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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.

A Complete Unknown

1. A Complete Unknown

Drama Music Coming-of-Age Drama Narrative Musical
7.3
20242h 20min

Overview

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

2. Better Man

Music Drama Music Biopic Entertainment Industry Drama
7.5
20242h 15min

Overview

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

3. Maria

History Drama Music Biographical History Historical Drama
6.4
20242h 4min

Overview

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

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

Documentary Music
7.6
20241h 31min

Overview

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

5. The Piano Lesson

Drama Music
6.2
20242h 7min

Overview

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

6. Music by John Williams

Documentary Music
8.2
20241h 46min

Overview

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

7. Piece by Piece

Animation Family Music Documentary Comedy
6.9
20241h 34min

Overview

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

8. Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

Documentary History Music
7.8
20242h 30min

Overview

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


Kneecap

9. Kneecap

Music Comedy Drama Narrative Musical Parody
7.6
20241h 45min

Overview

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.

Themes

Language act activism, Language preservation through art, Political expression through music, Anti-establishment resistance, Art as social movement, Youth culture and identity

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Find Me Falling

10. Find Me Falling

Romance Comedy Music
6.3
20241h 34min

Overview

After a failed comeback album, a rock star retreats to a cliffside home on Cyprus, only to find his new life complicated by visitors — and an old flame.