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The Rock Films page has been updated with new articles and videos. To see all the new blogs about rock films check out the links below! ‥ Great Rock Biopics and Documentaries [Rock Films Part 1] ‥ Movies with rock stars in them [Rock Films Part 2] ‥ Rock Mockumentaries and Trippy Movies [Rock Films Part 3] ‥ Rock Inspired Movies [Rock Films Part 4] ‥ My Favorite Live Concert Movies [Rock Films Part 5] Please note: If you have a question about any of these movies, or would like to add more to the list, feel free to contact me -or- join in the conversation on my facebook page . We love talking about this stuff! Rock Films  - Rock related films. If you are looking for rock related movies to watch...look no further!

The Rolling Stones Rock And Roll Circus  by Michael Lindsay-Hogg Circus side show acts meets legendary rock performances. It was originally supposed to air when it was filmed in 1968 but the Rolling Stones didn't release it. A lot of rumors went around as to why it took so long, but at least it as finally released in 1996. Most speculate it was because The Who upstaged The Rolling Stones. The audience members are completely stoned and surrounded in tent like ponchos. Performances by Taj Mahal, Jethro Tull, The Dirty Mac, and some of the best Stones and Who sets you'll ever see. Woodstock  by Michael Wadleigh Has the best and most legendary rock performances all in one place. This documentary is pivotal for anyone interested in classic rock. Famous footage of free loving concert goers coupled with amazing live performances. A historic all access view to the counterculture movement and the music that influenced it. Stop making sense by Jonathan Demme This co...

Almost Famous by Cameron Crowe A great story based in real life about a young aspiring rock journalist in 1970's San Diego. He finally gets his big break and has a chance to interview Black Sabbath. He gets advised to keep it professional and not become a rock stars friends...but he does anyway. He joins the opneing band "Stillwater" on their American tour and learns about the rock and roll lifestyle first hand. And that it isn't what it seems to be. Rock And Roll High School by Allan Arkush The life and times of a Ramones and rock n' roll loving high school girl who is just dying to break out. All she wants to do is listen to music and day dream about Joey Ramone. She decides to skip school to wait in line for Ramones concert tickets. Unfortunately for her, the new evil principal is anti-rock n roll music and is trying to turn parents against their children. When the principal takes it too far and burns the students vinyl records, Riff calls on the R...

This is Spinal Tap by Rob Reiner On the road with the world's loudest band as they promote their new album. They can't seem to hold on to a drummer though, because they keep meeting bizarre deaths. This is a hilarious mockumentary poking fun at the rock and roll lifestyle. The band Spinal Tap tries to find their place as they reminisce on where they were. Tensions grow between the band members especially concerning girlfriends. In the end they get it together and find their audience. A Mighty Wind by Christopher Guest A hilarious mockumentary on folk music. It references actual folk acts, like The Kingston Trio, Peter Paul and Mary, and The New Christy Minstrels. This movie is kind of like a Spinal Tap reunion because it has the original 3 (Shearer, Willard and Guest) as the main characters. Drama ensues between bands, and band members as they get their acts together for a reunion show. The Rutles by Gary Weis & Eric Idle This is another mockumentary, thi...

Movies with rock stars in them (main character or cameo): Alice Cooper "Prince of Darkness", "Dark Shadows", "Wayne's World" Billy Idol "The Wedding Singer" Bruce Springsteen "High Fidelity" Bono "Across the Universe" David Bowie "Labyrinth",   "The Prestige", "The Hunger", "Twin Peaks", "Zoolander", "The Man who fell to Earth", "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence", "The Linguini Incident", "Absolute Beginners" Debbie Harry "Videodrome" Elton John "Tommy" Eric Clapton "Tommy" Frank Zappa "200 Motels", "Head" The Ramones "Rock and Roll High School" John Lennon "How I Won the War" John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) "Cop Killer"(also titled as Corrupt)  Keith Richards "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End"...

Control by Anton Corbijn An amazing bio pic by avant-garde music video director Anton Corbijn about Joy Division's Ian Curtis. Sam Riley who plays Ian does one of the best acting jobs I've ever seen of a singer. The movie chronicles his struggles, addictions and health problems. This is a fantastic bio pic. You're Gonna Miss Me  by Keven McAlester Roky Erickson was once the lead singer of The 13th Floor Elevators who pioneered acid rock. After a pot bust gone wrong he pleaded insanity and spent years in a mental hospital. He emerged with a new creation "Horror Rock" and became a Syd Barrett-like recluse. This movie starts with where he is now and then shows you where he came from. The Devil and Daniel Johnston  by Jeff Feuerzeig A documentary about a schizophrenic musicians life. This singer song writer creates simple music with a lot of heart. Throughout the film of his life are snippets cassettes and video clips which he obsessively record...