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10 Best Movies Like Kill Your Idols

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

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#1
The Decline of Western Civilization

The Decline of Western Civilization

1981★ 7.2

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

The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film. With Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, and X....

#2
American Hardcore

American Hardcore

2006★ 6.8

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

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 19...

#3
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 Kill Your Idols 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...

#4
CBGB

CBGB

2013★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kill Your Idols for fans of Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A look at New York's dynamic punk rock scene through the lens of the ground-breaking Lower East Side club started by eccentric Hilly Kristal in 1973 which launched thousands of ban...

#5
Daft Punk Unchained

Daft Punk Unchained

2015★ 7.2

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

Daft Punk Unchained is the first film about the pop culture phenomenon that is Daft Punk, the duo with 12 million albums sold worldwide and seven Grammy Awards. Throughout their ca...

#6
The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz

1978★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kill Your Idols 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...

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