Movies Like Velvet Goldmine

Almost Famous is a coming-of-age story centered around a young journalist writing for Rolling Stone and touring with an up-and-coming band. Like Velvet Goldmine, it offers a poignant look at the rock music scene, fame, and the search for authenticity.

Sid and Nancy tell the tragic love story of Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. It dives into the darker side of the punk scene, providing a gritty, raw look at fame and self-destruction that viewers of Velvet Goldmine might appreciate.

Oliver Stone’s The Doors is a biographical film about the iconic rock band and its lead singer, Jim Morrison. The movie shares Velvet Goldmine's focus on the hedonistic rock star lifestyle and the impact of music and celebrity on both the personal and the collective psyche.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch captures the spirit of glam rock through its story of an East German trans singer overcoming personal and artistic crises. Fans of Velvet Goldmine's exploration of gender and musical stylings will find a kindred spirit in this film's tale of identity and rock 'n' roll.

I'm Not There is a non-traditional biopic of Bob Dylan, featuring multiple actors portraying different facets of the musician's life and work. While stylistically different, this film shares Velvet Goldmine's fragmented narrative and its deep dive into the essence of a music legend.