Finding Harmony: A Collection Of Music Movies That Will Strike A Chord

Maya Ellison
Maya EllisonDecember 9, 2025
Music has the power to evoke emotions, spark memories, and bring people together. The world of cinema has long been fascinated by the magic of music, resulting in a plethora of films that celebrate its beauty and impact. From documentaries that delve into the lives of iconic musicians to fictional stories that use music as a catalyst for transformation, the genre of music movies is as diverse as it is captivating.

In this curated list, we embark on a journey to explore the best of music cinema. With a mix of classic and contemporary films, we'll discover the stories of musicians who dared to dream big, the struggles of those who fought to keep their art alive, and the triumphs of those who used music as a means to transcend adversity. Whether you're a fan of rock, pop, jazz, or any other genre, there's something for everyone in this collection of music movies.

From the vibrant streets of Brazil to the iconic studios of Chicago, our cinematic journey will take us to different parts of the world, introducing us to a wide range of characters, each with their own unique story to tell. With documentaries that offer an intimate look into the lives of legendary musicians, and fictional films that use music as a powerful narrative tool, this list is a must-watch for anyone who's ever been touched by the beauty of music.

So, get ready to be inspired, entertained, and maybe even moved to tears by the power of music. With this collection of films, we invite you to join us on a harmonious journey that will resonate with your heart and soul, long after the credits roll.
Coco
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Coco

#1

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.

2017105 min
FamilyAnimationMusic
8.2
20371 votes
Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso
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Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso

#2

From a repressive childhood to artistic revolution, Ney Matogrosso transforms Brazil's stages — and himself — through music, creativity and inner fire.

2025130 min
DramaMusic
8.2
108 votes
The Greatest Night in Pop
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The Greatest Night in Pop

#3

On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.

202496 min
DocumentaryMusic
7.9
259 votes
The Blues Brothers
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The Blues Brothers

#4

Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.

1980133 min
MusicComedyAction
7.7
4407 votes
Supersonic
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Supersonic

#5

Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the most genre and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed and features candid new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother, and members of the band and road crew.

2016117 min
MusicDocumentaryHistory
7.4
230 votes
Quincy
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Quincy

#6

An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America. Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor before working on pop music and film scores. He moved easily between musical genres, producing major pop hits of the early 1960s and serving as an arranger and conductor for several collaborations in the same time period.

2018124 min
DocumentaryMusic
7.3
111 votes
Milli Vanilli
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Milli Vanilli

#7

The story of Robert Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, who became fast friends during their youth in Germany. With Rob coming from a broken home and Fabrice having left an abusive household, they shared a similar upbringing, as well as a future goal: to become famous superstars. In a few short years, their dreams came true. Rob and Fab, better known as Milli Vanilli, became the world's most popular pop duo in 1990 and won the GRAMMY for Best New Artist. However, their ascension to success came with a devastating price that ultimately led to their infamous undoing.

2023106 min
MusicDocumentary
7.2
55 votes
Daft Punk Unchained
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Daft Punk Unchained

#8

Daft Punk Unchained is the first film about the pop culture phenomenon that is Daft Punk, the duo with 12 million albums sold worldwide and seven Grammy Awards. Throughout their career Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo have always resisted compromise and the established codes of show business. They have remained determined to maintain control of every link in the chain of their creative process. In the era of globalisation and social networks, they rarely speak in public and neither do they show their faces on TV. This documentary explores this unprecedented cultural revolution revealing a duo of artists on a permanent quest for creativity, independence and freedom.

201585 min
MusicDocumentary
7.2
154 votes
Praise This
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Praise This

#9

When aspiring musical superstar Sam is forced to join her cousin's struggling, underdog praise team in the lead-up to a national championship competition, she sees an opportunity to finally make her dreams come true.

2023101 min
MusicRomanceComedy
7.1
51 votes
Cadillac Records
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Cadillac Records

#10

The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.

2008109 min
DramaHistoryMusic
7.1
462 votes
24 Hour Party People
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24 Hour Party People

#11

Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club.

2002117 min
ComedyDramaMusic
6.9
487 votes
The Saddest Music in the World
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The Saddest Music in the World

#12

In Depression-era Winnipeg, a legless beer baroness hosts a contest for the saddest music in the world, offering a grand prize of $25,000.

2003101 min
ComedyDramaMusic
6.7
64 votes
No One Knows About Persian Cats
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No One Knows About Persian Cats

#13

Iranian musicians Negar and Ashkan look for band members to play at a London concert ... and the visa that allows them to leave Tehran to do so.

2009106 min
DramaMusic
6.7
78 votes
Nana
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Nana

#14

Two girls named Nana meet on a train to Tokyo. Nana K. aims to reunite with her boyfriend and Nana O. hopes to make it big in the music business. Despite their differences, the pair hit it off and become roommates.

2005113 min
RomanceDramaMusic
6.7
102 votes
Eddie and the Cruisers
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Eddie and the Cruisers

#15

A television newswoman picks up the story of a 1960s rock band whose long-lost leader — Eddie Wilson — may still be alive, while searching for the missing tapes of the band's never-released album.

198395 min
DramaMusic
6.6
92 votes

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