Movies About Musicians

Hollywood loves making movies about musicians -- maybe it's the built-in soundtrack potential! Whatever the reason, musicians' stories are often both entertaining and inspiring. This list is full of well-acted biopics and dramas about musicians' lives, eye-opening documentaries about the struggles of being a performer, and toe-tapping concert movies featuring your kids' favorite stars. From the Beatles to Beyoncé, your ears are in for a treat with these great movies. For more sing-along stories, try our list of Musicals for Kids. Or if you want less story and even more music, try our list of immersive Concert Movies.

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Soul

age 8+

Amazing animation, serious themes in existential dramedy.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)
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Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square

age 10+

Holiday musical includes mature themes, promotes faith.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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Dolly Parton: Here I Am

age 10+

Inspiring celebrity docu has some mature themes.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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Dolly Parton: A Musicares Tribute

age 10+

Tribute concert docu is best for diehard Dolly fans.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)
Dreaming' Wild Movie Poster: Casey Affleck clutches a guitar, while Zooey Deschanel embraces him
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Dreamin' Wild

age 10+

Supportive family at heart of music-based true story.

In Theaters (Release Year: 2023)
j-hope in the Box: The BTS member releases a solo album.
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j-hope in the Box

age 10+

Docu on breakout South Korean artist has swearing, drinking.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
Let It Be movie poster: 4 Beatles members
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Let It Be

age 10+

Remastered Beatles docu gives inside look into the band.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1970)
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Selena

age 10+

Touching and ultimately tragic tale of young Tejano star.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1997)
Killing Me Softly with His Songs movie poster: Collage of scenes, music composition sheets, title, cast names, and credits
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Killing Me Softly with His Songs

age 11+

Inspiring music docu celebrates composer; language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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School of Rock

age 10+

Strong communication, teamwork in funny, charming comedy.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2003)
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Blackpink: Light Up the Sky

age 12+

Compelling docu reveals human side of K-pop phenomenon

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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The Music Never Stopped

age 12+

Music brings family back together in moving drama.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2011)
American Symphony Movie Poster: Above, Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad sit together; below, Batiste faces a large audience
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American Symphony

age 13+

Stellar docu on the power of music and perseverance.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
Bob Marley: One Love Movie Poster: Bob Marley (Kingsley Ben-Adir) plays guitar and dances on stage
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Bob Marley: One Love

age 13+

Thin but lively biopic on reggae icon; lots of cannabis use.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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Bohemian Rhapsody

age 13+

Exuberant music, electric performance in routine biopic.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)
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Chasing Happiness

age 13+

Engaging JoBros documentary has some language, drinking.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
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Dreamgirls

age 13+

Broadway + Beyoncé = big, boomy musical fun.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2006)
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Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

age 13+

Silly spoof has swearing, comic violence, sexual humor.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions

age 13+

Swift shares songs in intimate docu; some language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
  The Greatest Night in Pop movie poster:  Celebrities sing.
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The Greatest Night in Pop

age 13+

Fun, historical docu on celebrity collaboration; language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)