Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Northern Soul List

  • This Is England - Both explore youth culture and music in the UK.
  • Pride - Features a strong sense of community and music intertwined with social issues.
  • The Stone Roses: Made of Stone - Documentary about an iconic UK band, focusing on music and its impact.
  • Billy Elliott - Coming-of-age story set against a backdrop of social change and music.
  • A Bunch of Amateurs - Focuses on community and passion for the arts, similar to the love for music.
  • Control - Biographical film about Joy Division and the music scene in the UK.
  • 24 Hour Party People - Explores the music scene in Manchester with a focus on punk and indie culture.
  • The Commitments - A group of individuals brought together by their love for soul music.
  • Soul Boy - Centers on the Northern Soul scene, similar themes of music and culture.
  • Trainspotting - Shares themes of youth disillusionment and a vibrant music scene.
  • The Boat That Rocked - Focuses on the impact of music, particularly rock and pop, on society.
  • Anvil! The Story of Anvil - Documentary about a music band, highlighting passion and perseverance.
  • The Last Days of Disco - Deals with music, culture, and youthful aspirations in a bygone era.
  • Inside Llewyn Davis - Follows a struggling musician in a specific music scene with emotional depth.
  • Once - A music-centered narrative about love and aspiration featuring indie tunes.
  • Step Up - Focuses on dance and music, highlighting youth and cultural expression.
  • The Sapphires - A story about women in music, showcasing soul and personal struggles.
  • Get On Up - Biopic about James Brown with a focus on music and its cultural impact.
  • Sing Street - A coming-of-age story about forming a band and expressing through music.
  • School of Rock - Focuses on passion for music and a non-traditional, community-based approach.
  • About Time - While not solely focused on music, it has strong emotional depth and nostalgia.
  • La La Land - Romantic musical that highlights aspirations in music along with personal growth.
  • The Runaways - Biopic focusing on a girl band and the music scene of the 70s.
  • Amadeus - Explores the life of a musician and his cultural impact on society.
  • The Full Monty - Combines humor and struggle, with an underlying focus on community and performance.
  • Once Upon a Time in the Midlands - Explores personal relationships and the backdrop of regional culture.
  • Kinky Boots - Emphasizes empowerment through music and community support of an unconventional business.
  • High Fidelity - Music-centric story that delves into relationships and personal growth.
  • The Wrecking Crew - Documentary about session musicians in LA, focusing on music and collaboration.
  • Rocketman - Musical biopic that captures the highs and lows of a music icon's life.
  • The Other Woman - Has elements of friendship and personal empowerment through shared experiences.
  • The Greatest Showman - Celebrates music, performance, and the pursuit of dreams.
  • Bohemian Rhapsody - Biopic about Queen that explores the band's music and cultural legacy.
  • The Gnome-Mobile - Has a whimsical exploration of music in storytelling and connection.
  • Hairspray - Focuses on music, youth culture, and the fight against prejudice.
  • My Girl - Centers around friendship, youth, and nostalgia with a soundtrack that elevates it.
  • A Star is Born - Explores themes of music, fame, and the personal struggles that accompany them.
  • Yesterday - Centers around music and the transformation it brings to the protagonist's life.
  • The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle - Explores the punk music scene with a focus on rebellion and music's impact.
  • New York, New York - Follows musicians navigating their careers and personal lives in the music industry.
  • Fame - About young artists striving for success in the music and performing arts worlds.
  • We Are Your Friends - Focuses on the desire to make it in the music industry with friendship themes.
  • Gimme Shelter - Documentary reflecting on music and its cultural significance during turbulent times.
  • Singin' in the Rain - Classic musical that celebrates the joy of music and performance.
  • A Hard Day's Night - Follows The Beatles, celebrating music and youth culture of the time.

Last updated: 2024-09-30 17:43:52

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
This Is England
This Is England
101 min
2007 United Kingdom 129517 7.7 Movie Released
2
Pride
Pride
120 min
2014 France 62387 7.8 Movie Released R
3 2013 United Kingdom 2754 7.2 Movie Released NR
4 2008 United Kingdom 1156 6 Movie Released
5
Control
Control
121 min
2007 Australia 68987 7.6 Movie Released R
6 2002 United Kingdom 39994 7.3 Movie Released R
7
The Commitments
The Commitments
118 min
1991 Ireland 39251 7.6 Movie Released R
8
Soul Boy
Soul Boy
61 min
2010 Kenya 428 6.7 Movie Released G
9
Trainspotting
Trainspotting
94 min
1996 United Kingdom 732000 8.1 Movie Released R
10 2009 United Kingdom 116606 7.3 Movie Released R
11 2008 Canada 16936 7.9 Movie Released NR
12 1998 United States of America 14493 6.7 Movie Released R
13 2013 France 164727 7.4 Movie Released R
14
Once
Once
85 min
2007 Ireland 121924 7.8 Movie Released
15
Step Up
Step Up
104 min
2006 United States of America 127957 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
16
The Sapphires
The Sapphires
103 min
2012 Australia 15238 7 Movie Released PG-13
17
Get on Up
Get on Up
139 min
2014 United States of America 26296 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
18
Sing Street
Sing Street
105 min
2016 Ireland 102087 7.9 Movie Released
19
School of Rock
School of Rock
110 min
2003 United States of America 335062 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
20
About Time
About Time
123 min
2013 United Kingdom 393523 7.8 Movie Released
21
La La Land
La La Land
129 min
2016 Hong Kong 684970 8 Movie Released PG-13
22
The Runaways
The Runaways
106 min
2010 United States of America 51238 6.5 Movie Released
23
Amadeus
Amadeus
160 min
1984 United States of America 432501 8.4 Movie Released
24 1997 United Kingdom 114820 7.2 Movie Released R
25 2002 United Kingdom 4759 6.1 Movie Released R
26
Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
107 min
2005 United Kingdom 21706 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
27
High Fidelity
High Fidelity
113 min
2000 United Kingdom 191343 7.4 Movie Released R
28 2008 United States of America 3776 7.7 Movie Released PG
29
Rocketman
Rocketman
121 min
2019 United Kingdom 197497 7.3 Movie Released
30
The Other Woman
The Other Woman
109 min
2014 United States of America 151160 6 Movie Released PG-13
31 2017 United States of America 316915 7.5 Movie Released PG
32 2018 United Kingdom 601396 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
33 1967 United States of America 2457 6.4 Movie Released
34
Hairspray
Hairspray
117 min
2007 United Kingdom 139670 6.7 Movie Released
35
My Girl
My Girl
103 min
1991 United States of America 90046 6.9 Movie Released PG
36
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
136 min
2018 United States of America 424179 7.6 Movie Released
37
Yesterday
Yesterday
116 min
2019 United Kingdom 170094 6.8 Movie Released
38 1980 United Kingdom 2441 6.4 Movie Released
39 1977 United States of America 22168 6.6 Movie Released PG
40
Fame
Fame
134 min
1980 United States of America 24942 6.6 Movie Released R
41 2015 France 40875 6.2 Movie Released R
42
Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter
92 min
1970 United States of America 13028 7.8 Movie Released
43 1952 United States of America 263565 8.3 Movie Released
44 1964 United Kingdom 48564 7.5 Movie Released G
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