The behind-the-scenes lives of rock and metal musicians have always captivated the public due to their genius, excesses, and the mysteries surrounding figures capable of attracting hordes of devoted fans worldwide. Beyond biographies and books, these stories have also been adapted into films and documentaries .
Following the announcement of the Kiss biopic by Netflix , scheduled for release in 2022 , the Wikimetal scoured the Brazilian catalog of the streaming platform to find relevant titles for rock and metal fans.
See the full list below, featuring films about Metallica , Mötley Crüe , Keith Richards , John Lennon , and many more. It's important to remember that not all films are original to the platform and, therefore, may be removed from the catalog in the future.
Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster
(2004) Filmed starting in 2001, the documentary follows Metallica Jason Newsted 's departure James Hetfield 's decision to enter a rehabilitation clinic. A second episode interviews the band ten years later to discuss the legacy of the project.
Queen + Adam Lambert: The Show Must Go On
(2019) The unexpected and successful partnership between Queen veterans and young singer Adam Lambert is explored in this documentary with candid interviews and excerpts from the band's performances around the world.
The Dirt – Confessions of Mötley Crüe
(2019) This biopic of Mötley Crüe shows how four misfits from Los Angeles managed to become one of the most important bands in the history of Glam Metal, a genre criticized even within the headbanger community, until reaching the peak of success and glamour in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Keith Richards: Under the Influence
(2015) This documentary about the legendary Rolling Stones Keith Richards ' passion from childhood to the present day.
Robert Johnson: The Devil at the Crossroads
(2019) Classic rock fans should know the legacy left by the mysterious Robert Johnson in blues and music in general, with an immeasurable impact on rock n' roll that influenced bands like Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin . In this documentary, family, critics and famous fans show who the man behind the music really is.
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Raul – The Beginning, the End and the Middle
(2011) While the world was buzzing to the frenetic rhythm of Elvis Presley , a boy from Bahia gave birth to Rock in Brazil. A young man without limits who conquered the hearts and minds of thousands of fans, Raul Seixas became a legend. The documentary unveils, through rare archival footage, meetings with family members, conversations with artists, producers and friends, the trajectory of the Brazilian Rock legend.
School of Rock
(2003) This classic comedy follows guitarist Dewey after being kicked out of his band and posing as a music teacher at a private school. When he hears his students play, he realizes they can form a band and participate in the Battle of the Bands, where he will finally have the chance to become the rock star he always knew he was destined to be.
The Other One: The Long Strange Trip of Bob Weir
(2015) Bob Weir 's story began with his passion for music, progressing to his friendship with Jerry Garcia and the success of the iconic Grateful Dead .
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story
(2019) Acclaimed film director Martin Scorsese , of The Wolf of Wall Street and Taxi Driver fame Bob Dylan 's Rolling Thunder Revue tour across the US during 1975.
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Marianne and Leonard: Words of Love
(2019) This documentary tells the story of the romance between Leonard Cohen and the Norwegian author Marianne Ihlen , his muse for several decades, from his early days in Greece until Leonard became a successful musician.
John and Yoko: Only Heaven as Witness (2018)
The story of the whirlwind romance between John Lennon and Yoko Ono is told in this documentary, in addition to addressing the untold story behind their classic song "Imagine" and the album of the same name.
Johnny Cash: Nixon and the Man in Black
(2018) Johnny Cash 's visit to the White House in 1970 and the contrast between the musician's emerging ideals and the politics of Richard Nixon , President of the United States from 1969 to 1974.
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