Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Jazz List

  • Whiplash - Explores the intense relationship between a jazz drummer and his demanding instructor.
  • La La Land - A romantic musical about the dreams and struggles of a jazz musician and an aspiring actress.
  • Bird - A biographical film about the life of jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker.
  • Miles Ahead - A biopic of jazz legend Miles Davis, highlighting his music and life.
  • Mo' Better Blues - A drama that follows a jazz musician and his struggles with love and career.
  • The Jazz Singer - A classic film that tells the story of a young man torn between jazz and his family's traditions.
  • Soul - An animated film that explores the essence of a jazz musician and his life beyond music.
  • Sweet Bird of Youth - Explores themes of dreams, youth, and jazz music interwoven into the narrative.
  • A Great Day in Harlem - Documents the legendary 1958 photograph of 57 jazz musicians.
  • The Cotton Club - Set in the famous nightclub, it intertwines jazz music with crime and romance.
  • Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary - A deep dive into the life and legacy of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane.
  • Jazz on a Summer's Day - A concert film featuring performances from the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival.
  • Keep on Keepin' On - Documents the relationship between jazz legend Clark Terry and a young musician.
  • Round Midnight - A film that beautifully captures the essence of jazz through the story of a musician in Paris.
  • The Sugarland Express - While primarily a crime drama, the film features a noteworthy jazz-influenced soundtrack.
  • The Last Waltz - A concert film featuring The Band and iconic musicians, celebrating music including jazz influences.
  • The Terminal - Features jazz music prominently throughout its narrative, enhancing the emotional arc.
  • Chicago - A musical that incorporates jazz elements in its storytelling and performances.
  • The L-Shaped Room - A story of a struggling writer with a strong jazz background and music influence.
  • Baby Driver - Combines music and fast-paced storytelling with a strong emphasis on rhythm, including jazz.
  • The Great Gatsby - Features a jazz-inspired soundtrack that complements its Roaring Twenties setting.
  • August Rush - A tale of music and destiny centered around a young boy with a passion for music, including jazz.
  • Inside Llewyn Davis - Follows a struggling folk musician in a jazz-infused world and captures the essence of musical life.
  • The Fabulous Baker Boys - Follows two brothers who perform in a jazz band and explores their relationships and music.
  • Amadeus - While not jazz-focused, it shares a deep connection to music, artistry, and creative conflict.
  • Fame - Explores the world of performing arts, including music and dance, with jazz elements.
  • The Music Never Stopped - A story about a father reconnecting with his son through music, including jazz.
  • The Birdcage - Features a subplot centered around a nightclub with musical elements, including jazz.
  • Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story - A documentary celebrating the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and its cultural impact.
  • Café Society - At its core, this film features a jazz setting and the ambiance of 1930s New York.
  • Nina - A biographical film about jazz singer Nina Simone, focusing on her music and struggles.
  • The Pianist - While primarily a war film, it features classical and jazz elements in its narrative.
  • The Great American Lie - Explores themes of truth juxtaposed with cultural music, including jazz influences.
  • The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble - A documentary highlighting the cross-cultural impact of music, including jazz themes.
  • Song to Song - A film set in the Austin music scene, featuring a blend of genres, including jazz.
  • A Ballerina's Tale - While focused on ballet, it features jazz influences in dance and musical composition.
  • The Comedian - A dark comedy that intertwines music, including jazz themes in its narrative.
  • The Talented Mr. Ripley - Contains a rich soundscape featuring jazz, reflecting the mood and era of the story.
  • Treme - A TV series set in post-Katrina New Orleans that deeply explores the jazz culture.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Whiplash
Whiplash
107 min
2014 United States of America 1009580 8.5 Movie Released
2
La La Land
La La Land
129 min
2016 Hong Kong 684970 8 Movie Released PG-13
3
Bird
Bird
161 min
1988 United States of America 13633 7.1 Movie Released R
4
Miles Ahead
Miles Ahead
100 min
2016 United States of America 10637 6.4 Movie Released
5 1990 United States of America 13805 6.7 Movie Released
6 1929 United States of America 11228 6.4 Movie Released NR
7
Soul
Soul
101 min
2020 United States of America 387856 8 Movie Released PG
8 1962 United States of America 8606 7.2 Movie Released NR
9 1994 United States of America 495 7.4 Movie Released
10
The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club
127 min
1984 United States of America 19818 6.5 Movie Released R
11 1960 United States of America 1979 7.9 Movie Released
12
Round Midnight
Round Midnight
133 min
1986 United States of America 5938 7.4 Movie Released
13 1974 United States of America 19385 6.7 Movie Released
14
The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz
117 min
1978 United States of America 20450 8.1 Movie Released PG
15
The Terminal
The Terminal
128 min
2004 United States of America 500384 7.4 Movie Released
16
Chicago
Chicago
113 min
2002 Germany 245124 7.2 Movie Released
17 1962 United Kingdom 2266 7.3 Movie Released
18
Baby Driver
Baby Driver
113 min
2017 United Kingdom 622617 7.5 Movie Released R
19 2013 United States of America 603835 7.2 Movie Released
20
August Rush
August Rush
114 min
2007 United States of America 111628 7.4 Movie Released
21 2013 France 164727 7.4 Movie Released R
22 1989 United States of America 26031 6.9 Movie Released R
23
Amadeus
Amadeus
160 min
1984 United States of America 432501 8.4 Movie Released
24
Fame
Fame
134 min
1980 United States of America 24942 6.6 Movie Released R
25 2011 United States of America 8739 7.5 Movie Released PG
26
The Birdcage
The Birdcage
119 min
1996 United States of America 102552 7.2 Movie Released R
27 2022 United States of America 251 7.1 Movie Released
28
Café Society
Café Society
97 min
2016 United States of America 81782 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
29
Nina
Nina
90 min
2016 United States of America 3086 5.4 Movie Released NR
30
The Pianist
The Pianist
150 min
2002 France 926283 8.5 Movie Released R
31 2020 239 5.1 Movie Released
32 2016 United States of America 749 7.7 Movie Released
33
Song to Song
Song to Song
129 min
2017 United States of America 22791 5.6 Movie Released
34 2015 United States of America 717 6.4 Movie Released G
35
The Comedian
The Comedian
120 min
2016 United States of America 8193 5.8 Movie Released R
36 1999 United States of America 250668 7.4 Movie Released R
37
Treme
Treme
60 min
SS 4 EP 36
2010 United States of America 16062 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
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