Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Sparkle List

  • Dreamgirls - Both films center around a girl group trying to achieve fame and success, with themes of friendship and rivalry.
  • The Supremes - Explores the rise of a famous female singing group, highlighting their personal and professional struggles.
  • Cadillac Records - Focuses on the music industry and the lives of artists, featuring similar themes of ambition and heartache.
  • A Star is Born - A classic story of love and sacrifice intertwined with the pursuit of fame in the music industry.
  • Ray - Biographical film about a music legend, showcasing the challenges faced in his career and personal life.
  • The Fighting Temptations - A musical comedy-drama that features themes of redemption, relationships, and the power of music.
  • Get On Up - Biopic about James Brown that delves into the music world and personal triumphs and tragedies.
  • What's Love Got to Do with It - The story of Tina Turner combines music with personal struggle and resilience, akin to Sparkle.
  • The Temptations - A miniseries chronicling the rise of a famous Motown group, highlighting their music and personal lives.
  • Chicago - Similar themes of fame, talent, and the darker sides of stardom in a musical format.
  • Fame - Centers around a group of students at a performing arts school, showcasing their dreams and challenges.
  • The Wiz - A musical reimagining of a classic story with themes of empowerment and self-discovery.
  • Hairspray - Musical that addresses social issues while celebrating music and dance, and features strong female leads.
  • Selma - While it focuses on civil rights, it has strong music elements and themes of struggle for justice and equality.
  • Carmen: A Hip Hopera - Retelling of an opera through hip hop, combining music with relationship dramas and aspirations.
  • The Bodyguard - A love story set in the music industry, highlighting personal stakes and fame.
  • Burlesque - A musical about a young woman's journey to stardom similar to themes in Sparkle.
  • 8 Mile - Focuses on a young man's struggle to make a name for himself in the music scene, paralleling Sparkle's themes.
  • The Greatest Showman - A musical that celebrates ambition and the pursuit of dreams, featuring strong performances.
  • Coal Miner's Daughter - Biographical film about Loretta Lynn, blending music with personal struggles and triumphs.
  • La La Land - Explores dreams and aspirations in the entertainment industry, with a focus on love and sacrifice.
  • The American Dream - Follows a similar path of aspiration in music with personal and social challenges.
  • Pitch Perfect - Centers around vocal performance with themes of friendship and competition among singers.
  • Soul - Explores music, dreams, and purpose, focusing on the journey of self-discovery and passion.
  • The Nutty Professor - Features comedy and drama with a focus on love and personal changes in the face of success.
  • From Justin to Kelly - A musical film featuring young aspiring singers navigating relationships and career challenges.
  • Mamma Mia! - A musical that revolves around personal relationships and the impact of music on life.
  • The Rosie O'Donnell Show - Showcases many musical performances and guest artists, relating to the themes of Sparkle.
  • Dancing in the Dark - Follows the struggles and successes of artists in the music industry, offering inspirational themes.
  • The Last Dance - A docuseries on the journey of Michael Jordan, showing ambition and challenges similar to artist narratives.
  • Black Swan - Explores the darker sides of ambition and performance, focusing on personal and artistic struggles.
  • Mighty River - A film that combines strong musical elements with poignant storytelling about life and resilience.
  • Sing Street - Focuses on a young band's journey to find their sound and fame while navigating personal challenges.
  • Sister Act - Musical comedy featuring a woman finding her way through music and community, with humor and heart.
  • That Thing You Do! - Follows a fictional band as they rise to fame, capturing the creativity and struggles of the music world.
  • The Five Heartbeats - Centers around a group of friends navigating the music industry, sharing similar themes of ambition and friendship.
  • Once - A musical film that focuses on artists and their love for music, underlining personal and artistic connections.
  • Anderson .Paak: The Musician - Explores the journey of an artist in the music industry, highlighting personal dreams and struggles.

Last updated: 2024-09-30 17:43:49

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
130 min
2006 United States of America 77776 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
2 2008 United States of America 23310 7 Movie Released
3
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
136 min
2018 United States of America 424179 7.6 Movie Released
4
Ray
Ray
152 min
2004 United States of America 158365 7.7 Movie Released
5 2003 United States of America 7689 5.6 Movie Released PG-13
6
Get on Up
Get on Up
139 min
2014 United States of America 26296 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
7 1993 United States of America 24991 7.3 Movie Released R
8
The Temptations
The Temptations
170 min
SS 1 EP 2
1998 5357 8.4 Serie Ended
9
Chicago
Chicago
113 min
2002 Germany 245124 7.2 Movie Released
10
Fame
Fame
134 min
1980 United States of America 24942 6.6 Movie Released R
11
The Wiz
The Wiz
134 min
1978 United States of America 17350 5.6 Movie Released G
12
Hairspray
Hairspray
117 min
2007 United Kingdom 139670 6.7 Movie Released
13
Selma
Selma
127 min
2014 France 95930 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
14 2001 United States of America 1574 4.6 Movie Released PG-13
15
The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
129 min
1992 United States of America 149501 6.4 Movie Released
16
Burlesque
Burlesque
119 min
2010 United States of America 94018 6.4 Movie Released PG-13
17
8 Mile
8 Mile
111 min
2002 Germany 325866 7.2 Movie Released R
18 2017 United States of America 316915 7.5 Movie Released PG
19 1980 United States of America 20752 7.5 Movie Released PG
20
La La Land
La La Land
129 min
2016 Hong Kong 684970 8 Movie Released PG-13
21 2010 403 8.2 Movie Released PG-13
22
Pitch Perfect
Pitch Perfect
112 min
2012 United States of America 333686 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
23
Soul
Soul
101 min
2020 United States of America 387856 8 Movie Released PG
24 1996 United States of America 125077 5.7 Movie Released PG-13
25 2003 United States of America 27072 1.9 Movie Released PG
26
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
108 min
2008 Germany 279383 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
27
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
60 min
SS 7 EP 137
1996 United States of America 1607 4.1 Serie Ended TV-G
28 1995 United States of America 232 5.7 Movie Released
29
The Last Dance
The Last Dance
50 min
SS 1 EP 10
2020 United States of America 156783 9.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
30
Black Swan
Black Swan
109 min
2010 United States of America 834171 8 Movie Released
31
Sing Street
Sing Street
105 min
2016 Ireland 102087 7.9 Movie Released
32
Sister Act
Sister Act
100 min
1992 United States of America 109793 6.5 Movie Released PG
33 1996 United States of America 74412 7 Movie Released PG
34 1991 United States of America 4962 7.5 Movie Released R
35
Once
Once
85 min
2007 Ireland 121924 7.8 Movie Released
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