50 Iconic Music Performances and Films That Defined 2000s to Now
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You Are GodMovie · 2012 · 110m · Drama, Music, HistoryThis film follows Magik, Fokus, and Rahim – three friends who rise to prominence in the late 1990s music scene. Based on a true story, it details their persistent fight for success with their band, Paktofonika, set against the backdrop of changing values in 1990s Silesia.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 2
Like Sunday, Like RainMovie · 2014 · 104m · Drama, MusicA down-on-his-luck musician takes on the responsibility of caring for a 12-year-old musical prodigy for one summer.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 7.3
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AMovie · 2017 · 83m · Drama, MusicA young musician struggling with alcohol isolates himself in his apartment for a week. He's determined to finish his new album during this intense, self-imposed bender.Stream onIMDb 5.5TMDB 6.2
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Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 4Movie · 2015 · 6m · Horror, Fantasy, AnimationIn the fourth Don't Hug Me I'm Scared video, the familiar trio ventures into a disturbing digital realm accessed through a computer.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.6 - 5
Hello AgainMovie · 2017 · 105m · Music, Drama, RomanceThis musical tells the interconnected stories of ten people as they seek love. Each character shares a brief, intimate encounter with the next, exploring the complexities and fleeting nature of romantic connection. It's a film adaptation of Michael John LaChiusa's acclaimed musical, inspired by Arthur Schnitzler's play, La Ronde.Stream onIMDb 5.1TMDB 5.9
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GuyMovie · 2018 · 101m · Comedy, Drama, MusicYoung journalist Gauthier discovers from his mother that he's the son of Guy Jamet, a well-known French singer who was popular from the 1960s to the 1990s. As Jamet embarks on a tour promoting a new album of his older songs, Gauthier decides to follow him, documenting his daily life and concerts to make a documentary film.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9
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Mystify: Michael HutchenceMovie · 2019 · 102m · Documentary, MusicMichael Hutchence was at the peak of his career as the charismatic frontman of the iconic rock band INXS, but his life was cut short in 1997. Richard Lowenstein's film explores Hutchence's intensely personal journey, revealing how his relationships and inner struggles shaped his life.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3
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Pearl Jam TwentyMovie · 2011 · 119m · Documentary, MusicPearl Jam: Twenty is a comprehensive look at the band, assembled from more than 1,200 hours of footage throughout their history. The film combines concert footage with personal moments and reflections, offering a powerful testament to the impact of their music.Stream onIMDb 8.2TMDB 7.8
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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of IstanbulMovie · 2005 · 90m · Documentary, MusicGerman musician Alexander Hacke journeys through Istanbul to explore the city's diverse music scene. He aims to capture the essence of Turkey by examining its many musical styles. Along the way, he discovers a vibrant mix of genres – from rock and arabesque to electronic and hip-hop – all interwoven like pieces in a mosaic.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3
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Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 3Movie · 2014 · 7m · Horror, Fantasy, AnimationAt a picnic, Yellow Guy is distressed when Green Bird kills a butterfly. Afterward, he encounters a butterfly who guides him on a journey to understand what love means to him.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.1 - 11
Global MetalMovie · 2008 · 93m · Documentary, MusicGLOBAL METAL, directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn, explores how heavy metal, often misunderstood in the West, has resonated globally. The film follows metal fan and anthropologist Sam Dunn as he travels through Asia, South America, and the Middle East to investigate the world's developing extreme metal scenes – from Indonesia to China to Iran. GLOBAL METAL shows a worldwide community of metal fans who are not just embracing metal from the West, but reshaping it into a unique form of cultural expression within societies grappling with conflict, corruption, and consumerism.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.3 - 12
The Devil's CarnivalMovie · 2012 · 55m · Horror, MusicPeople who have done wrong are invited to a strange theme park where they are forced to relive their mistakes. What happens to a manipulative thief, a naive teenager, and a father consumed by obsession as they confront their own flaws? Join Lucifer and his theatrical performers at The Devil’s Carnival to discover the answer!Stream onIMDb 5.9TMDB 5.4
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ToscaMovie · 2000 · 121m · MusicTosca is a three-act opera by Giacomo Puccini, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. It first premiered at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome on January 14, 1900. This performance is conducted by Riccardo Muti at La Scala in Milan. - 14
Love Beats RhymesMovie · 2017 · 105m · Drama, MusicA young woman aspires to a career in hip hop, but her parents insist she prioritize finishing her university degree. She agrees to pursue her education, but her spoken word performances unexpectedly resonate with her classmates.Stream onIMDb 5.4TMDB 5.6
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Slipknot: DisasterpiecesMovie · 2002 · 100m · Music, DocumentaryIn the summer of 2002, Slipknot played a live show at the London Arena to promote their album from Iowa.Stream onIMDb 8.9TMDB 7.9
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The Wind JourneysMovie · 2009 · 117m · Drama, Music, AdventureFollowing his wife's death, a vallenato singer from Majagual, Sucre, decides to leave music behind and return his supposedly cursed accordion to its original owner. He's joined by Fermín Morales, a young admirer eager to emulate him. Together, they embark on a journey through various towns in Northern Colombia, heading towards Taroa in the La Guajira desert, where the singer's master is rumored to reside.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 6.9
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The Stone Roses: Made of StoneMovie · 2013 · 96m · Documentary, MusicThis documentary chronicles the story of The Stone Roses, the influential English alternative rock band. Director Meadows combines archival footage, personal behind-the-scenes glimpses, and previously unseen material to present a comprehensive look at the group and their music. He also gained exclusive access to their rehearsals for their highly anticipated summer 2012 Manchester concerts – a significant event marking the band's first performances in 16 years.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9
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Shed No TearsMovie · 2013 · 119m · Drama, Music, RomancePål aspires to a successful music career, but his own flaws stand in the way. A talented musician, he's also deeply preoccupied with obsessions that frequently lead him astray. The film follows Pål during a summer in Gothenburg as he navigates a turbulent period of passion and betrayal, love, forgiveness, and ultimately, redemption.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 19
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween BashMovie · 2018 · 90m · Music, Documentary, FamilyCome celebrate with a night of stars and nostalgic fun at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, featuring special guests and a look back at the beloved movie *Hocus Pocus*.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 7.0
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Shut Up and Play the HitsMovie · 2012 · 108m · Music, DocumentaryThis film offers a personal look at LCD Soundsystem's final performance on April 2, 2011. It documents both the band's energetic, three-hour farewell concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City and the 48 hours leading up to it, focusing on frontman James Murphy's reflections during that time.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 21
Avril Lavigne: Bonez Tour 2005 - Live at BudokanMovie · 2005 · 70m · MusicPop superstar Avril Lavigne launches a massive global tour that dramatically reshapes the landscape of rock music.IMDb 8.1TMDB 9.2 - 22
Garage DaysMovie · 2002 · 105m · Comedy, Drama, MusicA young band in Sydney struggles for recognition in the cutthroat rock scene. Following a disastrous first performance, the lead singer decides to seek out the nation's top rock manager. Simultaneously, the remaining band members grapple with personal problems that threaten to fracture their unity. Even as a new millennium begins, the path to rock stardom remains a difficult climb.Stream onIMDb 5.8TMDB 5.4
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Country CrushMovie · 2017 · 96m · Drama, Music, RomanceA city girl falls for a country boy who moves to New York with her, but their relationship faces a challenge when she's forced to choose between her love for him and pursuing her music career.Stream onIMDb 5.1TMDB 6.8
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Bruce Springsteen's Letter to YouMovie · 2020 · 90m · Documentary, MusicThis documentary celebrates The E Street Band, rock 'n' roll, and the profound influence of music on Bruce Springsteen's journey. It features Springsteen reflecting on themes of love and loss, captured during his first recording with the full band since "Born in the U.S.A."Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1
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Teen SpiritMovie · 2019 · 92m · Music, DramaA quiet teenager on the Isle of Wight aspires to be a pop star. She joins a singing competition with the guidance of an unexpected mentor, a challenge that pushes her to examine her values, abilities, and desires for success.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0
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A Star Is BornMovie · 2018 · 136m · Music, Drama, RomanceVeteran musician Jackson Maine meets and falls for Ally, a singer who is losing hope of achieving her ambitions. He encourages her to pursue her dream, launching her into the public eye. However, as Ally's career gains momentum, their personal relationship struggles due to Jackson's persistent inner turmoil.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5
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Step Up 2: The StreetsMovie · 2008 · 98m · Music, Drama, RomanceAndie West, a rebellious street dancer, transfers to the prestigious Maryland School of the Arts. There, she struggles to find her place while trying to stay connected to her past. She teams up with Chase Collins, the school's top dancer, to create a group of fellow misfits and compete in Baltimore's underground dance battle, The Streets.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.7
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Almost FamousMovie · 2000 · 124m · Drama, MusicIn 1973, fifteen-year-old William Miller, eager to become a rock journalist, gets an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine: to interview and tour with the rising band, Stillwater.Stream onIMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5
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Sound of MetalMovie · 2020 · 121m · Drama, MusicDrummer Ruben starts losing his hearing. A doctor warns him it will get worse, making him feel like his career and life are over. His girlfriend Lou sends him to a rehab facility for the deaf, hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adjust. There, accepted for who he is, Ruben must decide whether to embrace this new reality or return to his old one.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.7
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Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the VampireMovie · 2003 · 72m · Family, Animation, ComedyDuring a concert in Australia for the movie *Vampire Rock*, the Yowie Yahoo begins kidnapping musicians while Scooby and the gang are in attendance.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 7.1
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Rock StarMovie · 2001 · 105m · Music, Drama, ComedyA musician with dreams of rock stardom is heartbroken when his bandmates oust him from the group he started in Pennsylvania. His fortunes change when he's invited to join Steel Dragon, the heavy metal band he'd always admired and emulated. This film is inspired by the true story of Judas Priest.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.7
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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryMovie · 2007 · 96m · Comedy, MusicAfter a difficult childhood, Dewey Cox struggles for years to achieve fame in music. He navigates evolving musical trends, battles substance abuse, and grapples with intense anger.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6
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La Vie en RoseMovie · 2007 · 140m · Music, DramaEdith Piaf's life was a relentless struggle for survival, encompassing both her passion for singing and her experiences with love, moving from the tough streets of Paris' Belleville neighborhood to the bright lights of New York's biggest concert venues. Raised in a brothel by her grandmother, Piaf was discovered in 1935 by nightclub owner Louis Leplee, who encouraged her to sing despite her crippling shyness. She rose to become a legendary figure in France, her voice a defining sound of the 20th century.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4
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Stomp the YardMovie · 2007 · 114m · Drama, MusicFollowing his brother's death, a troubled 19-year-old Los Angeles street dancer gains a second chance by enrolling in Truth University, a historically Black college in Atlanta. His focus on academics and a romantic interest is disrupted when he becomes the sought-after talent of the university's two most prominent fraternities. Both groups desperately need his unique street dance skills to secure victory in the prestigious national step show competition.Stream onIMDb 5.5TMDB 7.1
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StarstruckMovie · 2010 · 80m · Romance, Comedy, TV MoviePop star Christopher Wilde has achieved fame and wealth, with a major Hollywood film on the horizon. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Jessica Olson, an ordinary woman from the Midwest. He must now choose between pursuing his career goals and following his feelings for her.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 7.0
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Fantasia 2000Movie · 2000 · 74m · Animation, Family, MusicThis sequel to the original 'Fantasia' features lively music and brilliant animation. It includes a restored version of 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice,' along with seven new animated shorts.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0
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CloudsMovie · 2020 · 121m · Music, Drama, RomanceMusician Zach Sobiech learns his cancer has advanced and he has only months left to live. Determined to pursue his passion, he records an album, unaware of its future popularity as a viral sensation.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 8.2
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DrumlineMovie · 2002 · 118m · Drama, Romance, ComedyA gifted street drummer from Harlem attends a university in the South, aiming to lead the school's marching band to win. He struggles to adjust to his new environment, eventually learning that success requires more than just talent.Stream onIMDb 6.0TMDB 6.9
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Katy Perry: Part of MeMovie · 2012 · 93m · Documentary, MusicKaty Perry: Part of Me offers fans an intimate look at the life of the pop star, revealing the hard work, dedication, and talent behind her success. The film features rare interviews, personal moments with friends, and behind-the-scenes footage of rehearsals, choreography, and her distinctive style. It shows the singer’s belief that staying true to yourself allows you to achieve anything.Stream onIMDb 6.0TMDB 7.2
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Ma Rainey's Black BottomMovie · 2020 · 94m · Drama, MusicIn 1927 Chicago, legendary blues musician and pioneer, known as the Mother of the Blues, and her band converge at a recording studio. The gathering intensifies existing tensions. Based on a play by August Wilson.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6
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The Good NightMovie · 2007 · 93m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceGary, a musician, is unhappy in his relationship with Dora, his live-in partner. He becomes obsessed with a beautiful woman who appears in his dreams and attempts to control his dreams to spend more time with her. When Gary sees the woman's face on a bus advertisement, he learns she is real, and an opportunity arises for him to meet her.Stream onIMDb 5.7TMDB 5.3
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K-On! The MovieMovie · 2011 · 110m · Animation, Family, AdventureAs graduation approaches, the Light Music Club is on the verge of disbanding, with everyone except Azusa moving on. Determined to make the most of their time together, the remaining members embark on a final vacation to London. This trip becomes a journey of friendship and self-discovery, culminating in one last performance as the club.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.9
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10,000 SaintsMovie · 2015 · 113m · Comedy, Drama, MusicThis multigenerational story unfolds in the vibrant, chaotic New York City of the late 1980s. It's a poignant tale of a young man, the son of devoted hippies, navigating the intense world of adoption, teenage pregnancy, drug use, and hardcore punk rock. The film explores the boundless optimism and impulsive choices of both young and old as he journeys through the extremes of late 20th-century youth culture.Stream onIMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0
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The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken HeartMovie · 2020 · 111m · Music, DocumentaryThis is the story of Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb – the Bee Gees. The iconic brothers achieved early success in the 1960s and went on to write over a thousand songs, achieving twenty number-one hits over five decades of evolving musical trends.Stream onIMDb 8.1TMDB 7.6
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Get on UpMovie · 2014 · 139m · Drama, Music, HistoryThis is the story of James Brown's journey from a life of extreme poverty to achieving legendary status as one of the most influential musicians ever.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8
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Taking WoodstockMovie · 2009 · 120m · Music, Comedy, DramaElliot Tiber and his family unintentionally became key to the success of the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival. When Elliot learns a nearby town revoked a permit for a hippie music festival, he contacts the festival producers hoping to boost business for his parents' struggling motel. Three weeks later, half a million people are heading to the farm next door in White Lake, New York, and Elliot is caught up in a pivotal moment that reshapes his life and American culture.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2
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Beyond the SeaMovie · 2004 · 118m · Drama, MusicThis film chronicles the life of Bobby Darin, the iconic entertainer, by shifting between his childhood and adult years.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3
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OnceMovie · 2007 · 85m · Drama, Music, RomanceA vacuum repairman with dreams of becoming a musician meets a Czech immigrant who sells flowers and shares his ambition to be a singer-songwriter. They team up to write songs together, and their collaboration reflects the growing romance between them.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4
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Band AidMovie · 2017 · 91m · Comedy, Drama, MusicA couple struggling with constant arguments tries a desperate solution to save their marriage: they transform their fights into songs and form a band.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3