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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.

Coda

1. Coda

Music Drama
6.0
20201h 36min

Overview

A famous pianist at the twilight of his career meets a free-spirited music critic who soon becomes his rock as his mental state deteriorates.


A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish

2. A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish

Romance Music Comedy Fantasy Romantic Comedy
5.3
20191h 33min

Overview

Kat is an aspiring singer-songwriter who dreams of making it big. However, her dreams are stalled by her reality: a conniving and cruel stepfamily and a demoralizing job working as a singing elf at billionaire Terrence Wintergarden’s Santa Land.

Themes

"movie: a cinderella story: christmas wish. genres: romance, Music, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Music, Comedy, Fantasy main themes: musical, Christmas, Christmas songs, Musical, Christmas, Christmas songs full keywords list: musical, Christmas, Christmas songs, Cinderella. concept analysis: the film explores themes of resilience and self-discovery, Emphasizing the importance of following one's dreams despite adversity. it highlights the transformative power of love and friendship in overcoming familial oppression and finding one's true path."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Steven Universe: The Movie

3. Steven Universe: The Movie

TV Movie Adventure Animation Fantasy Music
7.7
20191h 23min

Overview

Two years after bringing peace to the galaxy, Steven Universe sees his past come back to haunt him in the form of a deranged Gem who wants to destroy the Earth.

Themes

Memory and identity, Leadership under pressure, Abandonment and belonging, Growth through change, Mind control and autonomy, Chosen family and loyalty

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Judy

4. Judy

Drama History Music Historical Drama Biographical History
6.8
20191h 58min

Overview

Thirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband.

Themes

Addiction under pressure, Fame-induced isolation, Public scrutiny of life, Romantic entanglements and career, Voice fatigue and rest, Aging in the spotlight

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Descendants 3

5. Descendants 3

Family TV Movie Adventure Fantasy Music
6.4
20191h 46min

Overview

The teenagers of Disney's most infamous villains return to the Isle of the Lost to recruit a new batch of villainous offspring to join them at Auradon Prep.

Themes

Family expectations, Legacy versus autonomy, Magic manipulation, Villains dynamics, Musical influence, Belonging and alliance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Yesterday

6. Yesterday

Comedy Fantasy Music Romance High-Concept Comedy
6.8
20191h 56min

Overview

A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where the group was forgotten.

Themes

Moral compromise, Media scrutiny, Relationships under pressure, Memory vs oblivion, Fame vs authenticity, Creative integrity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Beats

7. Beats

Drama Music Coming-of-Age Drama
6.4
20191h 49min

Overview

An agoraphobic hip-hop prodigy and a disgraced former music manager cross paths in Chicago’s South Side and help each other face demons of their pasts.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Mentorship under pressure, Protective motherhood, Ambition vs exploitation, Reentry to education, Creative collaboration under duress

Available on

Netflix
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Rocketman

8. Rocketman

Music Drama Music Biopic
7.3
20192h 1min

Overview

The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.

Themes

Gay theme tensions, Fame vs authenticity, Drug abuse pressures, Creative partnership resilience, Public image control, Mentor artist power

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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UglyDolls

9. UglyDolls

Animation Music Family Comedy Family Animation
5.1
20191h 28min

Overview

In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll friends discover Perfection -- a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world to find the love of a child.

Themes

"movie: uglydolls. genres: animation, Music, Family, Comedy, Animation, Music, Family, Comedy main themes: musical, Based on toy, Self image, Musical, Based on toy, Self image full keywords list: musical, Based on toy, Self image, Imperfection. concept analysis: the film posits that worth is defined by empathy and authenticity rather than polished appearances or gatekept standards. it interrogates perfectionism and celebrates collective acceptance, Arguing that community and compassion create access to belonging."

Available on

Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Wild Rose

10. Wild Rose

Music Comedy Drama Narrative Musical Coming-of-Age Drama
7.1
20191h 41min

Overview

A young Scottish singer, Rose-Lynn Harlan, dreams of making it as a country artist in Nashville after being released from prison.

Themes

Family vs ambition, Stigma of conviction, Local roots vs distant dreams, Economic precarity of artists, Motherhood and career, Support networks and resilience

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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