Movies About Musicians

Hollywood loves making movies about musicians -- maybe it's the built-in soundtrack potential! Whatever the reason, their stories are often both entertaining and inspiring. Check out this list of our favorite music biopics.

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  • Selena Review
    Selena
    J-Lo hits the right notes in Tejano star's tale.
    AGE
    9
     
  • Amadeus Review
    Amadeus
    Great movie, but not quite true to history.
    AGE
    12
     
  • Dreamgirls Review
    Dreamgirls

    Broadway + Beyoncé = big, boomy musical fun.

    AGE
    13
     
  • La Bamba Review
    La Bamba
    Sweet, sad rock-idol story for mature teens.
    AGE
    14
     
  • Pearl Jam Twenty Review
    Pearl Jam Twenty

    Music comes first in commemorative grunge-rock docu.

    AGE
    14
     
  • Ray Review
    Ray

    Excellent portrayal of extraordinary musician.

    AGE
    14
     
  • Walk the Line Review
    Walk the Line
    Fascinating biopic, best for mature teens and up.
    AGE
    14
     
  • Coal Miner's Daughter Review
    Coal Miner's Daughter

    Loretta Lynn's tough but heartwarming biopic.

    AGE
    14
     
  • 8 Mile Review
    8 Mile

    Eminem's edgy, graphic quasi-biopic is not for kids.

    AGE
    15
     

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