
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.
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As seniors in high school, Troy and Gabriella struggle with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. Along with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a spring musical to address their experiences, hopes and fears about their future.
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502. Berlin Calling
Comedy Drama Music Psychological Drama Backstage & Showbiz Music2008•1h 45min
Germany
Director: Hannes Stöhr
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A man tours clubs around the globe with his manager and girlfriend. On the eve of their largest album release he is admitted to a psychiatric clinic after overdosing at a gig.
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504. Another Cinderella Story
Music Comedy Romance Family Narrative Musical2008•1h 30min
Canada, United States
Director: Damon Santostefano
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A guy who danced with what could be the girl of his dreams at a costume ball only has one hint at her identity: the Zune she left behind as she rushed home in order to make her curfew. And with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of him, he sets out to find his masked beauty.
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508. The Visitor
Crime Drama Music Relationship Drama Narrative Musical2008•1h 44min
United States
Director: Tom McCarthy
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A college professor travels to New York City to attend a conference and finds a young couple living in his apartment.
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509. Step Up 2: The Streets
Music Drama Romance Dance-Centered Music Film Coming-of-Age Drama2008•1h 38min
United States
Director: Jon M. Chu
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When rebellious street dancer Andie West lands at the elite Maryland School of the Arts, she finds herself fighting to fit in while also trying to hold onto her old life. When she joins forces with the school's hottest dancer, Chase Collins, to form a crew of fellow outcasts to compete in Baltimore s underground dance battle The Streets.
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510. Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Documentary Music Biographical Documentary Music Biopic2008•1h 21min
Canada, United States
Director: Sacha Gervasi
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At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.




