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The Last Waltz

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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto The Last Waltz (1978) as a documentary theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The documentary and music blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 57m · ★ 7.6

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  1. 96match

    1.One Direction: This Is Us (2013)

    ★ 8.2 · Documentary · Music · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Last Waltz clicked for you, One Direction: This Is Us (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary and music, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.This Is It (2009)

    ★ 7.2 · Music · Documentary · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Last Waltz clicked for you, This Is It (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary and music, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    3.Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)

    ★ 8.5 · Documentary · Music · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Last Waltz clicked for you, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary and music, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Apple TV
    • Apple TV Amazon Channel
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  4. 90match

    4.Woodstock (1970)

    ★ 7.5 · Documentary · History · Music · 3h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Last Waltz clicked for you, Woodstock (1970) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary and music, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  5. 88match

    5.Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)

    ★ 7.2 · Documentary · Music · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Last Waltz clicked for you, Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary and music, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
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  6. 86match

    6.High School Musical 2 (2007)

    ★ 6.5 · Comedy · Drama · Family · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Last Waltz clicked for you, High School Musical 2 (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in music, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • fuboTV
    • DisneyNOW
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    7.Man on Wire (2008)

    ★ 7.4 · Documentary · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Last Waltz clicked for you, Man on Wire (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Dox Amazon Channel
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    8.That Thing You Do! (1996)

    ★ 6.9 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Last Waltz clicked for you, That Thing You Do! (1996) is a strong next stop: both trade in music, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
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    • Philo
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    9.Raise Your Voice (2004)

    ★ 6.5 · Music · Drama · Romance · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Last Waltz clicked for you, Raise Your Voice (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in music, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.The Last Dragon (1985)

    ★ 6.5 · Action · Adventure · Music · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Last Waltz clicked for you, The Last Dragon (1985) is a strong next stop: both trade in music, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Hulu
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Last Waltz?
Try One Direction: This Is Us, This Is It, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me—each shares DNA with The Last Waltz while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Last Waltz?
The Last Waltz (1978) is best described as Documentary, Music. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Last Waltz worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.6/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this documentary lane.

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