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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.

David Brent: Life on the Road

1. David Brent: Life on the Road

Comedy Music Satire Backstage & Showbiz Music
6.3
20161h 36min

Overview

A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British series, "The Office" as he now fancies himself a rockstar on the road.

Themes

Ambition vs practicality, Belonging under scrutiny, Economic cost of dreams, External validation through success, Power of spectacle, Paying for loyalty

Available on

Netflix
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Bo Burnham: Make Happy

2. Bo Burnham: Make Happy

Comedy Music
8.3
20161h

Overview

Combining his trademark wit and self-deprecating humor with original music, Bo Burnham offers up his unique twist on life in this stand-up special about life, death, sexuality, hypocrisy, mental illness and Pringles cans.


Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

3. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Comedy Music Parody Backstage & Showbiz Music
6.7
20161h 26min

Overview

When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.

Themes

Public image manipulation, Fame vs credit, Sponsorship pressure, Creative collaboration vs ego, Reunion and loyalty, Group dissolution and solo rise

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Lemonade

4. Lemonade

Music Documentary
8.3
20161h 5min

Overview

The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist concepts through a sexualized, satirical, and solemn tone.


High Strung

5. High Strung

Music Romance Drama Narrative Musical Passionate Romance
6.3
20161h 36min

Overview

When a hip hop violinist busking in the New York subway encounters a classical dancer on scholarship at the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, sparks fly. With the help of a hip hop dance crew they must find a common ground while preparing for a competition that could change their lives forever.

Themes

Rivalry under pressure, Immigration and belonging, Scholarship vs merit, Economic barriers to training, Genre crossing collaboration, Discipline vs improvisation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Sing Street

6. Sing Street

Romance Drama Music Comedy Coming-of-Age Romance
7.9
20161h 45min

Overview

A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.

Themes

Bullying and resilience, Sibling relationship under pressure, Divorce and family disruption, Romance and social aspiration, Financial strain on family, Creative escape through music

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Miles Ahead

7. Miles Ahead

Drama Music History Historical Drama Music Biopic
6.4
20161h 40min

Overview

An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.

Themes

Isolation and artistry, Memory and decline, Relationship betrayal, Muse and creation, Intrusion and privacy, Pain and performance

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games

8. My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games

Animation Music Family
6.5
20151h 12min

Overview

Canterlot High meets its rival school, Crystal Prep Academy, in a competition that’s a long-standing tradition – The Friendship Games. Sunset Shimmer is tasked with keeping magic out of the games to avoid the appearance of impropriety while she and her friends compete against Crystal Prep’s top students led by someone with an equal amount of interest in Equestrian magic – this world’s TWILIGHT SPARKLE.


Monster High: Boo York, Boo York

9. Monster High: Boo York, Boo York

Animation Family Music
6.7
20151h 12min

Overview

It's fright lights, big city when the Monster High ghouls head to Boo York! Cleo de Nile is invited to attend a gancy gala celebrating the return of the magical comet and, of course, she brings along her beast friends. But their trip isn't all fun and frightseeing because Nefera, Cleo's sister, uses the comet's power for her own spooktacularly sneaky plans. Can the monsters unwrap the mystery of the comet in time to stop Nefera? Find out in Booy York, Boo York, the first-ever Monster High musical, featuring eight original songs.


The Anthem of the Heart

10. The Anthem of the Heart

Animation Drama Music Romance Anime
7.3
20151h 59min

Overview

A young girl had her voice magically taken away so that she would never hurt people with it, but her outlook changes when she encounters music and friendship. Will Naruse be able to convey the anthem of her heart?

Themes

Voice as expression, Music as communication, Fear of speaking, High school social pressure, Friendship and collaboration, Romantic misunderstanding

Available on

Amazon Video
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