Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody List

• Sparkle - Both films focus on the rise of musical talent and the challenges they face.
• A Star Is Born - Explores the struggles and triumphs of a singer's career.
• Selena - Biographical film about the life of a famous singer.
• Dreamgirls - Follows the journey of an all-girl group in the world of music.
• The Bodyguard - Features a famous singer and the personal challenges she faces.
• Carmen: A Hip Hopera - A modern take on a classic story with strong musical elements.
• Bohemian Rhapsody - Biopic about the iconic band Queen and its lead singer Freddie Mercury.
• La La Land - A musical that explores the struggles of aspiring artists in Los Angeles.
• Hairspray - A musical about the rise of a young girl in the music industry.
• Purple Rain - Tells the story of a young musician dealing with personal and professional struggles.
• Once - A musical love story about aspiring musicians in Dublin.
• The Greatest Showman - A musical featuring a diverse cast and themes of ambition and talent.
• 10 Things I Hate About You - Features pivotal music moments in a teen comedy setting.
• Mamma Mia! - A feel-good musical with a focus on relationships and music.
• Yesterday - A man wakes up in a world where the Beatles never existed and faces musical challenges.
• Sing Street - A coming-of-age story about a group of teens forming a band in 1980s Dublin.
• Footloose - Centers around music and dance as a means of self-expression.
• The Sapphires - Follows a girl group who finds their way in the music scene during the 1960s.
• Hit Me Up - Focuses on the struggles of an artist trying to make it big.
• Fame - A musical drama about students at a performing arts high school.
• And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going - Talks about the determination and challenges of a performer.
• Rock of Ages - Set in the world of 1980s rock music with romantic elements.
• Burlesque - Features a young girl's journey into the world of entertainment.
• The Conjuring - While not a musical, features a strong storyline of personal struggle and overcoming challenges.
• Every Little Step - Documentary about the auditioning process for the Broadway show 'A Chorus Line'.
• A Face in the Crowd - Centers on the rise of a charismatic performer and the consequences of fame.
• Girl Groups: The Story of a Sound - Documentary about the influence of girl groups in music.
• The Runaways - Biographical film about the teenage girl band and their struggles.
• Julie & Julia - While focusing on cooking, it explores passion and ambition.
• Fifty Shades of Grey - Features a romance amidst personal and professional struggles.
• The Greatest Show on Earth - Showcases performance and entertainment at its finest.
• Rent: Live - A musical that focuses on love, ambition, and personal struggles.
• A Very Murray Christmas - Musical variety show featuring a blend of comedy and music.
• Music and Lyrics - A romantic comedy about a washed-up singer trying to make a comeback.
• Sing - An animated movie that centers on singing competitions and aspiring performers.
• The Music Man - A classic musical about a con man who brings music to a town.
• The Sound of Music - A timeless musical about a woman's journey through war-torn Europe.
• Coyote Ugly - Follows a young woman trying to make it in the music industry.
• Begin Again - Focuses on finding new inspiration through music.
• The Last Five Years - A musical that tells the story of a couple through their ups and downs.
• Wild Rose - Focuses on the dreams and struggles of an aspiring country singer.
• The Devil Wears Prada - Deals with ambition and personal challenges in a high-stakes environment.
• Inside Llewyn Davis - Follows a singer-songwriter navigating the New York folk scene.
• Cheer Up - Explores personal and artistic growth in a comedic context.