Movies like Not Fade Away

Directed by George Lucas, American Graffiti is a nostalgic look at teenage culture in the early 1960s. The film features a group of teens during one night in their small town, accompanied by a memorable rock 'n' roll soundtrack. The period setting and musical themes make it resonate with viewers who loved Not Fade Away.

Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused is a slice-of-life film set in the 1970s that captures the last day of high school for a group of teens. The movie's strong sense of time and place, along with its killer soundtrack, will resonate with fans of Not Fade Away's period-specific storytelling.

Almost Famous is a coming-of-age film that follows William, a teenage journalist writing for Rolling Stone magazine while covering the fictitious rock band Stillwater. Fans of Not Fade Away will appreciate the similar exploration of rock music's golden era and the personal growth of its young characters amidst the backdrop of the music industry.

High Fidelity, starring John Cusack, is a film adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel about a record store owner's reflections on past relationships. Although its contemporary setting differs from Not Fade Away, the film's focus on music's role in life's emotional tapestry will connect with similar audiences.

Tom Hanks writes, directs, and stars in That Thing You Do!, which tells the story of the rise and fall of a one-hit-wonder pop band in the 1960s. Like Not Fade Away, it offers a mix of drama and comedy while celebrating the spirit of rock music and the era it thrived in.

The Doors, directed by Oliver Stone, is a biopic that chronicles the rise and fall of the iconic 1960s rock band led by Jim Morrison. Viewers who appreciate the musical aspirations and historical context of Not Fade Away will likely be fascinated with this deep dive into rock history.

The Commitments is about a group of working-class Dubliners who form a soul band. Although a different genre of music is featured, the themes of aspiration, camaraderie, and the transformative power of music are similar to those in Not Fade Away.