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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.

Overview

A towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, Maestro at its core is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love.

Themes

Marriage under pressure, Memory and longing, Affairs and reputation, Fame vs private life, Creativity and performance, Illness and loss

Available on

Netflix
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Priscilla

2. Priscilla

Drama Romance Music Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.5
20231h 53min

Overview

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.

Themes

Pursuit of independence, Power imbalance in romance, Fame and isolation, Dependence and control, Abusive relationship dynamics, Gilded cage

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR

3. TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR

Music Concert Film
8.0
20232h 49min

Overview

A concert film documenting Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour (2023-2024). Filmed during the Los Angeles shows, the film captures the tour's ten acts, each representing a different musical era from Swift's career. The film showcases over 40 songs, elaborate stage productions, and Swift's performance.

Themes

Ten-act structure, Eras as narrative framework, Elaborate stage productions, Cinematic editing of a live show, Scale vs intimacy, Audience engagement through spectacle

Available on

Disney Plus
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Trolls Band Together

4. Trolls Band Together

Animation Family Music Fantasy Comedy
6.0
20231h 31min

Overview

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.

Themes

Sibling loyalty under pressure, Pop star pressure, Exploitation of talent, Belonging vs isolation, Trust and deception, Diamond perfume bottle secrecy

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

5. Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

Animation Comedy Music
6.4
20231h 23min

Overview

After the heroic rescue of Toki Wartooth, DETHKLOK frontman Nathan Explosion finds himself traumatized in a BRUTAL professional and romantic flat-spin all while he is tasked with fulfilling the prophecy and confronting the ultimate songwriting challenge: write the SONG OF SALVATION and save the planet. Can Nathan Explosion look beyond his brutally damaged ego to save his band, stop the Metalocalypse, and finally face the ultimate evil: Salacia?


The (Almost) Legends

6. The (Almost) Legends

Comedy Music
6.4
20231h 37min

Overview

A colorful Mexican town. Two half brothers. Romeo and Preciado meet again to honor their dad's memory in a car rally full of adrenaline and banda music.


WHAM!

7. WHAM!

Documentary Music
7.5
20231h 32min

Overview

Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.


Milli Vanilli

8. Milli Vanilli

Music Documentary
7.5
20231h 46min

Overview

The story of Robert Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, who became fast friends during their youth in Germany. With Rob coming from a broken home and Fabrice having left an abusive household, they shared a similar upbringing, as well as a future goal: to become famous superstars. In a few short years, their dreams came true. Rob and Fab, better known as Milli Vanilli, became the world's most popular pop duo in 1990 and won the GRAMMY for Best New Artist. However, their ascension to success came with a devastating price that ultimately led to their infamous undoing.


A Beautiful Life

9. A Beautiful Life

Drama Music Romance Entertainment Industry Drama Narrative Musical
6.4
20231h 39min

Overview

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.

Themes

Romantic tension, Mentorship dynamics, Public exposure pressure, Unresolved past issues, Studio collaboration tensions, Talent versus opportunity

Available on

Netflix
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Chevalier

10. Chevalier

Music Drama History
6.5
20231h 44min

Overview

The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph Bologne rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.