

Votes: 505

36. Through the Mist (2009)

139 min | Biography, Music

In the whiteness of the Quebec countryside, in St-Étienne-de-Bolton in Estrie, Dédé Fortin and his Colocs withdrew to compose what became their most famous but also their last album, Dehors Novembre.

Director: Jean-Philippe Duval | Stars: Sébastien Ricard, Joseph Mesiano, Dimitri Storoge, Bénédicte Décary

Votes: 909

37. The Get Lost Losers (2022)

93 min | Comedy, Musical

THE GET LOST LOSERS follows the most cantankerous rock band in Hollywood as it prepares for a super-clutch industry showcase and one last shot at fame.

Director: Chaz Moore | Stars: Jason Sereno, Anthony Marks, Christophe Zajac-Denek, Orly Gal

Votes: 26

38. A Dog Called Money (2019)

TV-MA | 94 min | Documentary, Music

Accompany PJ Harvey and Seamus Murphy on a journey through the creative process behind PJ Harvey's new album, conceived by their travels around the globe.

Director: Seamus Murphy | Stars: PJ Harvey, Terry Edwards, John Parish

Votes: 819

39. X: The Unheard Music (1986)

R | 84 min | Documentary, Music

This film is a documentary about the personalities in, and the music of, the early 1980's Los Angeles punk band X. There are studio and live performances by the band and interviews with ... See full summary »

Director: W.T. Morgan | Stars: John Doe, Exene Cervenka, Billy Zoom, D.J. Bonebrake

Votes: 459

40. Blue (II) (2017)

100 min | Documentary, Music

A thorough look at the 90's Turkish rock scene, one legendary stage band and its two members: Kerim Capli and Yavuz Cetin... An inquiry of their existential battles with the society, the industry and their own minds.

Director: Mehmet Sertan Ünver | Stars: Aylin Aslim, Göksel, Batu Mutlugil, Batuhan Mutlugil

Votes: 1,070

41. Rip Up the Road (2019)

107 min | Documentary, Music

Captures a very specific snapshot of one of this generation's most beloved and progressive bands, Foals.

Director: Toby L. | Stars: Jack Bevan, Edwin Congreave, Yannis Philippakis, Jimmy Smith

Votes: 116

42. Stadium Anthems (2018)

99 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A female recording artist encounters the misogyny and outdated business practices of male record label executives.

Director: Scott Douglas Brown | Stars: Kayden Kross, Toddy Walters, Aeon Cruz, Christopher Soren Kelly

Votes: 228

43. Discovering Music (2012– )

Documentary, Biography, Music

British documentary series which explores the 20th century's most interesting musicians.

Stars: John Aizlewood, Camilla Pia, Cal Seville, Kim Taylor Bennett

Votes: 14

44. Hair I Go Again (2016)

106 min | Documentary, Comedy, Drama

Facing a mid-life crossroads, two longtime friends risk everything as they set out to fulfill their dreams of achieving rock and roll stardom. First and last chances happen only once.

Director: Steve McClure | Stars: Ron Keel, Eddie Trunk, Kyle Kruger, Steve Blaze

Votes: 70

45. Color Me Obsessed: A Film About the Replacements (2011)

Not Rated | 123 min | Documentary, Music

For some aging music fans and kids with a passion for musical history, The Replacements are rock and roll defined. This Minneapolis quartet took a teenage-punk attitude, threw it in a ... See full summary »

Director: Gorman Bechard | Stars: Robert Voedisch, Tommy Ramone, Tom Arnold, David Foley

Votes: 374

46. Riding in Vans with Boys (2003 Video)

85 min | Documentary, Music

In the summer of 2002, blink-182 invited the little-known band Kut U Up to accompany them on The Pop Disaster Tour. Kut U Up is not known primarily for their music. They are however, ... See full summary »

Director: Matthew Beauchesne | Stars: Chris Cote, Brandon Parkhurst, Micah Mattson, Brendan Raasch

Votes: 268

47. Turn It Up! (2014)

TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary

A celebration of the electric guitar, hosted by Kevin Bacon and featuring interviews & performances by B.B. King, Slash, Les Paul, Robby Krieger, John 5, Paul Stanley, Skunk Baxter, Jerry Cantrell, Nancy Wilson, and many more.

Director: Robert Radler | Stars: Johnny A., Russell Ali, Kevin Bacon, Jeffrey Baxter

Votes: 83

48. Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who (2007)

Not Rated | 237 min | Documentary, Music

A documentary on The Who, featuring interviews with the band's two surviving members, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey.

Directors: Paul Crowder, Murray Lerner, Parris Patton | Stars: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Keith Moon

Votes: 1,368

49. The Angels: Kickin' Down the Door (2022)

102 min | Documentary, Music

In 1978 The Angels were a behemoth of the Aussie rock scene and on the path to international success... until they just missed their chance.

Director: Madeleine Parry | Stars: The Angels, Buzz Bidstrup, Graham Bidstrup, John Brewster

Votes: 72

50. Rock Your Glo: A Glotivation Story (2022)

Documentary, Short

Meet Lulu, Sparkle, Abigail and Saucy - four girls chosen from a worldwide casting campaign to represent what it means to be Glo-Up Girls. Together, they have three days to record a new ... See full summary »

Director: Tor Hyams | Stars: Joe Ayoub, Sophia Bavadi, Mandy Corrente, Tor Hyams