Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "music-business"

51. Brothers of the Head (2005)

R | 93 min | Drama, Music

In the 1970s a music promoter plucks Siamese twins from obscurity and grooms them into a freakish rock'n'roll act. A dark tale of sex, strangeness and rock music.

Directors: Keith Fulton, Louis Pepe | Stars: Luke Treadaway, Harry Treadaway, Jonathan Pryce, John Simm

Votes: 1,874 | Gross: $0.04M

52. The Last Ride (2011)

PG-13 | 102 min | Biography, Drama, Music

At the end of 1952, with the best years of his career behind him, Hank Williams hires a local youth to drive him through the Appalachian countryside for a pair of New Year's Day shows in West Virginia and Ohio.

Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: Henry Thomas, Jesse James, Fred Thompson, Kaley Cuoco

Votes: 876

53. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream (2007)

Not Rated | 259 min | Documentary, Music

"Runnin' Down A Dream," a film directed by cinema legend Peter Bogdanovich, is the story of one of America's great rock and roll bands told as never before.

Director: Peter Bogdanovich | Stars: Neil Armstrong, Mick Avory, Ron Blair, Peter Bogdanovich

Votes: 2,163

54. The Perfect Holiday (2007)

PG | 96 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A young girl turns to a department store Santa in the hopes that he will help find a new husband for her divorced mother.

Director: Lance Rivera | Stars: Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut, Queen Latifah, Faizon Love

Votes: 3,323 | Gross: $5.81M

55. Ride or Die (2003 Video)

R | 88 min | Action, Crime, Romance

Super fly P. I. gets bad guys the cops can't touch.

Director: Craig Ross Jr. | Stars: Duane Martin, Vivica A. Fox, Meagan Good, Michael Taliferro

Votes: 968

56. Scenes from the Goldmine (1987)

R | 99 min | Drama, Music, Romance

A young songwriter/musician joins a rock group but pays the price for success when she becomes involved with the band's leader and he tries to steal her music.

Director: Marc Rocco | Stars: Catherine Mary Stewart, Cameron Dye, Steve Railsback, Joe Pantoliano

Votes: 158

57. Shut Up Flower Boy Band (2012)

TV-Y | 45 min | Drama, Music, Romance

Shut Up Flower Boy Band is a gritty underdog story with heart. Eye Candy is an underground rock band of high school boys. When they transfer to the elite high school, they begin a journey to find their place in the music world.

Stars: Sung Jun, Ui-chul Jung, Jo Bo-ah, Kim Myung-soo

Votes: 610

58. Cocksucker Blues (1972)

93 min | Documentary, Music

Follow the Rolling Stones on their 1972 North American Tour and their first return to the States since the tragedy at Altamont.

Director: Robert Frank | Stars: Truman Capote, Dick Cavett, Marshall Chess, Chris Collins

Votes: 874

59. 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

60. Om Jai Jagadish (2002)

Not Rated | 172 min | Drama, Musical, Romance

The story of a mother and her three sons. Om has deep-rooted values, Jai is an ambitious car designer, and Jagdish is a carefree youngster.

Director: Anupam Kher | Stars: Waheeda Rehman, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Abhishek Bachchan

Votes: 2,144

61. Céline (2008 TV Movie)

PG | 90 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A biopic on singer Céline Dion.

Director: Jeff Woolnough | Stars: Christine Ghawi, Jodelle Ferland, Peter MacNeill, Louise Pitre

Votes: 803

62. Slade in Flame (1975)

91 min | Drama, Music, Musical

Light the Rock n' Roll spark with a Flame in the guise of Dave, Noddy, Jim and Don and their showcase of the rise and demise of rock band Flame.

Director: Richard Loncraine | Stars: Don Powell, Jim Lea, Noddy Holder, Dave Hill

Votes: 663

63. Vinyl (2012)

Not Rated | 85 min | Comedy, Music

Aging rock group use a young fresh faced punk band to front new recordings to fool the music industry.

Director: Sara Sugarman | Stars: Phil Daniels, Jamie Blackley, Perry Benson, Keith Allen

Votes: 771

64. Singing the Blues in Red (1986)

Not Rated | 110 min | Drama, Music

A singer swaps the political intimidation of working in East Germany for the equally controlling capitalist music industry in the West.

Director: Ken Loach | Stars: Gerulf Pannach, Fabienne Babe, Sigfrit Steiner, Cristine Rose

Votes: 569

65. Shut Up & Sing (2006)

R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A documentary on the The Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks) in the wake of singer Natalie Maines' anti-George W. Bush statement at a 2003 concert.

Directors: Barbara Kopple, Cecilia Peck | Stars: Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire, Clayton Allen

Votes: 4,989 | Gross: $1.22M

66. In2ruders (2018)

25 min | Short, Horror, Thriller

When a rising twin sister pop duo refuse to sign to a powerful record label, their lives take a dark turn.

Director: Naeem Mahmood | Stars: Caprice Bourret, Bloom Twins, Samuel Anderson, Tony Hadley

Votes: 28

67. I Am Trying to Break Your Heart (2002)

Unrated | 92 min | Documentary, Music

First-time filmmaker and award-winning photographer Sam Jones documents the recording of Wilco's album, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot."

Director: Sam Jones | Stars: Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Leroy Bach, Glenn Kotche

Votes: 2,212 | Gross: $0.45M

68. Who Do You Love (2008)

91 min | Biography, Drama

The life story of legendary record producer Leonard Chess, founder of Chess Records, the label that helped popularize Blues music during the 1950s and '60s.

Director: Jerry Zaks | Stars: Alessandro Nivola, David Oyelowo, Chi McBride, Jon Abrahams

Votes: 175

69. Wheeler (2017)

PG | 100 min | Drama

An aspiring musician from Kaufman, Texas travels to Nashville with the lifelong dream of trying his hand at country music.

Director: Ryan Ross | Stars: Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, Audrey Spillman, Bobby Tomberlin

Votes: 511

70. A Band Called Death (2012)

Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A documentary on the 1970s punk trio Death, and their new-found popularity decades after they disbanded.

Directors: Mark Christopher Covino, Jeff Howlett | Stars: Bobby Hackney, David Hackney, Dannis Hackney, Robbie Duncan

Votes: 4,004 | Gross: $0.13M

71. Magical Angel Creamy Mami (1983–1984)

TV-Y7-FV | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Yuu Morisawa, an ordinary schoolgirl, leads a double life as the magical singer Creamy Mami.

Stars: Takako Ôta, Yû Mizushima, Kaneta Kimotsuki, Yûko Mita

Votes: 262

72. The Adventures of Chico and Guapo (2006)

Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A pair of janitors try to get ahead in the music business.

Stars: Orlando Jones, P.J. Pesce, Paul D'Acri

Votes: 71

73. K-Pop the Ultimate Audition (2012)

60 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A romantic drama about tomboy Ji Seung Yeon who decides to dress up as a boy in order to enter the boy band, M2 Junior.

Stars: Jo Yoon-woo, Park Yoo-hwan, Park Hyo-ju, Shi-Kang Lee

Votes: 255

74. Disco 9000 (1977)

PG | 101 min | Crime, Drama, Music

Fass Black, an accomplished black man in Los Angeles, is bullied to play another record labels music at his disco club, but continually refuses because it ain't groovy enough.

Director: D'Urville Martin | Stars: John Poole, Jeannie Bell, Harold Nicholas, Nicholas Lewis

Votes: 123

75. Country Gold (1982 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 96 min | Drama

An aging country singer is not yet ready to be yesterday's news, so she resents the success of a popular young country singer.

Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: Loni Anderson, Earl Holliman, Linda Hamilton, Cooper Huckabee

Votes: 75

76. King of Hearts (2019)

113 min | Biography, Drama, Music

Singer boy makes good: woos initially reluctant lass who then in 'behind every successful man there's a tough woman' way, pushes and stands by his struggle to success and standard to Finn singing star success, through alcoholism problems.

Director: Aleksi Mäkelä | Stars: Matti Ristinen, Tiina Lymi, Tatu Sinisalo, Talvikki Eerola

Votes: 531

77. Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind (2019)

Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

The untold story of Charles Manson's obsession to become a rock star, his rise in the LA music scene, the celebrities who championed his music including the Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson and his descen...

Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: Simon Wells, Jeff Guinn, Anthony DeCurtis, Peter Richardson

Votes: 307

78. Stadium Anthems (2018)

99 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A female recording artist encounters the misogyny and outdated business practices of male record label executives.

Director: Scott Douglas Brown | Stars: Kayden Kross, Toddy Walters, Aeon Cruz, Christopher Soren Kelly

Votes: 229

79. Stones in Exile (2010)

Not Rated | 61 min | Documentary, Music

A look at the creation and impact of the 1972 Rolling Stones album "Exile on Main St."

Director: Stephen Kijak | Stars: Don Was, Will.i.am, Jack White, Sheryl Crow

Votes: 1,031

80. George Michael: A Different Story (2004)

93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

George Michael documentary film

Director: Southan Morris | Stars: George Michael, Sting, Mariah Carey, Elton John

Votes: 455

81. Discovering Music (2012– )

Documentary, Biography, Music

British documentary series which explores the 20th century's most interesting musicians.

Stars: John Aizlewood, Camilla Pia, Cal Seville, Kim Taylor Bennett

Votes: 14

82. Satin (2011)

TV-14 | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A washed up Vegas lounge singer, Jack Satin (Hamilton von Watts), has no money, no job, and delusional aspirations of fame. When Jack is forced to leave Vegas, he packs up his old Cadillac ... See full summary »

Director: Christopher Olness | Stars: Hamilton von Watts, Melissa Joan Hart, Michael Cudlitz, Robert Guillaume

Votes: 268

83. Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016)

R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

An in-depth look at the life and work of avant-garde musician, Frank Zappa.

Director: Thorsten Schütte | Stars: Frank Zappa, Steve Allen, Angel, Chuck Ash

Votes: 1,371 | Gross: $0.35M

84. Just Another Day (IV) (2009)

R | 95 min | Drama, Music

Follows a day in the life of two hip-hop artists living at either end of the rap game of the South. A Miami successful rapper, A-Maze (Wood Harris), is dealing with the pitfalls and ... See full summary »

Director: Peter Spirer | Stars: Wood Harris, Jamie Hector, Ja Rule, Clifton Powell

Votes: 888

85. Legendary Idol Eriko (1989– )

24 min | Animation, Drama, Music

Erika is the daughter of a record and media company. Things turn a rye and an on off rivalry begins as Erika tries to deal with becoming an idol herself and learning how to deal with other ... See full summary »

Stars: Eriko Tamura, Akiko Yajima, Ai Satô, Hiroyuki Shibamoto

Votes: 74

86. They Shoot Divas, Don't They? (2002 TV Movie)

120 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

A rock diva (Jennifer Beals) with a lengthy and often turbulent career hires a new assistant (Keri Lynn Pratt) whose sweet, helpful demeanor masks ulterior motives.

Director: Jonathan Craven | Stars: Jennifer Beals, Keri Lynn Pratt, Molly Hagan, Traci Lords

Votes: 393

87. Brooklyn Babylon (2001)

R | 89 min | Drama, Music, Romance

A charismatic rapper falls in love with a young Jewish girl despite the confines of her religious background.

Director: Marc Levin | Stars: Tariq Trotter, Karen Starc, Bonz Malone, David Vadim

Votes: 343

88. Hit Parade of 1941 (1940)

Approved | 88 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

A small radio station is saved of getting bankrupt by a backer, who invests money for a TV equipment, if the owner allows, that his dancing daughter Annabelle can dance and sing on the ... See full summary »

Director: John H. Auer | Stars: Kenny Baker, Frances Langford, Hugh Herbert, Mary Boland

Votes: 96

89. Lost Highway (2003– )

Documentary, History, Music

From the BBC Press Office:

BBC TWO travels the Lost Highway and uncovers the story of country music on a journey to the heart of America and the music that has come to define it.

Randy Travis... See full synopsis »

Stars: Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Emmylou Harris, k.d. lang

Votes: 49

90. Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones (2015 TV Movie)

59 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Biography of iconic rock balladeer Roy Orbison, told through his own words.

Director: Jeremy Marre | Stars: Alex Orbison, Marianne Faithfull, Roy Orbison Jr., Marty Sinclair

Votes: 53

91. Prince: A Purple Reign (2011 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 44 min | Documentary, Music

By 2004, Prince had been through a lot. By having a public battle with his record label, changing his name to an unpronouncible symbol and scrolling the word "slave" on his cheek, Prince ... See full summary »

Director: Rhodri Huw | Stars: Trevor Nelson, Alan Leeds, Jon Bream, Jimmy Jam

Votes: 45

92. Unter deutschen Betten (2017)

96 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Linda was a one-hit wonder as a pop singer. She never managed to follow up her early success and now her producer and boyfriend Friedrich has taken on a new, younger starlet while Linda ... See full summary »

Director: Jan Fehse | Stars: Veronica Ferres, Magdalena Boczarska, Eray von Egilmez, Heiner Lauterbach

Votes: 303

93. Love Records: Gimme Some Love (2016)

110 min | Biography, Drama, Music

The rise and fall of the Love Records record label in 1960s and 1970s Finland.

Director: Aleksi Mäkelä | Stars: Jarkko Niemi, Tomi Alatalo, Riku Nieminen, Pirkka-Pekka Petelius

Votes: 483

94. Comeback (1982)

105 min | Drama

A once-famous blues singer whose career has taken a downturn tries to get back on top.

Director: Christel Buschmann | Stars: Eric Burdon, Julie Carmen, Michael Cavanaugh, Jörg Pfennigwerth

Votes: 51

95. Dirty Bomb (2011)

83 min | Comedy

Mirccu has a dream job as the PR coordinator of a record company. When her boss, music mogul Martin, threatens to fire her, she is forced to find her own way to success. Together with her ... See full summary »

Director: Elias Koskimies | Stars: Malla Malmivaara, Jukka Puotila, Iida Lampela, Ilkka Villi

Votes: 250

96. American Blue Note (1989)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Jack, Nat, Jerry, Lee and Tommy play jazz in small clubs, but only one of them will reach success.

Director: Ralph Toporoff | Stars: Peter MacNicol, Carl Capotorto, Tim Guinee, Bill Christopher-Myers

Votes: 97

97. Love and Learn (1947)

Passed | 83 min | Comedy, Music

A wealthy socialite bored with her life meets and falls in love with a struggling songwriter on the verge of leaving New York and quitting the music business.

Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: Jack Carson, Robert Hutton, Martha Vickers, Janis Paige

Votes: 192

98. And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop (2004)

300 min | Documentary, History, Music

A five-part documentary series released by VH1 in 2004. The series recounts the development of hip hop culture from its birth in New York City in the 1970s through its flowering into a global phenomenon in the 21st Century.

Stars: Bill Adler, Will Smith, Ice-T, Snoop Dogg

Votes: 201

99. Marvin: The Life Story of Marvin Gaye

Biography, Drama, Music | Announced

The real Marvin Gaye Jr. as only his entire life story can reveal.

100. Siren (2006)

87 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

She seems like your ordinary overweight middle-aged wife & mom except her dream of being a rock star still weighs heavy on her soul, "they" say she can't do it, watch her transform and over... See full summary »

Director: Pat Kerby | Stars: Erin Gray, Michele Fiore-Kaime, Gary Graham, Anthony Gourdine

Votes: 1,930