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Plot Summary:
A rising but troubled musician searches for the inspiration to record one last song, pushing himself deep into the void.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
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Bix (1991)
Plot Summary:
Biopic of troubled jazz musician/composer Bix Beiderbecke (1903-1931), who played with the Paul Whiteman band, among others.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 162
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: Italy, USA
Duration: 100 min
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Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion (2000)
Plot Summary:
The film tells the story of an intuitive, adventurous man who loved his country and being Brazilian. This man fought to be loyal to himself. His music is a transparent portrait of his genius, intuition, freedom, adventure and passion for Brazil.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 293
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: Brazil
Duration: 132 min
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Take Me Home: The John Denver Story (2000)
Plot Summary:
The story of the amazing life of John Denver.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 645
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
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The Rose of the Rascal (2001)
Plot Summary:
The life of Irwin Goodman, a Finnish singer.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: Finland
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: sincere, serious, captivating, realistic
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Born in Heinola (2016)
Plot Summary:
A story of five Finnish youth growing up during the devastating 90's recession. They live in the small, timber industrial town of Heinola. As the parents of these young teens struggle through hard economic times, the five very different youth meet by coincidence to form the punk band Apulanta (fertilizer). Nowadays Apulanta is one of the most famous bands in Finland.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: Finland
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: sentimental, captivating, exciting, tense, melancholic
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Vico C: The Life Of A Philosopher (2017)
Plot Summary:
A biographical film based on the story of the singer, songwriter and pioneer of urban music in Spanish. From his humble beginnings until his jump to international fame. The harsh experiences of a warrior of life that changed the perspective of music in the world.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 347
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: Puerto Rico
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: captivating
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Falco: Damn It, We're Still Alive! (2008)
Plot Summary:
Deals with the life, work, and tragic death of Johann "Falco" Hölzel. The biopic portrays his work through his early days, as member of the Viennese band "Drahdiwaberl", and later with his own hits as solo artist, like "Der Kommissar", "Wiener Blut", and his worldwide smash-hit "Rock Me Amadeus".
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: Austria, Germany
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: captivating, disturbing, intellectual
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The Bobby Debarge Story (2019)
Plot Summary:
The tumultuous life of Bobby DeBarge, the former lead singer of 70's R&B/Funk Band Switch, and the eldest sibling of the world-famous pop group DeBarge. Despite his success in music, the iconic falsetto found his life in peril as he struggled with fame and fortune while coping with the memories of his dysfunctional childhood.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 191
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: psychological, tense, suspense, unusual plot structure, suspenseful, contemplative
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Britney Ever After (2017)
Plot Summary:
Biopic detailing the tumultuous story of pop icon Britney Spears' rise to fame, fall from grace and eventual triumphant resurrection, firmly securing her position as one of the world's greatest entertainers.
IMDB Rating: 2.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: sexy, realistic, mumblecore, rough, psychological, inspirational, touching
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Destined for Blues (2005)
Plot Summary:
The life of Ryszard Riedel, former leader of cult Polish rock-blues band Dzem, including the history of his family relationships, music career and addiction to alcohol and drugs.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: Poland
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: realistic, serious, captivating
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Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story (2000)
Plot Summary:
In 2000, VH-1 produced the television biopic Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story. In 2002, the movie was released on DVD, and featured both commentaries and interviews with Dolenz, Jones and Tork. The aired version did differ from the DVD release as the TV version had an extended scene with all four Monkees but with a shortened Cleveland concert segment. It was also available on VHS.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 982
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: sentimental, realistic, semi serious, captivating
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In His Life: The John Lennon Story (2000)
Plot Summary:
A film about the early life of the rock musician and his burgeoning career as a member of the Beatles.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 695
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: sincere, serious, captivating, realistic, rockumentary
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Blaze (2018)
Plot Summary:
A re-imagining of the life and times of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas Outlaw Music movement.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 129 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, realistic, contemplative, sad
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The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
Plot Summary:
The Federal Bureau of Narcotics launches an undercover sting operation against jazz singer Billie Holiday.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 126 min
Plot tags: tense, thought provoking, captivating, suspense, retro, political, anamorphic, independent film, interesting
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Hysteria: The Def Leppard Story (2001)
Plot Summary:
A dramatization of the early years of the hard rock band, Def Leppard, the group faces both success and personal tragedies such as drummer, Rick Allen losing his arm in a car accident and guitarist Steve Clark's alcohol addiction.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: captivating, disturbing
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Love & Mercy (2014)
Plot Summary:
The life of reclusive and eccentric Beach Boys songwriter and musician Brian Wilson.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 42000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 121 min
Plot tags: emotional, factual, melancholic, talky, intense, serious, touching, inspirational, philosophical, intellectual
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Janie Jones (2010)
Plot Summary:
A young girl who has been abandoned by her former-groupie mother informs a fading rock star that she is his daughter.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: sentimental, realistic, semi serious, captivating, psychological, romantic, road movie, touching, independent film, uplifting
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What We Do Is Secret (2007)
Plot Summary:
A biopic of punk legend Darby Crash and his band, the Germs.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, tense, suspense, informative, interesting, rockumentary, queer cinema
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Jersey Boys (2014)
Plot Summary:
From director Clint Eastwood comes the big-screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys. The film tells the story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. The story of their trials and triumphs are accompanied by the songs that influenced a generation, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Rag Doll,” and many more.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 36000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 134 min
Plot tags: stylized, intense, sentimental, realistic, serious, captivating, historical drama, neo noir, road movie, clever
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Scott Joplin (1977)
Plot Summary:
Details the life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 316
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: serious, captivating, realistic, period piece
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Leadbelly (1976)
Plot Summary:
The life of Blues and folk singer Huddie Leadbetter, nicknamed Leadbelly is recounted. Covering the good times and bad from his 20s to 40s. Much of that time was spent on chain gangs in the south. Even in prison he became well known for the songs he had composed and sung during and before the time he spent there.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 887
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 126 min
Plot tags: rough, touching, serious, emotional, realistic, contemplative
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Great Balls of Fire! (1989)
Plot Summary:
The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into conflict with others in the industry, and even earned him the scorn and condemnation of the public.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 19000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: retro, gothic, period piece, independent film, feel good, serious, realistic, scary, light, road movie
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Your Cheatin' Heart (1964)
Plot Summary:
The story of the country and western singer Hank Williams.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 857
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: retro, sentimental, sincere, touching, serious, captivating, realistic
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For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story (2000)
Plot Summary:
In the early 1970s, Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval (Andy Garcia) is torn between his own musical dreams and the dreams of his wife, Marianela (Mía Maestro), a fervent supporter of the ideals of the Castro revolution. Also starring Charles S. Dutton as Dizzy Gillespie and José Zúñiga as Paquito D'Rivera, this gripping jazz biopic is at once a detailed portrait of a musician and a stinging critique.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: touching, emotional, realistic, sincere, serious, independent film
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The Buddy Holly Story (1978)
Plot Summary:
A film about the life and career of the early rock and roll star.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, feel good, humorous, serious, captivating, realistic, entertaining, light, clever
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Elvis (1979)
Plot Summary:
Biographical movie about the famous rock singer Elvis Presley.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 168 min
Plot tags: touching, emotional, realistic, sentimental, serious, retro, captivating, psychotronic
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Jimi: All Is by My Side (2013)
Plot Summary:
A drama based on Jimi Hendrix's life as he left New York City for London, where his career took off.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA, Ireland, UK
Duration: 118 min
Plot tags: realistic, sincere, atmospheric, captivating, retro, cult classic, serious, black cinema
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Ray (2004)
Plot Summary:
Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered couping gospel and country together.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 155000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 152 min
Plot tags: inspirational, touching, sincere, emotional, captivating, sentimental, dramatic, psychological, motivational, romantic
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Bird (1988)
Plot Summary:
Saxophone player Charlie Parker comes to New York in 1940. He is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 161 min
Plot tags: atmospheric, psychological, factual, stylized, sincere, touching, serious, captivating, emotional, realistic
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Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story (2013)
Plot Summary:
TLC's humble beginnings in Atlanta quickly led to an unprecedented rise to fame in the 1990's as one of the world's most talented, celebrated and highest-selling female groups of all time. Through very public and high profile success, turmoil and tragedy, TLC left an indelible stamp of female empowerment that changed the face of the music industry forever.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: sincere, serious, realistic, captivating