20 best movies like Tupac: Resurrection (2003)

List of the best movies like Tupac: Resurrection (2003): George Harrison: Living in the Material World, Straight Outta Compton, Hustle & Flow, Cobain: Montage of Heck, Get Rich or Die Tryin', Notorious, All Eyez on Me, Marley, Lemmy, Shine a Light.

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Markimdb: 8.1
Genredocumentary, music, biography
CountryUSA
Duration03:28

Director Martin Scorsese profiles former Beatle George Harrison in this reverent portrait that mixes interviews and archival footage, featuring commentary from the likes of Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr and Yoko Ono.

Markimdb: 7.8
Genredrama, music, biography, history
CountryUSA
Duration01:35

    In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how these cultural rebels—armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent—stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world’s most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genredrama, crime, music
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:56

    With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genredocumentary, music, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:00

    The authorized documentary on late Guitar/lead singer Kurt Cobain from his early days in Aberdeen Washington to his success and downfall with Grunge band Nirvana.

    Markimdb: 5.4
    Genredrama, crime, music, biography
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration01:57

    A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his passion, rap music.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genredrama, crime, music, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:02

    NOTORIOUS is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time; THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genredrama, music, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:35

    All Eyez on Me chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records. Against insurmountable odds, Tupac rose to become a cultural icon whose career and persona both continue to grow long after his passing.

    Markimdb: 7.9
    Genredocumentary, music, biography
    CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
    Duration02:24

    Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. Directed by Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland), MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.

    Markimdb: 7.8
    Genredocumentary, music, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:56

    Over four decades, Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has registered an immeasurable impact on music history. Nearly 65, he remains the living embodiment of the rock and roll lifestyle, and this feature-length documentary tells his story, one of a hard-living rock icon who continues to enjoy the life of a man half his age.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genredocumentary, music, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:02

    Martin Scorsese and the Rolling Stones unite in "Shine A Light," a look at The Rolling Stones." Scorsese filmed the Stones over a two-day period at the intimate Beacon Theater in New York City in fall 2006. Cinematographers capture the raw energy of the legendary band.

    Markimdb: 7.7
    Genredocumentary, music
    CountryUSA

    In March 2005, Neil Young was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. Four days before he was scheduled for a lifesaving operation, he headed to Nashville, where he wrote and recorded the country folk album PRAIRIE WIND with old friends and family members. After the successful operation and recovery period, he returned to Nashville that August to play at the famed Ryman Auditorium, once again gathering together friends and family for this special performance.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genredocumentary, music
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom

    A documentary film that highlights two street derived dance styles, Clowning and Krumping, that came out of the low income neighborhoods of L.A.. Director David LaChapelle interviews each dance crew about how their unique dances evolved. A new and positive activity away from the drugs, guns, and gangs that ruled their neighborhood. A raw film about a growing sub-culture movements in America.

    Markimdb: 8.2
    Genredocumentary, music, biography
    CountrySweden, United Kingdom, Finland
    Duration01:26

    Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez. The film won Best Documentary at the 85th Academy Awards.

    Markimdb: 8
    Genredrama, music, biography
    CountryIndia

    A coming-of-age story based on the lives of street rappers in Mumbai.

    Markimdb: 7.7
    Genredocumentary, music, biography
    CountryUSA

    This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genredocumentary, music, biography, history
    CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
    Duration01:26

    The story of Freda Kelly, a shy Liverpudlian teenager asked to work for a young local band hoping to make it big: The Beatles. Their loyal secretary from beginning to end, Freda tells her tales for the first time in 50 years.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genredocumentary, crime, music, biography
    CountryRussia, United Kingdom
    Duration01:28

    In the winter of 2011, after a controversial election, Vladimir Putin was reinstalled as president of Russia. In response, hundreds of thousands of citizens rose up all over the country to challenge the legitimacy of Putin’s rule. Among them were a group of young, radical-feminist punk rockers, better known as Pussy Riot. Wearing colored balaclavas, tights, and summer dresses, they entered Moscow’s most venerated cathedral and dared to sing “Mother Mary, Banish Putin!” Now they have become victims of a “show” trial.

    Markimdb: 8
    Genredrama, music, biography
    CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
    Duration02:09

    Singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bass guitarist John Deacon take the music world by storm when they form the rock 'n' roll band Queen in 1970. Hit songs become instant classics. When Mercury's increasingly wild lifestyle starts to spiral out of control, Queen soon faces its greatest challenge yet – finding a way to keep the band together amid the success and excess.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genredocumentary, music, biography
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom, France, Italy
    Duration01:49

    Featuring never-before-seen footage, concert performances and intimate interviews, filmmaker Ron Howard examines the life and career of famed opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti.

    Markimdb: 7.8
    Genredocumentary, music
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:47

    The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genredocumentary, music, biography
    CountryUSA

    A surrealist biographical documentary about trailblazing electronic musician and animal rights activist Moby.

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genredrama, music, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:07

    In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genredocumentary, music, biography
    CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, Sri Lanka
    Duration02:18

    Drawn from a never before seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician who continues to shatter conventions.

    Markimdb: 5.9
    Genredocumentary, music
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:33

    Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genredrama, music, biography
    CountryFrance
    Duration02:15

    A glimpse at the life of French singer Serge Gainsbourg, from growing up in 1940s Nazi-occupied Paris through his successful song-writing years in the 1960s to his death in 1991 at the age of 62.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genredrama, music, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:22

    Growing up in Texas, Bart Millard suffers physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his father. His childhood and relationship with his dad inspires him to write the hit song "I Can Only Imagine" as singer of the Christian band MercyMe.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genredocumentary, music, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:40

    Inspired by Steven Blush's book "American Hardcore: A tribal history" Paul Rachman's feature documentary debut is a chronicle of the underground hardcore punk years from 1979 to 1986. Interviews and rare live footage from artists such as Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, SS Decontrol and the Dead Kennedys.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genredrama, documentary, music, biography
    CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
    Duration01:44

    Filmmaker Kevin Macdonald examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.

    Markimdb: 7.6
    Genredocumentary, music
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:30

    The creative chemistry of four brilliant artists —drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Kreiger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison— made The Doors one of America's most iconic and influential rock bands. Using footage shot between their formation in 1965 and Morrison's death in 1971, it follows the band from the corridors of UCLA's film school, where Manzarek and Morrison met, to the stages of sold-out arenas.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genredrama, music, biography
    CountryUSA

    The most feared battle emcee in early-'80s NYC was a fierce teenager from the Queensbridge projects with the weight of the world on her shoulders. At age 14, hustling the streets to provide for her family, Roxanne Shanté was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genredocumentary, music
    CountryUSA

    Music - Tupac Shakur's personal bodyguard and friend, Frank Alexander, narrates this documentary that recounts the final year of the rap star's life leading up to his tragic murder at the age of 25. The film chronicles Tupac's legal struggles, presents footage of recording sessions for "Until the End of Time," and includes interviews with hip-hop exert Michael Eric Dyson and Las Vegas homicide detective Brent Becker. - Tupac Shakur, Frank Alexander, Michael Eric Dyson

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genredrama, music, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:27

    A biography of Woody Guthrie, one of America's greatest folk singers. He left his dust-devastated Texas home in the 1930s to find work, discovering the suffering and strength of America's working class.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genremelodrama, drama, music, biography
    CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
    Duration02:01

    The life and death of the legendary Ludwig van Beethoven. Beside all the work he is known for, the composer once wrote a famous love letter to a nameless beloved and the movie tries to find out who this beloved was. Not easy as Beethoven has had many women in his life.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genredrama, music, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:48

    Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of singer Ritchie Valens whose life was cut short by a plane crash.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genredrama, documentary, music
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:51

    A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.

    Markimdb: 6.4
    Genrefantasy, drama, music, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:42

    The story follows 19-year-old Renee who has always loved fairy tales: the idea of a princess, a hero and a happily ever after. But Renee’s life is that of a darker tale: she’s a young woman battling addiction, depression and self-injury. In a creative blend of artistic fantasy balanced with harsh reality, the movie follows Renee on her courageous journey towards recovery.

    Markimdb: 8.1
    Genredocumentary, music, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:57

    Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from "The Band's" incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, and other rock legends.

    Markimdb: 7.7
    Genredrama, music, biography
    CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, Australia, Japan, France
    Duration02:02

    Control is the biography of Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis, taking his story from schoolboy days of 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genredrama, music, biography
    CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA
    Duration01:57

      A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.

      Markimdb: 7.8
      Genremelodrama, drama, music, biography
      CountryUSA, Germany
      Duration02:16

      A chronicle of country music legend Johnny Cash's life, from his early days on an Arkansas cotton farm to his rise to fame with Sun Records in Memphis, where he recorded alongside Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.

      Markimdb: 7.5
      Genredrama, music, biography
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:04

      Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer that came from poverty to fame.

      Markimdb: 7.8
      Genredocumentary, music, biography
      CountryUnited Kingdom
      Duration02:16

      A documentary on the life of Amy Winehouse, the immensely talented yet doomed songstress. We see her from her teen years, where she already showed her singing abilities, to her finding success and then her downward spiral into alcoholism and drugs.

      Markimdb: 6.3
      Genredrama, music
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:57

      Soon after the rising young singer-songwriter Beau Williams gets involved with a fallen, emotionally unstable country star Kelly Canter, the pair embark on a career resurrection tour helmed by her husband/manager James and featuring a beauty queen-turned-singer Chiles Stanton. Between concerts, romantic entanglements and old demons threaten to derail them all.

      Markimdb: 7.7
      Genredrama, music, biography
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:32

      Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered couping gospel and country together.

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      Genredocumentary, music, biography, history
      CountryUSA

      A deep exploration into the historical, cultural, political and musical elements that created the genre, featuring present-day conversations with music legends.

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genredrama, music, biography, history
      CountryUSA, Germany
      Duration02:45

      Biographical miniseries chronicling the rise of American music icon Elvis Presley from his high school years to his international superstardom.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genredrama, music, biography
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:41

      Saxophone player Charlie Parker comes to New York in 1940. He is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genrecomedy, documentary, music, biography
      CountryUSA

      SEX AND BROADCASTING is a feature length documentary about New Jersey's WFMU, the world's strangest and most unique radio station, and one man's attempt to keep it alive in the face of recession, the persistent threat of commercial media, and the challenges that come with keeping a rebellious group of outsiders together.

      Markimdb: 6.9
      Genredocumentary, music, biography
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:43

      When Nirvana burst onto the scene in 1991, the music they played spoke directly to an angry and disenfranchised generation. As grunge took over MTV and radio, the music industry was transformed overnight. But just three years later, the drug-related deaths of several musicians, capped by the suicide of Kurt Cobain, closed the books on an all too brief era. Hit So Hard follows the rise to fame (and the near-fatal fall from it) of Patty Schemel, drummer for Courtney Love's seminal rock band, Hole. Given a Hi-8 video camera just before Hole's infamous Live Through This world tour, Patty captured stunningly intimate footage of the scene that has never been seen... until now. Not just an all-access backstage pass to the music that shaped a generation, Hit So Hard is a harrowing tale of overnight success, the cost of addiction, and ultimately, recovery and redemption.




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