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Movies like Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul (1983)

The best movies like Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul (1983) are Adele One Night Only (2021), Drumline: A New Beat (2014) and Spin (2021). If Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul 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. 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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  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. 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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  4. 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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  5. Holiday Harmony (2022)

    A likeable and talented underdog gets momentarily sidelined from chasing her musical dreams when her van breaks down in a welcoming small town just before Christmas.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  6. iParty with Victorious (2011)

    Carly discovers her boyfriend Steven Carson has been cheating on her with Tori Vega, so the gang flies out to Los Angeles where they meet Tori and the gang from Hollywood Arts. They attend a party hosted by Kenan Thompson where Carly and Tori realize Steven was dating them both and therefore cheating on them at the same time, so they plot payback on him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  7. 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

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  8. 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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  9. South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert (2022)

    Trey Parker and Matt Stone celebrate South Park's 25th anniversary with a concert in Colorado, featuring Primus and Ween.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013)

    David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Woody Allen, and Robert DeNiro, to name a few. He goes to the homes of Kanye West and Harrison Ford, Will Smith and Olivia Wilde. He pays a visit to Stephen Hawking at his office in Cambridge University. Blaine also travels the world, astonishing people from all walks of life with never-before seen, inconceivable magic.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. The Hunchback (1997)

    Based on Victor Hugo's famed novel, the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame, and his unrequited love for the gypsy girl, Esmeralda.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  14. 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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  15. Psych 3: This Is Gus (2021)

    In preparation for a shotgun wedding before the birth of Baby Guster, Shawn and Gus go rogue in an attempt to track down Selene’s estranged husband, as Lassiter grapples with the future of his career.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. 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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  17. Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (1996)

    A dramatization of the life of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (Don Cheadle), with a lot of factual based occurrences. A reformed junkie returns from prison to clean up his act and devote the rest of his life to the young kids of Harlem. 1996 was the 25th anniversary of the first tournament named after him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson (2005)

    Comedy Central's best roasters and stand up comedians take a whack at actor/model Pamela Anderson.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Ray Donovan: The Movie (2022)

    A showdown decades in the making brings the Donovan family legacy full circle. As the events that made Ray who he is today finally come to light, the Donovans find themselves drawn back to Boston to face the past. Each of them struggles to overcome their violent upbringing, but destiny dies hard, and only their fierce love for each other keeps them in the fight.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Ray Romano: Right Here, Around the Corner (2019)

    Ray Romano first cut his stand-up teeth at the Comedy Cellar in New York. Now, in his first comedy special in 23 years, he returns to where it all began.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul?

The closest matches to Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul are Adele One Night Only (2021), Drumline: A New Beat (2014) and Spin (2021). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul?

Start with Adele One Night Only (2021), the closest match to Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul.

What is the highest-rated movie like Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul?

Ray Donovan: The Movie (2022), rated 6.8/10 by 242 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul?

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

Are there English movies like Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul?

Yes: Adele One Night Only (2021), Drumline: A New Beat (2014) and Spin (2021).

How are movies similar to Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul, 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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