Ozzy Osbourne is dead. The Godfather of Metal, a man who once seemed to outlive death through sheer audacity, has finally taken his final bow. But if you grew up on his banshee wails, his bat-biting chaos, or his tragicomic reality TV phase, you know that Ozzy was never just a man. He was myth, monster and music incarnate.
In the hours after a loss like this, the best tribute is not in thinkpieces. It’s in stories told loud, raw and unfiltered. These documentaries don’t just capture music—they capture madness, meaning, and moments when sound changed the shape of the world. If you're mourning Ozzy, or just in the mood to feel something true, start here.
16 Essential Music Documentaries To Stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+ And More
God Bless Ozzy Osbourne
Where to watch: Prime Video / Stingray
The definitive chronicle of Ozzy’s chaos. From his Sabbath years to near self-destruction and redemption, this one hits harder today than ever. A must-watch, even if you think you’ve heard it all.
Rolling Thunder Revue
Where to watch: Netflix
Bob Dylan’s 1975 tour as reimagined by Martin Scorsese—equal parts documentary, fever dream and counterculture séance. This isn’t just about music. It’s about America mid-existential crisis.
The Greatest Night in Pop
Where to watch: Netflix
Behind the scenes of "We Are the World", where egos, genius, and Lionel Richie’s patience are tested in real time. Turns out saving the world takes more than a catchy hook.
Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck
Where to watch: Prime Video (rent)
A messy, gorgeous dive into Kurt's inner world. Uses animation, unreleased audio and diary scribbles to cut through the legend and get painfully close to the person.
The Last Waltz
Where to watch: Prime Video
Scorsese again, this time documenting The Band’s final show in 1976 with a guest list that reads like the Rock Hall of Fame. Still the gold standard for farewell concerts.
Becoming Led Zeppelin
Where to watch: Prime Video (rent)
An origin myth told in the band’s own words, with footage that feels like unearthed treasure. Less scandal, more sound. Finally, Led Zep gets the cinematic reverence it deserves.
Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Where to watch: Plex
This one will wreck you. An underdog story about a metal band that almost made it, didn’t, and kept going anyway. A love letter to delusion, dedication and the power of loud dreams.
Michael Jackson's This Is It
Where to watch: Apple TV+ (rent)
A behind-the-scenes look at MJ’s unfulfilled comeback. Poignant, precise and heartbreaking. The footage is clinical in detail but haunted by what could’ve been.
Moonage Daydream
Where to watch: ZEE5 (rent)
Not your standard biopic. This David Bowie odyssey feels like floating inside his brain for two hours. Directed by Brett Morgen, it’s more art installation than film.
The Decline of Western Civilization
Where to watch: Prime Video
Before punk became merch, it was threat. Penelope Spheeris captured LA’s wildest subculture before it got co-opted, with Black Flag and Fear in full nihilistic bloom.
Hired Gun
Where to watch: Prime Video
The people behind the people. This doc spotlights elite session musicians who tour with megastars but stay mostly nameless. Think of it as the rock doc version of Whiplash.
The Godfathers of Hardcore
Where to watch: Prime Video
No fame. No flash. Just pure grit. This one profiles Agnostic Front legends Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma, and it’ll make you want to stage dive into a wall.
Whitney
Where to watch: Prime Video (rent)
A brutal, tender look at one of the greatest voices of all time. Kevin Macdonald doesn’t flinch from Whitney’s demons but never loses sight of her brilliance.
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Where to watch: Prime Video (rent)
Four men. One band. Enough destruction to bankrupt a small country. This is the only Who doc that really gets their weird magic and their volatile chemistry.
Marley
Where to watch: Plex
Not just a reggae icon, but a revolutionary. This documentary digs into Bob Marley’s political life, spiritual beliefs and family legacy with rare intimacy.
Hype!
Where to watch: Plex
A loving but unsentimental look at the grunge explosion. Think Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden—and the lesser-known bands that never got out of Seattle. Spoiler: They were just as good.
Kaagaz Ki Kashti
Where to watch: Prime Video (rent)
The poetic, melancholic journey of Jagjit Singh. A master of ghazals who made heartbreak a household sound.
Pancham Unmixed: Mujhe Chalte Jaana Hai
Where to watch: YouTube (rent)
A tender, introspective tribute to RD Burman. National Award-winning, yes—but more importantly, it pulses with his restless, joyful weirdness.
Dastaan-E-Rafi
Where to watch: YouTube
The golden voice of India, remembered by those who knew him best. A nostalgic and affectionate look at Mohammed Rafi’s rare grace.
Bloodywood – Raj Against the Machine
Where to watch: YouTube
From viral YouTube covers to global metal stages, this documentary charts the rise of Bloodywood, India’s breakout heavy metal band that mixes riffs with rage and dhol beats. Their journey—from independent uploads to international recognition—is a blistering reminder that metal isn’t just Western, and revolution doesn’t need permission. Loud, proud, and unapologetically desi.
