Movies Similar to Hard Working Americans: The First Waltz

School of Rock(2003)

Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his students the finer points of rock 'n' roll. The school's hard-nosed principal is rightly suspicious of Finn's activities. But Finn's roommate remains in the dark about what he's doing.

Kanayan Tour 2011 ～Summer～(2011)

Concert film features her performance at Nippon Budokan on September 9th, 2011 from her one-man tour Kanayan Tour 2011 ~Summer~

Al amor se ha dicho(2024)

"Al amor se ha dicho" tells the story of Rafo and Mónica, two teenagers who are in the midst of sexual awakening and flowering, and feel that they have coincided. Video clip made for the song of the same name, by the Peruvian rock artist Rafo Ráez.

Lights Out, Berlin!(2023)

The Nowhere Inn(2021)

When St. Vincent sets out to make a documentary about her music, the goal is to both reveal and revel in the unadorned truth behind her on-stage persona. But when she hires a close friend to direct, notions of reality, identity, and authenticity grow increasingly distorted and bizarre.

Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story(2017)

Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story is a documentary about the life and work of Michael "Mick" Ronson, the guitarist, songwriter, producer and arranger who, in the early part of his career, performed with David Bowie as one of the 'Spiders from Mars'.

The Blues Brothers(1980)

Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.

Sleeping Monster(2023)

Filmed in Melbourne during the first several months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sleeping Monster explores the prosaic beauty of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s studio routine. Featuring demos from the album "Changes", plus the track "Change" recorded live in the studio on film.

Unkaputtbar(2025)

Metzer 58 play Punk. They were founded in a meet-up at Lebenshilfe Münster, an NGO that provides housing and other services to people with disabilities. The band consists of disabled people and able-bodied people. That doesn't really affect the topic of their songs or the amount of chaos and excess at their gigs, though. In this documentary, director Tobias Stiegler follows the band on tour and paints an intriguing portrait of Metzer 58

The Magical, Musical, Magnificent Moving Library of Montgomery and Margaret(2025)

Discover the "magic of reading" with Montgomery Charlotte (Lotta) and Margaret LaRue (Rita) as they bring their dream of a traveling library to life, despite the schemings of the extremely boring Daryl Dull and his sidekick, Felicity. Narrated by Phineas Teller, this short film explores the first of many chapters of a magical, musical, magnificent moving library.

A Tear in the Fabric of Life(2021)

After an accident takes the life of their partner, an individual grieves and mourns, exploring the inability to let go. The animated short film of the EP "A Tear in the Fabric of Life" by Knocked Loose.

Reclaiming Amy(2021)

To mark the ten year anniversary of her death, Amy Winehouse's closest family and friends reveal the truth about the music icon and the impact that her loss has had on them. With access to never-before-seen family archives and rare musical performances, this highly personal and powerful account of the life and death of one of Britain’s best-loved musicians offers a new interpretation of her life, her loves and her legacy.

Oshi no Ko -The Final Act-(2024)

Goro is a gynecologist and idol fan who’s in shock after his favorite star, Ai, announces an impromptu hiatus. Little does Goro realize that he’s about to forge a bond with her that defies all common sense! Lies are an idol’s weapon!

A Few Moments of Cheers(2024)

High schooler Asaya Kanata throws himself into creating music videos. One night, he is stunned by the voice of a woman performing live on the street in the rain. The singer is Yū Orie, who abandoned her musical career and has just started working as a teacher at Kanata's high school.

Melodrive(2025)

After separating from his wife due to an emotional affair, a homeward bound musician goes on a road trip, but after bumping into his high school sweetheart, his feelings become even more off balance.

If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power(2021)

Featuring music from her fourth studio album produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, this evocative film experience stars Halsey as the young and pregnant Queen Lila, who wrestles with the manipulative chokehold of love.

Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise(2007)

Meat Loaf, the legendary rocker, reveals surprising shades of himself -- and his internal demons -- as he sets out on an ambitious world tour.

The Only Way: 1995-1999

Documentary about Ten Yard Fight

Breaking Rachmaninoff(2023)

A humorous documentary about the search for a great composer who managed to overcome his depression by spelling his own name wrong.

Girls Band Cry The Movie Part 1: Youth Rhapsody(2025)

First-part theatrical compilation of Girls Band Cry.