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The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)
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Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 76 min.
Story:
The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.
Style:
mockumentary, parody, spoof, humorous, absurd, not serious, cult classic, witty, light, offbeat ...
Plot:
rock and roll, the beatles, music, satire, rock, monty python, music business, stupidity, music band, media, partner, musician's life, rising to stardom, journalism, lifestyle, buddies, celebrity culture, musician, fictional band, found footage, farce, singer, rock music, joke, hippie ...
Time:
20th century, 60s, year 1978, 70s, 1960s
Place:
england, germany, europe
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out humorous, realistic, witty and parody films with plots about artists and showbiz, satire, music, music band, musician's life, musician and friends mostly in Comedy, Music and Fantasy genres. Some movies like The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash: A Mighty Wind (2003), Fubar (2002), Electric Apricot (2007), Sugar Town (1999), 200 Motels (1971). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
Twenty-three years after the release of the original Beatles mockumentary, 'The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash', famous artists, actors and musicians speak out on how The Rutles influenced them.
Style:
parody, realistic, not serious, humorous, cynical ...
Plot:
artists and showbiz, rise and fall, friends, musician's life, music band, music, performer's life, unfulfillment, ambition, journalism, workplace, desire for fame ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
england
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
In "A Mighty Wind", director Christopher Guest reunites the team from "Best In Show" and "Waiting for Guffman" to tell tell the story of 60's-era folk musicians, who inspired by the death of their former manager, ...
Style:
mockumentary, humorous, parody, light, talky ...
Plot:
music, satire, musician, lovers reunited, folk singer, singer, music band, love and romance, showbiz, lifestyle, musician's life, buddies ...
Time:
2000s, 20th century, 60s, 21st century
Place:
new york, usa
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Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: Canada
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
Terry and Dean are lifelong friends who have grown-up together: shotgunning their first beers, forming their first garage band, and growing the great Canadian mullet known as "hockey hair". Now the lives of these Alberta everymen are ...
Style:
mockumentary, humorous, ironic, funny, witty ...
Audience:
teens, boys' night
Plot:
friendship, nothing goes right, music band, musician's life, introspection, drinking, ambition, buddies, lifestyle, artists and showbiz, death, found footage ...
Time:
70s, 21st century
Place:
canada
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
Electric Apricot is a spoof of jam bands centered around the band, Electric Apricot, in the style of "This Is Spinal Tap"
Style:
realistic, cynical, humorous, mockumentary, semi serious ...
Plot:
partner, lifestyle, music, performer's life, music band, friends, disorder, on the road, rock, filmmaking, buddies, artists and showbiz ...
Time:
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Similarity:
100%
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Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
Look at the lives of struggling L.A. scene rock stars follows main character, Gwen, on her quest for the top. Working as an assistant to a film production designer, she tries to steal her boy friend who is a music producer by offering sexual favors. ...
Style:
cult classic, witty, humorous, independent film, realistic ...
Plot:
music, addiction, rock, musician, ambition, musician's life, buddies, love and romance, lifestyle, aging, music band, artists and showbiz ...
Time:
year 1999, 90s
Place:
los angeles, usa, california
Similarity:
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Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
"Touring makes you crazy," Frank Zappa says, explaining that the idea for this film came to him while the Mothers of Invention were touring. The story, interspersed with performances by the Mothers and the Royal Symphony Orchestra, is a ...
Style:
surreal, mondo, cult classic, independent film, semi serious ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
rock, rock and roll, trippy, musician, music, satire, surrealism, rock musician, rock music, counterculture, pop music, dancing ...
Time:
year 1971, 70s
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Country: Ireland, UK, USA
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
Jimmy Rabbitte, just a tick out of school, gets a brilliant idea: to put a soul band together in Barrytown, his slum home in north Dublin. First he needs musicians and singers: things slowly start to click when he finds three fine-voiced females ...
Style:
independent film, cult classic, realistic, humorous, feel good ...
Audience:
teens, pre-teens
Plot:
musician, working class, music, rock and roll, profanity, singer, friendship, rock, blues, bittersweet, rock music, young couple ...
Time:
year 1991, 90s, 20th century
Place:
ireland, dublin ireland, england, europe
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Rutland Weekend Television was a television sketch show on BBC2, written by Eric Idle with music by Neil Innes. Two series were broadcast, the first consisting of six episodes in 1975, the second of seven in 1976. A Christmas special also aired on ...
Style:
mockumentary, sketch comedy, spoof, parody, clever ...
Plot:
sketch, monty python, showbiz, silly humor, artists and showbiz, disorder, music, media, rock, media satire, music band, christmas ...
Time:
70s, 20th century
Place:
europe, england
Similarity:
55%
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Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
Broadway producer, Max Bialystock and his accountant, Leo Bloom plan to make money by charming little old ladies to invest in a production many times over what it will actually cost, and then put on a sure-fire flop, so nobody will ask for their ...
Style:
cult classic, funny, humorous, hilarious, dark comedy ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
satire, broadway, theater, accountant, playwright, showbiz, nazi, great ending, farce, filmmaking, theatrical producer, secretary ...
Time:
20th century, 60s
Place:
new york, manhattan new york city, usa, empire state building manhattan new york city, new york state ...
Similarity:
100%
11K
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't apear to know as much about rap music ...
Style:
spoof, mockumentary, black comedy, hood, funny ...
Plot:
hip hop, satire, music, black, urban, rock and roll, hip hop culture, fictional band, gang, rapper, shaman, discrimination ...
Time:
90s
Place:
los angeles
Similarity:
44%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: Norway
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Mockumentary which follows an up-and-coming three-man boyband which suffers a Milli Vanilli inspired media storm just before the release of their first album. Their only hope is to get their act together before the HitAwards Norwegian music awards ...
Style:
realistic, not serious, humorous, mockumentary, captivating ...
Plot:
lifestyle, rising to stardom, music band, musician's life, ambition, artists and showbiz, rehearsal, music, boy band, friends, media sensation, concert ...
Time:
20th century, 90s
Similarity:
44%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
Chronicling the controversial career of bad boys N.W.H. (Niggaz With Hats), this uproarious 'mockumentary' lampoons all of hardcore rap's hot-button issues. This underground laugh riot recounts the rise, fall and resurrection of a ...
Style:
mockumentary, spoof, parody, witty, humorous ...
Plot:
hip hop, satire, music, black, musician, hip hop culture, urban, rapper, african american, black friday, blaxploitation, stoned ...
Time:
year 1993, 90s
Place:
los angeles, usa, south central los angeles, california, africa ...
Similarity:
43%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min.
Story:
"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 ...
Style:
mockumentary, parody, funny, independent film, spoof ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
heavy metal, satire, musician, music, rock music, rock and roll, profanity, concert tour, singer, dating, chauffeur, friendship ...
Time:
80s, 20th century, year 1984, 70s
Place:
seattle, middle east, austin texas, atlanta georgia, north carolina ...
Similarity:
43%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: UK
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
Dinah (Barbara Ferris) is a famous model and actress who is getting tired of life in the limelight and wants to take a break. While shooting a commercial spot for meat, she meets Steve (Dave Clark), a stuntman. Dinah and Steve hit it off and decide ...
Style:
road movie, period piece, black and white, semi serious, realistic ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
rock and roll, rock, pop music, advertising, conservatory, swinger, underwater, swing, music band, island, partner, friends ...
Time:
60s, 20th century
Place:
england, london, europe
Similarity:
41%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
Singer Dewey Cox overcomes adversity to become a musical legend.
Style:
funny, spoof, parody, satirical, sexy ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
musician, music, addiction, divorce, singer, marijuana, stupidity, success, rock, satire, farce, hip hop ...
Time:
20th century, 1940s, 80s, 90s, 60s ...
Place:
usa
Similarity:
41%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
The raunchy, spunky tale of the rise and fall of an all-girl rock band from Portland, Oregon.
Style:
semi serious, realistic, witty, humorous, suspense ...
Plot:
rock, rise and fall, punk, partner, best friend, rivalry, music band, buddies, artists and showbiz, ambition, music, lifestyle ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
usa, oregon, seattle, portland oregon
Similarity:
41%
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Music
Country: UK
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
A rather incoherent post-breakup Sex Pistols "documentary", told from the point of view of Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, whose (arguable) position is that the Sex Pistols in particular and punk rock in general were an elaborate scam ...
Style:
grindhouse, mockumentary, erotic, independent film, contemplative ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
punk, music, rock and roll, punk rock, rock, dancing, showbiz, subculture, musician, nudity, music business, male pubic hair ...
Time:
year 1980, 70s, 80s
Place:
england, london, new jersey
Similarity:
41%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
The story of Ivan and Josh, two dim witted ex-security guards who love music videos. Out of work, with no job prospects, they form a music video production company. They soon learn the in's and out's of the business in LA and with some ...
Style:
humorous, satirical, semi serious, cult classic, intense ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
blackmail, disorder, music band, partner, media, artists and showbiz, buddies, showbiz, rock and roll, punk, job, misfit ...
Time:
80s
Place:
california, los angeles, usa
Similarity:
40%
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Genre: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 71 min.
Story:
An improvised comedy, shot over five days by Shane Meadows, devised with and starring Paddy Considine. Rock roadie and failed musician, Le Donk has lived, loved and learned. Along the way he's lost a girlfriend but he has found a new sidekick ...
Style:
clever, humorous, witty, realistic, not serious ...
Plot:
showbiz, musician's life, prodigy, music business, rising to stardom, satire, rock, odd couple, artists and showbiz, media, on the road, overnight success ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
england, europe
Similarity:
40%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: UK, USA, Canada
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British series, "The Office" as he now fancies himself a rockstar on the road.
Style:
mockumentary, witty, cynical, humorous, not serious ...
Plot:
music, satire, artists and showbiz, desire for fame, follow your dream, obsession, musician, on the road, disorder, down on your luck, office, direction and purpose ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
england
Similarity:
39%
59K
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an AM rock station and hold the deejays hostage until they agree to broadcast the band's tape.
Style:
funny, light, entertaining, not serious, humorous ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
hostage, heavy metal, music, rock and roll, stupidity, farce, satire, radio, rock band, hard rock, music band, artists and showbiz ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, 80s
Place:
seattle
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
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 ...
Style:
humorous, teen, not serious, witty, feel good ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night, chick flick, date night
Plot:
satire, music, showbiz, rock and roll, friendship, fictional band, celebrity, music band, lifestyle, desire for fame, musician's life, disorder ...
Time:
year 2001, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
new york
Similarity:
38%
3K
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: France
Duration: 106 min.
Story:
Fatal... c'est Fatal Bazooka, un rappeur bling-bling et hardcore. En fait, un personnage de sketch créé par Michaël Youn dans son show-télé "Morning Live", puis développé dans l'album "T'as vu" vendu à plus ...
Style:
humorous, not serious, captivating, witty, parody ...
Plot:
musician's life, lifestyle, hidden identity, silly humor, artists and showbiz, dishonesty, disorder, physical appearance, amusement park, satire, irreverent, pop star ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
alps, france, europe
Similarity:
38%
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min.
Story:
The hardest group you've never heard of is back. Gangsta Rap is a mockumentary based on a group of over the hill gangster rappers (circa NWA), trying to make a comeback. Its a hilarious look at the soft underbelly of hard core hip hop.
Style:
not serious, humorous, witty, mockumentary, parody ...
Plot:
hip hop, profanity, lifestyle, showbiz, silly humor, music band, artists and showbiz, buddies, musician's life, celebrity culture, friends, urban ghetto ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
los angeles, california, usa, south central los angeles
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
In 1973, martial arts great Bruce Lee died, his final film, Game of Death, left unfinished. With the public hungry for more Lee, movie execs decide to find a replacement. This outrageous satire looks at the entire process, from the oddball ...
Style:
parody, mockumentary, not serious, humorous, realistic ...
Plot:
martial arts, actor's life, rising to stardom, rise and fall, filmmaking, showbiz, against the odds, artists and showbiz, lifestyle, contests and competitions, desire for fame, tragic hero ...
Time:
70s
Similarity:
37%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Tenacious D: The Greatest Band on Earth is a TV series that ran on HBO in 1997, 1999 and 2000. It featured the fictional accounts of the real band Tenacious D, which is composed of members Jack Black and Kyle Gass. All of the episodes of the show ...
Style:
cult classic, not serious, realistic, humorous, offbeat ...
Plot:
entertainment, heavy metal, partner, profanity, singer, disorder, musician, friends, performer's life, odd couple, buddies, musician's life ...
Time:
90s, 20th century
Place:
usa
Similarity:
37%
Genre: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
A faux documentary about the rise and fall of fictional country singer Guy Terrifico, featuring some legendary real-life performers.
Style:
humorous, mockumentary, semi documentary, captivating, entertaining ...
Plot:
rise and fall, ambition, musician's life, showbiz, music band, rising to stardom, music, relationship vs career, friends, addiction, celebrity culture, singer ...
Time:
20th century, 70s
Similarity:
37%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: Germany
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
German mockumentary about the history of the techno band of the same name. Fraktus were once considered the pioneers of techno. Now, after 25 years, they are planning their big comeback. The band is supported by their manager Roger Dettner, who used ...
Style:
satirical, mockumentary, semi serious, feel good, entertaining ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
fictional band, music industry, satire, techno, musician, music band, desire for fame, electronic music, comeback, music business, ambition, musician's life ...
Place:
ibiza
Similarity:
37%
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
A series of short films spoofing "The Blair Witch Project."
Style:
parody, humorous, not serious, witty, spoof ...
Plot:
nothing goes right, buddies, desire for fame, escapades, filmmaking, obsessive quest, disorder, artists and showbiz, danger, media satire, woods, found footage ...
Time:
20th century, 90s
Place:
usa, california, los angeles
Similarity:
37%
Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
Rob "Fish" Fishman is the drummer in '80s hair metal band Vesuvius. He's unceremoniously booted as the group signs a big record deal, is out of the music world for 20 years - and then receives a second chance with his ...
Style:
feel good, teen, humorous, funny, entertaining ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night
Plot:
music, heavy metal, music band, youth, rock, musician, rock and roll, musician's life, teenage life, drummer, mentor, high school ...
Time:
year 2008, 70s, 80s, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
ohio, usa, cleveland ohio
Similarity:
36%
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