100+ Best Music Movies

Top-rated music films ranked by our smart algorithm

🧮 How We Rank the Best Music Movies

Our intelligent ranking algorithm considers multiple factors: User Rating (70%) - based on average user scores, Popularity (30%) - audience engagement metrics, and Vote Count - ensuring movies have sufficient reviews for reliability. This creates a balanced score that highlights both critically acclaimed and widely loved music films.

13 Best Music Movies

Top-rated music films ranked by our smart algorithm

#1
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8.2

Coco

20171h 45m

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

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#2
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8.4

Whiplash

20141h 47m

Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

DramaMusic
#3
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8.0

Bohemian Rhapsody

20182h 15m

Singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bass guitarist John Deacon take the music world by storm when they form the rock 'n' roll band Queen in 1970. Hit songs become instant classics. When Mercury's increasingly wild lifestyle starts to spiral out of control, Queen soon faces its greatest challenge yet – finding a way to keep the band together amid the success and excess.

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#4
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7.9

La La Land

20162h 9m

Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.

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#5
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7.1

Sing

20161h 48m

A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.

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#6
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7.5

A Star Is Born

20182h 16m

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

MusicDramaRomance
#7
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7.1

8 Mile

20021h 51m

For Jimmy Smith, Jr., life is a daily fight just to keep hope alive. Feeding his dreams in Detroit's vibrant music scene, Jimmy wages an extraordinary personal struggle to find his own voice - and earn a place in a world where rhymes rule, legends are born and every moment… is another chance.

DramaMusic
#8
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7.3

Dirty Dancing

19871h 40m

Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.

DramaMusicRomance
#9
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7.3

Pitch Perfect

20121h 52m

College student Beca knows she does not want to be part of a clique, but that's exactly where she finds herself after arriving at her new school. Thrust in among mean gals, nice gals and just plain weird gals, Beca finds that the only thing they have in common is how well they sing together. She takes the women of the group out of their comfort zone of traditional arrangements and into a world of amazing harmonic combinations in a fight to the top of college music competitions.

ComedyMusicRomance
#10
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7.1

School of Rock

20031h 50m

Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his students the finer points of rock 'n' roll. The school's hard-nosed principal is rightly suspicious of Finn's activities. But Finn's roommate remains in the dark about what he's doing.

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#11
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6.9

Pitch Perfect 2

20151h 55m

The Bellas are back, and they are better than ever. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, the Bellas are taken out of the Aca-Circuit. In order to clear their name, and regain their status, the Bellas take on a seemingly impossible task: winning an international competition no American team has ever won. In order to accomplish this monumental task, they need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and sisterhood and blow away the competition with their amazing aca-magic! With all new friends and old rivals tagging along for the trip, the Bellas can hopefully accomplish their dreams.

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#12
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7.3

Rocketman

20192h 1m

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.

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#13
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6.6

High School Musical

20061h 38m

Troy, the popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, the brainy and beautiful member of the academic club, break all the rules of East High society when they secretly audition for the leads in the school's musical. As they reach for the stars and follow their dreams, everyone learns about acceptance, teamwork, and being yourself.

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Understanding Music Movies

Explore what makes music films unique, their key characteristics, and why they captivate audiences worldwide.

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Genre Characteristics

This genre offers unique storytelling elements, distinctive themes, and specific narrative conventions that create memorable cinematic experiences for audiences seeking particular types of entertainment.

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Popular Subgenres

  • • Classic Music
  • • Modern Music
  • • Independent Music
  • • International Music
  • • Experimental Music
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Viewing Tips

Each film in this genre offers unique perspectives and storytelling approaches. Take time to appreciate the distinctive elements that define this category.

Why Music Movies Matter

This genre provides unique perspectives on life, culture, and human experience, offering audiences distinctive storytelling approaches that broaden their understanding of cinema and the world.

These films contribute to the rich diversity of cinematic expression, ensuring that different voices, stories, and artistic visions have a platform to reach and impact audiences.

🏆 Music Genre Statistics

Movies in Database:13+
Top 25 Average Rating:7.4/10
Most Popular Era:2010s
Quality Threshold:7.0+ Rating

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