Movies like Telling Lies in America

Set in the world of 1970s rock 'n' roll, Almost Famous centers on a teenage journalist writing for Rolling Stone magazine while covering the fictitious band Stillwater. Fans of Telling Lies in America will appreciate the coming-of-age story and the nostalgic dive into the music scene.

In School of Rock, a failed rock star becomes a substitute teacher and forms a band with his students. Its focus on music as a transformative force presents a feel-good, lighter alternative for fans of Telling Lies in America.

That Thing You Do! captures a one-hit-wonder band's rise to fame and the internal struggles they face. The theme of music's impact on life and coming-of-age elements aligns well with the experiences portrayed in Telling Lies in America.

High Fidelity features the musically obsessed and romantically challenged Rob Gordon, who owns a record store. This movie is a hit for those who found the musical backdrop and personal reflections in Telling Lies in America resonating with them.

Empire Records is about the employees of an independent record store trying to stop the store from being sold to a large chain. Similar to Telling Lies in America, this film is steeped in music and charts the journey of young, ambitious characters.

The Commitments follows the formation of a soul band in Dublin and their subsequent trials and triumphs. Like Telling Lies in America, it's a story that combines the love of music with the gritty reality of chasing dreams.

Airheads features a trio of aspiring musicians who break into a radio station to get their demo played. The comedic take on the desperate lengths artists may go to for their big break can appeal to those who enjoyed the more dramatic stakes in Telling Lies in America.

Following a group of teenagers as they try to attend a KISS concert, Detroit Rock City highlights the hijinks and camaraderie in the rock scene of the 1970s. Fans of Telling Lies in America's era and musical roots might find this to be an entertaining complement.