Top Music-Based Movies of All Time

If you're a music lover and feel like mainstream movies are not your cup of tea and looking for some great movies to watch based on music, then this is the place where I will tell you a few of them which are great ones. There are many films that revolve around music and musicians all over the world. From biographical dramas to musical fantasy, these films will take you into the world of music and leave you feeling in love with music and inspired. Here are some of the best music-oriented films that you should definitely check out.

Walk the line(2005)

Don't know why anyone can not love this movie. "Walk the Line" is a biographical drama film that tells the story of legendary country musician Johnny Cash. The film goes along Cash's rise to fame and the personal struggles he faced during his life, including his battle with addiction and his troubled relationships. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as Cash and Reese Witherspoon as his wife June Carter, both of whom received acclaim for their performances and won Academy Awards for their roles. Obviously Phoenix has done justice with his role but others are not less, its a whole package and movie itself is a gem.

Release date- 18 Nov 2005

Director- James Mangold

Cast- Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Patrick

Run time- 136 Min

IMDb rating- 7.8

Rotten Tomatoes- 82%

Whiplash (2014)

Release date- 10 Oct 2014(USA)

Director- Damien Chazelle

Cast- Miles Teller, J. K. Simmons, Paul Reiser

Run time- 107 Min

IMDb rating- 8.5

Rotten Tomatoes- 94%

It is a very intense movie that tells the story of a young drummer, Andrew, who joins a prestigious music conservatory. But he finds himself at the mercy of a demanding and sometimes abusive instructor, Terence Fletcher. As Andrew struggles to keep up with Fletcher's expectations, he finds himself pushed to the extremes of his limits, both physically and mentally, which leads to a dramatic and unexpected climax. The film turned out to be a powerful medium to express the notion of the cost of ambition and the nature of true artistic excellence Which makes it a must watch.

Release date- 21 Nov 2018

Director- Peter Farrelly

Cast- Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini

Run time- 130 Min

IMDb rating- 8.2

Rotten Tomatoes- 77%

Greenbook (2018)

The film is based on a true story and stars Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in the lead roles. The film's title has taken reference from "The Green Book," a real-life guidebook for African American travelers during the era of racial discrimination in the United States. The film is great in terms of its performances, particularly the chemistry between Mortensen and Ali, as well as its handling of the sensitive subject matter, so revolving around music It is a heartwarming and thought-provoking story that highlights the importance of human connection and empathy in overcoming prejudices.

Release date- 06 Sep 2002

Director- Roman Polanski

Cast- Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay

Run time- 150 Min

IMDb rating- 8.5

Rotten Tomatoes- 95%

The Pianist (2002)

The Pianist is undoubtedly one of the best movies of all the times and a real tearjerker of a movie that tells the story of a Jewish pianist named Władysław Szpilman who somehow manages to survive the Holocaust in Nazi-occupied Poland. The movie shows how Szpilman had to go through a lot of crap just to stay alive, but it also shows how music was a big part of him keeping him sane. Despite everything, he goes through, Szpilman never loses his love for music and it ultimately helps him stay alive. This film will definitely leave a huge impact on anyone who watches it. Overall, it's a must-watch movie for anyone who wants a good cry and a reminder of the power of the human spirit.

Release date- 24 Oct 2018 (UK)

Director- Bryan Singer

Cast- Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy

Run time- 134 Min

IMDb rating- 7.9

Rotten Tomatoes- 60%

Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

Bohemian Rhapsody is a movie that tells the story of the legendary rock band Queen and their lead singer Freddie Mercury. It's a musical biopic that covers the band's rise to fame, their struggles and triumphs, and ultimately, Freddie's tragic death from AIDS. The film is packed with some of Queen's biggest hits, and it's a real treat for fans of the band. But even if you're not a die-hard Queen fan, the movie is still worth watching. It's a fascinating look at the music industry, and it tells a compelling and gripping story of one of the greatest showstopper of all time. In short, it's a must-watch for music lovers.