Best Music movies of 2024

A Complete Unknown(2024)

Combined Rating:
85
Combined Critics Rating: 82

In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world.



Kneecap(2024)

Combined Rating:
75
Combined Critics Rating: 76

Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, DJ Próvai,
Rich Peppiatt,

When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed "low life scum" Naoise and Liam Óg, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.



Back to Black(2024)

Combined Rating:
69
Combined Critics Rating: 63

The life and music of Amy Winehouse, through the journey of adolescence to adulthood and the creation of one of the best-selling albums of our time.



The Greatest Night in Pop(2024)

Combined Rating:
62
Combined Critics Rating: 59

On January 28th 1985, dozens of the era's most popular musicians gathered in Los Angeles to record a charity single for African famine relief. Setting egos aside, they collaborated on a song that would make history.



The Piano Lesson(2024)

Combined Rating:
62
Combined Critics Rating: 72

Follows the lives of the Charles family as they deal with themes of family legacy and more, in deciding what to do with an heirloom, the family piano.



Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat(2024)

Combined Rating:
59
Combined Critics Rating: 73

Jazz and decolonization are entwined in this historical rollercoaster that rewrites the Cold War episode that led musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach to crash the UN Security Council in protest against the murder of Patrice Lumumba.



The Greatest Hits(2024)

Combined Rating:
55
Combined Critics Rating: 57

A love story centering on the connection between music and memory and how they transport us, sometimes literally.



Music by John Williams(2024)

Combined Rating:
54
Combined Critics Rating: 61

Follows the life of legendary composer John Williams.



Beatles '64(2024)

Combined Rating:
53
Combined Critics Rating: 66

Captures the band's electrifying 1964 US debut amid fan frenzy. With rare behind-the-scenes footage, it chronicles their unprecedented rise to global superstardom after performing on The Ed Sullivan Show to over 73 million viewers.



Find Me Falling(2024)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 43

After a failed comeback album, rock star John Allman escapes to a dreamy Mediterranean island, only to discover that his new cliffside home has an unfortunate notoriety that attracts unwanted visitors and an old flame.



Luther: Never Too Much(2024)

Combined Rating:
46
Combined Critics Rating: 63

Chronicles the life of an iconic musical performer, from childhood musical talent to worldwide fame. Explores his collaborations, influences, character and relationships with family, friends and fans.



Elton John: Never Too Late(2024)

Combined Rating:
43
Combined Critics Rating: 53

It showcases never-before-seen concert footage of him over the past 50 years, as well as hand-written journals and present-day footage of him and his family.



Música(2024)

Combined Rating:
39
Combined Critics Rating: 37

A coming-of-age love story that follows an aspiring creator with synesthesia, who must come to terms with an uncertain future, while navigating the pressures of love, family, and his Brazilian culture in Newark, New Jersey.



Eno(2024)

Combined Rating:
37
Combined Critics Rating: 54

A generative documentary about artist Brian Eno, with 52 quintillion possible iterations, so that no viewing is the same twice.



Amar Singh Chamkila(2024)

Combined Rating:
34
Combined Critics Rating: 15

Follows the life of pop star duo Amar Singh Chamkila and Amarjot Kaur, whose songs that were social commentaries or devotionals became massive hits in the 80's.



Midas Man(2024)

Combined Rating:
33
Combined Critics Rating: 41

On Thursday 9 November 1961, a man named Brian descended the stairs to a cellar in Liverpool and changed the world forever.



Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary(2024)

Combined Rating:
33
Combined Critics Rating: 39

Chronicles the rise of the smooth West Coast sound pioneered by artists like Steely Dan, Toto, and Michael McDonald, exploring its widespread influence.



Blur: To the End(2024)

Combined Rating:
27
Combined Critics Rating: 36

Damon Albarn, Blur, Graham Coxon,
Toby L.,

Blur's recent reunion, captured across a year in which they made a surprise return with their first record in 8 years.



Jung Kook: I Am Still(2024)

Combined Rating:
18
Combined Critics Rating: 0

Jungkook,
Park Jun-soo,

Jung Kook invites viewers on a journey showcasing his rise to stardom, creative process, work ethic, and challenges as a global icon, with unseen footage, interviews, and electrifying performances.



Avicii - I'm Tim(2024)

Combined Rating:
17
Combined Critics Rating: 0

Aloe Blacc, Avicii, Chris Martin,
Henrik Burman,

This is the story of Tim Bergling, a shy and insecure boy who, without realizing it, suddenly created one of the world's most loved artists - Avicii.




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