Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Glenn Miller Story List

  • The Benny Goodman Story - A biopic about a famous jazz musician similar to Glenn Miller.
  • Band of Brothers - While not focused on music, it explores camaraderie similar to the band dynamics in Glenn Miller's life.
  • The Glenn Miller Archive - Documentary focusing on the life and music of Glenn Miller.
  • La La Land - Explores the love of music and dreamers, akin to the passion seen in The Glenn Miller Story.
  • Swing Kids - Examines the swing music culture similar to the era of Glenn Miller.
  • A Star is Born - Themes of music and personal struggle similar to Glenn Miller's story.
  • Sound of Music - Music-centric narrative that emphasizes relationships and performance.
  • The best of the Glenn Miller Orchestra - A film showcasing the music that made Glenn Miller famous.
  • Amadeus - A biopic focusing on a renowned musician and his life struggles.
  • Whiplash - Intense focus on music and the sacrifices of musicians.
  • Coal Miner's Daughter - A musical biopic similar to the storytelling in The Glenn Miller Story.
  • Ray - Biographical film about Ray Charles, focusing on the music industry.
  • Walk the Line - Musical biopic focusing on Johnny Cash similar in style and approach.
  • Cadillac Records - Explores the rise of a music label, similar to Glenn Miller’s achievements.
  • The Doors - A biopic about a famous band and its lead singer's struggles and fame.
  • Rocketman - Musical biopic centered on the life of Elton John, reflecting the music theme.
  • 8 Mile - Focuses on the struggles of an aspiring musician, akin to Glenn Miller's journey.
  • The Sound of Music - Involves themes of music, family, and personal battles.
  • Mamma Mia! - Musical film celebrating music similar to the era of Glenn Miller.
  • Jersey Boys - A biographical musical film about The Four Seasons, similar to Glenn Miller's story.
  • Inside Llewyn Davis - Explores the struggles of a musician in the folk scene, resonating with Glenn Miller's path.
  • Yesterday - A musical fantasy about The Beatles impact, reflecting the culture of music.
  • The Piano - Focuses on music as a transformative power, akin to Glenn Miller's influence.
  • The Great Gatsby - Captures the roaring twenties, which includes the swing music era.
  • Bird - A biopic that highlights the life and struggles of jazz musician Charlie Parker.
  • Cadillac Records - Focuses on the rise and fall of famous musicians in a similar era.
  • The Buddy Holly Story - A biopic depicting the life of another iconic musician and his impact.
  • Fame - Highlights the aspirations and trials of artists, encapsulating the music journey.
  • Once - A story about the connection through music and its powerful impact.
  • The Music Never Stopped - Explores the healing power of music, reflecting similar themes to Glenn Miller's influence.
  • Shall We Dance - A romantic musical exploring the impact of music on relationships.
  • Mister Rogers' Neighborhood - Showcases the importance of music and community, reflecting a similar ethos.
  • That Thing You Do! - Follows a fictional band and their rise to fame, similar to Miller's orchestra.
  • Sing Street - Focuses on a group of young musicians in the 1980s Dublin, echoing Glenn Miller themes.
  • The Commitments - A film about a group forming a soul band, representing similar musical passion.
  • Hairspray - A musical exploring the integration of music and culture in the 1960s.
  • Dreamgirls - A musical film exploring the rise of female singers, akin to the music industry depiction in Glenn Miller Story.
  • The Jazz Singer - One of the first films that focused on the rise of a musician, resonating with Glenn Miller's story.
  • Midsomer Murders - Subplots often include band-themed events and the influence of music in the community.
  • School of Rock - A light-hearted look at music education and its impact on relationships, similar to themes in Miller’s narrative.
  • The Greatest Showman - Musical drama that captures the aspirations of performers, echoing the ambitions of Glenn Miller.
  • In the Heights - Celebrates culture and community through music in a vibrant way, like Glenn Miller's performances.
  • Proud Mary - Involves music and the ups and downs of a personal journey in the music industry.
  • Joy - Themes of overcoming obstacles to achieve personal dreams, similar to Glenn Miller's journey.
  • Sing - Animated musical film capturing the passion of singing and performance.

Last updated: 2024-09-27 03:58:46

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1956 United States of America 1309 6.7 Movie Released
2
Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers
60 min
SS 1 EP 10
2001 Switzerland 539524 9.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
3
La La Land
La La Land
129 min
2016 Hong Kong 684970 8 Movie Released PG-13
4
Swing Kids
Swing Kids
112 min
1993 United States of America 17476 6.8 Movie Released PG-13
5
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
136 min
2018 United States of America 424179 7.6 Movie Released
6
Amadeus
Amadeus
160 min
1984 United States of America 432501 8.4 Movie Released
7
Whiplash
Whiplash
107 min
2014 United States of America 1009580 8.5 Movie Released
8 1980 United States of America 20752 7.5 Movie Released PG
9
Ray
Ray
152 min
2004 United States of America 158365 7.7 Movie Released
10
Walk the Line
Walk the Line
136 min
2005 Germany 268061 7.8 Movie Released
11 2008 United States of America 23310 7 Movie Released
12
The Doors
The Doors
140 min
1991 United States of America 100009 7.2 Movie Released
13
Rocketman
Rocketman
121 min
2019 United Kingdom 197497 7.3 Movie Released
14
8 Mile
8 Mile
111 min
2002 Germany 325866 7.2 Movie Released R
15 1965 United States of America 264336 8.1 Movie Released G
16
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
108 min
2008 Germany 279383 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
17
Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
134 min
2014 United States of America 37002 6.8 Movie Released
18 2013 France 164727 7.4 Movie Released R
19
Yesterday
Yesterday
116 min
2019 United Kingdom 170094 6.8 Movie Released
20
The Piano
The Piano
117 min
1993 Australia 95995 7.5 Movie Released R
21 2013 United States of America 603835 7.2 Movie Released
22
Bird
Bird
161 min
1988 United States of America 13633 7.1 Movie Released R
23 1978 United States of America 10091 7.2 Movie Released PG
24
Fame
Fame
134 min
1980 United States of America 24942 6.6 Movie Released R
25
Once
Once
85 min
2007 Ireland 121924 7.8 Movie Released
26 2011 United States of America 8739 7.5 Movie Released PG
27
Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance
109 min
1937 United States of America 7915 7.4 Movie Released NR
28
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
30 min
SS 31 EP 850
1968 United States of America 9733 8.7 Serie Ended TV-Y
29 1996 United States of America 74412 7 Movie Released PG
30
Sing Street
Sing Street
105 min
2016 Ireland 102087 7.9 Movie Released
31
The Commitments
The Commitments
118 min
1991 Ireland 39251 7.6 Movie Released R
32
Hairspray
Hairspray
117 min
2007 United Kingdom 139670 6.7 Movie Released
33
Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
130 min
2006 United States of America 77776 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
34 1929 United States of America 11228 6.4 Movie Released NR
35
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
90 min
SS 24 EP 140
1997 United Kingdom 40349 7.9 Serie Returning Series TV-14
36
School of Rock
School of Rock
110 min
2003 United States of America 335062 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
37 2017 United States of America 316915 7.5 Movie Released PG
38
In the Heights
In the Heights
143 min
2021 United States of America 52677 7.3 Movie Released
39
Proud Mary
Proud Mary
88 min
2018 United States of America 10913 5 Movie Released R
40
Joy
Joy
124 min
2015 United States of America 146687 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
41
Sing
Sing
108 min
2016 Japan 194182 7.1 Movie Released PG
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