Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Show Boat List

  • Porgy and Bess - Features a similar blend of music and drama, focusing on African American life.
  • Oklahoma! - A classic musical with themes of love, social issues, and community.
  • South Pacific - Explores love across cultural divides, set against a backdrop of war.
  • Carousel - Another Rodgers and Hammerstein musical with deep emotional themes.
  • West Side Story - A modern retelling of classic themes of conflict and romance.
  • Chicago - A musical that explores themes of crime, corruption, and fame.
  • The King and I - Focuses on cultural interaction and personal relationships through music.
  • My Fair Lady - A story of transformation and romance with memorable musical numbers.
  • Annie Get Your Gun - Features strong female leads and classic musical entertainment.
  • Aida - Musical that intertwines romance and themes of social conflict.
  • The Music Man - A story of community and relationships with a light-hearted musical touch.
  • Funny Girl - Explores themes of stardom and personal struggles through song.
  • Dreamgirls - The rise of a female singing group against a backdrop of social issues.
  • Hairspray - Focuses on racial issues and acceptance through the lens of musical comedy.
  • A Chorus Line - Explores the lives of performers, similar themes of aspiration and struggle.
  • Black Nativity - A musical drama that highlights African American culture and spirituality.
  • The Great White Hope - Deals with race relations through a compelling love story.
  • The Color Purple - Focuses on the experiences of African American women, similar emotional depth.
  • Selma - Historical drama that addresses civil rights similar to the themes in Show Boat.
  • Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill - A poignant story about Billie Holiday's struggles, intertwined with music.
  • The Wiz - A musical adaptation that celebrates African American culture.
  • Rent - Addresses contemporary social issues and the struggles of marginalized groups.
  • Fiddler on the Roof - Explores tradition and cultural identity through music and family dynamics.
  • Carmen Jones - A modern adaptation of a classic opera focusing on African American life.
  • The Five Heartbeats - Follows the rise and fall of a fictional black vocal group, similar themes of music and struggle.
  • Funny Face - A musical romance that involves themes of aspiration and personal transformation.
  • Singin' in the Rain - Classic musical that explores themes of love and the entertainment industry.
  • The Sound of Music - Combines family, love, and music in a dramatic historical context.
  • Little Shop of Horrors - Features a blend of humor, music, and themes of aspiration.
  • The Full Monty - Mixes music and heartfelt themes of struggle and redemption.
  • Footloose - Explores the clash of tradition and youth through music and dance.
  • Grease - Classic teen musical focusing on love, friendships, and cultural themes.
  • Mamma Mia! - A musical that combines romance with social and family issues.
  • The Phantom of the Opera - A love story that intertwines music and emotional conflicts.
  • Sister Act - Mixes humor, music, and themes of friendship and redemption.
  • Bye Bye Birdie - A musical comedy that showcases the pop culture of the era.
  • Take the Lead - Focuses on dance and cultural aspirations, similar to Show Boat's themes.
  • Rock of Ages - Features a nostalgic view of love and music, exploring social themes.
  • The Producers - A comedy that uses music to explore themes of ambition and success.
  • Kinky Boots - A feel-good musical dealing with acceptance and stepping outside norms.
  • In the Heights - Explores community and culture through vibrant musical storytelling.

Last updated: 2024-09-30 17:48:32

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Porgy and Bess
Porgy and Bess
138 min
1959 United States of America 1944 7 Movie Released
2
Oklahoma!
Oklahoma!
148 min
1955 United States of America 14342 7 Movie Released G
3
South Pacific
South Pacific
157 min
1958 United States of America 10076 6.8 Movie Released
4
Carousel
Carousel
128 min
1956 United States of America 6872 6.6 Movie Released G
5
West Side Story
West Side Story
153 min
1961 United States of America 122080 7.6 Movie Released
6
Chicago
Chicago
113 min
2002 Germany 245124 7.2 Movie Released
7
The King and I
The King and I
133 min
1956 United States of America 28132 7.4 Movie Released G
8
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady
170 min
1964 United States of America 102650 7.7 Movie Released G
9 1950 United States of America 5313 6.9 Movie Released
10
Aída
Aída
55 min
SS 10 EP 237
2005 Spain 2494 6.6 Serie Ended TV-PG
11
The Music Man
The Music Man
151 min
1962 United States of America 19405 7.7 Movie Released G
12
Funny Girl
Funny Girl
155 min
1968 United States of America 25464 7.4 Movie Released
13
Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
130 min
2006 United States of America 77776 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
14
Hairspray
Hairspray
117 min
2007 United Kingdom 139670 6.7 Movie Released
15
A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line
117 min
1985 United States of America 11817 6.2 Movie Released PG-13
16 2013 United States of America 2383 4.8 Movie Released PG
17 1970 United States of America 2832 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
18 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
19
Selma
Selma
127 min
2014 France 95930 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
20
The Wiz
The Wiz
134 min
1978 United States of America 17350 5.6 Movie Released G
21
Rent
Rent
135 min
2005 United States of America 56192 6.8 Movie Released PG-13
22 1971 United States of America 48358 8 Movie Released G
23
Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones
105 min
1954 United States of America 5977 6.8 Movie Released NR
24 1991 United States of America 4962 7.5 Movie Released R
25
Funny Face
Funny Face
103 min
1957 United States of America 33403 7 Movie Released NR
26 1952 United States of America 263565 8.3 Movie Released
27 1965 United States of America 264336 8.1 Movie Released G
28 1986 United States of America 87570 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
29 1997 United Kingdom 114820 7.2 Movie Released R
30
Footloose
Footloose
107 min
1984 United States of America 94694 6.6 Movie Released PG
31
Grease
Grease
110 min
1978 United Kingdom 304505 7.2 Movie Released PG
32
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
108 min
2008 Germany 279383 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
33 2004 United Kingdom 131590 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
34
Sister Act
Sister Act
100 min
1992 United States of America 109793 6.5 Movie Released PG
35
Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie
112 min
1963 United States of America 9432 6.6 Movie Released G
36
Take the Lead
Take the Lead
108 min
2006 United States of America 26775 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
37
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages
123 min
2012 United States of America 82092 5.9 Movie Released PG-13
38
The Producers
The Producers
88 min
1968 United States of America 60869 7.5 Movie Released
39
Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
107 min
2005 United Kingdom 21706 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
40
In the Heights
In the Heights
143 min
2021 United States of America 52677 7.3 Movie Released
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