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1. I Can Only Imagine (2018)
PG | 110 min | Biography, Drama, Family
The inspiring and unknown true story behind MercyMe's beloved, chart topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many is a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness.
Directors: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin | Stars: John Michael Finley, Madeline Carroll, Dennis Quaid, Trace Adkins
Votes: 18,247 | Gross: $83.48M
2. La Bamba (1987)
PG-13 | 108 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of early rock and roll singer Ritchie Valens who died at age 17 in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper.
Director: Luis Valdez | Stars: Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña
Votes: 36,456 | Gross: $54.22M
3. Kill Your Friends (2015)
Not Rated | 103 min | Comedy, Crime, Music
An A&R man working at the height of the Britpop music craze goes to extremes in order to find his next hit.
Director: Owen Harris | Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Thomas Conroy, James Corden, Georgia King
Votes: 10,035
4. Don't Go in the Woods (2010)
Not Rated | 83 min | Horror, Musical
A young band heads to the woods in order to focus on writing new songs. Hoping to emerge with new music that will score them their big break, they instead find themselves in the middle of a nightmare beyond comprehension.
Director: Vincent D'Onofrio | Stars: Bo Boddie, Eric Bogosian, Gwynn Galitzer, Tim Lajcik
Votes: 1,112
5. Who You Gonna Call? (2020)
87 min | Documentary, Biography
Ray Parker Jr escapes the violence of the 1967 Detroit riots to become a world-famous guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. He is the genius behind the theme song for Ghostbusters.
Director: Fran Strine | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Ivan Reitman, David Foster, Richie Sambora
Votes: 84
6. Sample This (2012)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
Director: Dan Forrer | Stars: Gene Simmons, Questlove, Roosevelt Grier, Grandmaster Caz
Votes: 512
7. Master of Dark Shadows (2019)
92 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Master of Dark Shadows reveals the fascinating impact of the ground-breaking Gothic drama Dark Shadows and award-winning filmmaker Dan Curtis.
Director: David Gregory | Stars: Alan Ball, Nancy Barrett, Michael Brockman, David Bushman
Votes: 190
8. Brothers Broken: The Story That Stopped the Music (2023)
83 min | Documentary
The saga of two brothers who form a well known band in the late 60s, only to abandon it at the height of the band's popularity to join a hardcore cult. This compelling story details the ... See full summary »
Directors: Geoff Levin, Lily Richards | Stars: Laurie Anderson, Bruce Chianese, Denny Fridkin, Janis Gillham Grady
Votes: 10
9. Another Brick in the Wall (I)
Biography, Comedy, Drama | Announced
A music instructor preps his young choir of schoolchildren to sing on Pink Floyd's soundtrack for "The Wall."
10. Swing, Sister, Swing (1938)
Approved | 72 min | Comedy, Music
Broadway press agent Nap Sisler sees a chance to make a national hit with a new dance, "The Baltimore Bubble", created by Greenvale filling-station attendant Johnny Bennett. Nap promotes ... See full summary »
Director: Joseph Santley | Stars: Ken Murray, Johnny Downs, Kathryn Kane, Eddie Quillan
Votes: 22
11. The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi (2009)
116 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A musical journey through the brief life and times of the celebrated composer who pioneered the crossover of jazz and pop music -- from his celebrated scores for the Peanuts animations, to ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Thomas | Stars: David Benoit, Malcolm Boyd, Dave Brubeck, Maryedith Burrell
Votes: 32
12. Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys (1944)
Approved | 11 min | Short, Music
This short film provides a brief introduction to Bob Wills and the rise in popularity of his western swing music. Wills and His Texas Playboys perform a handful of songs in various set pieces, including their big hit "San Antonio Rose."
Director: LeRoy Prinz | Stars: Bob Wills, Joy Barlow, Brooks Benedict, James Bloodworth
Votes: 119
13. Italo Disco: The Sound of Spaghetti Dance (2012 Video)
98 min | Documentary, Music
Retrospective of "Italo disco" with interviews with the protagonists of the time.
Director: Pierpaolo De Iulis | Stars: Carlo Antonelli, Claudio Cecchetto, Gazebo, Pierluigi Giombini
14. Hot Rock Videos: Volume 2 (1985 Video)
26 min | Short, Comedy, Music
The top rock video artists in this special collection have musical roots stretching from the 1950s through the 1980s
Directors: Irv Goodnoff, Brian Grant, Rupert James, Martin Kahan, Alan Metter, Tim Newman | Stars: Rodney Dangerfield, Meat Loaf, Elvis Presley, Lou Reed
15. Love Shines (2010)
89 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
An atmospheric quest film, Love Shines follows Canadian songwriter Ron Sexsmith as he embarks on a last ditch effort to achieve a 'hit'. The curtain pulls back for a rare glimpse inside the... See full summary »
Director: Douglas Arrowsmith | Stars: Rob Bowman, Elvis Costello, Steve Earle, Leslie Feist
Votes: 72
16. Hot Rock Videos: Volume 1 (1984 Video)
28 min | Short, Music
A collection of seven of the top videos from some of the most popular rock musical performers.
Directors: Terry Braun, Irv Goodnoff, Tim Newman, Charlie Rice, Jon Roseman, Peter Rosenthal, Rick Springfield, David A. Stewart, Julien Temple, D.J. Webster | Stars: The Alan Parsons Project, The Eurhythmics, The Icicle Works, The Kinks
17. Kool & the Gang: Tonight! (1984 Video)
84 min | Music
'Kool and The Gang' present a dazzling display of talent and production, as they blaze through a 15 year career of greatest hits.
Director: Jay Dubin | Stars: Kool & The Gang, Clifford Adams, Robert 'Kool' Bell, George 'Funky' Brown
18. In the Morning (I) (2014)
9 min | Short, Drama
Two strangers meet in a cemetery while visiting their deceased parents and have a one night stand.
Director: Essa O'Shea | Stars: Essa O'Shea, Benjamin Webb
19. Rick Springfield: Platinum Videos (1984 Video)
25 min | Short, Music
Platinum Videos is a rock and roll perspective consisting of six incredible video clips representing songs from Rick Springfield's three consecutive platinum-plus albums. Not a concert video but six short films built around each song.
Directors: Doug Dowdle, Paul Justman, Rick Springfield | Star: Rick Springfield
20. Tina Turner Live: Nice 'n' Rough (1982 Video)
55 min | Music
Director: David Mallet | Star: Tina Turner
21. Duran Duran (1983 Video)
Not Rated | 55 min | Music
A collection of Duran Duran's first eleven music videos.
Directors: Ian Emes, Godley & Creme, Perry Haines, Russell Mulcahy | Star: Duran Duran
22.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
Cousin Roy in Movieland
(1969)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Jethro agrees to take on cousin Roy as a client but then he changes everything that made the banjo player likeable. Granny, Jed, and Ellie are dismayed but a hit record happens in spite of Jethro.
Director: Joseph Depew | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 70
23.
Wiseguy (1987–1990)
Episode:
A Deal's a Deal
(1987)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sonny's cruel punishment of a lounge singer who wants out of his contract triggers a cascade of events that leads to Vinnie's being photographed with McPike -- a photo that is to be delivered to Sonny.
Director: Charles Correll | Stars: Ken Wahl, Jonathan Banks, Jim Byrnes, Ray Sharkey
Votes: 68
24.
20 to 1 (2005–2019)
Episode:
World's Best Love Songs
(2006)
Documentary
Stars: Bert Newton, Toby Allen, Angry Anderson, Ursula Andress
Votes: 19
25.
The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
Episode:
Lazy Jay Ranch: Parts 11-12
(1961)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Rocky and Bullwinkle "Lazy Jay Ranch" Part 11, Fractured Fairy Tales "The Magic Chicken", Peabody's Improbable History "Leif Ericsson", Rocky and Bullwinkle "Lazy Jay Ranch" Part 12.
Directors: Gerard Baldwin, Pete Burness, Sal Faillace, William T. Hurtz, Lew Keller, Ted Parmelee, George Singer | Stars: June Foray, Paul Frees, Edward Everett Horton, Hans Conried
Votes: 20
26.
The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
Episode:
Pottsylvania Creeper: Parts 5-6
(1962)
TV-G | Animation, Action, Adventure
Rocky and Bullwinkle "Pottsylvania Creeper" Part 5 of 6, Aesop and Son "Son of the Masked Clock", Peabody's Improbable History "Mata Hari", Rocky and Bullwinkle "Pottsylvania Creeper" Part 6 of 6.
Directors: Gerard Baldwin, Pete Burness, Sal Faillace, William T. Hurtz, Lew Keller, Ted Parmelee, George Singer | Stars: June Foray, Paul Frees, Edward Everett Horton, Hans Conried
Votes: 19