Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown List

  • Get On Up - A biographical film about James Brown that explores his life, music career, and influence.
  • Selma - A historical drama highlighting the civil rights movement and the music associated with it.
  • Ray - A biographical film about Ray Charles, showcasing his rise to fame and impact on music.
  • Walk the Line - The story of Johnny Cash, his struggles and triumphs in the music industry.
  • Get Shorty - A film that combines music and the film industry with a heist element.
  • The Temptations - A TV miniseries chronicling the rise of the famous Motown group, featuring their struggles and successes.
  • Cadillac Records - A musical biopic portraying the rise of Chess Records and its iconic artists.
  • Chicago - A musical that combines jazz and crime in a vibrant depiction of 1920s Chicago.
  • The Buddy Holly Story - A biographical depiction of rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly, celebrated for his music.
  • A Star Is Born - A film focusing on the rise and fall of musicians in the vibrant world of the music industry.
  • 8 Mile - A semi-autobiographical film about a young rapper's journey in Detroit's hip-hop scene.
  • Music of the Heart - A film about music education and the impact of teaching music to underprivileged children.
  • The Doors - A biopic about the influential rock band and its lead singer Jim Morrison.
  • Fame - A musical drama about students at a performing arts school and their journey to stardom.
  • Rocketman - A musical biopic about Elton John's rise in the music industry with vibrant musical sequences.
  • The Five Satins - A documentary about the doo-wop group and their journey in the music world.
  • Soul - A film exploring jazz and the journey of a musician discovering his purpose.
  • Once - A musical film highlighting an unexpected romance and the life of struggling musicians.
  • Crossroads - A film that intertwines the lives of blues musicians with themes of legacy and ambition.
  • The Runaways - A biopic about the iconic all-girl rock band and their rise to fame in the 1970s.
  • This Is It - A documentary following Michael Jackson's final concert rehearsals, highlighting his musical genius.
  • Inside Llewyn Davis - A film about the folk music scene in the 1960s, showcasing the struggles of an aspiring musician.
  • Amadeus - A dramatized account of Mozart's life, focusing on his genius and the music of the classical era.
  • The Greatest Showman - A musical inspired by the true story of P.T. Barnum's theatrical spectacle and its music.
  • Dreamgirls - A musical that follows a female singing group in the 1960s, dealing with fame and rivalry.
  • The Rhythm Section - A blend of drama and music, highlighting a woman's revenge journey intertwined with her past.
  • La La Land - A modern musical that explores love and ambition in the world of music and film.
  • The Song - A story about a musician's journey and his struggles to find his identity and success.
  • Charlie Parker: Bird - A biographical film centered around jazz legend Charlie Parker and his musical legacy.
  • Hustle & Flow - A drama about a pimp who aspires to be a rap artist, exploring themes of music and ambition.
  • Finding Your Feet - A feel-good film featuring music and dance, focusing on starting anew in life.
  • The Last Waltz - A concert film documenting the farewell performance of The Band, filled with music legends.
  • Wild Rose - A musical drama about a young woman pursuing her dream of becoming a country music star.
  • Sing Street - A coming-of-age film about a boy trying to impress a girl through music in 1980s Dublin.
  • Belushi - A documentary about the life of John Belushi, showcasing his work in music and comedy.
  • Dancing with the Stars - A competitive reality show featuring various music and dance performances.
  • Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America - A documentary about the iconic music and dance program that influenced generations.
  • The Music Never Stopped - A drama about the healing power of music in reconnecting with lost family relationships.
  • We Are Your Friends - A film about a young DJ's pursuit of success and love within the electronic music scene.
  • Ain't Them Bodies Saints - An atmospheric blend of crime and music, portraying the lives of an outlaw couple.
  • Sing - An animated film about a singing competition bringing characters together to achieve their dreams.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Get on Up
Get on Up
139 min
2014 United States of America 26296 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
2
Selma
Selma
127 min
2014 France 95930 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
3
Ray
Ray
152 min
2004 United States of America 158365 7.7 Movie Released
4
Walk the Line
Walk the Line
136 min
2005 Germany 268061 7.8 Movie Released
5
Get Shorty
Get Shorty
105 min
1995 United States of America 90164 6.9 Movie Released R
6
The Temptations
The Temptations
170 min
SS 1 EP 2
1998 5357 8.4 Serie Ended
7 2008 United States of America 23310 7 Movie Released
8
Chicago
Chicago
113 min
2002 Germany 245124 7.2 Movie Released
9 1978 United States of America 10091 7.2 Movie Released PG
10
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
136 min
2018 United States of America 424179 7.6 Movie Released
11
8 Mile
8 Mile
111 min
2002 Germany 325866 7.2 Movie Released R
12 1999 United States of America 13403 6.7 Movie Released PG
13
The Doors
The Doors
140 min
1991 United States of America 100009 7.2 Movie Released
14
Fame
Fame
134 min
1980 United States of America 24942 6.6 Movie Released R
15
Rocketman
Rocketman
121 min
2019 United Kingdom 197497 7.3 Movie Released
16
Soul
Soul
101 min
2020 United States of America 387856 8 Movie Released PG
17
Once
Once
85 min
2007 Ireland 121924 7.8 Movie Released
18
Crossroads
Crossroads
93 min
2002 United States of America 44723 3.8 Movie Released PG-13
19
The Runaways
The Runaways
106 min
2010 United States of America 51238 6.5 Movie Released
20
This Is It
This Is It
111 min
2009 United States of America 42073 7.2 Movie Released PG
21 2013 France 164727 7.4 Movie Released R
22
Amadeus
Amadeus
160 min
1984 United States of America 432501 8.4 Movie Released
23 2017 United States of America 316915 7.5 Movie Released PG
24
Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
130 min
2006 United States of America 77776 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
25 2020 Spain 19830 5.4 Movie Released R
26
La La Land
La La Land
129 min
2016 Hong Kong 684970 8 Movie Released PG-13
27
The Song
The Song
116 min
2014 United States of America 2331 5.9 Movie Released PG-13
28
Hustle & Flow
Hustle & Flow
116 min
2005 United States of America 43545 7.3 Movie Released
29 2017 Italy 7307 6.8 Movie Released PG-13
30
The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz
117 min
1978 United States of America 20450 8.1 Movie Released PG
31
Wild Rose
Wild Rose
101 min
2019 Canada 15654 7.1 Movie Released
32
Sing Street
Sing Street
105 min
2016 Ireland 102087 7.9 Movie Released
33
Belushi
Belushi
108 min
2020 United States of America 2804 7.2 Movie Released
34
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
90 min
SS 33 EP 494
2005 United States of America 10511 4.9 Serie Returning Series TV-PG
35 2011 United States of America 8739 7.5 Movie Released PG
36 2015 France 40875 6.2 Movie Released R
37 2013 United States of America 22995 6.4 Movie Released
38
Sing
Sing
108 min
2016 Japan 194182 7.1 Movie Released PG
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