Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to 42nd Street List
- The Jazz Singer - A classic musical that explores the life of a performer and the transition from silent films to talkies.
- Footlight Parade - Another Busby Berkeley musical featuring elaborate dance numbers and showbiz themes.
- Crazy for You - A romantic musical set in a theater, dealing with love and show business.
- Chicago - A film that combines jazz, crime, and the pursuit of fame in a theatrical setting.
- Mamma Mia! - A feel-good musical filled with charming performances and a focus on relationships and dreams.
- Singin' in the Rain - A beloved musical that deals with the transition to sound in Hollywood, with memorable dance numbers.
- Fame - Explores the ambitions of students at a performing arts school, blending drama and music.
- A Chorus Line - Features the struggles of aspiring dancers and focuses on the audition process and personal stories.
- All That Jazz - A semi-autobiographical film about a Broadway director that blends reality with fantasy and musical performances.
- Gypsy - A musical that showcases the rise of a performer and the complexities of family relationships in show business.
- The Producers - A film about putting on a Broadway show, filled with outrageous characters and comedic elements.
- West Side Story - A modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of Broadway music and dance.
- Hairspray - A musical that combines themes of acceptance and love with an energetic 1960s aesthetic.
- Burlesque - Focuses on a young woman's journey to success in a dance club, showcasing performance and ambition.
- Peter Pan - A musical retelling dealing with dreams, adventures, and the magic of performance.
- La La Land - A contemporary musical exploring love and ambition in the world of aspiring artists in Hollywood.
- Into the Woods - Merges different fairy tales into a musical fairy tale, focusing on dreams and desires.
- Annie - A heartwarming musical about optimism and perseverance set in 1930s America.
- The Music Man - Centers around a con artist who tries to swindle a town but ends up falling for the local librarian.
- Sweet Charity - Follows a woman working in a dance hall, highlighting her dreams of love and success.
- The Sound of Music - Combines family, music, and a story about pursuing dreams during challenging times.
- Showgirls - Follows a young woman's ambitions in the world of Las Vegas showgirls, with themes of rivalry and desire.
- The King and I - A tale of personal and cultural conflict in a musical format, emphasizing relationships and performances.
- The Wiz - A re-imagining of a classic story through a musical lens, showcasing vibrant performances and themes of self-discovery.
- Yankee Doodle Dandy - A biographical musical about the life of George M. Cohan, depicting the entertainment world.
- How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Combines corporate ambitions with humor and musical performances.
- Waiting for Guffman - A mockumentary about a community theater group aiming to impress Broadway, with humor and ambition.
- The Last Five Years - Explores a relationship through musical storytelling, dealing with aspirations and disappointments.
- Kinky Boots - A musical about unlikely friendships and the pursuit of dreams in the shoe industry.
- Rock of Ages - A rock-music centered narrative about love, aspirations, and the glamour of the 1980s.
- Sing Street - Centers around a group of teens trying to form a band to impress a girl amid personal struggles.
- A Star Is Born - Focuses on fame, love, and the struggles of artists in the entertainment industry.
- Once - A musical romance that chronicles two musicians striving for success and connection.
- The Muppets - Features musical performances and the classic theme of pursuing dreams in showbiz.
- Carmen Jones - A musical adaptation of the opera set in a contemporary context, exploring themes of love and ambition.
- The Phantom of the Opera - A classic musical involving love and aspiration within the world of theater.
- The Greatest Showman - Tells the story of P.T. Barnum and his ambitions in the world of show business, filled with musical numbers.
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1929 | United States of America | Drama | 11228 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 2 |
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1933 | United States of America | Comedy | 6170 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 3 |
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2013 | Comedy | 134 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | ||
| 4 |
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2002 | Germany | Comedy | 245124 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 5 |
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2008 | Germany | Comedy | 279383 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 6 |
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1952 | United States of America | Comedy | 263565 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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1980 | United States of America | Drama | 24942 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 11817 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 9 |
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1979 | United States of America | Drama | 36041 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 |
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2017 | United Kingdom | Drama | 18894 | 6.7 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 11 |
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1968 | United States of America | Comedy | 60869 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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1961 | United States of America | Crime | 122080 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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2007 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 139670 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 94018 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 15 |
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1953 | United States of America | Adventure | 154732 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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2016 | Hong Kong | Comedy | 684970 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 17 |
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2014 | United States of America | Adventure | 148806 | 5.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 18 |
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1982 | United States of America | Comedy | 50099 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 19 |
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1962 | United States of America | Comedy | 19405 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | G |
| 20 |
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1969 | United States of America | Comedy | 6992 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | G |
| 21 |
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1965 | United States of America | Biography | 264336 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | G |
| 22 |
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1995 | France | Drama | 75696 | 5.1 | Movie | Released | NC-17 |
| 23 |
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1956 | United States of America | Biography | 28132 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | G |
| 24 |
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1978 | United States of America | Adventure | 17350 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | G |
| 25 |
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1942 | United States of America | Biography | 17084 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 26 | 1967 | United States of America | Comedy | 5242 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | NR | |
| 27 |
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1996 | United States of America | Comedy | 30996 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 |
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2014 | United States of America | Comedy | 10837 | 5.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 29 |
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2005 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 21706 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 30 |
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2012 | United States of America | Comedy | 82092 | 5.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 31 |
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2016 | Ireland | Comedy | 102087 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 424179 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 |
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2007 | Ireland | Drama | 121924 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 34 |
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2011 | United States of America | Comedy | 97441 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 35 |
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1954 | United States of America | Drama | 5977 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 36 |
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2004 | United Kingdom | Drama | 131590 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 37 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 316915 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG |
