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The Soloist
The Soloist
Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 56%
Metacritic: 61/100
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Runtime: 117 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Awards: 1 win & 3 nominations
Writer: Susannah Grant, Steve Lopez
Actors: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, France, United States
“The Soloist” is a movie based on a true story, following a journalist who befriends a homeless musician with mental illness. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the man’s talent and struggle with his condition, while also shedding light on the issue of homelessness in Los Angeles.
Once
Once
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
Metacritic: 90/100
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Runtime: 86 min
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 24 wins & 31 nominations total
Writer: John Carney
Actors: Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh
Language: English, Czech
Country: Ireland, United States
The Once movie is about a chance encounter between an Irish busker and a Czech immigrant, who bond over their shared love for music and collaborate on a series of heartfelt songs. Through their musical connection, they navigate their personal struggles and inspire each other to pursue their dreams.
Whiplash
Whiplash
Internet Movie Database: 8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Metacritic: 89/100
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Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Drama, Music
Awards: Won 3 Oscars. 98 wins & 144 nominations total
Writer: Damien Chazelle
Actors: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist
Language: English
Country: United States
“Whiplash” is a gripping drama that follows the intense relationship between a young jazz drummer and his demanding music teacher, as they push each other to the brink of their abilities. It explores themes of ambition, obsession, and the sacrifices one must make to achieve greatness in the pursuit of their passion.
Begin Again
Begin Again
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 62/100
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Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 18 nominations total
Writer: John Carney
Actors: Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Adam Levine
Language: English
Country: United States
“Begin Again” is a musical romantic comedy-drama film that follows a down-on-his-luck music producer who discovers a talented singer-songwriter and together they embark on a journey to record an album on the streets of New York City, redefining their own lives and the power of music.
La La Land
La La Land
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 94/100
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Runtime: 128 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Awards: Won 6 Oscars. 241 wins & 307 nominations total
Writer: Damien Chazelle
Actors: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt
Language: English, Cantonese
Country: United States, Hong Kong
“La La Land” is a romantic musical that follows the love story of an aspiring actress and a jazz musician as they navigate the challenges of pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. Through song and dance, they discover the bittersweet realities of love, success, and the sacrifices required to achieve their goals.
The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 67%
Metacritic: 64/100
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Runtime: 117 min
Genre: Biography, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 12 wins & 26 nominations total
Writer: Steve Conrad
Actors: Will Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Jaden Smith
Language: English, Cantonese
Country: United States
“The Pursuit of Happyness” is a biographical drama film based on the true story of Chris Gardner, a struggling salesman who becomes homeless with his young son. Despite numerous challenges and setbacks, Gardner’s determination and perseverance ultimately lead him to achieve success and find happiness.
Music and Lyrics
Music and Lyrics
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 63%
Metacritic: 59/100
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Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Awards: 6 nominations
Writer: Marc Lawrence
Actors: Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Scott Porter
Language: English
Country: United States
“Music and Lyrics” is a romantic comedy about a washed-up pop star who teams up with a quirky lyricist to write a hit song for a famous pop diva, while navigating their own complicated feelings for each other.
School of Rock
School of Rock
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 82/100
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Runtime: 109 min
Genre: Comedy, Music
Awards: 8 wins & 23 nominations
Writer: Mike White
Actors: Jack Black, Mike White, Joan Cusack
Language: English
Country: United States, Germany
The School of Rock movie is about a struggling musician who poses as a substitute teacher and forms a rock band with his elementary school students, teaching them the power of music and self-expression. Together, they compete in a Battle of the Bands and inspire each other to pursue their passions.
Amadeus
Amadeus
Internet Movie Database: 8.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 87/100
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Runtime: 160 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Awards: Won 8 Oscars. 43 wins & 15 nominations total
Writer: Peter Shaffer, Zdenek Mahler
Actors: F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge
Language: English, Italian, Latin, German, French
Country: United States, France
The Amadeus movie is a fictionalized biography of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told through the perspective of his rival, Antonio Salieri. It explores Salieri’s jealousy and admiration for Mozart’s prodigious talent and the ensuing rivalry between the two musicians.
The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 63/100
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Runtime: 172 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Family
Awards: Won 5 Oscars. 17 wins & 13 nominations total
Writer: Georg Hurdalek, Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse
Actors: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker
Language: English, German
Country: United States
“The Sound of Music” is a musical film that tells the story of Maria, a young woman who becomes a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer. As she brings music and joy into their lives, Maria also falls in love with their father and must navigate the challenges of their relationship amidst the backdrop of World War II.
Inside Llewyn Davis
Inside Llewyn Davis
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 93/100
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Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Drama, Music
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 46 wins & 174 nominations total
Writer: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Actors: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom, France
Inside Llewyn Davis is a film about a struggling folk singer in 1960s New York City who navigates the music scene while dealing with personal and professional setbacks, reflecting on the pursuit of artistic success and the cyclical nature of life.
Shine
Shine
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 87/100
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Runtime: 105 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 46 wins & 52 nominations total
Writer: Jan Sardi, Scott Hicks
Actors: Geoffrey Rush, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Justin Braine
Language: English, Yiddish
Country: Australia
The Shine movie is about a young pianist named David Helfgott who overcomes a traumatic past and mental illness to achieve success in his career. It explores his journey of self-discovery and the power of music in healing.
Billy Elliot
Billy Elliot
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Drama, Music
Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. 55 wins & 71 nominations total
Writer: Lee Hall
Actors: Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Jean Heywood
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, France
“Billy Elliot” is a film about a young boy named Billy who discovers his passion for ballet and faces societal and familial challenges as he pursues his dream in a working-class mining town in England. The movie explores themes of self-discovery, perseverance, and breaking societal norms.
The Pianist
The Pianist
Internet Movie Database: 8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 95%
Metacritic: 85/100
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Runtime: 150 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Awards: Won 3 Oscars. 57 wins & 74 nominations total
Writer: Ronald Harwood, Wladyslaw Szpilman
Actors: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay
Language: English, German, Russian
Country: France, Poland, Germany, United Kingdom, United States
“The Pianist” is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Władysław Szpilman, a Polish-Jewish pianist, who survives the Holocaust in Warsaw during World War II. It depicts his struggle for survival, his isolation, and his resilience amidst the horrors of war.
Searching for Sugar Man
Searching for Sugar Man
Internet Movie Database: 8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 95%
Metacritic: 79/100
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Runtime: 86 min
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Music
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 44 wins & 33 nominations total
Writer: Malik Bendjelloul, Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman, Craig Bartholomew Strydom
Actors: Rodriguez, Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman, Dennis Coffey
Language: English, Spanish, Afrikaans
Country: Sweden, United Kingdom, Finland
“Searching for Sugar Man” is a documentary film about the mysterious life of musician Rodriguez, who was unknown in the United States but achieved cult status in South Africa. The film follows two fans as they embark on a journey to uncover the truth about Rodriguez’s life and what happened to him after his initial success.
A Star is Born
A Star Is Born
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Metacritic: 88/100
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Runtime: 136 min
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 98 wins & 290 nominations total
Writer: Eric Roth, Bradley Cooper, Will Fetters
Actors: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott
Language: English, French
Country: United States
“A Star is Born” is a romantic musical drama about the tumultuous relationship between a seasoned musician battling addiction and a young aspiring singer he helps to rise to fame, as their careers and personal lives intersect in both beautiful and tragic ways.
The Commitments
The Commitments
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Metacritic: 73/100
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Runtime: 118 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 11 wins & 12 nominations total
Writer: Roddy Doyle, Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Actors: Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball
Language: English, Irish Gaelic
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
“The Commitments” is a musical comedy-drama film about a group of working-class Dubliners who form a soul band in an attempt to escape their mundane lives and achieve musical success. As they navigate the challenges of forming a band and dealing with personal conflicts, they strive to bring soul music to the people of Dublin.
Almost Famous
Almost Famous
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 90/100
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Runtime: 122 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 54 wins & 103 nominations total
Writer: Cameron Crowe
Actors: Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson
Language: English, French
Country: United States
“Almost Famous” is a coming-of-age film that follows a young aspiring journalist who goes on tour with a fictional rock band in the 1970s. Through his experiences, he navigates the world of music, fame, and self-discovery, learning valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the price of success.”
Ray
Ray
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 79%
Metacritic: 73/100
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Runtime: 152 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 53 wins & 55 nominations total
Writer: Taylor Hackford, James L. White
Actors: Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington
Language: English
Country: United States
The Ray movie is about a biographical portrayal of the life and career of legendary musician Ray Charles, highlighting his rise to fame, struggles with addiction, and his musical genius that revolutionized the industry.
The Greatest Showman
The Greatest Showman
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 57%
Metacritic: 48/100
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Runtime: 105 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Musical
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 17 wins & 32 nominations total
Writer: Jenny Bicks, Bill Condon
Actors: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Greatest Showman” is a musical biopic that tells the story of P.T. Barnum, a visionary showman who rises from poverty to create a mesmerizing circus spectacle. It explores themes of ambition, acceptance, and the power of imagination.
