Cadillac Records

Movie · 7.1 / 10 · 5 Dec 2008 · English

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.

Hounddog

Movie · 6.4 / 10 · 19 Sept 2008 · English

A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.

All Eyez on Me

Movie · 6.7 / 10 · 12 Jun 2017 · English

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.

Beats

Movie · 6.6 / 10 · 19 Jun 2019 · English

An agoraphobic hip-hop prodigy and a disgraced former music manager cross paths in Chicago’s South Side and help each other face demons of their pasts.

Mo' Better Blues

Movie · 6.5 / 10 · 3 Aug 1990 · English

Talented but self-centered trumpeter Bleek Gilliam is obsessed with his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends Indigo and Clarke. But when he is forced to come to the aid of his manager and childhood friend, Bleek finds his world more fragile than he ever imagined.

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Movie · 7.0 / 10 · 20 Dec 2022 · English

The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.

Rocketman

Movie · 7.3 / 10 · 17 May 2019 · English

The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.

Bird

Movie · 6.9 / 10 · 1 Jun 1988 · English

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.

The Young One

Movie · 6.9 / 10 · 5 Sept 1960 · English

A jazz musician seeks refuge from a lynch mob on a remote island, where he meets a hostile game warden and the young object of his attentions.

Miles Ahead

Movie · 6.4 / 10 · 22 Jan 2016 · English

An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.

Blaze

Movie · 6.3 / 10 · 17 Aug 2018 · English

Inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw country movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three periods in Blaze's life, exploring his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on Earth; and the impact his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes.

Wild Style

Movie · 6.1 / 10 · 1 Aug 1982 · English

Legendary New York graffiti artist Lee Quinones plays the part of Zoro, the city's hottest and most elusive graffiti writer. The actual story of the movie concerns the tension between Zoro's passion for his art and his personal life, particularly his strained relationship with fellow artist Rose.