Movies Like An Evening with Danny Kaye and the New York Philharmonic

If you liked An Evening with Danny Kaye and the New York Philharmonic (1981), a music movie directed by Robert Scheerer, 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
Coda (2020)
★ 6.1/10Also music
A famous pianist at the twilight of his career meets a free-spirited music critic who soon becomes his rock as his mental state deteriorates.
2
Drumline: A New Beat (2014)
★ 6.8/10Also music
A girl from New York attends a college in Atlanta to join their once-famous marching band.
3
Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993)
★ 7/10Also music
A collection of vignettes highlighting different aspects of the life, work, and character of the acclaimed Canadian classical pianist.
4
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…
5
One Chance (2013)
★ 6.7/10Also music
This 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.
6
A Late Quartet (2012)
★ 6.7/10Also music
When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, the group's future suddenly hangs in the balance as suppressed emotions, competing egos and uncontrollable…
7
Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018)
★ 8.2/10Also music
Taylor Swift takes the stage in Dallas for the Reputation Stadium Tour and celebrates a monumental night of music, memories and visual magic.
8
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.
9
Grace Unplugged (2013)
★ 6/10Also music
A talented young singer and aspiring songwriter’s Christian faith and family ties are tested when she defies her worship-pastor father and pursues pop-music stardom in GRACE UNPLUGGED, a moving and inspiring new film…
10
Cadillac Records (2008)
★ 7.1/10Also music
The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta…
11
A Mighty Wind (2003)
★ 6.8/10Also music
Three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following the death of their manager to put on an reunion concert in his honor, at the request of his son.
12
Bee Gees: One Night Only (1998)
★ 8.2/10Also music
The 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.
13
Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour (2024)
★ 7.7/10Also music
At a sold-out concert in her hometown of LA, Olivia Rodrigo pours her heart into an electrifying night of chart-topping hits and pop-rock power ballads.
14
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.
15
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.
16
The Big Store (1941)
★ 6.3/10Also music
A detective is hired to protect the life of a singer, who has recently inherited a department store, from the store's crooked manager.
17
Star! (1968)
★ 6.9/10Also music
Gertrude Lawrence rises to stage stardom at the cost of happiness.
18
Good Vibrations (2012)
★ 6.7/10Also music
The story of music legend Terri Hooley, a key figure in Belfast's punk rock scene. Hooley founded the Good Vibrations store from which a record label sprung, representing bands such as The Undertones, Rudi and The…
19
For the Boys (1991)
★ 6.4/10Also music
Talented 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.
20
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.