Music industry movies: behind the spotlight

Few things are as captivating as the glitz—and the dark side—of showbiz. When music takes center stage, you get tales of skyrocketing fame, dramatic downfalls, and moments that reshaped pop culture. We’ve rounded up must-watch movies you can stream right now, all offering a behind-the-scenes look at stardom and the true cost of fame.

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The Greatest Night in Pop

The Greatest Night in Pop

7.9/10
1h37min
PG-13
2024
Documentary
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Directed by Bao Nguyen, this Netflix documentary brings back the night of January 28, 1985, when 46 of the world’s biggest artists —from Michael Jackson to Bruce Springsteen— came together in the studio to record We Are the World. Featuring rare footage and first-hand accounts, the film captures the clashing egos, last-minute improvisations, and the intense pressure of keeping that many superstars in one room as the clock ticked. It’s an irresistible watch for anyone who wants to see pop history unfold in real time.

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Girl You Know It's True

Girl You Know It's True

7.1/10
2h4min
NR
2023
Drama
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Starring Tijan Njie and Elan Ben Ali, this biopic follows the meteoric rise and humiliating downfall of Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan, the duo who fooled the world by lip-syncing their hits. Directed by Simon Verhoeven, the movie traces how ambitious producers orchestrated a massive fraud that sold over 30 million records—only to unravel during a Grammy ceremony. It doesn’t hold back on the emotional chaos the singers endured —and it asks a bold question: who was really to blame?

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Whitney Houston is brought to life in a powerful performance by Naomi Ackie in this musical epic directed by Kasi Lemmons (Harriet). The film traces her journey from discovery to stardom as “The Voice,” exploring her complicated relationships, industry pressures, and the burden of being a global icon. With Stanley Tucci playing Clive Davis, the story strikes a balance between celebration and tragedy, spotlighting Whitney’s brilliance onstage and her vulnerability behind the scenes.

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The Dirt

The Dirt

7/10
1h47min
TV-MA
2019
Comedy
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Based on the band’s outrageous memoir and directed by Jeff Tremaine (Jackass), this Netflix movie dives into the wild ride of Mötley Crüe. With Machine Gun Kelly as Tommy Lee, Douglas Booth as Nikki Sixx, and Iwan Rheon as Mick Mars, the film lays bare the excess, chaos, and heartbreak behind the band that helped define glam metal. It’s bold, often over-the-top —but just like the riffs that power its story, it’s impossible to ignore.

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Rocketman

Rocketman

7.3/10
2h1min
R
2019
Drama
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Winner of the Oscar for Best Original Song, this musical fantasy directed by Dexter Fletcher tells the rise, fall, and comeback of Elton John, played with electrifying energy by Taron Egerton (Kingsman). Instead of a standard biopic, Rocketman embraces dazzling musical numbers and psychedelic visuals to portray the artist’s wild, creative mind. It’s a spectacular journey through self-acceptance, addiction, and friendship —and proof that Elton John has always been bigger than any label.

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