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10 Best Movies Like American Hardcore

If you loved American Hardcore, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Foo Fighters: Back and Forth

Foo Fighters: Back and Forth

2011★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Hardcore for fans of Documentary & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

FOO FIGHTERS BACK AND FORTH chronicles the 16 year history of the Foo Fighters: from the band's very first songs created as cassette demos Dave Grohl recorded during his tenure as ...

#2
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

1988★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Hardcore for fans of Documentary & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with particular emphasis on glam metal. It features concert footage and interviews of legendary heavy metal and hard rock ba...

#3
The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground

2021★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Hardcore for fans of Documentary & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral hist...

#4
The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz

1978★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Hardcore for fans of Documentary & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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, J...

#5
Beastie Boys Story

Beastie Boys Story

2020★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Hardcore for fans of Documentary & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by ...

#6
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

2022★ 8.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Hardcore for fans of Documentary & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and inti...

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