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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.

Step Up Revolution

481. Step Up Revolution

Music Drama Romance Dance-Centered Music Film Passionate Romance
6.4

20121h 39min

United States

Director: Scott Speer

Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations to become a professional dancer. She sparks with Sean, the leader of a dance crew whose neighborhood is threatened by Emily's father's development plans.

Themes

Community resilience under pressure, Urban redevelopment conflict, Artistic protest leverage, Ambition vs loyalty, Spectacle-driven negotiation, Betrayal and loyalty tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Let It Shine

482. Let It Shine

Family Music TV Movie Narrative Musical Family TV Movie
6.4

20121h 44min

United States

Director: Paul Hoen

A young teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help his friend out and win the girl of his dreams by going through several events of betrayal, trust and agreement while his religious parents have strictly dislike his interests.

Themes

Faith vs art in youth, Deception and credit misattribution, Friendship tested by rivalry, Parental disapproval of music, Authenticity vs role expectations, Fame pressures in performance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Rock of Ages

483. Rock of Ages

Comedy Drama Romance Music Romantic Comedy
5.9

20122h 3min

United States

Director: Adam Shankman

A small town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip, while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.

Themes

Media scrutiny, Romantic tension, Moral conflict, Small town dreams, Fame vs integrity, City ambitions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Radio Rebel

484. Radio Rebel

Comedy Drama Family TV Movie Music
5.7

20121h 30min

Canada, United States

Director: Peter Howitt

High school senior Tara is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out -- doing mock broadcasts for Miami's hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up at The SLAM, Tara surprises herself by blossoming behind the mike into confident, "Radio Rebel" -- and to everyone's shock, she's a hit!

Themes

Secret identity, Peer pressure and conformity, Family influence in media, Prom culture and youth agency, Authenticity vs popularity, Voice through radio

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Rags

485. Rags

TV Movie Comedy Drama Music
6.7

20121h 28min

Director: Bille Woodruff

Rags follows the story of Charlie Prince, an orphan living with his acerbic and unloving stepfather and spoiled, simple-minded stepbrothers. Charlie's dream is to be a singer, and while he is vocally talented and can write music, he can't seem to catch a break. Kadee Worth, on the other hand, is the daughter of music mogul Reginald Worth and is an international pop phenomenon. While the world knows her as a glamorous superstar, she is secretly frustrated with singing other people's songs and wearing clothes other people choose for her. Kadee wants the world to hear and see her true talent. Despite every obstacle that gets thrown in their way, once Charlie and Kadee find one another, they each finally get what they have been looking for – a voice, a stage, an audience and each other.


StreetDance 2

486. StreetDance 2

Music Romance Drama Dance-Centered Music Film Feel-Good Romance
5.6

20121h 25min

Germany, Italy

Director: Max Giwa

After suffering humiliation by the crew Invincible, street dancer Ash looks to gather the best dancers from around the world for a rematch.

Themes

Leadership and mentorship, Fusion of dance styles, Artistic risk taking, Personal tension and growth, Cross-cultural collaboration, Competition driven teamwork

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Big Time Movie

487. Big Time Movie

Comedy TV Movie Music Mystery
6.2

20121h 8min

Director: Savage Steve Holland

In Big Time Movie, the guys must tap their inner spy as their adventure finds them driving exotic cars and jumping out of helicopters, while trying to make it to their first world tour concert on time. Hot on their trail are evil henchmen named Maxwell, British secret agents and Swedish spies as well as billionaire businessman, Sir Atticus Moon who wants back his precious device code named: “The Beetle,” an anti-gravitational device with enormous power. Once they learn they’re carrying this precious cargo, the guys get pulled into a madcap mission throughout London, which threatens the onset of their world tour. With the help of teen spy Penny Lane, the guys set out to save Penny’s father MI6 Agent Simon Lane and stop Sir Atticus Moon’s plot to use “The Beetle” to gain world domination.


A disfigured musical genius, hidden away in the Paris Opera House, terrorises the opera company for the unwitting benefit of a young protégée whom he trains and loves. The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera was celebrated with a grand performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.


iParty with Victorious

489. iParty with Victorious

Comedy Family Music TV Movie
7.4

20111h 10min

Director: Steve Hoefer

Scorned girlfriends Carly and Tori hatch a plot against the boy that they are both dating.


Lemonade Mouth

490. Lemonade Mouth

Drama Comedy Music TV Movie
6.9

20111h 53min

Director: Patricia Riggen

When five ragtag freshman first meet in detention, it seems they have nothing in common. But, through music, they form an unbreakable bond and discover they have the makings of the greatest high school garage band in history! In the face of incredible odds, Olivia, Stella, Wen, Mohini and Charlie find they can make a real difference when they learn to lean on each other and let go of everything holding back their dreams.