Movies Like Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
If you liked Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream (1986), 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.
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Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018)
★ 8.2/10Also musicTaylor Swift takes the stage in Dallas for the Reputation Stadium Tour and celebrates a monumental night of music, memories and visual magic.
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Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026)
★ 8.3/10Also musicFor Apple Music Live, Gaga presents MAYHEM Requiem, a celebration and musical reimagining of MAYHEM.
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Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour (2012)
★ 7.3/10Also musicThis contemporary re-imagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar presents the story of the last seven days of Christ leading up to his crucifixion as seen through the…
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Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl (2022)
★ 7/10Also musicStep into Casa Madrigal for a special concert spectacular as the original voice cast of Disney Animation's Oscar®-winning "Encanto," Stephanie Beatriz, Adassa, Carolina Gaitán, Jessica Darrow, Diane Guerrero, Mauro…
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King of Jazz (1930)
★ 6.5/10Also musicA 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…
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For the Boys (1991)
★ 6.4/10Also musicTalented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.
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John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019)
★ 7/10Also musicJohn Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special.
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Ghosts (1997)
★ 8.1/10Also musicIn the town of Normal Valley, an eccentric magician named Maestro entertains the local children every day in his spooky mansion. One stormy night, the town's mayor leads a group of angry citizens to the mansion in an…
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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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Bee Gees: One Night Only (1998)
★ 8.2/10Also musicThe brothers Gibb perform their greatest hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's including many songs written for and made hits by other artists but never recorded by the Bee Gees themselves.
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Taurus (2022)
★ 5.8/10Also musicA rising but troubled musician searches for the inspiration to record one last song, pushing himself deep into the void.
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Crossroads (1986)
★ 7.4/10Also musicA wanna-be blues guitar virtuoso seeks a long-lost song by legendary musician, Robert Johnson.
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Metallica: Through the Never (2013)
★ 6.8/10Also musicTrip, a young roadie for Metallica, is sent on an urgent mission during the band's show. But what seems like a simple assignment turns into a surreal adventure.
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A Prairie Home Companion (2006)
★ 6.3/10Also musicA look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.
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Sweet and Lowdown (1999)
★ 6.8/10Also musicIn the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.
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Beyond the Sea (2004)
★ 6.3/10Also musicBased on the life and career of legendary entertainer, Bobby Darin, the biopic moves back and forth between his childhood and adulthood, to tell the tale of his life.
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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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Let It Shine (2012)
★ 7/10Also musicA teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help a friend and win the girl of his dreams while overcoming self-doubt and the expectations of his strict religious parents.
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Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)
★ 8.4/10Also musicCaptured during Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, a concert experience from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation, presented in immersive 3D.
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Moxie (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also musicInspired 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.