Rock of Ages is set to rock the big screen this June. True to its title, the movie features an ensemble cast such as actors Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and singer Mary J. Blige.

Unlike musicals, where music merely augments the narrative, music is the heart and soul of rockstar movies. The movie is expected to "visualize" the music that pulsates in every vein of this genre.

Here's a list of top five rockstar movies in recent memory.

The Doors (1991)

Val Kilmer starred in this biopic as Jim Morrison, the lead man of the band The Doors. It centered on Morrison's life as a an icon of the 60s rock and roll, set against the backdrop of the counterculture and drug-use movement of the period. Kilmer brilliantly portrayed Morrison as a troubled star pulled by the weight of his own success.

Velvet Goldmine (1998)

Glam rock burst into the scene during the 1970s, setting a new trend on music, fashion and lifestyle. This movie, named after iconic David Bowie's song, stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers and tells the story of a rock star based Bowie's flamboyant alter-ego, Ziggy Stardust. Delicious music populates the movie, as well as rich visuals reflecting the "glam" look of the genre.

Detroit Rock City (1999)

This movie injected comedy into its veins without addling the musical experience. This movie is about Kiss cover band teenagers and their adventures on their way to see their idols in Detroit. This is a coming-of-age film set in 1970s America. While it bombed in the box office, it became a cult hit among metalheads and fans of Kiss.

Almost Famous (2000)

This Oscar and Grammy-nominated film rewrote the genre with its superb storyline and trance-inducing soundtrack. Featuring hits from The Who and Lynyrd Skynyrd, the movie tells the story of a teenage Rolling Stone magazine journalist and his efforts to cover the fictitious band Stillwater.

School of Rock (2003)

Jack Black injected his own brand of musicality and humor in this "rock movie for kids". Black played a guitarist kicked out of his own band that became a substitute music teacher and formed his own rock band composed of kids. The movie was met with commercial and critical acclaim for its writing and soundtrack.