10 Movies & Shows Like 200 Motels (1971)

Description: A rock musical horror-comedy that mixes gothic aesthetics with glam rock, featuring a Faustian tale of ambition and revenge set in the music industry.

Fact: The film was a box office failure initially but gained a cult following. It won the first-ever Saturn Award for Best Horror Film.

Description: A surreal, music-driven biopic that merges historical drama with fantastical elements, using over-the-top visuals and a rock score to tell its story.

Fact: The film reimagines Franz Liszt as a 19th-century rock star, with a soundtrack by Rick Wakeman of Yes. It features bizarre sequences, including a scene with a giant phallic monster.

Description: A cult classic that blends rock music with surreal, campy visuals and a narrative that defies conventional storytelling, creating an immersive and bizarre experience.

Fact: Originally a stage musical, it became a midnight movie phenomenon with audience participation rituals. The film's soundtrack includes hits like 'Time Warp.'

Description: A rock opera that combines music, avant-garde visuals, and a nonlinear narrative, exploring themes of fame, trauma, and spiritual awakening through a psychedelic lens.

Fact: Based on The Who's 1969 album, it features an all-star cast including Elton John and Tina Turner. The film's soundtrack was performed by The Who.

Description: A musical fantasy that adapts Beatles songs into a loose, whimsical narrative, filled with colorful, larger-than-life characters and psychedelic visuals.

Fact: The film stars the Bee Gees and Peter Frampton. Despite its star-studded cast, it was a critical and commercial flop upon release.

Description: A musical drama that delves into youth subculture, identity, and rebellion, set against a backdrop of rock music and striking visual sequences.

Fact: Inspired by The Who's 1973 album, it became a defining film of the mod revival movement. The soundtrack features songs by The Who and other mod-era bands.

Description: A futuristic musical with a campy, over-the-top style, blending disco, rock, and dystopian themes in a visually extravagant package.

Fact: Set in the distant future of 1994, the film was panned by critics but has since become a cult favorite for its unintentional humor and bizarre premise.

Description: A musical comedy that combines car chases, slapstick humor, and live performances from legendary musicians, creating a chaotic yet cohesive narrative.

Fact: The film features cameos from music icons like Aretha Franklin and James Brown. It was originally a sketch on 'Saturday Night Live.'

Description: A concert film that captures the energy and creativity of a live performance, using innovative staging and cinematography to create a visually dynamic experience.

Fact: Directed by Jonathan Demme, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest concert films ever made. The film features Talking Heads' iconic 'big suit' performance.

Description: A rock musical that explores themes of identity, love, and transformation through a mix of heartfelt storytelling and electrifying performances.

Fact: Based on the off-Broadway musical, the film's soundtrack was critically acclaimed. It won the Audience Award and Best Director at the Sundance Film Festival.