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10 Best Movies Like Rock Star

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

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#1
Metal Lords

Metal Lords

2022★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rock Star for fans of Music & Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

For teenage misfits Hunter and Kevin, the path to glory is clear: Devote themselves to metal. Win Battle of the Bands. And be worshipped like gods....

#2
Grace of My Heart

Grace of My Heart

1996★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rock Star for fans of Music & Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she...

#3
Airheads

Airheads

1994★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rock Star for fans of Music & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold the deejays hostage until they...

#4
A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

1976★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rock Star for fans of Music & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows...

#5
Drumline: A New Beat

Drumline: A New Beat

2014★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rock Star for fans of Music & Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A girl from New York attends a college in Atlanta to join their once-famous marching band....

#6
American Satan

American Satan

2017★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rock Star for fans of Music & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A young rock band, half from England and half from the US, drop out of college and move to the Sunset Strip to chase their dreams....

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