Movies like Modern Talking: The Final Album - Ultimate DVD (2003)

Too Late Blues (1961)

Ghost is an ideological musician and leader of a jazz band who would rather play his blues in the park to the birds than compromise himself. His peripatetic performances lead him to cross paths with a singer, while his masculinity is thrown into question following a violent brawl.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026)

For Apple Music Live, Gaga presents MAYHEM Requiem, a celebration and musical reimagining of MAYHEM.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

Taurus (2022)

A rising but troubled musician searches for the inspiration to record one last song, pushing himself deep into the void.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

Make Your Move (2013)

A pair of star-crossed dancers in New York find themselves at the center of a bitter rivalry between their brothers' underground dance clubs.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

Coyote Ugly (2000)

Graced 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 as a barmaid at Coyote Ugly. The "Coyotes" as they are affectionately called tantalize customers and the media alike with their outrageous antics, making Coyote Ugly the watering hole for guys on the prowl.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted (1990)

After her boyfriend ends their relationship, the dreamself of a heartbroken woman floats through the air over an industrial wasteland singing ballads of love.

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Keith 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.

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Mo' Better Blues (1990)

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.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

One 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.

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Brigadoon (1954)

Americans Jeff and Tommy, hunting in Scotland, stumble upon a village - Brigadoon. They soon learn that the town appears once every 100 years in order to preserve its peace and special beauty. The citizens go to bed at night and when they wake up, it's 100 years later. Tommy falls in love with a beautiful young woman, Fiona, and is torn between staying or going back to his hectic life in New York.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

The Nutcracker (1993)

On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his kingdom and defends her from the Mouse King.

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For the Boys (1991)

Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.

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Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B (2014)

The story of R&B singer and actress Aaliyah; namely, the highs and lows of her career, her romantic pursuits, and the events leading up to her death in 2001 at the age of 22.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

To Write Love on Her Arms (2015)

The story follows 19-year-old Renee who has always loved fairy tales: the idea of a princess, a hero and a happily ever after. But Renee’s life is that of a darker tale: she’s a young woman battling addiction, depression and self-injury. In a creative blend of artistic fantasy balanced with harsh reality, the movie follows Renee on her courageous journey towards recovery.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

Love Me or Leave Me (1955)

A fictionalized account of the career of jazz singer Ruth Etting and her tempestuous marriage to gangster Marty Snyder, who helped propel her to stardom.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

Power Ballad (2026)

When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

Pure Country 2: The Gift (2010)

Three angels bestow the gift of song to a young girl, who must follow a series of rules in order hold on to it during her rise to fame and fortune.

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All Eyez on Me (2017)

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.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

Daft Punk Unchained (2015)

Daft Punk Unchained is the first film about the pop culture phenomenon that is Daft Punk, the duo with 12 million albums sold worldwide and seven Grammy Awards. Throughout their career Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo have always resisted compromise and the established codes of show business. They have remained determined to maintain control of every link in the chain of their creative process. In the era of globalisation and social networks, they rarely speak in public and neither do they show their faces on TV. This documentary explores this unprecedented cultural revolution revealing a duo of artists on a permanent quest for creativity, independence and freedom.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

High Strung (2016)

When a hip hop violinist busking in the New York subway encounters a classical dancer on scholarship at the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, sparks fly. With the help of a hip hop dance crew they must find a common ground while preparing for a competition that could change their lives forever.

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Marc Almond: Live at the Union Chapel (2003)

Recorded at the Union Chapel in London, this concert from 2000 features Marc Almond in an intimate, and unique, setting. Working his way through a variety of cover versions and original material, Amongst the covers are Lou Reed's "Caroline Says," Scott Walker's "Jacky," and Jacques Brel's "The Devil (Okay)."

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Alphaville: "The Symphonic Tour" - Mit dem Deutschen Filmorchester Babelsberg (2023)

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Alphaville – Forever Young (Anniversary Edition) 2024 (2024)

German synthpop band Alphaville‘s 1984 debut album Forever Young will be reissued as a five-disc super deluxe edition in March, for its 35th anniversary. The singles pulled from this album include the international hit ‘Big in Japan’, the anthemic title track, ‘Sounds Like A Melody’ and ‘The Jet Set’.

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Denis & Denis: The Movie (1985)

A little known cyberpunk musical with a love story twist set in a distant future made by Denis & Denis, featuring the most famous songs from their albums "Čuvaj Se" (1984) and "Ja Sam Lažljiva" (1985).

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Bodyguard (2024)

Speaking upon the release of ‘Bodyguard’, Black Dahlia said: “Bodyguard is a theatrical exploration of gaining a new body but your soul remains. It is a sonnet to your past physical body in this realm and the new union that will inevitably be formed. A harsh and gentle celebration of your capabilities, your limits, and your destiny.” As well as being the Director for the music video, Black Dahlia was also Producer, Art Director, Choreographer, and Concept creator for the project. Donning various characters, Black Dahlia embodies performance art and its mediums such as contortion, mime, surrealism, Dada, the avant-garde, and body horror. ‘Bodyguard’ follows Black Dahlia in various theatrical forms and her journey to transformation through reanimation that looks reminiscent of a John Waters film. It also features cameos from Melbourne-based artists, Bura Bura as Dr Barget Hower, Manda Wolf as Dr Avanti and Cong Josie as Dr Cong.

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Alphaville: The Breathtaking Blue Songlines (1989)

The video consists of nine tracks (ten if you count "Anyway", which is played over the closing credits), included in the album The Breathtaking Blue each of which accompanies a short film by a different director. The video for "Middle of the Riddle" won an Oscar for best short feature. Dedicated to the memory of Bruce Chatwin 1940-1988. Recorded and Mixed at Lunapark Studios, Berlin Except Romeos mixed at Townhouse, London

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Japan - The Very Best Of (2006)

Japan's 2006 DVD release, which includes seven promo videos as well as the Oil on Canvas concert recorded in 1982.

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Wham! 10 Days in China (2026)

In 1985, WHAM! made history as the first Western pop act to perform in communist China. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s concerts in Beijing and Guangzhou were a cultural milestone – East meets West, music meets politics. Now, newly restored footage reveals the untold story of the iconic tour that helped launch WHAM! to global superstardom.

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Perfume LIVE 2023 “CODE OF PERFUME” (2023)

Perfume returns to London after 9 years to put on their latest live show, Code of Perfume

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Classic Albums: Tears for Fears - Songs From the Big Chair (2020)

A documentary that explores the creation of the seminal, second album by Tears for Fears. Songs from the Big Chair took the gothic synth-pop foundations of the band and combined them with arena-ready anthems, leading to critical acclaim and three international hit singles, Mothers Talk, Shout and Everybody Wants to Rule the World.

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