Movies Similar to Hard Core Home Movie (1989)
Gaga: Five Foot Two
Music, Documentary
This film follows Lady Gaga as she releases a new album, prepares for her Super Bowl halftime performance, and navigates personal physical and emotional challenges.
Shine a Light
Documentary, Music
Martin Scorsese's concert film documents The Rolling Stones performing live at New York's Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Shot over two nights in 2006 with a talented group of…
The Story of the Weeping Camel
Documentary, Drama
A Mongolian family faces hardship when their new camel colt is rejected by its mother. To resolve this, they seek the help of a musician who performs a ritual intended to persuade…
Global Metal
Documentary, Music
GLOBAL METAL, directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn, explores how heavy metal, often misunderstood in the West, has resonated globally. The film follows metal fan and anthropologist Sam Dunn as he…
The Last Waltz
Documentary, Music
Legendary director Martin Scorsese presents a documentary following "The Band" during their last tour. The film combines concert footage with backstage interviews and performances by artists like Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joni…
Heaven Adores You
Documentary, Music
Heaven Adores You is a personal and thoughtful look at the life and music of Elliott Smith. The film connects his songs with the distinct atmospheres of Portland, New York City, and…
Jeff Tweedy: Sunken Treasure - Live in the Pacific Northwest
Sunken Treasure documents Wilco's frontman Jeff Tweedy during his February 2006 solo acoustic tour. Filmed over five nights, the footage features music from his work with Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, and Loose Fur,…
The Red Elvis
This documentary chronicles the life of Dean Reed, the American performer who achieved immense popularity in East Germany after relocating there in 1973.
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
This documentary celebrates the 100th anniversary of Mercer's birth by blending biography, archival footage, and fresh perspectives on his work. It features contemporary artists like Jamie Cullum and Dr. John performing Mercer's…
Björk: Minuscule
This documentary provides an intimate look at Björk and her team as they embark on the 2001 Vespertine tour. It features interviews with harpist Zeena Parkins, the Inuit choir from Greenland, electronic…
Noseland
This is a funny look at the classical music scene and the people who make it happen.
Still
"Still" is a documentary following Uschi, a farmer living a secluded life in the Bavarian Alps. Filmed in striking black and white over a decade, the film chronicles Uschi's experiences. It follows…
Led Zeppelin Played Here
1969. The moon landing, Woodstock, and Richard Nixon's inauguration – it was a pivotal year. But what about a Led Zeppelin concert in a Maryland gym attended by bewildered teenagers? Filmmaker Jeff…
Louder Than Hell: Wacken The Movie
Wacken Open Air is the world's largest three-day rock and metal festival. The film captures three days of intense energy, continuous heavy metal music at full volume, and 80,000 fans in a…
Rock of Ages: The Rolling Stones
For over forty years, the Rolling Stones have remained at the height of rock and roll. Their history has been marked by arrests, drug use, conflicts, loss, and relationships, alongside eight consecutive…
Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend
In the 1970s, the northern soul movement was a vibrant underground club scene in northern England. Thousands of young, working-class people, feeling disconnected, would dance until dawn to forgotten, mid-60s Motown-influenced music.…
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
"The Television Years" chronicles the events of 1956-1960, a period when Elvis Presley captivated the country as the "King of Rock and Roll" through his appearances on television. A key moment was…
The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and the Colonel
This documentary explores the complex and often misunderstood relationship between Elvis Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Parker was a powerful force in Elvis’ life, and their friendship was both controversial…
London Symphony
LONDON SYMPHONY is a new silent film offering a poetic journey through London. It's an artistic look at the city today, celebrating its culture and diversity.
Tshiuetin
Embark on a stunning train journey through Northern Quebec and Labrador aboard Canada's first railway owned by First Nations people. This is a celebration of independence and the vital role of Indigenous-owned…
60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero
This film is a collection of short, one-minute movies from 51 filmmakers around the world, all exploring the idea of cinema's demise. The project is a tribute to 35mm film. The films…
The Distortion of Sound
Over the past twenty years, the quality of sound and how we listen has significantly declined. Compressed music, MP3s, and streaming services have reduced audio quality and emotional depth, prioritizing convenience over…
Temporary Slaraffenland
This film explores the unique musical world of Slaraffenland.
Shukranallah
This documentary follows Salim and Sulaiman Merchant, highlighting their music, personal lives, and the successes and challenges of their extensive touring career.
Lost Button
This documentary explores the life of Goran Ivandic 'Ipe', the drummer for "Bijelo dugme," the most beloved Yugoslav rock band. The film focuses on the controversy surrounding Ivandic's death in 1994, when…
Amazing Grace
Grace Fisher was a dedicated musician and dancer whose promising career was threatened by a rare spinal condition. This acclaimed documentary follows her journey as she finds gratitude amidst grief and turns…
Contradict
In Accra, two friends collect money for a cause called "suffering in America." Are they joking, trying to stir up trouble, or acting on a belief? Swiss filmmakers explore this mystery with…
Don't Break Down: A Film About Jawbreaker
Eleven years after the breakup of the influential punk band Jawbreaker, Blake Schwarzenbach, Chris Bauermeister, and Adam Pfahler reunite in a San Francisco studio to revisit their music, share memories, and play…
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
This is the story of how the influential punk and reggae band The Slits came together, what their musical journey was like, and how their story ended.
Chinese Viola
This unusual short film features a conversation between filmmaker Julio Bressane and actor Grande Otelo, blending scripted and spontaneous dialogue to offer a glimpse into a manifesto for Brazilian experimental cinema. Also…