Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! List
- Eddie and the Cruisers - This is the original film that introduces the characters and story of Eddie, making it a direct precursor.
- Rock Star - Focuses on the rise and fall of a rock star, highlighting music and personal struggles.
- The Doors - A biographical film about the rock band The Doors, exploring music and the life of its frontman Jim Morrison.
- That Thing You Do! - A film about a fictional band in the 1960s and their rise to fame, capturing the spirit of the music era.
- Almost Famous - Follows a young journalist writing for Rolling Stone in the 1970s, focusing on music and band dynamics.
- A Star Is Born - Tells the story of a musician's rise and the personal relationships tied to fame.
- La Bamba - A biopic about Ritchie Valens capturing his music career and personal life.
- The Commitments - A story about a group trying to create a soul band in Dublin, focusing on music and camaraderie.
- This Is Spinal Tap - A mockumentary about a fictional rock band, highlighting the absurdities of the music industry.
- West Side Story - Musical drama that explores themes of love and rivalry with strong musical performances.
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- Sing Street - Set in the 1980s, it focuses on a group of teenagers forming a band to impress a girl.
- Bohemian Rhapsody - A biopic of Freddie Mercury and Queen, highlighting their music and personal lives.
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- The Runaways - Tells the story of a teenage all-girl rock band in the 1970s, filled with drama and music.
- Breaking Bad - While it’s more about crime, the soundtrack and character arcs resonate with the themes of passion and relationships.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rock Star
105 min
|
2001 | United States of America | Music | 47156 | 6.3 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
The Doors
140 min
|
1991 | United States of America | Drama | 107357 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
That Thing You Do!
108 min
|
1996 | United States of America | Drama | 78452 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
Almost Famous
124 min
|
2000 | United States of America | Drama | 315329 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
A Star Is Born
136 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 449989 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
La Bamba
108 min
|
1987 | United States of America | Drama | 38485 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
The Commitments
118 min
|
1991 | Ireland | Comedy | 42950 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
This Is Spinal Tap
82 min
|
1984 | United States of America | Comedy | 160604 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
West Side Story
153 min
|
1961 | United States of America | Drama | 127911 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
The Runaways
107 min
|
2010 | United States of America | Music | 52671 | 6.5 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
Fame
134 min
|
1980 | United States of America | Drama | 26340 | 6.6 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
Inside Llewyn Davis
104 min
|
2013 | France | Drama | 172347 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
10 Years
100 min
|
2012 | United States of America | Comedy | 28651 | 6.1 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
The Music Never Stopped
105 min
|
2011 | United States of America | Drama | 9098 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
Get on Up
139 min
|
2014 | United States of America | Drama | 27306 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
Walk the Line
136 min
|
2005 | Germany | Drama | 281117 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
Grease
110 min
|
1978 | United States of America | Romance | 327062 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
School of Rock
110 min
|
2003 | United States of America | Comedy | 359188 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
Fever Pitch
104 min
|
2005 | Germany | Romance | 50014 | 6.3 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
Shine
105 min
|
1996 | Australia | Drama | 59092 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
Sing Street
105 min
|
2016 | Ireland | Drama | 108076 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
Bohemian Rhapsody
135 min
|
2018 | United Kingdom | Drama | 648995 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
Empire Records
90 min
|
1995 | United States of America | Drama | 71238 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
Josie and the Pussycats
98 min
|
2001 | United States of America | Comedy | 26997 | 5.7 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
Anvil! The Story of Anvil
81 min
|
2008 | Canada | Documentary | 17364 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 26 |
The Song
116 min
|
2014 | United States of America | Drama | 2397 | 6 | Film | HD |
| 27 |
Danny Collins
107 min
|
2015 | United States of America | Drama | 35024 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 28 |
Hairspray
117 min
|
2007 | United Kingdom | Drama | 145956 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
| 29 |
Yesterday
116 min
|
2019 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 185445 | 6.8 | Film | HD |
| 30 |
|
2008 | United States of America | Drama | 2632280 | 9.5 | Serial | Încheiat |