Movies like Rocketman
Rocketman (2019) is a music movie directed by Dexter Fletcher. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.
1. Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
★ 7.9 · 18,131 votes · Music, Drama
Singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bass guitarist John Deacon take the music world by storm when they form the rock 'n' roll band Queen in 1970. Hit songs become instant classics. When Mercury's increasingly wild lifestyle starts to spiral out of control, Queen soon faces its greatest challenge yet – finding a way to keep the band together amid the success and excess.
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2. Michael (2026)
★ 8.6 · 4,565 votes · Music, Drama
The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.
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3. A Star Is Born (2018)
★ 7.5 · 12,437 votes · Music, Drama, Romance
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
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4. Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
★ 7.5 · 790 votes · Drama, Horror, Music
Singer-songwriter Winslow Leach seeks revenge on the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both Winslow's music and his favorite singer for the grand opening of Swan's new rock palace, the Paradise.
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5. Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
★ 6.6 · 2,139 votes · Comedy, Drama, Family
When Miley Stewart (aka pop-star Hannah Montana) gets too caught up in the superstar celebrity lifestyle, her dad decides it's time for a total change of scenery. But sweet niblets! Miley must trade in all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for some ol' blue jeans on the family farm in Tennessee, and question if she can be both Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana.
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6. The Runaways (2010)
★ 6.5 · 871 votes · Drama, Music
Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, two rebellious teenagers from Southern California, become the frontwomen for The Runaways -- the now-legendary group that paved the way for future generations of female rockers. Under the Svengali-like influence of impresario Kim Fowley, the band becomes a huge success.
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7. The Doors (1991)
★ 7.1 · 1,664 votes · Music, Drama
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.
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8. What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
★ 7.1 · 385 votes · Drama, Music, History
Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.
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9. A Complete Unknown (2024)
★ 7.1 · 1,588 votes · Drama, Music
New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
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10. Better Man (2024)
★ 7.6 · 946 votes · Music, Drama
Follow Robbie Williams' journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
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11. Cadillac Records (2008)
★ 7.1 · 495 votes · Drama, History, 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 James and Chuck Berry.
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12. Get On Up (2014)
★ 6.8 · 590 votes · Drama, Music, History
A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
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13. Velvet Goldmine (1998)
★ 6.9 · 562 votes · Drama, Music
Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.
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14. Bird (1988)
★ 6.8 · 362 votes · Drama, Music
Saxophone player Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker comes to New York in 1940 and is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him.
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15. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)
★ 6.6 · 1,297 votes · Drama, Music
Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording studio in 1927. Adapted from August Wilson's play.
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16. All Eyez on Me (2017)
★ 6.7 · 1,273 votes · History, Drama, Music
All Eyez on Me chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records. Against insurmountable odds, Tupac rose to become a cultural icon whose career and persona both continue to grow long after his passing.
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