Movies like Imagine: 20 to watch next
If you loved Imagine (1972) — a music, documentary and tv movie film directed by Steve Gebhardt and John Lennon — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Imagine most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like woman director. 5 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Adele One Night Only 2021★ 7.7
Shares: Music, Documentary, TV Movie
A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey from her rose garden, in Adele’s first televised wide-ranging conversation.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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David Bowie: Five Years 2013★ 7.5
Shares: Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive, this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved: from Ziggy Stardust to the Soul Star of Young Americans, to the ‘Thin White Duke’. It explores his regeneration in Berlin with the critically acclaimed album Heroes, his triumph with Scary Monsters and his global success with Let’s Dance. With interviews with all his closest collaborators, David Bowie - Five Years presents a unique account of why Bowie has become an ‘icon of our times’.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) 2022★ 7.8
Shares: Music, Documentary
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, Rodrigo recounts the memories of writing and creating her record-breaking debut album and shares her feelings as a young woman navigating a specific time in her life. Through new live arrangements of her songs, intimate interviews and never-before-seen footage from the making of the album, audiences will follow Olivia along on a cinematic journey exploring the story of “SOUR.”
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Halftime 2022★ 6.8
Shares: Documentary, Music
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) 2026★ 8.4
Shares: Music, Documentary
Captured during Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, a concert experience from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation, presented in immersive 3D.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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The Decline of Western Civilization Part III 1998★ 6.9
Shares: Documentary, Music
A musical study of Los Angeles in the late 90s, where homeless teens roam the streets and profess to live a punk lifestyle of music, drugs, and flouting authority.
Stream in India on Stingray Amazon Channel, Plex
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Western Stars 2019★ 7.0
Shares: Music, Documentary
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-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen himself.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Shawn Mendes: In Wonder 2020★ 8.1
Shares: Music, Documentary
A portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story 2019★ 7.3
Shares: Music, Documentary
A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Avicii: True Stories 2017★ 8.0
Shares: Music, Documentary
Documentary about the arena-packing Swedish DJ, chronicling his explosive rise to fame and surprising decision to retire from live performances in 2016.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Live Aid 1985★ 7.8
Shares: Music, Documentary
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 scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Lemmy 2010★ 7.6
Shares: Music, Documentary
Over four decades, Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has registered an immeasurable impact on music history. Nearly 65, he remains the living embodiment of the rock and roll lifestyle, and this feature-length documentary tells his story, one of a hard-living rock icon who continues to enjoy the life of a man half his age.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Tupac: Resurrection 2003★ 7.9
Shares: Music, Documentary
Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop MCs of all time.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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David Bowie: The Last Five Years 2017★ 7.1
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In the last five years of his life, David Bowie ended nearly a decade of silence to engage in an extraordinary burst of activity, producing two groundbreaking albums and a musical. David Bowie: The Last Five Years explores this unexpected end to a remarkable career. Made with remarkable access, Francis Whately’s documentary is a revelatory follow-up to his acclaimed 2013 documentary David Bowie: Five Years, which chronicled Bowie’s golden ‘70s and early-‘80s period.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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David Byrne's American Utopia 2020★ 7.5
Shares: Music, Documentary
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me 2022★ 8.4
Shares: Documentary, Music
After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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The Beach Boys 2024★ 6.7
Shares: Documentary, Music
A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Justin Bieber's Believe 2013★ 6.9
Shares: Documentary, Music
A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky 2018★ 7.1
Shares: Documentary, Music
Film telling the untold story of John Lennon's 1971 album Imagine, exploring the creative collaboration between Lennon and Yoko Ono and featuring interviews and never-seen-before footage.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dua Lipa: Studio 2054 2020★ 9.0
Shares: Music, Documentary
Dua Lipa's kaleidoscopic rocket fuelled journey through time, space, mirrorballs, roller discos, bucket hats, belting beats, throbbing basslines and an absolute slam dunk of the best of times in global club culture throughout the decades.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now