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Plot Summary:
The story of the romantic and creative partnership between Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon. He was a filmmaker and one of theater's most influential choreographers and directors; she was the greatest Broadway dancer of all time. Together, they changed the face of American entertainment — at a perilous cost.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 402 min
Plot tags: captivating, disturbing, interesting
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Break (2018)
Plot Summary:
Lucie, a young dancer suffers an accident. When she wakes up from a coma, she and her partner start training for a dance show. On the way, she starts looking for her estranged father, a path that might lead her to life-changing love.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama
Country: France, Belgium
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: sincere, romantic, captivating, disturbing
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Savage Rhythm (2022)
Plot Summary:
The opposite worlds of two dancers in Colombia clash on and off the dance floor when their ambition to succeed leads them down a treacherous path.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 227
Genere: Drama, Music
Country: Colombia
Duration: 40 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, disturbing
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Even Closer: Hautnah (2021)
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IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 53
Genere: Drama
Country: Germany
Duration:
Plot tags: captivating
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La Guzmán (2019)
Plot Summary:
Mni series about the life of Mexican singer Alejandra Guzmán.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 62
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: Mexico
Duration:
Plot tags: sentimental, light, inspirational, touching, serious, captivating, emotional, suspense, entertaining, realistic
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Celia (2015)
Plot Summary:
"Celia" tells the story of one of the legends of Latin music's most internationally known: Celia Cruz.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 366
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: Colombia, USA
Duration: 53 min
Plot tags: psychological, uplifting, thought provoking, captivating, telenovela
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The Bobby Brown Story (2018)
Plot Summary:
The life and career of R&B singer Bobby Brown, who left the pop group New Edition to score eight consecutive top-10 pop singles as a solo artist before his life began to unravel after his marriage to pop icon Whitney Houston.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 879
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 155 min
Plot tags: captivating, disturbing
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Hwang Jin Yi (2006)
Plot Summary:
The story of Hwang Jin Yi, the famous 16th century Gisaeng. This story is about the life of Joseon-era dancer, musician and poet, Hwang Jin Yi, who seeks perfection in her art relentlessly and the hardship facing women due to their lowly social status. Hwang Jin Yi is the illegitimate child of a noble and Heon Keum, a noted musician gisaneg. The story centers on the four men in her life and her pursue in the art of dancing. Her first love with a nobleman's son Kim Eun Ho ends in tragedy. Her love affair with Kim Jung Han does not have a happy ending either. Byuk Kye Soo is the Emporer's relative who are obsessed with her and tried every trick but still could not have her. Finally there is her devoted bodyguard Yi Saeng who never deserted her in times of need. Meanwhile, there is Bu Yong who not only is Hwang Ji Yi's rival in dancing but also in love.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 250
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: psychological, captivating
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Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001)
Plot Summary:
The film, which chronicles Garland's life from her first public performance in 1924 until her death in 1969, is divided into two parts: the first part depicts her rise to fame in the 1930s, her descent into drugs, and her fall from grace in the 1950s. The second part of the drama begins with her marriage to Sid Luft, and proceeds to chronicle her successful return to movies with A Star is Born, her personal issues and her death at the age of 47.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music, Musical
Country: Canada, Germany, USA
Duration: 170 min
Plot tags: realistic, touching, serious, captivating, emotional, gloomy, period drama, iconic
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Maestro (2023)
Plot Summary:
This fearless love story chronicles the complicated lifelong relationship between music legend Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 129 min
Plot tags:
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Callas & Onassis (2005)
Plot Summary:
Maria Callas, one of the most talented opera singers of her time, seemed to have it all. Coming from humble origins, she always felt slighted by her mother's preference for her sister. She grew up in an unhappy environment, until her career in the operatic world took off. Aristotles Onassis also came from a poor Greek family. His ambition took him places where others dare not go and became a shipping magnate whose great wealth bought his entry into an international society he didn't ever dreamed of entering. These two powerful personalities were so much alike that their own passion served to destroy them.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 206
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 200 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating
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Cilla (2014)
Plot Summary:
Three-part biopic of the Liverpudlian songbird who would later find fame and fortune. It tells of her rocky road to fame and captures the essence of 1960s Liverpool.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: UK
Duration: 138 min
Plot tags: sentimental, serious, captivating, realistic, entertaining, period drama
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Breaking Through (2015)
Plot Summary:
When Casey, a dancer who is discovered on YouTube, gets thrust into the modern world of internet celebrity and culture, she must find a way to balance her true identity with her online persona, or risk losing everything she cares about.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 431
Genere: Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing
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The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Plot Summary:
The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father discovers the kids have an extraordinary musical talent they form a band. Winning talent show after talent show they soon hit it big when Motown calls. From there they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way their success brings trouble and turmoil.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 240 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, suspenseful, controversial
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Selena: The Series (2020)
Plot Summary:
As Mexican-American Tejano singer Selena comes of age and realizes her dreams, she and her family make tough choices to hold on to love and music.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: Mexico, USA
Duration: 40 min
Plot tags: sincere, uplifting, touching, factual, historical drama
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The Way She Moves (2001)
Plot Summary:
In Houston, the aspirant to photographer Amie receives a complete Salsa and Mambo dancing course from her close colleagues and friends as her wedding gift. Her wedding with the wealthy and arrogant Jason is close and she intends to dance.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 385
Genere: Drama, Romance, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing
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Step Up: High Water (2018)
Plot Summary:
Twins Tal and Janelle relocate from Ohio to Atlanta, where at their new school High Water is always a beat.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: captivating, exciting, inspirational, feel good, sweet, serious, entertaining, ridiculous
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Dance-Off (2014)
Plot Summary:
DANCE-OFF is a tongue-in-cheek family comedy set in the world of competition dancing starring talented dancers and choreographers from TV’s “So You Think You Can Dance!” Two rival studios pick their stars Jasmine and Brandon to compete against each other for a $25,000 prize. Jasmine and Brandon have history. They were dance partners and mutual crushes as children. But Brandon quickly moved away not allowed to say goodbye to the heartbroken Jasmine. Luckily, both kept up their dancing. Years later Jasmine shines at the well-funded Diamond Dance Studios and deals with her crazy “dance mom” Jo-Ann . Brandon leads rival Shockwave Studio that desperately needs the $25,000 to stop it from closing. Unable to deny their feelings and both wanting to win, the star-crossed lovers feel pressure from Jo-Ann, competition owner Mary , and her son JT to triumph at all costs. How can they compete against the person they love?.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 877
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: inspirational, sincere, serious, captivating, disturbing
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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022)
Plot Summary:
The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 22000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 144 min
Plot tags: spiritual, historical drama, iconic
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The New Edition Story (2017)
Plot Summary:
From their humble beginnings in Boston to their chart topping super status, The New Edition Story chronicles the storied journey of one of America's most beloved boy bands.
IMDB Rating: 8.8
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: thought provoking, captivating, disturbing
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The Greatest Showman (2017)
Plot Summary:
The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 303000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: inspirational, uplifting, captivating, motivational, sincere, romantic, suspense, suspenseful, costume drama, feel good
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De-Lovely (2004)
Plot Summary:
From Paris to Venice to Broadway to Hollywood, the lives of Cole Porter and his wife, Linda were never less than glamorous and wildly unconventional. And though Cole's thirst for life strained their marriage, Linda never stopped being his muse, inspiring some of the greatest sons of the twentieth century.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music, Musical
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 125 min
Plot tags: stylized, lyrical, atmospheric, captivating, sincere, historical drama, offbeat, realistic, semi serious, crying
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Sinatra (1992)
Plot Summary:
An extensive biopic of one of the most famous entertainers of the 20th century - Frank Sinatra. The only thing that could engage the public more than his songs and films was his sometimes controversial private life.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 431
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 250 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, serious, captivating, realistic, iconic, nostalgic
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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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Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
Plot Summary:
Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer that came from poverty to fame.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 20000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 124 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, emotional, realistic, inspirational, factual, sweet, uplifting, sincere, feel good
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The Beach Boys: An American Family (2000)
Plot Summary:
This movie re-creates the life stories of the members of the rock group "The Beach Boys. The film focuses primarily on the Wilson brothers and their parents, but also includes stories about the rest of members of the band. A two-part television movie special.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 781
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 240 min
Plot tags: realistic, serious, captivating
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The Temptations (1998)
Plot Summary:
The true story of The Temptations, the Soul vocal group of the 1960s, as seen from the viewpoint of the last surviving member, Otis Williams. Beginning from their humble origins in the late 50s and continuing through the 90s and the deaths of the other 4 members.
IMDB Rating: 8.4
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 175 min
Plot tags: serious, captivating, realistic, black cinema, rockumentary, period drama
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Being the Ricardos (2021)
Plot Summary:
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 44000
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 131 min
Plot tags: satirical, historical drama, independent film
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King of Salsa (2006)
Plot Summary:
The rise and fall of salsa singer, Héctor Lavoe (1946-1993), as told from the perspective of his wife Puchi, who looks back from 2002.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: serious, captivating, realistic, disturbing, informative, sentimental, vintage
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Selena (1997)
Plot Summary:
In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 31000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 127 min
Plot tags: touching, sad, factual, sincere, emotional, hispanic, sentimental, historical drama, informative, uplifting
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WeCrashed (2022)
Plot Summary:
Inspired by actual events — and the love story at the center of it all. WeWork grew from a single coworking space into a global brand worth $47 billion in under a decade. Then, in less than a year, its valuation dropped $40 billion. What happened?.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 20000
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 427 min
Plot tags: thought provoking, captivating, disturbing