Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Prince: Sign O' the Times List

  • Purple Rain - A rock musical featuring Prince that highlights his music and a personal story.
  • Lady Sings the Blues - A biopic about Billie Holiday that combines music with drama and performance.
  • 8 Mile - A gritty music drama that explores the life of an aspiring rapper.
  • The Last Waltz - A concert film showcasing a legendary music group's final performance.
  • This Is It - A documentary featuring Michael Jackson's final rehearsal and preparation for a concert.
  • Moana - An animated film featuring strong music influence and original songs.
  • Kiss - A band that blends rock with theatrical performances, similar in energy and style.
  • A Star is Born - A story about love and the music industry featuring powerful performances.
  • Carmen: A Hip Hopera - A musical adaptation of the classic opera with hip hop elements.
  • Rocketman - A musical biopic about Elton John showcasing his life and music.
  • Selena - Biopic about the late Tejano singer Selena, showcasing her music and struggles.
  • The Wiz - A musical adaptation of 'The Wizard of Oz' featuring a great soundtrack.
  • Inside Llewyn Davis - A drama about a struggling musician in the 1960s folk scene.
  • Rent - A musical film about a group of friends living in New York City who write songs and struggle with love and loss.
  • Walk the Line - A biographical film about Johnny Cash, featuring his musical journey.
  • Pitch Perfect - A musical comedy about an a cappella group competing in singing competitions.
  • Begin Again - A story about artists taking a chance on each other in the music industry.
  • The Sound of Music - A classic musical featuring original songs and a strong ensemble cast.
  • Fame - An exploration of the lives of students in a performing arts high school.
  • Across the Universe - A musical featuring songs by The Beatles, set during the 1960s.
  • Sing Street - A musical coming-of-age film focused on a teenager forming a band in Dublin.
  • Mamma Mia! - A musical featuring ABBA’s songs and a vibrant setting.
  • La La Land - A modern musical showcasing the struggles of aspiring artists in Los Angeles.
  • Yesterday - A musical comedy about a struggling musician who wakes up in a world without The Beatles.
  • Hairspray - A musical that addresses social issues with catchy songs and high energy.
  • The Greatest Showman - A musical inspired by P.T. Barnum, featuring an original score.
  • Zoolander - A comedy that includes fashion and music, with a memorable soundtrack.
  • The Music Man - A musical classic that focuses on themes of music and community.
  • Dreamgirls - A musical drama inspired by the history of Motown and the rise of a girl group.
  • That Thing You Do! - A comedy about a one-hit-wonder band in the 1960s with a catchy soundtrack.
  • School of Rock - A comedy musical about a wannabe rock star teaching kids to play music.
  • All Eyez on Me - A biopic about rapper Tupac Shakur, blending music and personal struggles.
  • Soul - An animated film that explores the connection between music and life.
  • The Bodyguard - A classic film with a strong soundtrack and romance at its center.
  • The Defiant Ones - A documentary series showcasing the music industry and influential artists.
  • Kinky Boots - A musical film centered on a struggling shoe factory turned into a drag shoe empire.
  • Fifty Shades of Grey - A romantic drama known for its memorable soundtrack and passionate performances.
  • The Umbrella Academy - A superhero series with a notable and eclectic soundtrack enhancing the narrative.
  • Jamie: Drag Queen at 16 - A documentary short about a teen with a passion for performance and self-expression.
  • Step Up - A dance film series that combines elements of music and performance.
  • The Get Down - A TV series about the birth of hip-hop culture in the 1970s New York City.

Last updated: 2024-09-30 17:47:20

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Purple Rain
Purple Rain
111 min
1984 United States of America 24258 6.5 Movie Released R
2 1972 United States of America 4903 7 Movie Released R
3
8 Mile
8 Mile
111 min
2002 Germany 325866 7.2 Movie Released R
4
The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz
117 min
1978 United States of America 20450 8.1 Movie Released PG
5
This Is It
This Is It
111 min
2009 United States of America 42073 7.2 Movie Released PG
6
Moana
Moana
107 min
2016 United States of America 387223 7.6 Movie Released PG
7
Kiss
Kiss
58 min
1963 United States of America 434 5 Movie Released
8
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
136 min
2018 United States of America 424179 7.6 Movie Released
9 2001 United States of America 1574 4.6 Movie Released PG-13
10
Rocketman
Rocketman
121 min
2019 United Kingdom 197497 7.3 Movie Released
11
Selena
Selena
127 min
1997 United States of America 32019 6.9 Movie Released
12
The Wiz
The Wiz
134 min
1978 United States of America 17350 5.6 Movie Released G
13 2013 France 164727 7.4 Movie Released R
14
Rent
Rent
135 min
2005 United States of America 56192 6.8 Movie Released PG-13
15
Walk the Line
Walk the Line
136 min
2005 Germany 268061 7.8 Movie Released
16
Pitch Perfect
Pitch Perfect
112 min
2012 United States of America 333686 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
17
Begin Again
Begin Again
104 min
2013 United States of America 168329 7.4 Movie Released R
18 1965 United States of America 264336 8.1 Movie Released G
19
Fame
Fame
134 min
1980 United States of America 24942 6.6 Movie Released R
20 2007 United States of America 114726 7.3 Movie Released PG-13
21
Sing Street
Sing Street
105 min
2016 Ireland 102087 7.9 Movie Released
22
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
108 min
2008 Germany 279383 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
23
La La Land
La La Land
129 min
2016 Hong Kong 684970 8 Movie Released PG-13
24
Yesterday
Yesterday
116 min
2019 United Kingdom 170094 6.8 Movie Released
25
Hairspray
Hairspray
117 min
2007 United Kingdom 139670 6.7 Movie Released
26 2017 United States of America 316915 7.5 Movie Released PG
27
Zoolander
Zoolander
89 min
2001 United States of America 295716 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
28
The Music Man
The Music Man
151 min
1962 United States of America 19405 7.7 Movie Released G
29
Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
130 min
2006 United States of America 77776 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
30 1996 United States of America 74412 7 Movie Released PG
31
School of Rock
School of Rock
110 min
2003 United States of America 335062 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
32
All Eyez on Me
All Eyez on Me
139 min
2017 United States of America 24917 5.9 Movie Released R
33
Soul
Soul
101 min
2020 United States of America 387856 8 Movie Released PG
34
The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
129 min
1992 United States of America 149501 6.4 Movie Released
35 1958 United States of America 18141 7.6 Movie Released NR
36
Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
107 min
2005 United Kingdom 21706 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
37 2015 United States of America 339035 4.2 Movie Released
38
The Umbrella Academy
The Umbrella Academy
69 min
SS 4 EP 36
2019 Canada 283422 7.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
39 2011 United Kingdom 137 6.8 Movie Released
40
Step Up
Step Up
104 min
2006 United States of America 127957 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
41
The Get Down
The Get Down
76 min
SS 1 EP 11
2016 United States of America 23828 8.2 Serie Canceled TV-MA
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