Movies Like The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs

If you liked The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs (1980), a music movie directed by Don Mischer, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Battle of the Year (2013)
★ 6.8/10Also music
A down-on-his-luck coach is hired to prepare a team of the best American dancers for an international tournament that attracts all the best crews from around the world, but the Americans haven't won in fifteen years.
2
Honey 3: Dare to Dance (2016)
★ 6.7/10Also music
While attending college in Cape Town, Melea Martin feels constrained by the school's strict policies, and decides to set out on her own. Searching for a way to use her talents as a dancer and inspire the community…
3
Coyote Ugly (2000)
★ 6.3/10Also music
Graced with a velvet voice, 21-year-old Violet Sanford heads to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter only to find her aspirations sidelined by the accolades and notoriety she receives at her "day" job…
4
King of Jazz (1930)
★ 6.5/10Also music
A large-scale revue musical built around Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, presenting a series of musical performances, sketches, and staged tableaux in early two-color Technicolor, emblematic of Hollywood’s early…
5
Make Your Move (2013)
★ 5.8/10Also music
A pair of star-crossed dancers in New York find themselves at the center of a bitter rivalry between their brothers' underground dance clubs.
6
Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026)
★ 8.3/10Also music
For Apple Music Live, Gaga presents MAYHEM Requiem, a celebration and musical reimagining of MAYHEM.
7
Back to the Beach (1987)
★ 5.9/10Also music
A former beach boy and his wife go to California to visit their daughter and become part of the new beach scene.
8
Take the Lead (2006)
★ 6.9/10Also music
A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based…
9
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019)
★ 7/10Also music
John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special.
10
A (2017)
★ 6.2/10Also music
A young alcoholic ambient musician locks himself in his apartment on a dangerous seven day bender as he attempts to finish his upcoming album.
11
Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the Vampire (2003)
★ 7.1/10Also music
The Yowie Yahoo starts kidnapping musicians at a concert attended by Scooby and the gang in Vampire Rock, Australia.
12
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special (2020)
★ 6.2/10Also music
Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there's only one person who can save the day: Santa's great friend Mariah Carey. The Queen of Christmas creates a fabulous and star-studded spectacular to make…
13
Honey: Rise Up and Dance (2018)
★ 6.9/10Also music
Street dancer Skyler comes out of the shadow of her trained dancer sister, Tosha, & joins a dance competition with the Honey dance studio; the prize is a college scholarship.
14
Taurus (2022)
★ 5.8/10Also music
A rising but troubled musician searches for the inspiration to record one last song, pushing himself deep into the void.
15
A Song Is Born (1948)
★ 6.5/10Also music
The story of seven scholars in search of an expert to teach them about swing music. They seem to have found the perfect candidate in winsome nightclub singer Honey Swanson. But Honey's gangster boyfriend doesn't want…
16
Step Up All In (2014)
★ 6.8/10Also music
All-stars from previous installments convene in glittering Las Vegas, battling for a victory that could define their dreams and their careers.
17
You Got Served (2004)
★ 6.4/10Also music
At Mr. Rad's Warehouse, the best hip-hop crews in Los Angeles compete for money and respect. But when a suburban crew crashes the party, stealing their dancers — and their moves — two warring friends have to pull…
18
Clika (2026)
★ 8.3/10Also music
Aspiring small-town musician Chito is determined to make it big. When a clip of him performing one of his songs goes viral, he seizes the opportunity and pushes to carve out a place for himself in the new wave of…
19
Moxie (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also music
Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school.
20
The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium (2023)
★ 7.8/10Also music
Filmed at LA's SoFi Stadium, The Weeknd brings down the house – and your living room – in this epic concert event.