Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert vs Sound City
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert has the higher audience score (8.6/10 against 7.3/10 for Sound City). Sound City is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 2h 38m. Sound City is the older of the two (2013 against 2025). Both are documentary, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert | Sound City | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.6/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2013 |
| Length | 2h 38m | 1h 46m |
| Genres | Documentary, Music | Documentary, Music |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Paul Dugdale | Dave Grohl |
| Main cast | Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, FINNEAS, Pharrell Williams, Christopher Nolan | Dave Grohl, Lars Ulrich, Trent Reznor, Tom Petty, Mick Fleetwood |
Synopsis
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
An extraordinary live performance of Hans Zimmer's most beloved and renowned movie soundtracks, including music from Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, and The Lion King. Featuring conversations with creative collaborators Billie Eilish, Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Finneas, Jerry Bruckheimer, Pharrell Williams, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and more.
Sound City
The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.
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