Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Blues in the Night List

• Cabin in the Sky - Musical drama with themes of redemption and jazz music.
• Stormy Weather - Showcases the talents of African American artists and has a strong musical element.
• Blue Heaven - Involves themes of love and conflict with a strong musical backdrop.
• Sweet Charity - A musical featuring themes of love and hope.
• The Jazz Singer - Classic film that centers on jazz music and personal struggle.
• A Streetcar Named Desire - Explores complex emotions and relationships, often through music.
• Soul Food - Family drama with strong musical elements and cultural significance.
• Lady Sings the Blues - Biographical musical drama about Billie Holiday's life.
• The Five Heartbeats - Musical drama showcasing a fictional rhythm and blues group.
• Ray - Biographical film about Ray Charles, deeply rooted in music.
• Chicago - A musical dealing with crime, romance, and the jazz era.
• The Cotton Club - Set in the jazz age, explores race and music in 1930s Harlem.
• Cadillac Records - Chronicles the rise of legendary musicians and the blues genre.
• Dreamgirls - Musical drama about African American female singers and the music industry.
• Fame - Explores the lives of students pursuing the arts, with a musical focus.
• The Blues Brothers - A blend of comedy and music showcasing classic blues and soul.
• Murder in Mississippi - Combines drama and music to explore serious themes like civil rights.
• The Great White Hope - Focuses on race relations and personal struggle, with emotional depth.
• For Colored Girls - Based on a choreopoem, it intertwines music and emotional stories.
• Mo' Better Blues - Jazz music plays a central role in this narrative about passion and conflict.
• Cadillac Man - Involves themes of crisis and personal connection with a mix of humor.
• Crossroads - A musical journey exploring blues and personal discovery.
• The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love - Focuses on romance and identity with a musical background.
• Coal Miner's Daughter - Biopic about Loretta Lynn, featuring music and personal struggles.
• Elvis - Biographical drama about the life of Elvis Presley, featuring classic music.
• Get On Up - Biographical film about James Brown, showcasing his musical journey.
• The Last Waltz - A concert film celebrating the music and story of The Band.
• Blues Brothers 2000 - Sequel that continues the musical journey of the original brothers.
• What’s Love Got to Do with It - Biographical film about Tina Turner, focusing on music and resilience.
• Music of the Heart - While not strictly a music film, it emphasizes the passion for music education.
• The Commitments - A musical comedy-drama about a group trying to form a band in Dublin.
• The Defiant Ones - Follows two men from different backgrounds, exploring themes of unity through music.
• Anatomy of a Love Seen - Explores love and connection with an indie musical backdrop.
• What If... - Romantic comedy with a focus on personal choice and music.
• Jungle Fever - A Spike Lee film exploring complex racial and personal relationships, with music.
• Nina - Biographical drama about Nina Simone, focusing on her music and struggles.
• The Music Never Stopped - A heartfelt drama about the power of music to heal and connect.
• Once - An intimate musical love story highlighting the connection through music.
• A Star Is Born - Explores the entertainment industry and personal struggles, with rich musical elements.
• Sing Street - Set in the 1980s, follows a young boy forming a band to impress a girl, with a musical outlook.
• Inside Llewyn Davis - Explores the life of a struggling musician in the 1960s folk scene.
• Hairspray - A musical comedy about the racial integration of the 60s with catchy music.