Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody List

  • Sparkle - Both films focus on the rise of musical talent and the challenges they face.
  • A Star Is Born - Explores the struggles and triumphs of a singer's career.
  • Selena - Biographical film about the life of a famous singer.
  • Dreamgirls - Follows the journey of an all-girl group in the world of music.
  • The Bodyguard - Features a famous singer and the personal challenges she faces.
  • Carmen: A Hip Hopera - A modern take on a classic story with strong musical elements.
  • Bohemian Rhapsody - Biopic about the iconic band Queen and its lead singer Freddie Mercury.
  • La La Land - A musical that explores the struggles of aspiring artists in Los Angeles.
  • Hairspray - A musical about the rise of a young girl in the music industry.
  • Purple Rain - Tells the story of a young musician dealing with personal and professional struggles.
  • Once - A musical love story about aspiring musicians in Dublin.
  • The Greatest Showman - A musical featuring a diverse cast and themes of ambition and talent.
  • 10 Things I Hate About You - Features pivotal music moments in a teen comedy setting.
  • Mamma Mia! - A feel-good musical with a focus on relationships and music.
  • Yesterday - A man wakes up in a world where the Beatles never existed and faces musical challenges.
  • Sing Street - A coming-of-age story about a group of teens forming a band in 1980s Dublin.
  • Footloose - Centers around music and dance as a means of self-expression.
  • The Sapphires - Follows a girl group who finds their way in the music scene during the 1960s.
  • Hit Me Up - Focuses on the struggles of an artist trying to make it big.
  • Fame - A musical drama about students at a performing arts high school.
  • And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going - Talks about the determination and challenges of a performer.
  • Rock of Ages - Set in the world of 1980s rock music with romantic elements.
  • Burlesque - Features a young girl's journey into the world of entertainment.
  • The Conjuring - While not a musical, features a strong storyline of personal struggle and overcoming challenges.
  • Every Little Step - Documentary about the auditioning process for the Broadway show 'A Chorus Line'.
  • A Face in the Crowd - Centers on the rise of a charismatic performer and the consequences of fame.
  • Girl Groups: The Story of a Sound - Documentary about the influence of girl groups in music.
  • The Runaways - Biographical film about the teenage girl band and their struggles.
  • Julie & Julia - While focusing on cooking, it explores passion and ambition.
  • Fifty Shades of Grey - Features a romance amidst personal and professional struggles.
  • The Greatest Show on Earth - Showcases performance and entertainment at its finest.
  • Rent: Live - A musical that focuses on love, ambition, and personal struggles.
  • A Very Murray Christmas - Musical variety show featuring a blend of comedy and music.
  • Music and Lyrics - A romantic comedy about a washed-up singer trying to make a comeback.
  • Sing - An animated movie that centers on singing competitions and aspiring performers.
  • The Music Man - A classic musical about a con man who brings music to a town.
  • The Sound of Music - A timeless musical about a woman's journey through war-torn Europe.
  • Coyote Ugly - Follows a young woman trying to make it in the music industry.
  • Begin Again - Focuses on finding new inspiration through music.
  • The Last Five Years - A musical that tells the story of a couple through their ups and downs.
  • Wild Rose - Focuses on the dreams and struggles of an aspiring country singer.
  • The Devil Wears Prada - Deals with ambition and personal challenges in a high-stakes environment.
  • Inside Llewyn Davis - Follows a singer-songwriter navigating the New York folk scene.
  • Cheer Up - Explores personal and artistic growth in a comedic context.

Last updated: 2024-09-25 17:22:54

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Sparkle
Sparkle
116 min
2012 United States of America 6695 5.8 Movie Released PG-13
2
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
136 min
2018 United States of America 424179 7.6 Movie Released
3
Selena
Selena
127 min
1997 United States of America 32019 6.9 Movie Released
4
Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
130 min
2006 United States of America 77776 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
5
The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
129 min
1992 United States of America 149501 6.4 Movie Released
6 2001 United States of America 1574 4.6 Movie Released PG-13
7 2018 United Kingdom 601396 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
8
La La Land
La La Land
129 min
2016 Hong Kong 684970 8 Movie Released PG-13
9
Hairspray
Hairspray
117 min
2007 United Kingdom 139670 6.7 Movie Released
10
Purple Rain
Purple Rain
111 min
1984 United States of America 24258 6.5 Movie Released R
11
Once
Once
85 min
2007 Ireland 121924 7.8 Movie Released
12 2017 United States of America 316915 7.5 Movie Released PG
13 1999 United States of America 394071 7.3 Movie Released PG-13
14
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
108 min
2008 Germany 279383 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
15
Yesterday
Yesterday
116 min
2019 United Kingdom 170094 6.8 Movie Released
16
Sing Street
Sing Street
105 min
2016 Ireland 102087 7.9 Movie Released
17
Footloose
Footloose
107 min
1984 United States of America 94694 6.6 Movie Released PG
18
The Sapphires
The Sapphires
103 min
2012 Australia 15238 7 Movie Released PG-13
19
Fame
Fame
134 min
1980 United States of America 24942 6.6 Movie Released R
20
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages
123 min
2012 United States of America 82092 5.9 Movie Released PG-13
21
Burlesque
Burlesque
119 min
2010 United States of America 94018 6.4 Movie Released PG-13
22
The Conjuring
The Conjuring
112 min
2013 United States of America 563092 7.5 Movie Released
23 2008 United States of America 1675 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
24 1957 United States of America 17392 8.2 Movie Released
25 1982 15 7.6 Movie Released NR
26
The Runaways
The Runaways
106 min
2010 United States of America 51238 6.5 Movie Released
27
Julie & Julia
Julie & Julia
123 min
2009 United States of America 129750 7 Movie Released PG-13
28 2015 United States of America 339035 4.2 Movie Released
29 1952 United States of America 16216 6.5 Movie Released NR
30 2007 United States of America 107689 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
31
Sing
Sing
108 min
2016 Japan 194182 7.1 Movie Released PG
32
The Music Man
The Music Man
151 min
1962 United States of America 19405 7.7 Movie Released G
33 1965 United States of America 264336 8.1 Movie Released G
34
Coyote Ugly
Coyote Ugly
100 min
2000 United States of America 122029 5.7 Movie Released PG-13
35
Begin Again
Begin Again
104 min
2013 United States of America 168329 7.4 Movie Released R
36 2014 United States of America 10837 5.9 Movie Released PG-13
37
Wild Rose
Wild Rose
101 min
2019 Canada 15654 7.1 Movie Released
38 2006 United States of America 478550 6.9 Movie Released
39 2013 France 164727 7.4 Movie Released R
40
Cheer Up
Cheer Up
60 min
SS 1 EP 16
2022 South Korea 848 7 Serie Ended
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