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Movies like MTV Unplugged Presents: Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions (2020)

The best movies like MTV Unplugged Presents: Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions (2020) are Spin (2021), Drumline: A New Beat (2014) and The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978). If MTV Unplugged Presents: Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions hooked you with its music and tv movie, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Spin (2021)

    Rhea discovers her passion for creating DJ mixes that blend the rich textures of her South Asian culture and the world around her. Her life revolves around her eclectic group of friends, her after-school coding club, her family’s Indian restaurant and her tight-knit, multigenerational family. Everything changes when she falls for aspiring DJ Max, and her long-lost fervor for music is re-ignited. Rhea discovers that she has a natural gift for creating beats and producing music but must find the courage to follow her true inner talent.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  2. Drumline: A New Beat (2014)

    A girl from New York attends a college in Atlanta to join their once-famous marching band.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  3. The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)

    The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  4. Lovestruck: The Musical (2013)

    Harper was one of the best dancers to hit Broadway, but an injury caused her to leave the spotlight, become a choreographer, and raise her daughter Mirabella. When Mirabella decides to quit the show to get married, her mother is determined to put a stop to the wedding and show Mirabella that she cannot give up her career for love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  5. Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life (2018)

    Comedians and writers Steve Martin and Martin Short perform a live comedy set with music by The Steep Canyon Rangers and jazz pianist, Jeff Babko, at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  6. Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square (2020)

    A rich and nasty woman returns to her hometown to evict everyone but discovers the true meaning of Christmas thanks to the local townsfolk – and an actual angel. Features 14 original songs with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

  7. Spectacular! (2009)

    A high school choir is fading in popularity, as it continues to lose most of its' members one by one. A wannabe rock singer is convinced to join the choir, in hopes of winning the upcoming competition and cash prize.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  8. Adele One Night Only (2021)

    A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey from her rose garden, in Adele’s first televised wide-ranging conversation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  9. The Wiz Live! (2015)

    Winner of 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Wiz was a massive Broadway hit which spawned a dismal feature film starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. Executive Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have assembled a Tony-winning creative team, the imaginative Cirque du Soleil Theatrical and a diverse cast of showstoppers designed to create an eye-popping new take on the musical unlike anything ever seen.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  10. The Cheetah Girls (2003)

    A four-member teen girl group named the Cheetah Girls go to a Manhattan High School for the Performing Arts and try to become the first freshmen to win the talent show in the school's history. During the talent show auditions, they meet a big-time producer named Jackal Johnson, who tries to make the group into superstars, but the girls run into many problems.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  11. Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001)

    Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career, this legendary performance took place on September 10, 2001.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  12. Barbie and the Rockers: Out of This World (1987)

    Rock sensation Barbie and her band The Rockers, beloved by everyone all around the world, decide to do something no band has ever done before - preform a charity rock concert in outer space.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  13. The Little Mermaid Live! (2019)

    Live musical performances by a star-studded cast will be interwoven into the broadcast of the animated classic.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)

    Johnny Brett and King Shaw are an unsuccessful dance team in New York. A producer discovers Brett as the new partner for Clare Bennett, but Brett, who thinks he is one of the people they lent money to, gives him the name of his partner.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  15. John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019)

    John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  16. Make Mine Music (1946)

    In the tradition of Fantasia, Make Mine Music is a glorious collection of musically charged animated shorts featuring such fun-filled favorites as "Peter and the Wolf", narrated by the beloved voice behind Winnie the Pooh. In addition you'll enjoy such classic cartoon hits as "Casey at the Bat," "The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met" and "Johnnie Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

  17. Battle 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

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  18. Sneakerella (2022)

    When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a ‘legit’ sneaker designer in the industry.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

  19. 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.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  20. Grace of My Heart (1996)

    Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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What are the best movies like MTV Unplugged Presents: Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions?

The closest matches to MTV Unplugged Presents: Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions are Spin (2021), Drumline: A New Beat (2014) and The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after MTV Unplugged Presents: Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions?

Start with Spin (2021), the closest match to MTV Unplugged Presents: Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions.

What is the highest-rated movie like MTV Unplugged Presents: Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions?

Battle of the Year (2013), rated 6.8/10 by 369 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like MTV Unplugged Presents: Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions?

Sneakerella (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like MTV Unplugged Presents: Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions?

Yes: Spin (2021), Drumline: A New Beat (2014) and The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978).

How are movies similar to MTV Unplugged Presents: Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside MTV Unplugged Presents: Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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