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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.

211. Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages
Comedy Drama Romance Music Romantic Comedy
5.9
20122h 3minUnited States
Director: Adam Shankman

Overview

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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212. Radio Rebel

Radio Rebel
Comedy Drama Family TV Movie Music
5.7
20121h 30minCanada, United States
Director: Peter Howitt

Overview

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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213. Rags

Rags
TV Movie Comedy Drama Music
6.7
20121h 28min
Director: Bille Woodruff

Overview

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.


214. StreetDance 2

StreetDance 2
Music Romance Drama Dance-Centered Music Film Feel-Good Romance
5.6
20121h 25minGermany, Italy
Director: Max Giwa

Overview

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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215. Big Time Movie

Big Time Movie
Comedy TV Movie Music Mystery
6.2
20121h 8min
Director: Savage Steve Holland

Overview

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.


216. The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall

The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
Music Drama Romance
8.8
20112h 40min
Director: Laurence Connor

Overview

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.


217. iParty with Victorious

iParty with Victorious
Comedy Family Music TV Movie
7.4
20111h 10min
Director: Steve Hoefer

Overview

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


218. Lemonade Mouth

Lemonade Mouth
Drama Comedy Music TV Movie
6.9
20111h 53min
Director: Patricia Riggen

Overview

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.


219. Chico & Rita

Chico & Rita
Animation Music Romance Narrative Musical Passionate Romance
7.2
20101h 33minSpain, United Kingdom
Director: Fernando Trueba

Overview

Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey - in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero - brings heartache and torment.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Racial prejudice, Jazz influence, Artistic ambition, Romantic desire, Adult animation

Available on

Apple TV
Kanopy
Hoopla
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220. Listen to Your Heart

Listen to Your Heart
Drama Music Romance
6.9
20101h 42min
Director: Matt Thompson

Overview

Danny Foster doesn't have much: an apartment as small as his paychecks, no family, and a struggling music career. Yet for him, "every day is a great day to be alive," an attitude he gained from his mother's unwavering optimism during her losing battle with cancer. It's love at first sight when Danny meets Ariana, a wealthy girl from Greenwich, CT who tragically cannot hear the music she inspires him to write. Ariana, hearing impaired since childhood, is torn between hanging onto the shelter her controlling mother provides and fighting for a love that, if given the chance, might just change her life