Most Similar Movies to American Pop (1981)


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The Idolmaker (1980), Whiplash (2014), Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003), American Hot Wax (1978), Honeysuckle Rose (1980), 200 Motels (1971), Sweet and Lowdown (1999) ... Let's take a look at the following list...

The Idolmaker (1980)

The Idolmaker (1980)

7.0/10 Musical

Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.

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Whiplash (2014)

Whiplash (2014)

8.5/10 Drama, Music

A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.

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Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003)

Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003)

7.8/10 Animation, Action, Adventure, Music, Science Fiction

A continuation of the story told in the Daft Punk music videos "One More Time," "Aerodynamic," "Digital Love," and "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger."

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American Hot Wax (1978)

American Hot Wax (1978)

7.0/10 Musical

The story of Alan Freed, the pioneering disc jockey who was instrumental in introducing and popularizing rock 'n' roll in the 1950s.

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Honeysuckle Rose (1980)

Honeysuckle Rose (1980)

6.4/10 Musical

Buck is a country singer on the road caught in a romantic triangle with Viv and Lily, the daughter of his longtime musical sidekick.

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200 Motels (1971)

200 Motels (1971)

5.9/10 Musical, Comedy

The great Frank Zappa's outrageous psychedelic precursor to today's music videos features "The Mothers of Invention" wreaking havoc in a typical American town. Ringo Starr narrates.

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Sweet and Lowdown (1999)

Sweet and Lowdown (1999)

7.2/10 Comedy, Drama, Music

In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.

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Jersey Boys (2014)

Jersey Boys (2014)

6.8/10 Biography, Drama, Music, Musical

The story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons.

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Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)

6.5/10 Musical, Comedy

When aspiring musicians Lars and Sigrit are given the opportunity to represent their country at the world's biggest song competition, they finally have a chance to prove that any dream worth having is a dream worth fighting for.

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Scenes From the Goldmine (1987)

Scenes From the Goldmine (1987)

6.3/10 Musical

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.

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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)

6.3/10 Musical

A Montreal construction worker joins a band and turns out to be a long-lost rock star from 1960s New Jersey - none other than Eddie Wilson, who mysteriously disappeared after a road accident.

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Raise Your Voice (2004)

Raise Your Voice (2004)

5.9/10 Family, Music, Musical, Romance

A girl from a small town heads to the big city of Los Angeles to spend the summer at a performing arts high school.

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Joyful Noise (2012)

Joyful Noise (2012)

5.8/10 Musical, Comedy, Drama

G.G. Sparrow faces off with her choir's newly appointed director, Vi Rose Hill, over the group's direction as they head into a national competition.

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Cadillac Records (2008)

Cadillac Records (2008)

7.0/10 Biography, Drama, Music

Chronicles the rise of Chess Records and its recording artists.

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Farinelli: Il Castrato (1994)

Farinelli: Il Castrato (1994)

6.8/10 Biography

The story of castrato opera singer Carlo Broschi, who enthralled 18th century European audiences under his stage name Farinelli.

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La La Land (2016)

La La Land (2016)

8.0/10 Comedy, Romance, Drama, Music, Musical

While navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for the future.

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Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)

Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)

5.2/10 Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Music

Three musical chipmunks are discovered by an aspiring songwriter and wants to become famous by using their amazing singing abilities.

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Copying Beethoven (2006)

Copying Beethoven (2006)

6.8/10 Biography, Drama, Music

A fictionalized account of the last year of Beethoven's life.

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