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10 Best Movies Like How to Act Bad

If you loved How to Act Bad, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
David Byrne's American Utopia

David Byrne's American Utopia

2020★ 7.6

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

A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community....

#2
Western Stars

Western Stars

2019★ 7.0

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

The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream, in this intimate and personal concert film co-dir...

#3
Junun

Junun

2015★ 7.2

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

A documentary capturing the creation of the album Junun inside Rajasthan’s 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort. Paul Thomas Anderson follows Jonny Greenwood, Shye Ben Tzur, Nigel Godrich,...

#4
Avicii: True Stories

Avicii: True Stories

2017★ 8.0

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

Documentary about the arena-packing Swedish DJ, chronicling his explosive rise to fame and surprising decision to retire from live performances in 2016....

#5
OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)

OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)

2022★ 7.7

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

Grammy® winner singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo takes a familiar road trip from Salt Lake City, where she began writing her debut album “SOUR,” to Los Angeles. Along the way, Rodri...

#6
Hired Gun

Hired Gun

2017★ 7.0

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

A documentary film about session and touring musicians that are hired by well-established and famous bands and artists. These people may not be household names, but are still top-n...

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