10 Movies & Shows Like Tenacious D (1997)

Description: A musical comedy about two brothers on a 'mission from God' to save their childhood orphanage, packed with high-energy performances and chaotic humor.

Fact: The car chase scene in the film holds the record for the most cars destroyed in a single movie at the time.

Description: A musical comedy-drama about a group of working-class Dubliners forming a soul band, filled with raw energy and humor.

Fact: Many of the actors were not professional musicians but learned to play their instruments for the film, adding to its authentic feel.

Description: A comedy that blends rock music with absurd humor, featuring a duo of slacker friends who share a passion for music and offbeat antics.

Fact: The film was based on a popular 'Saturday Night Live' sketch and became a cultural phenomenon, popularizing catchphrases like 'Party on!'

Description: A comedy about a group of teenage friends obsessed with rock music, trying to attend a KISS concert despite numerous obstacles.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a much darker story but was rewritten as a comedy to appeal to a broader audience.

Description: A coming-of-age story set in the world of 1970s rock music, capturing the chaotic, humorous, and sometimes surreal experiences of touring bands.

Fact: The film is semi-autobiographical, based on the director's own experiences as a teenage journalist for Rolling Stone magazine.

Description: Follows an aspiring musician who gets his big break in a famous rock band, blending satire with the over-the-top glamour of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle.

Fact: The story was loosely inspired by the real-life experience of Judas Priest's former lead singer, Tim 'Ripper' Owens.

Description: Centers around a passionate but down-on-his-luck musician who inspires a group of kids to embrace rock music, filled with humor and heart.

Fact: The child actors in the film actually learned to play their instruments for their roles, and some continued to pursue music afterward.

Description: A surreal comedy series blending music, fantasy, and absurd humor, following the bizarre adventures of two eccentric friends.

Fact: The show originated as a stage act before being adapted for television, with many of its musical numbers becoming cult favorites.

Description: An animated series that parodies the extreme metal scene with absurd humor, following a fictional band's outrageous exploits.

Fact: The show features original death metal music composed specifically for the series, with full albums released by the fictional band.

Description: A musical comedy about a struggling folk-rock duo navigating life in New York City, filled with deadpan humor and original songs.

Fact: The show's creators and stars, Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, were already an established musical comedy act before the series.