Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to That Thing You Do! List

  • Almost Famous - Focuses on a young band's rise to fame during the 1970s.
  • A Mighty Wind - A mockumentary about folk music bands preparing for a concert.
  • The Wonders - A story about a musical group's sudden success and personal dynamics.
  • This Is Spinal Tap - A rock band mockumentary that parodies the music industry.
  • Sing Street - A coming-of-age film featuring a group forming a band in the 1980s.
  • The Boat That Rocked - Follows a band of rogue DJs on a pirate radio ship in the 1960s.
  • La La Land - A musical about aspiring artists navigating their dreams in Los Angeles.
  • Step Brothers - Comedy featuring outlandish friendships and musical aspirations.
  • Ferocious Planet - An adventurous story about characters facing challenges in a new world.
  • The Runaways - Chronicles the rise of an all-girl rock band in the 1970s.
  • Hairspray - Musical film with themes of fame and the pursuit of dreams.
  • Grease - Classic musical focused on high school life and teenage bands.
  • The Commitments - About a group trying to form a soul band in Dublin.
  • Begin Again - Explores the music scene through the relationship of a singer-songwriter and a producer.
  • Bandwagon - Revolves around a group determined to reach success in the entertainment field.
  • The Last Waltz - A concert film documenting the farewell performance of The Band.
  • All Things Must Pass - The story of the rise and fall of Tower Records, touching on music business themes.
  • Inside Llewyn Davis - Follows a struggling folk musician in the 1960s music scene.
  • Smokey and the Bandit - Action-comedy with themes of camaraderie and adventure.
  • The School of Rock - Follows a wannabe rock star who becomes a music teacher, forming a band with students.
  • The Sweet Hereafter - Deals with personal drama and the complexities of life decisions.
  • Coyote Ugly - Follows a woman pursuing her dreams while working at a bar.
  • O Brother, Where Art Thou? - A musical adventure in the American South with folk music themes.
  • Rocketman - A musical biopic about the life of Elton John, exploring fame and music.
  • 9 Songs - Intersperses a love story with live concert performances.
  • The Parent Trap - While primarily a family film, it contains elements of pursuing personal likes and dreams.
  • School of Rock - Blends comedy with music, showcasing the impact of rock on youth.
  • That Thing You Do! - Style and themes of youthful ambition and musical dreams.
  • 20 Feet from Stardom - A documentary highlighting backup singers and their roles in the music industry.
  • I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - A documentary about the band Wilco and the music industry.
  • The Dirt - Tells the story of the band Mötley Crüe and their rise to fame.
  • Yesterday - Centres around a musician who plays Beatles songs in an alternate reality.
  • What We Do in the Shadows - A comedic take on a group with ambition and diverse characters.
  • The King and I - Explores cultural exchanges through a musical lens.
  • Mamma Mia! - Musical that celebrates love and friendship with catchy songs.
  • The Music Never Stopped - Explores the persisting influence of music on relationships and lives.
  • A Star Is Born - Various iterations depict the rise of a musician amidst personal struggles.
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Cult musical comedy revolving around adventure and music.
  • Hedwig and the Angry Inch - A musical exploration of identity and connection within rock music.
  • Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping - A mockumentary about a pop star and the absurdity of fame.
  • Get Him to The Greek - A music comedy about a wild rock star and the journey to success.
  • The High Note - A film about a young assistant's dreams within the music industry.
  • We're The Millers - Comedy focusing on an unconventional group working together towards a goal.
  • My Best Friend's Wedding - Mixes romance and comedy among friends, with music as a backdrop.
  • The Other Woman - Comedy film about friendship, relationships, and tackling life's surprises.
  • Love & Mercy - Biopic exploring the life of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys' musical legacy.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Almost Famous
Almost Famous
124 min
2000 United States of America 296305 7.9 Movie Released R
2
A Mighty Wind
A Mighty Wind
91 min
2003 United States of America 29699 7.2 Movie Released
3
The Wonders
The Wonders
110 min
2014 Germany 6175 6.7 Movie Released
4 1984 United States of America 148456 7.9 Movie Released R
5
Sing Street
Sing Street
105 min
2016 Ireland 102087 7.9 Movie Released
6 2009 United Kingdom 116606 7.3 Movie Released R
7
La La Land
La La Land
129 min
2016 Hong Kong 684970 8 Movie Released PG-13
8
Step Brothers
Step Brothers
98 min
2008 United States of America 322398 6.9 Movie Released R
9 2011 Ireland 2189 3.8 Movie Released NR
10
The Runaways
The Runaways
106 min
2010 United States of America 51238 6.5 Movie Released
11
Hairspray
Hairspray
117 min
2007 United Kingdom 139670 6.7 Movie Released
12
Grease
Grease
110 min
1978 United Kingdom 304505 7.2 Movie Released PG
13
The Commitments
The Commitments
118 min
1991 Ireland 39251 7.6 Movie Released R
14
Begin Again
Begin Again
104 min
2013 United States of America 168329 7.4 Movie Released R
15
Bandwagon
Bandwagon
103 min
1997 United States of America 682 7 Movie Released
16
The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz
117 min
1978 United States of America 20450 8.1 Movie Released PG
17 2015 Japan 3591 7.3 Movie Released NR
18 2013 France 164727 7.4 Movie Released R
19 1977 United States of America 58004 7 Movie Released PG
20 1997 Canada 36936 7.4 Movie Released
21
Coyote Ugly
Coyote Ugly
100 min
2000 United States of America 122029 5.7 Movie Released PG-13
22 2000 France 333872 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
23
Rocketman
Rocketman
121 min
2019 United Kingdom 197497 7.3 Movie Released
24
9 Songs
9 Songs
69 min
2004 United Kingdom 24191 4.7 Movie Released NR
25
The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap
128 min
1998 United States of America 157441 6.7 Movie Released PG
26
School of Rock
School of Rock
110 min
2003 United States of America 335062 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
27 1996 United States of America 74412 7 Movie Released PG
28 2013 United States of America 14029 7.4 Movie Released NR
29
The Dirt
The Dirt
108 min
2019 United States of America 56123 7 Movie Released R
30
Yesterday
Yesterday
116 min
2019 United Kingdom 170094 6.8 Movie Released
31 2014 New Zealand 202499 7.6 Movie Released R
32
The King and I
The King and I
133 min
1956 United States of America 28132 7.4 Movie Released G
33
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
108 min
2008 Germany 279383 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
34 2011 United States of America 8739 7.5 Movie Released PG
35
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
136 min
2018 United States of America 424179 7.6 Movie Released
36 1975 United Kingdom 168711 7.4 Movie Released R
37 2001 Canada 37699 7.7 Movie Released
38 2016 United States of America 69216 6.7 Movie Released R
39 2010 United States of America 186334 6.3 Movie Released R
40
The High Note
The High Note
113 min
2020 United Kingdom 13710 6.4 Movie Released PG-13
41 2013 United Kingdom 491945 7 Movie Released
42 1997 United States of America 157162 6.3 Movie Released PG-13
43
The Other Woman
The Other Woman
109 min
2014 United States of America 151160 6 Movie Released PG-13
44
Love & Mercy
Love & Mercy
120 min
2015 United States of America 43056 7.4 Movie Released PG-13
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