Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Northern Soul List

• This Is England - Both explore youth culture and music in the UK.
• Pride - Features a strong sense of community and music intertwined with social issues.
• The Stone Roses: Made of Stone - Documentary about an iconic UK band, focusing on music and its impact.
• Billy Elliott - Coming-of-age story set against a backdrop of social change and music.
• A Bunch of Amateurs - Focuses on community and passion for the arts, similar to the love for music.
• Control - Biographical film about Joy Division and the music scene in the UK.
• 24 Hour Party People - Explores the music scene in Manchester with a focus on punk and indie culture.
• The Commitments - A group of individuals brought together by their love for soul music.
• Soul Boy - Centers on the Northern Soul scene, similar themes of music and culture.
• Trainspotting - Shares themes of youth disillusionment and a vibrant music scene.
• The Boat That Rocked - Focuses on the impact of music, particularly rock and pop, on society.
• Anvil! The Story of Anvil - Documentary about a music band, highlighting passion and perseverance.
• The Last Days of Disco - Deals with music, culture, and youthful aspirations in a bygone era.
• Inside Llewyn Davis - Follows a struggling musician in a specific music scene with emotional depth.
• Once - A music-centered narrative about love and aspiration featuring indie tunes.
• Step Up - Focuses on dance and music, highlighting youth and cultural expression.
• The Sapphires - A story about women in music, showcasing soul and personal struggles.
• Get On Up - Biopic about James Brown with a focus on music and its cultural impact.
• Sing Street - A coming-of-age story about forming a band and expressing through music.
• School of Rock - Focuses on passion for music and a non-traditional, community-based approach.
• About Time - While not solely focused on music, it has strong emotional depth and nostalgia.
• La La Land - Romantic musical that highlights aspirations in music along with personal growth.
• The Runaways - Biopic focusing on a girl band and the music scene of the 70s.
• Amadeus - Explores the life of a musician and his cultural impact on society.
• The Full Monty - Combines humor and struggle, with an underlying focus on community and performance.
• Once Upon a Time in the Midlands - Explores personal relationships and the backdrop of regional culture.
• Kinky Boots - Emphasizes empowerment through music and community support of an unconventional business.
• High Fidelity - Music-centric story that delves into relationships and personal growth.
• The Wrecking Crew - Documentary about session musicians in LA, focusing on music and collaboration.
• Rocketman - Musical biopic that captures the highs and lows of a music icon's life.
• The Other Woman - Has elements of friendship and personal empowerment through shared experiences.
• The Greatest Showman - Celebrates music, performance, and the pursuit of dreams.
• Bohemian Rhapsody - Biopic about Queen that explores the band's music and cultural legacy.
• The Gnome-Mobile - Has a whimsical exploration of music in storytelling and connection.
• Hairspray - Focuses on music, youth culture, and the fight against prejudice.
• My Girl - Centers around friendship, youth, and nostalgia with a soundtrack that elevates it.
• A Star is Born - Explores themes of music, fame, and the personal struggles that accompany them.
• Yesterday - Centers around music and the transformation it brings to the protagonist's life.
• The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle - Explores the punk music scene with a focus on rebellion and music's impact.
• New York, New York - Follows musicians navigating their careers and personal lives in the music industry.
• Fame - About young artists striving for success in the music and performing arts worlds.
• We Are Your Friends - Focuses on the desire to make it in the music industry with friendship themes.
• Gimme Shelter - Documentary reflecting on music and its cultural significance during turbulent times.
• Singin' in the Rain - Classic musical that celebrates the joy of music and performance.
• A Hard Day's Night - Follows The Beatles, celebrating music and youth culture of the time.