Rock Star (2001) is a music movie directed by Stephen Herek. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.

★ 6.7 · 2,571 votes · Comedy, Music
The adventures of two amiably aimless metal-head friends, Wayne and Garth. From Wayne's basement, the pair broadcast a talk-show called "Wayne's World" on local public access television. The show comes to the attention of a sleazy network executive who wants to produce a big-budget version of "Wayne's World"—and he also wants Wayne's girlfriend, a rock singer named Cassandra. Wayne and Garth have to battle the executive not only to save their show, but also Cassandra.
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★ 6.8 · 1,869 votes · Comedy, Music, Fantasy
In Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker KG and they form the rock band Tenacious D. Setting out to become the world's greatest band is no easy feat, so they set out to steal what could be the answer to their prayers... a magical guitar pick housed in a rock-and-roll museum some 300 miles away.
Movies like Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny →
★ 8.0 · 1,725 votes · Music, Drama
A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.

★ 7.4 · 1,715 votes · Comedy, Music
"This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real.
Movies like This Is Spinal Tap →
★ 7.1 · 2,280 votes · Drama, Comedy, Romance
After his long-time girlfriend dumps him, a thirty-year-old record store owner seeks to understand why he is unlucky in love while recounting his "top five breakups of all time".
Movies like High Fidelity →
★ 7.5 · 3,259 votes · Drama, Music
In 1973, a precocious 15-year-old aspiring rock journalist lands a dream assignment from Rolling Stone to tour with a rising rock band, embarking on a coming-of-age journey as he discovers the exhilarating and heartbreaking realities behind rock stardom.
Movies like Almost Famous →
★ 7.4 · 4,061 votes · Music, History, Drama
The life story of Elvis Presley as seen through the complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
Movies like Elvis →
★ 6.8 · 373 votes · Music, Comedy, Drama
A young Scottish singer, Rose-Lynn Harlan, dreams of making it as a country artist in Nashville after being released from prison.
Movies like Wild Rose →
★ 6.4 · 1,648 votes · Music, Comedy
Two small-town singers chase their pop star dreams at a global music competition, where high stakes, scheming rivals and onstage mishaps test their bond.
Movies like Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga →
★ 6.8 · 757 votes · Music, Drama
A musical biopic of the Four Seasons—the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert, it gets to the heart of the relationships at the centre of the group, with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto.
Movies like Jersey Boys →
★ 6.4 · 429 votes · Comedy, Drama
An improv group deals with several crises, including the loss of their lease and one member hitting the big time.
Movies like Don't Think Twice →
★ 6.3 · 512 votes · Comedy, Music
Josie, Melody and Val are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style and sound. They get a record deal which brings fame and fortune but soon realize they are pawns of two people who want to control the youth of America. They must clear their names, even if it means losing fame and fortune.
Movies like Josie and the Pussycats →
★ 7.2 · 877 votes · Comedy, Drama, Music
Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school.
Movies like Moxie →
★ 7.0 · 545 votes · Music, Drama
The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.
Movies like Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody →
★ 6.7 · 759 votes · Music, History, Drama
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Movies like Back to Black →