Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The 3 Penny Opera List
- The Beggar's Opera - Based on the same source material as The 3 Penny Opera, this opera features a similar blend of music and storytelling.
- Cabaret - Both set in Weimar-era Germany, exploring themes of morality, politics, and societal decay through musical theatre.
- Chicago - Musical that examines crime, corruption, and celebrity culture, echoing the themes of The 3 Penny Opera.
- The Ballad of Sexual Dependency - Similar in socio-political commentary, utilizing montage and music to convey its narrative.
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Dark musical about revenge and moral ambiguity, resonating with themes in The 3 Penny Opera.
- Mademoiselle Pharmacien - French musical with a plot centered around crime and betrayal, akin to the narrative of The 3 Penny Opera.
- The Producers - Comedy musical that touches on themes of deception and exploitation, reminiscent of the satire in The 3 Penny Opera.
- Les Misérables - Themes of poverty, justice, and rebellion align with the struggles presented in The 3 Penny Opera.
- Miss Saigon - Musical featuring themes of love, betrayal, and social issues similar to those in The 3 Penny Opera.
- West Side Story - Reimagines Romeo and Juliet in a musical context, featuring social conflicts akin to The 3 Penny Opera.
- Rent - A story about bohemians facing societal issues, paralleling the themes presented in The 3 Penny Opera.
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Cult musical that incorporates a range of societal taboos, somewhat like the avant-garde nature of The 3 Penny Opera.
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch - A rock musical that explores themes of identity and rebellion, resonating with the essence of The 3 Penny Opera.
- Fiddler on the Roof - Explores social issues and cultural change in a musical format, similar to the narratives of The 3 Penny Opera.
- Oliver! - A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' story featuring themes of poverty and crime, akin to The 3 Penny Opera.
- Kurt Weill: The Threepenny Opera - 2001 - A direct adaptation of The 3 Penny Opera, maintaining its original themes and music.
- Bob Fosse: It's Show Time! - Documentary on musical theatre director Bob Fosse, exploring dark themes similar to those in The 3 Penny Opera.
- The Phantom of the Opera - Another musical that deals with themes of obsession and a darker narrative, akin to The 3 Penny Opera.
- My Fair Lady - Explores class distinction and transformation through music and comedy, paralleling some themes of The 3 Penny Opera.
- The Umbrellas of Cherbourg - A fully sung musical that delves into love and heartbreak, with stylized visuals and social commentary.
- Spring Awakening - A rock musical dealing with adolescent issues and rebellion, sharing the revolutionary spirit found in The 3 Penny Opera.
- A Clockwork Orange - While not a musical, it shares a similar socio-political critique and a dark exploration of human nature.
- Moulin Rouge! - A vibrant musical that explores themes of love and tragedy, reminiscent of The 3 Penny Opera's emotional depth.
- Taboo - A musical that delves into taboo subjects and societal critique, akin to the provocations of The 3 Penny Opera.
- The Lion King - Though more family-friendly, it shares themes of morality and leadership struggles featured in The 3 Penny Opera.
- Hair - A rock musical reflecting counterculture themes of love, war, and freedom similar to The 3 Penny Opera.
- Avenue Q - A comedic musical addressing adult themes using puppets, echoing the satirical elements of The 3 Penny Opera.
- Funny Face - A musical that combines romance and social commentary, offering a lighter but similar whimsical approach.
- The Sound of Music - Family-friendly musical that reflects on morality and freedom, drawing parallels to themes in The 3 Penny Opera.
- Sweet Charity - Follows the life of a woman navigating love and hardship, delivering layered commentary through musical numbers.
- Brecht on Brecht - A musical revue featuring Brecht's work, providing insight into themes and styles parallel to The 3 Penny Opera.
- Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway - A filmed live version of the acclaimed musical that shares elements of love and social issues akin to The 3 Penny Opera.
- The Little Shop of Horrors - Incorporates a darkly comedic premise and moral dilemmas, similar to the narrative style of The 3 Penny Opera.
- The Who's Tommy - A rock musical that explores trauma and the search for redemption, paralleling the themes of loss and morality in The 3 Penny Opera.
- The Adventures of Prince Achmed - Though an animated silent film, it presents narrative sophistication through visual storytelling much like Brecht's opera.
- On the Town - Explores the realities of urban life and longing through musical numbers, resonating with the sentiments in The 3 Penny Opera.
- The Pajama Game - Musical focused on labor disputes and love, intertwining personal and social themes relevant to The 3 Penny Opera.
- Thoroughly Modern Millie - A musical set in the 1920s with themes of freedom and identity, echoing the pursuit of change in The 3 Penny Opera.
- The Wizard of Oz - A classic film that combines adventure and moral lessons with musical elements akin to those in The 3 Penny Opera.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1953 | United Kingdom | Crime | 399 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 2 |
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1972 | Germany | Drama | 60103 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 3 |
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2002 | Germany | Comedy | 245124 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 | 1985 | United States of America | Biography | 29 | 9.2 | Movie | Released | ||
| 5 | 2007 | United Kingdom | Drama | 389417 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R | |
| 6 |
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1968 | United States of America | Comedy | 60869 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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2012 | United Kingdom | Drama | 348396 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 8 |
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1961 | United States of America | Crime | 122080 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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2005 | United States of America | Drama | 56192 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 10 |
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1975 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 168711 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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2001 | Canada | Comedy | 37699 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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1971 | United States of America | Drama | 48358 | 8 | Movie | Released | G |
| 13 |
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1968 | United Kingdom | Drama | 41770 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | G |
| 14 |
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2004 | United Kingdom | Drama | 131590 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 15 |
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1964 | United States of America | Drama | 102650 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | G |
| 16 |
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1964 | France | Drama | 31829 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 17 |
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2016 | Greece | Crime | 305 | 4.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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1971 | United Kingdom | Crime | 888921 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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2001 | Australia | Drama | 301489 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 20 |
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2017 | United Kingdom | Drama | 150765 | 8.3 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 21 |
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1994 | United States of America | Adventure | 1156880 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | G |
| 22 |
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1979 | Germany | Comedy | 41363 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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1957 | United States of America | Comedy | 33403 | 7 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 24 |
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1965 | United States of America | Biography | 264336 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | G |
| 25 |
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1969 | United States of America | Comedy | 6992 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | G |
| 26 |
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2008 | United States of America | Drama | 4478 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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1960 | United States of America | Comedy | 19873 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 28 | 1926 | Germany | Adventure | 7019 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | ||
| 29 |
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1949 | United States of America | Comedy | 18949 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 30 |
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1957 | United States of America | Comedy | 4178 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 31 |
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1967 | United States of America | Comedy | 7152 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | G |
| 32 |
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1939 | United States of America | Adventure | 432782 | 8.1 | Movie | Released |
