Movies like The Commitments

The Commitments (1991) is a comedy movie directed by Alan Parker. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.

1. Once (2007)
★ 7.4 · 1,512 votes · Drama, Music, Romance
A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.
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2. Sing Street (2016)
★ 7.9 · 2,527 votes · Romance, Drama, Music
A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.
Movies like Sing Street →
3. Back to Black (2024)
★ 6.7 · 759 votes · Music, History, Drama
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Movies like Back to Black →
4. Leap Year (2010)
★ 6.9 · 2,218 votes · Romance, Comedy
When yet another anniversary passes without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Anna decides to take action. Aware of a Celtic tradition that allows women to pop the question on Feb. 29, she plans to follow her lover to Dublin and ask him to marry her. Fate has other plans, however, and Anna winds up on the other side of the Emerald Isle with handsome, but surly, Declan -- an Irishman who may just lead Anna down the road to true love.
Movies like Leap Year →
5. The Guard (2011)
★ 7.0 · 1,474 votes · Action, Comedy, Thriller
When a small-town Irish cop with a crass personality is partnered with a straight-laced FBI agent to bust an international drug-trafficking ring, they must settle their differences in order to take down a dangerous gang.
Movies like The Guard →
6. Elvis (2022)
★ 7.4 · 4,060 votes · Music, History, Drama
The life story of Elvis Presley as seen through the complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
Movies like Elvis →
7. Almost Famous (2000)
★ 7.5 · 3,259 votes · Drama, Music
In 1973, a precocious 15-year-old aspiring rock journalist lands a dream assignment from Rolling Stone to tour with a rising rock band, embarking on a coming-of-age journey as he discovers the exhilarating and heartbreaking realities behind rock stardom.
Movies like Almost Famous →
8. Wild Rose (2019)
★ 6.8 · 373 votes · Music, Comedy, Drama
A young Scottish singer, Rose-Lynn Harlan, dreams of making it as a country artist in Nashville after being released from prison.
Movies like Wild Rose →
9. Jersey Boys (2014)
★ 6.8 · 757 votes · Music, Drama
A musical biopic of the Four Seasons—the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert, it gets to the heart of the relationships at the centre of the group, with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto.
Movies like Jersey Boys →
10. Rock Star (2001)
★ 6.7 · 840 votes · Music, Drama, Comedy
A wannabe rock star who fronts a Pennsylvania-based tribute band is devastated when his bandmates kick him out of the group he founded. Things begin to look up for Izzy when he is asked to join Steel Dragon, the heavy metal rockers he had been imitating for so long. This film is loosely based on the true story of the band Judas Priest.
Movies like Rock Star →
11. One Chance (2013)
★ 6.7 · 327 votes · Drama, Comedy, 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.
Movies like One Chance →
12. Moxie (2021)
★ 7.2 · 877 votes · Comedy, Drama, 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.
Movies like Moxie →

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Movies like The Commitments

The Commitments (1991) is a comedy movie directed by Alan Parker. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.

1. Once (2007)
★ 7.4 · 1,512 votes · Drama, Music, Romance
A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.
Movies like Once →
2. Sing Street (2016)
★ 7.9 · 2,527 votes · Romance, Drama, Music
A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.
Movies like Sing Street →
3. Back to Black (2024)
★ 6.7 · 759 votes · Music, History, Drama
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Movies like Back to Black →
4. Leap Year (2010)
★ 6.9 · 2,218 votes · Romance, Comedy
When yet another anniversary passes without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Anna decides to take action. Aware of a Celtic tradition that allows women to pop the question on Feb. 29, she plans to follow her lover to Dublin and ask him to marry her. Fate has other plans, however, and Anna winds up on the other side of the Emerald Isle with handsome, but surly, Declan -- an Irishman who may just lead Anna down the road to true love.
Movies like Leap Year →
5. The Guard (2011)
★ 7.0 · 1,474 votes · Action, Comedy, Thriller
When a small-town Irish cop with a crass personality is partnered with a straight-laced FBI agent to bust an international drug-trafficking ring, they must settle their differences in order to take down a dangerous gang.
Movies like The Guard →
6. Elvis (2022)
★ 7.4 · 4,060 votes · Music, History, Drama
The life story of Elvis Presley as seen through the complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
Movies like Elvis →
7. Almost Famous (2000)
★ 7.5 · 3,259 votes · Drama, Music
In 1973, a precocious 15-year-old aspiring rock journalist lands a dream assignment from Rolling Stone to tour with a rising rock band, embarking on a coming-of-age journey as he discovers the exhilarating and heartbreaking realities behind rock stardom.
Movies like Almost Famous →
8. Wild Rose (2019)
★ 6.8 · 373 votes · Music, Comedy, Drama
A young Scottish singer, Rose-Lynn Harlan, dreams of making it as a country artist in Nashville after being released from prison.
Movies like Wild Rose →
9. Jersey Boys (2014)
★ 6.8 · 757 votes · Music, Drama
A musical biopic of the Four Seasons—the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert, it gets to the heart of the relationships at the centre of the group, with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto.
Movies like Jersey Boys →
10. Rock Star (2001)
★ 6.7 · 840 votes · Music, Drama, Comedy
A wannabe rock star who fronts a Pennsylvania-based tribute band is devastated when his bandmates kick him out of the group he founded. Things begin to look up for Izzy when he is asked to join Steel Dragon, the heavy metal rockers he had been imitating for so long. This film is loosely based on the true story of the band Judas Priest.
Movies like Rock Star →
11. One Chance (2013)
★ 6.7 · 327 votes · Drama, Comedy, 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.
Movies like One Chance →
12. Moxie (2021)
★ 7.2 · 877 votes · Comedy, Drama, 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.
Movies like Moxie →

1. Once (2007)

2. Sing Street (2016)

3. Back to Black (2024)

4. Leap Year (2010)

5. The Guard (2011)

6. Elvis (2022)

7. Almost Famous (2000)

8. Wild Rose (2019)

9. Jersey Boys (2014)

10. Rock Star (2001)

11. One Chance (2013)

12. Moxie (2021)

Related lists

1. Once (2007)

2. Sing Street (2016)

3. Back to Black (2024)

4. Leap Year (2010)

5. The Guard (2011)

6. Elvis (2022)

7. Almost Famous (2000)

8. Wild Rose (2019)

9. Jersey Boys (2014)

10. Rock Star (2001)

11. One Chance (2013)

12. Moxie (2021)

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