Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Light of Day List
- The Commitments - Focuses on a struggling band and their journey to success, reflecting on music and personal struggles.
- A Star Is Born - Explores the music industry and the complexities of relationships in the pursuit of fame.
- Crossroads - Centers around young musicians and their journey, with themes of friendship and dreams.
- Fame - Showcases the lives of students in a performing arts high school, blending music, passion, and challenges.
- The Runaways - A biographical film about an all-girl rock band and their rise, capturing the spirit of youth and music.
- 8 Mile - Explores the struggles of an aspiring rapper, intertwining personal and professional challenges in the music scene.
- Rocketman - A musical biopic about Elton John that explores the highs and lows of fame and music.
- The Bad Lieutenant - Explores the themes of personal struggle and desperation, focusing on the darker side of ambition.
- Inside Llewyn Davis - Focuses on a struggling musician trying to find his place in the folk music scene.
- Once - A touching musical drama about two musicians who connect through their love for music amidst life's challenges.
- Almost Famous - Follows a young writer in the early 1970s rock scene, capturing the essence of youth and music.
- This Is Spinal Tap - A mockumentary style depiction of a fictional rock band, exploring the absurdities of the music industry.
- Aloha - Includes themes of love and ambition centered around the backdrop of a music industry job in Hawaii.
- La La Land - A romantic musical that captures the challenges and triumphs of pursuing dreams in Hollywood.
- Sing Street - Follows a young boy forming a band to impress a girl, set against the backdrop of music and adolescence.
- That Thing You Do! - Tells the story of a one-hit wonder band and their rise and fall in the music industry.
- The Doors - A biographical film about the legendary rock band that delves into the trials of fame and artistry.
- Notorious - A biopic about the rapper Notorious B.I.G., exploring ambition, fame, and personal struggles.
- The Star is Born (1954) - An earlier adaptation that deals with the themes of love and the music industry.
- Whiplash - Focuses on the intense relationship between a young jazz drummer and his music instructor, exploring ambition.
- The Muppet Movie - A light-hearted musical adventure that includes themes of friendship and pursuing dreams.
- Crazy Heart - Follows an aging country music star as he seeks redemption and reconciliation in his personal life.
- Begin Again - Explores the music industry through the lens of personal reinvention and love.
- Yesterday - A story about a struggling musician who wakes up in a world where The Beatles never existed.
- For the Boys - Focuses on entertainers and their impact during wartime, exploring personal challenges and relationships.
- Gerald's Game - Though a horror film, it contains themes of personal struggle and introspection.
- Beyond the Sea - A biopic about Bobby Darin that addresses the complexities of fame and personal life.
- Coyote Ugly - Follows a young woman who moves to New York to pursue her dreams in the competitive bar and music scene.
- Hairspray - A musical that tackles issues of acceptance and fame within the music industry.
- The Music Never Stopped - Explores the therapeutic power of music and personal relationships affected by mental illness.
- Boyhood - A coming-of-age film that captures growing up with music as a backdrop.
- The Piano - A drama focusing on music’s role in personal expression within a historical context.
- Fifty Shades of Grey - While it primarily explores romance, it contains themes of ambition and personal desires.
- Wild Rose - Tells the story of a young woman with aspirations of becoming a country music star while facing personal demons.
- The Greatest Showman - A musical showcasing ambition and the struggle for acceptance in the entertainment industry.
- Mamma Mia! - Musical featuring themes of love, family, and ambition with a soundtrack of iconic songs.
- Dancing with Wolves - A film about personal journey and the search for identity, much like the journey in 'Light of Day'.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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| 1 |
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1991 | Ireland | Comedy | 39251 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 2 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 424179 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 3 |
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2002 | United States of America | Comedy | 44723 | 3.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 4 |
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1980 | United States of America | Drama | 24942 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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2010 | United States of America | Music | 51238 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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2002 | Germany | Drama | 325866 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 7 |
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2019 | United Kingdom | Biography | 197497 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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2013 | France | Drama | 164727 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2007 | Ireland | Drama | 121924 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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2000 | United States of America | Adventure | 296305 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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1984 | United States of America | Comedy | 148456 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 71657 | 5.4 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 13 |
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2016 | Hong Kong | Comedy | 684970 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 14 |
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2016 | Ireland | Comedy | 102087 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 15 |
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1996 | United States of America | Comedy | 74412 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 16 |
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1991 | United States of America | Biography | 100009 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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1946 | United States of America | Drama | 108300 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 1009580 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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1979 | United Kingdom | Adventure | 39759 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | G |
| 20 |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 95230 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2013 | United States of America | Comedy | 168329 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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2019 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 170094 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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1991 | United States of America | Comedy | 6112 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 129806 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 25 |
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2004 | Germany | Drama | 15632 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 26 |
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2000 | United States of America | Comedy | 122029 | 5.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 27 |
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2007 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 139670 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 8739 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 29 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 369349 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 30 |
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1993 | Australia | Drama | 95995 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 31 |
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 339035 | 4.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2019 | Canada | Drama | 15654 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 316915 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 34 |
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2008 | Germany | Comedy | 279383 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |