Movies Like Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
If you liked Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul (2019), a music movie directed by David Wild, 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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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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Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden (2011)
★ 8.6/10Also musicLady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden is a 2011 concert special documenting the February 21 and 22, 2011 shows of Lady Gaga's The Monster Ball Tour. It features concert footage as well as…
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Whitney (2018)
★ 7.3/10Also musicExamines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.
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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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Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy (2025)
★ 8.6/10Also musicNever-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.
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Respect (2021)
★ 6.8/10Also musicThe rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
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Twenty One Pilots: Livestream Experience (2021)
★ 9.2/10Also musicA one-night livestream concert performed by Twenty One Pilots on May 21, 2021, introducing their newest album "Scaled and Icy".
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Teen Spirit (2019)
★ 6/10Also musicA shy teenager living on the Isle of Wight dreams of pop stardom. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.
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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.
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20 Feet from Stardom (2013)
★ 7.2/10Also musicBackup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.
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Elvis (1979)
★ 6.9/10Also musicThis biopic traces Elvis Presley’s life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to stardom to his triumphant conquering of Las Vegas.
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Miss Americana (2020)
★ 7.8/10Also musicA raw and emotionally revealing look at one of the most iconic artists of our time during a transformational period in her life as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a woman…
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American Symphony (2023)
★ 6.5/10Also musicMusician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.
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Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993)
★ 7/10Also musicA collection of vignettes highlighting different aspects of the life, work, and character of the acclaimed Canadian classical pianist.
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The Last Waltz (1978)
★ 7.7/10Also musicMartin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, and other…
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Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show (2025)
★ 8/10Also musicFilmed at the end of Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour in Vancouver, B.C., this complete, in-depth 45-song concert includes the complete 'The Tortured Poets Department' set and special mashups.
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Thriller 40 (2023)
★ 8.7/10Also musicForty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage…
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Madonna: The Immaculate Collection (1990)
★ 8.6/10Also musicThe Immaculate Collection is the first commercially released greatest videos compilation by singer Madonna. Released on November 13, 1990 to accompany the audio CD, it contained hits spanning 1983-1990. The collection…
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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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Find Me Falling (2024)
★ 6.6/10Also musicAfter a failed comeback album, a rock star retreats to a cliffside home on Cyprus, only to find his new life complicated by visitors — and an old flame.