Movies Like Purple Rain

Cadillac Records is a 2008 American biographical drama film that delves into the vibrant yet tumultuous lives of musical icons such as Muddy Waters,...

Walk the Line is a 2005 American biographical drama film directed by James Mangold. It follows the early life of American singer-songwriter Johnny...

Ray is a 2004 American biographical musical drama film that chronicles 30 years in the life of renowned rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles....

What's Love Got to Do with It is a 1993 American biographical film depicting the life of singer-songwriter Tina Turner as she overcomes struggles...

Bohemian Rhapsody is a biographical musical drama film depicting the rise of the iconic rock band Queen, led by the legendary Freddie Mercury and...

This Is Spinal Tap is a 1984 American mockumentary film that humorously portrays the heavy metal band Spinal Tap, known for their high decibel...

A Star Is Born is a 2018 American musical romantic drama film about a seasoned musician who discovers and falls in love with a struggling artist. As...

Almost Famous is a 2000 American comedy-drama film about a teenage journalist writing for Rolling Stone magazine and touring with the band Stillwater...

8 Mile is a 2002 American drama film starring Eminem in his film debut as white rapper Jimmy Smith Jr. The movie follows Jimmy's journey to establish...

Dreamgirls is a 2006 American musical drama film that follows the rise of a female soul singing group and their journey to success in the 1960s. The...

Sid and Nancy (also known as Sid and Nancy: Love Kills) is a 1986 British biographical film depicting the destructive relationship between Sex...

Flashdance is a 1983 American romantic drama dance film that follows Alex Owens, a young dancer with dreams of becoming a professional ballerina, as...

Rocketman is a biographical musical film that tells the story of the legendary musician Elton John. Directed by Dexter Fletcher, the film showcases...

La Bamba is a 1987 American biographical drama film depicting the rise of Mexican-American rock and roll star Ritchie Valens and the impact of his...

Stop Making Sense is a concert film capturing the live performance of Talking Heads during their tour for the 1983 album 'Speaking in Tongues'.

The Doors is a 1991 American biographical film that focuses on the history of the iconic rock band The Doors and their charismatic lead singer, Jim...

Crossroads is a 1986 American musical drama film centered around a young guitarist's quest to uncover a lost song by blues legend Robert Johnson.

Velvet Goldmine is a 1998 musical drama film that follows investigative journalist Arthur Stuart as he delves into the mysterious withdrawal of...

The Harder They Come is a 1972 Jamaican crime film that follows Ivanhoe Martin's journey from aspiring reggae singer to a local folk hero through a...