Movies like Music of the Heart (1999)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Music of the Heart, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Stand and Deliver

    #1,638 most popular movie yesterday

    An inspiring story about a math teacher, Jaime Escalante, who motivates his underachieving students to learn calculus. Like Music of the Heart, Stand and Deliver is based on a true story and exemplifies the positive influence educators can have on their students.

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    2. Freedom Writers

    #1,932 most popular movie yesterday

    With Hilary Swank leading a classroom of at-risk students, Freedom Writers digs into the themes of hope and education. Like Music of the Heart, the movie is a testament to the power of a teacher's faith in their students' potential.

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    3. Dangerous Minds

    #2,186 most popular movie yesterday

    Featuring Michelle Pfeiffer as an ex-Marine turned teacher, Dangerous Minds presents a strong narrative on the transformative power of education. Audiences who appreciated the dedication and perseverance shown in Music of the Heart will likely connect with this story.

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    4. Mr. Holland's Opus

    #3,184 most popular movie yesterday

    Just like Music of the Heart, this drama showcases the power of music education with Richard Dreyfuss playing a dedicated music teacher who shapes lives over several decades. Fans of inspirational teacher-student relationships will find this movie particularly uplifting.

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    5. Take the Lead

    #5,843 most popular movie yesterday

    Antonio Banderas stars in this film about a dance instructor who teaches ballroom dancing to high school students from tough backgrounds. If the perseverance and transformative power of arts education in Music of the Heart moved you, Take the Lead will strike a similar chord.