It is common in the entertainment industry for successful artists to branch out into other areas, such as musicians venturing into acting. In rock this is common, with famous names taking their careers to film as well.
Therefore, we have created a list of 5 films starring rock stars available on streaming services.
Films with rock stars

Former singer and bassist of the Police, in addition to a successful solo career, Sting has also ventured into cinema. Among the films in which he participated there are “Games, cheats and two smoking barrels” and “The adventures of Baron Münchausen”.
However, his most iconic performance was as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in the adaptation of “Dune”, directed by David Lynch.
This space opera, based on Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel of the same name, has a strong cast, in addition to Sting. Names such as Kyle MacLachlan, Patrick Stewart, Brad Dourif, Dean Stockwell, Virginia Madsen, José Ferrer and Max von Sydow are part of the production.

The plot follows Paul Atreides, involved in a battle between noble families for control of a desert planet, the only source of a precious spice.

The Bon Jovi leader and singer has appeared in several films, such as “The Good Chain”, “U-571 – Battle of the Atlantic” and “Cry Wolf: The Lying Game”. However, one of the films in which Jon Bon Jovi had a leading role was “Vampires: The Dead”.
This film is an independent sequel to the cult film “John Carpenter’s Vampires” and is directed by Tommy Lee Wallace. The plot follows a vampire hunter on a mission in Mexico.

Rock legend, Iggy Pop made his mark on music with the Stooges and in his solo career. However, he also tried his hand at cinema and one of the best films he participated in was “Dead Man”.
Written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, the film is a black and white western starring Johnny Depp. The story follows William Blake, an accountant on the run after killing a man. During the journey he meets a Native American who guides him on a spiritual journey.

The Rolling Stones frontman is another example of a rock star who has ventured onto the big screen. However, Mick Jagger’s most notable film performance is in “Performance.”
This crime drama film was directed by Nicolas Roeg and Donald Cammell, and James Fox co-stars with Jagger. The plot follows a violent gangster (Fox) who seeks refuge in the home of a lonely rock star (Jagger).

David Bowie, without a doubt, was one of the greatest rock stars to have a notable career in film. Among his most notable films are “The Man Who Fell to Earth”, “The Hunger”, “The Last Temptation of Christ”, “A Very Dangerous Love Story” and “Twin Peaks: The Last Days of Laura Palmer”.
However, his most iconic performance was as the villain Jareth, the Goblin King, in “Labyrinth – The Magic of Time”. Directed by Jim Henson, the film also stars Jennifer Connelly in the lead role.
The plot follows a teenage girl who accidentally wants her younger brother taken away by goblins. To save him, he must go through a magical labyrinth.
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