Movies Like Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri
If you liked Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri (1957), a music movie directed by Mario Lanfranchi, 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.
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Battle of the Year (2013)
★ 6.8/10Also musicA 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.
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Mixed by Erry (2023)
★ 7.4/10Also musicThe rise and fall of the pirate mixtape empire of three brothers from Naples, Italy, during the '80s.
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The Devil's Brother (1933)
★ 6.8/10Also musicTwo wannabe bandits join the service of a dashing nobleman, who secretly masquerades as Fra Diavolo, a notorious outlaw.
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Amadeus (1984)
★ 8/10Also musicDisciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Sneakerella (2022)
★ 5.9/10Also musicWhen El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity…
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Maria (2024)
★ 6.5/10Also musicMaria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life.
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Hounddog (2008)
★ 6.5/10Also musicA drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.
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Coyote Ugly (2000)
★ 6.3/10Also musicGraced 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…
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Primavera (2025)
★ 7.1/10Also musicA talented violinist, Cecilia, confined in an orphanage, meets Vivaldi who becomes her teacher. Under his mentorship and through his music, she gains courage to break free from the life she was destined for and pursue…
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A Night at the Opera (1935)
★ 7.4/10Also musicThe Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while humiliating their stuffy and…
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Love Happy (1949)
★ 5.8/10Also musicThe Marx Brothers help young Broadway hopefuls when they get mixed up with gangsters due to a tin of sardines containing Romanoff diamonds.
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Ziegfeld Girl (1941)
★ 6.6/10Also musicDiscovery by Flo Ziegfeld changes a girl's life but not necessarily for the better, as three beautiful women find out when they join the spectacle on Broadway: Susan, the singer who must leave behind her ageing…
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Victor/Victoria (1982)
★ 7.3/10Also musicA struggling female soprano finds work playing a male female impersonator, but it complicates her personal life.
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The Boy Friend (1971)
★ 6.4/10Also musicWhen the leading lady of a low-budget musical revue sprains her ankle, the assistant stage manager is forced to understudy and perform in her place.
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Godspell (1973)
★ 6.7/10Also musicIn modern-day New York City, John the Baptist calls out to a group of young men and women to learn from the teachings of Jesus. Through song and dance, they relive Christ's crucifixion.
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One Chance (2013)
★ 6.7/10Also musicThis film follows the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night.
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A Star Is Born (1976)
★ 6/10Also musicHas-been singing idol John Norman Howard falls in love with young, up-and-coming songstress Esther Hoffman in Frank Pierson's version of the classic love story updated to the rock and roll era.
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Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special (2020)
★ 6.2/10Also musicFaced 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…
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Step Up All In (2014)
★ 6.8/10Also musicAll-stars from previous installments convene in glittering Las Vegas, battling for a victory that could define their dreams and their careers.
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Coda (2020)
★ 6.1/10Also musicA famous pianist at the twilight of his career meets a free-spirited music critic who soon becomes his rock as his mental state deteriorates.