Movies like K-Pop Afrobeats Film Project
The best movies like K-Pop Afrobeats Film Project are Taurus (2022), Too Late Blues (1961) and Mo' Better Blues (1990). If K-Pop Afrobeats Film Project hooked you with its drama and music, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
K-Pop Afrobeats Film Project
Quick picks
- Highest ratedAll Too Well: The Short Film (2021)8.0/10 from 303 votes
- NewestBTS: THE RETURN (2026)Released 2026
- In KoreanSlide Strum Mute (2026)Also in Korean
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 drama & music
SnoozefestMovies like thisToo 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 drama & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMo' 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 drama & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBeats (2019)
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.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Mambo Kings (1992)
The Mambo Kings tells the story of César and Nestor Castillo, brothers and aspiring musicians who flee from Cuba to America in search of the American Dream.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGrace Unplugged (2013)
A talented young singer and aspiring songwriter’s Christian faith and family ties are tested when she defies her worship-pastor father and pursues pop-music stardom in GRACE UNPLUGGED, a moving and inspiring new film that explores the true meaning of success.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Time for Dancing (2002)
Their love of dance, and their friendship, is challenged for two high school girls when one is diagnosed with cancer.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993)
A collection of vignettes highlighting different aspects of the life, work, and character of the acclaimed Canadian classical pianist.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHoney: Rise Up and Dance (2018)
Street dancer Skyler comes out of the shadow of her trained dancer sister, Tosha, & joins a dance competition with the Honey dance studio; the prize is a college scholarship.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisYou Got Served (2004)
At Mr. Rad's Warehouse, the best hip-hop crews in Los Angeles compete for money and respect. But when a suburban crew crashes the party, stealing their dancers — and their moves — two warring friends have to pull together to represent the street.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBattle of the Year (2013)
A down-on-his-luck coach is hired to prepare a team of the best American dancers for an international tournament that attracts all the best crews from around the world, but the Americans haven't won in fifteen years.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAll Too Well: The Short Film (2021)
Short film featuring the extended version of the song “All Too Well” by Taylor Swift. A troubled couple's romance blossoms before it eventually falls apart.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisHoneydripper (2007)
In 1950s Alabama, the owner of the Honeydripper juke joint finds his business dropping off and against his better judgment, hires a young electric guitarist in a last ditch effort to draw crowds during harvest time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
SnoozefestMovies like thisTake the Lead (2006)
A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWild Style (1982)
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.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Five Heartbeats (1991)
In the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially rocky start, the group improves, turns pro, and rises to become a top flight music sensation. Along the way, however, the guys learn many hard lessons about the reality of the music industry.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisClika (2026)
Aspiring small-town musician Chito is determined to make it big. When a clip of him performing one of his songs goes viral, he seizes the opportunity and pushes to carve out a place for himself in the new wave of Mexican-American music... and ultimately gets caught in a game more dangerous than anticipated.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisScenes from the Suburbs (2011)
A resident of a suburban dystopia tries to reassemble his fragmented memories of life as a teen.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCoda (2020)
A famous pianist at the twilight of his career meets a free-spirited music critic who soon becomes his rock as his mental state deteriorates.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBeyond the Sea (2004)
Based on the life and career of legendary entertainer, Bobby Darin, the biopic moves back and forth between his childhood and adulthood, to tell the tale of his life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSlide Strum Mute (2026)
Woo-jin spirals into obsession and a cursed timeline after playing a broken guitar received from a mysterious stranger.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & music
BTS: THE RETURN (2026)
They're back! BTS gathers in LA to record their album "Arirang" in this documentary offering unprecedented access to the band as they enter a new era.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG (2026)
BTS is back. The iconic group returns to the stage for a live reunion concert to perform legendary hits and unveil brand-new tracks.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisSM Town Live 2025: The Culture, the Future in Fukuoka (2026)
2025 marks SM Entertainment's 30th anniversary, celebrated with performances around the world. Now, SM artists are gathering in Fukuoka! They'll ignite Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka with powerful performances filled with love for all fans. Experience the spectacular live show featuring SM Entertainment artists all together in one place, live and in real time. The lineup of artists includes TVXQ!, Super Junior, Hyo of Girls’ Generation, Minho of SHINee, EXO, Irene, Seulgi & Joy of Red Velvet, NCT, aespa, RIIZE, Hearts2Hearts and XngHan&Xoul.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Lee Chanwon Concert Changa: Dear My Chance (2025)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
NCT DREAM THE MOVIE : In A DREAM (2022)
The brand-new film features high-energy performances with the seven members captured during their second solo concert, NCT DREAM TOUR "THE DREAM SHOW 2 : In A DREAM", at the iconic Olympic Stadium, the largest stadium in South Korea and the dream venue for music artists. This unmissable event also includes behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive backstage interviews, and a look at the future the members envision away from the stage!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Yeonjun's "Make it Happen" Winter 2023 (2024)
Choi Yeonjun prepares for his end of the year performances. He takes us along with him in his journey as he makes it all happen.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
TAEYEON CONCERT - The TENSE in SEOUL (2025)
Experience the exciting tension of TAEYEON CONCERT - The TENSE live on the big screen! Celebrate Taeyeon's 6th solo concert and the 10th anniversary of her solo debut with this special performance in cinemas!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
RIIZE CONCERT TOUR [RIIZING LOUD] FINALE IN CINEMAS (2026)
The spectacular finale of RIIZE’s first world tour, which captivated 21 cities worldwide! Feel the roar of the crowd and the mind-blowing visuals, only in cinemas with immersive screens and vivid sound.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
PLAVE 'Dash' in Cinema (2025)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like K-Pop Afrobeats Film Project?
The closest matches to K-Pop Afrobeats Film Project are Taurus (2022), Too Late Blues (1961) and Mo' Better Blues (1990). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after K-Pop Afrobeats Film Project?
Start with Taurus (2022), the closest match to K-Pop Afrobeats Film Project.
What is the highest-rated movie like K-Pop Afrobeats Film Project?
All Too Well: The Short Film (2021), rated 8.0/10 by 303 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like K-Pop Afrobeats Film Project?
BTS: THE RETURN (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Korean movies like K-Pop Afrobeats Film Project?
Yes: Slide Strum Mute (2026), BTS: THE RETURN (2026) and BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG (2026).
How are movies similar to K-Pop Afrobeats Film Project chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside K-Pop Afrobeats Film Project, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.