Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Live 8

If you loved Live 8, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Live Aid

Live Aid

1985★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Live 8 for fans of Music & Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest s...

#2
The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz

1978★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Live 8 for fans of Music & Documentary. 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...

#3
Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion

Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion

1996★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Live 8 for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A "mockumentary" of the alien invasion during Independence Day. Barry Nolan hosts the programme, the first 9 minutes of which are a spoof news report of the events of the film. The...

#4
A MusiCares Tribute to Carole King

A MusiCares Tribute to Carole King

2015★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Live 8 for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

On January 24, 2014, Carole King was honored as the 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year. At a gala event in Los Angeles, Carole and a cast of superstar guests performed some of the q...

#5
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

1939★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Live 8 for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that he is only praised for his acting ...

#6
White Hunter, Black Heart

White Hunter, Black Heart

1990★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Live 8 for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Renowned filmmaker John Wilson travels to Africa to direct a new movie, but constantly leaves to hunt elephants and other game, to the dismay of his cast and crew. He eventually be...