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Music movies

Stories where rhythm and melody take center stage, including biographies of legends and dance-filled spectacles.

Subgenres include: Narrative Musical, Jukebox Musical, Concert Film.

An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.

Themes

Isolation and longing, Creativity under pressure, Money versus art, Reunion and memory, Pay disparity and bargaining, Public performance private life

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Becoming Led Zeppelin

282. Becoming Led Zeppelin

Documentary Music
7.5

20252h 2min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Bernard MacMahon

The individual journeys of the four members of the band, as they move through the music scene of the 1960s, playing small clubs throughout Britain and performing some of the biggest hits of the era, until their meeting in the summer of 1968 for a rehearsal that changes their lives forever.


A Complete Unknown

283. A Complete Unknown

Drama Music Coming-of-Age Drama Narrative Musical
7.3

20242h 20min

United States

Director: James Mangold

New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.

Themes

Industry pressure shapes sound, Authenticity vs commercial demand, Artistic ambition vs market constraints, Personal ties under strain, Rebellion within tradition, Public attention vs private process

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Better Man

284. Better Man

Music Drama Music Biopic Entertainment Industry Drama
7.5

20242h 15min

Australia, United Kingdom

Director: Michael Gracey

Follow Robbie Williams' journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.

Themes

Addiction and recovery, Price of fame, Authenticity versus persona, Impostor syndrome and self-doubt, Mentorship and rivalry, Family abandonment and support, Public scrutiny and performance pressure

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Maria

285. Maria

History Drama Music Biographical History Historical Drama
6.4

20242h 4min

Germany, Italy

Director: Pablo Larraín

Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life.

Themes

Paris memory, Opera singer pressure, Period drama tension, Female protagonist conflict, Surrealism disorientation, Historical scrutiny

Available on

Netflix
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Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley

286. Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley

Documentary Music
7.6

20241h 31min

United States

Director: Jason Hehir

He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley's triumphant '68 comeback special.


The Piano Lesson

287. The Piano Lesson

Drama Music
6.2

20242h 7min

United States

Director: Malcolm Washington

A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.


Music by John Williams

288. Music by John Williams

Documentary Music
8.2

20241h 46min

United States

Director: Laurent Bouzereau

His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams' own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.


Piece by Piece

289. Piece by Piece

Animation Family Music Documentary Comedy
6.9

20241h 34min

United States, Denmark

Director: Morgan Neville

A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music's most innovative minds.


Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

290. Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

Documentary History Music
7.8

20242h 30min

Belgium, France

Director: Johan Grimonprez

Jazz and decolonization are intertwined in a powerful narrative that recounts one of the tensest episodes of the Cold War.