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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.

Pitch Perfect 2

171. Pitch Perfect 2

Comedy Music Narrative Musical Buddy Comedy
6.4

20151h 55min

United States

Director: Elizabeth Banks

The Bellas are back, and they are better than ever. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, the Bellas are taken out of the Aca-Circuit. In order to clear their name, and regain their status, the Bellas take on a seemingly impossible task: winning an international competition no American team has ever won. In order to accomplish this monumental task, they need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and sisterhood and blow away the competition with their amazing aca-magic! With all new friends and old rivals tagging along for the trip, the Bellas can hopefully accomplish their dreams.

Themes

Mentorship and growth, Ambition vs loyalty, Team identity under scrutiny, External judgment and resilience, Competition pressure and prestige, Sisterhood and rivalry

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Boychoir

172. Boychoir

Music Drama Narrative Musical Coming-of-Age Drama
6.7

20151h 43min

United States

Director: François Girard

A troubled and angry 11-year-old orphan from a small Texas town, ends up at a Boy Choir school after the death of his single mother. Completely out of his element, he finds himself in a battle of wills with a demanding Choir Master who recognises a unique talent in this young boy as he pushes him to discover his creative heart and soul in music.

Themes

Class disparity, Institutional pressure, Talent versus belonging, Wealthy secrecy, Mentor authority, Discipline and control

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Amazon Prime Video
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Cobain: Montage of Heck

173. Cobain: Montage of Heck

Documentary Music Biographical Documentary Music Biopic
7.5

20152h 12min

United States

Director: Brett Morgen

Hailed as one of the most innovative and intimate documentaries of all time, experience Kurt Cobain like never before in the only ever fully authorized portrait of the famed music icon. Academy Award nominated filmmaker Brett Morgen expertly blends Cobain's personal archive of art, music, never seen before movies, animation and revelatory interviews from his family and closest friends.

Themes

Price of fame, Indie rock authenticity, Grunge lineage, Fatherhood under scrutiny, Rock star image, Addiction and artistry

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Danny Collins

174. Danny Collins

Music Comedy Drama Narrative Musical Satire
7.0

20151h 47min

United States

Director: Dan Fogelman

An ageing hard-living 1970s rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon.

Themes

Public image vs private life, Illness as catalyst, Betrayal and loyalty, Financial self-destruction, Pursuit of authentic connection, Aging fame vs family

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Strange Magic

175. Strange Magic

Music Animation Family Fantasy Narrative Musical
5.8

20151h 39min

United States

Director: Gary Rydstrom

A love potion works its devious charms on fairies, elves and the swamp-dwelling Bog King as they all try to possess the potion for themselves.

Themes

Elves loyalty under strain, Romance vs potion interference, Love potion tension, Elves and fairy tensions, Musical spectacle, Love potion dynamics

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Bélier Family

176. The Bélier Family

Comedy Music Drama Narrative Musical Family Drama
7.3

20141h 45min

France

Director: Eric Lartigau

The whole Bélier family is deaf, except for sixteen year old Paula who is the important translator in her parents' day to day life especially when it comes to matters concerning the family farm. When her music teacher discovers she has a fantastic singing voice and she gets an opportunity to enter a big Radio France contest the whole family's future is set up for big changes.

Themes

Coming of age tension, Family duty versus ambition, Talent as identity, Deaf family dynamics, Communication as lifeline, Artistic aspiration vs obligation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Last Five Years

177. The Last Five Years

Comedy Drama Music Romance Relationship Drama
5.9

20141h 34min

United States

Director: Richard LaGravenese

In New York, a struggling actress and a successful writer sing about their failed marriage from two perspectives.

Themes

Trust under strain, Marriage under pressure, Career versus relationship, Ambition shaping identity, Self-doubt under achievement, Public success private cost

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Gloria

178. Gloria

Music Drama
6.7

20142h

Director: Christian Keller

Gloria never imagined that an audition for the music producer Sergio Andrade was going to change her life so drastically. King Midas not only brought her to stardom, but also to a dramatic story of love, heartbreak and betrayal. Based on the life story of pop/rock singer Gloria Trevi.


Rudderless

179. Rudderless

Music Drama Comedy Narrative Musical Family Drama
7.4

20141h 45min

United States

Director: William H. Macy

A grieving father in a downward spiral stumbles across a box of his recently deceased son's demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of this unknown talent, he forms a band in the hope of finding some catharsis.

Themes

Parent child relationship, Memory and guilt, Authenticity in music, Mourning to catharsis, Rock band dynamics, Legacy within family

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Whiplash

180. Whiplash

Drama Music Professional Drama Backstage & Showbiz Music
8.5

20141h 47min

United States

Director: Damien Chazelle

Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

Themes

Obsessive perfectionism, Performance under pressure, Competitive culture, Abusive mentorship, Discipline vs humanity, Romance under ambition

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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