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Movies like The Hand That Sings (2021)

The best movies like The Hand That Sings (2021) are Ziegfeld Follies (1945), Pitch Perfect 3 (2017) and Fame (1980). If The Hand That Sings hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Ziegfeld Follies (1945)

    The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld looks down from heaven and ordains a new revue in his grand old style.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Pitch Perfect 3 (2017)

    After the highs of winning the world championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren't job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Fame (1980)

    A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Vanya on 42nd Street (1994)

    An uninterrupted rehearsal of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya' plays out by a company of actors. The setting: their run-down theater with an unusable stage and crumbling ceiling. The play is shown act by act with the briefest of breaks to move props or for refreshments. The lack of costumes, real props and scenery is soon forgotten.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. ariana grande: excuse me, i love you (2020)

    Ariana Grande takes the stage in London for her Sweetener World Tour and shares a behind-the-scenes look at her life in rehearsal and on the road.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. The Grand (2007)

    The Grand is in the tradition of improvisational comedies like Best In Show and This Is Spinal Tap. The story is set in the world of professional poker and follows six players who reach the final table of the world’s second most famous high stakes tournament, the Grand Championship of Poker.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  7. Fun in Acapulco (1963)

    Mike Windgren works on a boat in Acapulco, but when the bratty daughter of its owner gets him fired, Mike finds new work as a lifeguard and singer at a local hotel. Tensions increase when Mike runs afoul of the rival lifeguard—also the champion diver of Mexico.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  8. StreetDance 2 (2012)

    After suffering humiliation by the crew Invincible, street dancer Ash looks to gather the best dancers from around the world for a rematch.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Pitch Perfect (2012)

    College student Beca knows she does not want to be part of a clique, but that's exactly where she finds herself after arriving at her new school. Thrust in among mean gals, nice gals and just plain weird gals, Beca finds that the only thing they have in common is how well they sing together. She takes the women of the group out of their comfort zone of traditional arrangements and into a world of amazing harmonic combinations in a fight to the top of college music competitions.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Honey: 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

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  11. Looking for Richard (1996)

    Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. 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.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)

    The Bellas are back, and they are better than ever. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, the Bellas are taken out of the Aca-Circuit. In order to clear their name, and regain their status, the Bellas take on a seemingly impossible task: winning an international competition no American team has ever won. In order to accomplish this monumental task, they need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and sisterhood and blow away the competition with their amazing aca-magic! With all new friends and old rivals tagging along for the trip, the Bellas can hopefully accomplish their dreams.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. The Fighting Temptations (2003)

    Darrin Hill, a slick-talking but down-on- his-luck NYC advertising exec, returns to his hometown in Georgia to claim the inheritance his aunt left him. But before Darrin can collect the money, he must fulfill his aunt's final wish -- to create a local choir.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  15. Don't Think Twice (2016)

    An improv group deals with several crises, including the loss of their lease and one member hitting the big time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Drumline (2002)

    A talented street drummer from Harlem enrolls in a Southern university, expecting to lead its marching band's drumline to victory. He initially flounders in his new world, before realizing that it takes more than talent to reach the top.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Honey 3: Dare to Dance (2016)

    While attending college in Cape Town, Melea Martin feels constrained by the school's strict policies, and decides to set out on her own. Searching for a way to use her talents as a dancer and inspire the community around her, Melea rents a failing theater in order to put on a Hip-Hop Romeo and Juliet performance. But much like the Capulets and Montagues, conflicts between cast members threaten to bring the whole performance to a halt...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Honey 2 (2011)

    After a brush with the law, Maria has returned to her gritty Bronx roots to rebuild her life with nothing but a talent for street dance and a burning ambition to prove herself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora (2010)

    The Making-of James Cameron's Avatar. It shows interesting parts of the work on the set.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Dance with Me (1998)

    Young Cuban Rafael just buried his mother, and comes to Houston to meet his father John for the first time. The difficult part is that John doesn't know he is Rafael's father. John runs a dance studio, and everyone prepares for the World Open Dance championship in Las Vegas. It soon becomes clear Rafael is a very good dancer, and Ruby is the biggest hope for the studio at the championship.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Hand That Sings?

The closest matches to The Hand That Sings are Ziegfeld Follies (1945), Pitch Perfect 3 (2017) and Fame (1980). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Hand That Sings?

Start with Ziegfeld Follies (1945), the closest match to The Hand That Sings.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Hand That Sings?

ariana grande: excuse me, i love you (2020), rated 7.9/10 by 383 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Hand That Sings?

ariana grande: excuse me, i love you (2020) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The Hand That Sings?

Yes: Ziegfeld Follies (1945), Pitch Perfect 3 (2017) and Fame (1980).

How are movies similar to The Hand That Sings chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Hand That Sings, 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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