Movies Like A Mighty Wind (2003)

A Mighty Wind is a 2003 comedy, music film from Christopher Guest with a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Bob Roberts and Tumbledown.

Comedy Music

Bob Roberts

1992

Millionaire conservative Bob Roberts launches an insurgent campaign against incumbent senator Brickley Paiste, firing up crowds at his rallies by singing '60s-style acoustic folk songs with lyrics espousing far-right conservative social and economic views.

6.5

MagicScore

Tumbledown

2016

A young woman struggles to move on with her life after the death of her husband, an acclaimed folk singer, when a brash New York writer forces her to confront her loss and the ambiguous circumstances of his death.

6.2

MagicScore

Yellow Earth

1984

A communist soldier is sent to a remote region of China in order to collect folk songs. Staying with a peasant family (a widower with two small children), he discovers a community whose way of life is completely alien to him, but he gradually wins their trust…

7.2

MagicScore

Juliet, Naked

2018

Annie is stuck in a long-term relationship with Duncan – an obsessive fan of obscure rocker Tucker Crowe. When the acoustic demo of Tucker's hit record from 25 years ago surfaces, its discovery leads to a life-changing encounter with the elusive rocker himself.

6.3

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Bleak Moments

1971

Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend, bizarre neighbor and irritating workmate.

6.0

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Sopyonje

1993

A former pansori performer travels across South Korea in search of the student he studied with.

7.8

MagicScore

Georgia

1995

Sadie looks up to her older sister Georgia, a successful folk singer. Unfortunately it is this very obsession — coupled with her self-destructive tendencies and rampant drug abuse — that keeps her spiraling down the drain.

5.7

MagicScore

A Hard Day's Night

1964

Capturing John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their electrifying element, 'A Hard Day's Night' is a wildly irreverent journey through this pastiche of a day in the life of The Beatles during 1964. The band have to use all their guile and wit to avoid the pursuing fans and press to reach their scheduled television performance, in spite of Paul's troublemaking grandfather and Ringo's arrest.

7.3

MagicScore

Waiting for Guffman

1996

Aspiring director Corky St. Clair and the marginally talented amateur cast of his hokey small-town musical production go overboard when they learn that Broadway theater agent Mort Guffman will be in attendance.

7.0

MagicScore

#10

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

2025

The now estranged bandmates of Spinal Tap are forced to reunite for one final concert, hoping it will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock 'n' roll.

6.8

MagicScore

#11

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

1978

The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.

6.8

MagicScore

#12

Still Crazy

1998

In the 1970s, Strange Fruit were it. They lived the rock lifestyle to the max, groupies, drugs, internal tension and an ex front man dead from an overdose. Even their demise was glamorous; when lightning struck the stage during an outdoor festival. Twenty years on, these former rock gods they have now sunk deep into obscurity when the idea of a reunion tour is lodged in the head of Tony, former keyboard player of the Fruits. Tony sets out to find his former bandmates with the help of former manager Karen to see if they can recapture the magic and give themselves a second chance.

6.8

MagicScore

#13

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

2016

When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.

6.6

MagicScore

#14

Hard Core Logo

1996

Bruce Macdonald follows punk bank Hard Core Logo on a harrowing last-gasp reunion tour throughout Western Canada. As magnetic lead-singer Joe Dick holds the whole magilla together through sheer force of will, all the tensions and pitfalls of life on the road come bubbling to the surface.

6.5

MagicScore

#15

The Return of Bruno

1987

A "documentary" about the major influence that a '60s rock singer named Bruno has had on rock music, as attested to by such rock legends as Ringo Starr, Brian Wilson and the Bee Gees, among others.

6.5

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#16

The Moment

2026

A rising pop sensation navigates fame and industry pressures while preparing for her arena tour debut, revealing the transformation of underground culture into mainstream success.

6.4

MagicScore

#17

I'm Still Here

2010

I'm Still Here is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, the film follows the Oscar-nominee as he announces his retirement from a successful film career in the fall of 2008 and sets off to reinvent himself as a hip-hop musician. The film is a portrait of an artist at a crossroads and explores notions of courage and creative reinvention, as well as the ramifications of a life spent in the public eye.

6.0

MagicScore

#18

The Nowhere Inn

2021

When St. Vincent sets out to make a documentary about her music, the goal is to both reveal and revel in the unadorned truth behind her on-stage persona. But when she hires a close friend to direct, notions of reality, identity, and authenticity grow increasingly distorted and bizarre.

6.0

MagicScore

#19

F*ckin' Fred : Comme un Léopard

2025

One of the most iconic characters of Jonathan Cohen, F*ckin' Fred, makes his return after being created in the 2020 Orelsan's Epilogue Tour where Jonathan was a surprise guest. This epic documentary will tell how F*ckin' Fred was created but also his journey through the first official Fuckin' Fred concert.

5.9

MagicScore

#20

Fear of a Black Hat

1994

Chronicling the controversial career of bad boys N.W.H. (Niggaz With Hats), this uproarious 'mockumentary' lampoons all of hardcore rap's hot-button issues. This underground laugh riot recounts the rise, fall and resurrection of a clueless bunch of would-be rappers, Ice Cold, Tone-Def & Tasty Taste performing as N.W.H.

5.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like A Mighty Wind?

The top films similar to A Mighty Wind by MovieMagicScore are Bob Roberts (6.5), Tumbledown (6.2), Yellow Earth (7.2). Each shares comedy/music themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is A Mighty Wind worth watching?

A Mighty Wind holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10 from 252 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is A Mighty Wind?

A Mighty Wind (2003) is a comedy, music film directed by Christopher Guest, starring Bob Balaban, Christopher Guest, John Michael Higgins.

Where can I find more recommendations like A Mighty Wind?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like A Mighty Wind

This ranked list pairs A Mighty Wind (2003), a comedy and music film from Christopher Guest, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Bob Balaban take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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