Movies like Nina Simone - I Loves You Porgy (Live 1961-62) (2010)
The best movies like Nina Simone - I Loves You Porgy (Live 1961-62) (2010) are Born to Be Blue (2015), Cadillac Records (2008) and Halftime (2022). If Nina Simone - I Loves You Porgy (Live 1961-62) hooked you with its music, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- Highest ratedWhat Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)7.4/10 from 404 votes
- NewestSelena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy (2025)Released 2025
Born to Be Blue (2015)
Jazz legend Chet Baker finds love and redemption when he stars in a movie about his own troubled life to mount a comeback.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCadillac Records (2008)
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.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHalftime (2022)
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRespect (2021)
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTeen Spirit (2019)
A 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.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisI Called Him Morgan (2016)
Part jazz history, part true-crime tale, Kasper Collin’s new documentary employs extensive archival footage and new interviews to tell the tragic story of the magnificently talented trumpeter Lee Morgan and his common-law wife Helen, who murdered him in a New York bar in 1972.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSelena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy (2025)
Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisOne Chance (2013)
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.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWhitney Houston: Live in Concert (1991)
Pop sensation Whitney Houston captured live in concert in 1991. Amongst the hits performed are 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' and 'Saving All My Love For You'.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisShawn Mendes: Live in Concert (2020)
In his hometown of Toronto, Shawn Mendes pours his heart out on stage with a live performance in a stadium packed with adoring fans.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMadonna: The Immaculate Collection (1990)
The 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 won "Best Long Form Video" category at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. Includes the following videos: 1. Lucky Star 2. Borderline 3. Like a Virgin 4. Material Girl 5. Papa Don't Preach 6. Open Your Heart 7. La Isla Bonita 8. Like a Prayer 9. Express Yourself 10. Cherish 11. Oh Father 12. Vogue 13. Vogue (1990 MTV Awards Show Performance)
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisShawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020)
A portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWhat Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)
The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisOlivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour (2024)
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.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNirvana: Live at the Paramount (2011)
Recorded in Seattle, WA on Halloween Night, 1991, Live at the Paramount is the only known Nirvana live show recorded on 16mm film. Now released to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the release of Nirvana's watershed album.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisKeith Richards: Under the Influence (2015)
A portrait of Keith Richards that takes us on a journey to discover the genesis of his sound as a songwriter, guitarist and performer.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMatangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018)
Drawn from a never before seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician who continues to shatter conventions.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisI Am Easy to Find (2019)
A life in one-hundred-sixty-four moments.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKaty Perry: Part of Me (2012)
Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAn Evening with Dua Lipa (2024)
Features live performances of Dua Lipa's greatest hits accompanied by the Heritage Orchestra, as well as personal reflections on her career.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
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What are the best movies like Nina Simone - I Loves You Porgy (Live 1961-62)?
The closest matches to Nina Simone - I Loves You Porgy (Live 1961-62) are Born to Be Blue (2015), Cadillac Records (2008) and Halftime (2022). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Nina Simone - I Loves You Porgy (Live 1961-62)?
Start with Born to Be Blue (2015), the closest match to Nina Simone - I Loves You Porgy (Live 1961-62).
What is the highest-rated movie like Nina Simone - I Loves You Porgy (Live 1961-62)?
What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015), rated 7.4/10 by 404 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Nina Simone - I Loves You Porgy (Live 1961-62)?
Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Nina Simone - I Loves You Porgy (Live 1961-62)?
Yes: Born to Be Blue (2015), Cadillac Records (2008) and Halftime (2022).
How are movies similar to Nina Simone - I Loves You Porgy (Live 1961-62) chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Nina Simone - I Loves You Porgy (Live 1961-62), then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.