
Narrative Musical movies
A story where songs are part of the plot, expressing emotion and moving the narrative forward.

1. KPop Demon Hunters
Fantasy Music Comedy Animation Supernatural Fantasy2025•1h 36min
United States
Director: Maggie Kang
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When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.
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2. The Ballad of Wallis Island
Comedy Drama Music High-Concept Comedy Entertainment Industry Drama2025•1h 40min
United Kingdom
Director: James Griffiths
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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.
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3. A Complete Unknown
Drama Music Coming-of-Age Drama Narrative Musical2024•2h 20min
United States
Director: James Mangold
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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.
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4. Kneecap
Music Comedy Drama Narrative Musical Parody2024•1h 45min
Ireland, United Kingdom
Director: Rich Peppiatt
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When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed "low life scum" Naoise and Liam Óg, the needle drops on a hip-hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.
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5. Priscilla
Drama Romance Music Historical Drama Passionate Romance2023•1h 53min
Italy, United States
Director: Sofia Coppola
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When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.
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When Branch's brother, Floyd, is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity.
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7. A Beautiful Life
Drama Music Romance Entertainment Industry Drama Narrative Musical2023•1h 39min
Denmark, Sweden
Director: Mehdi Avaz
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When a young fisherman with a hidden talent gets discovered by a music producer, he must decide if he's ready to open himself up to stardom — and love.
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8. Mixed by Erry
Comedy History Music Satire Historical Event2023•1h 53min
Italy
Director: Sydney Sibilia
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The rise and fall of the pirate mixtape empire of three brothers from Naples, Italy, during the '80s.
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9. Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Comedy Family Music Animal Companion Family Narrative Musical2022•1h 46min
Italy, United States
Director: Josh Gordon
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When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle — a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music — living in the attic of his new home. But when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps, the Primms must band together to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.
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10. I Used to Be Famous
Comedy Drama Music Entertainment Industry Drama Narrative Musical2022•1h 44min
United Kingdom
Director: Eddie Sternberg
Vibe
A former boy band star unexpectedly gets a second shot at success when he forms a bond with a gifted young drummer.
