Alvin and the Chipmunks

Alvin and the Chipmunks 2007

5.81

A struggling songwriter named Dave Seville finds success when he comes across a trio of singing chipmunks: mischievous leader Alvin, brainy Simon, and chubby, impressionable Theodore.

2007

10

10 1979

5.70

A Hollywood songwriter goes through a mid-life crisis and becomes infatuated with a sexy blonde newlywed.

1979

Get on Up

Get on Up 2014

6.76

A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

2014

Gold Diggers of 1933

Gold Diggers of 1933 1933

7.20

During the Great Depression, all Broadway shows are closed down. A group of desperate unemployed showgirls find hope when a wealthy songwriter invests in a musical starring them, against the wishes of his high society brother. Thus start Carol, Trixie and Polly's schemes to bilk his money and keep the show going.

1933

Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life

Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life 2010

6.93

A glimpse at the life of French singer Serge Gainsbourg, from growing up in 1940s Nazi-occupied Paris through his successful song-writing years in the 1960s to his death in 1991 at the age of 62.

2010

Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye Birdie 1963

5.90

A singer goes to a small town for a performance before he is drafted.

1963

Love & Mercy

Love & Mercy 2015

7.10

In the late 1960s, the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson stops touring, produces "Pet Sounds" and begins to lose his grip on reality. By the 1980s, under the sway of a controlling therapist, he finds a savior in Melinda Ledbetter.

2015

The Breakup Playlist

The Breakup Playlist 2015

6.00

A story about an aspiring professional singer and a rock singer who collaborates in a song. As they work on their song, they start to develop feelings for each other.

2015

Bathtubs Over Broadway

Bathtubs Over Broadway 2018

8.20

When he started as a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Young had few interests and not many friends outside of his day job. But while gathering material for a segment on the show, Steve stumbled onto a few vintage record albums that would change his life forever.

2018

Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan

Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan 2020

8.05

A celebration of the Irish punk/poet Shane MacGowan, lead singer and songwriter of The Pogues, that combines unseen archive footage from the band and MacGowan’s family with original animations.

2020

Frank

Frank 2014

6.88

A young wannabe musician discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank.

2014

Though You May Not Know

Though You May Not Know 2016

7.00

An account of the life and work of the Spanish poet Luis García Montero; a journey through his experiences, his mentors, his influences and his contact with other artists, both from the literary world and from other disciplines.

2016

Blaze

Blaze 2018

6.20

Re-imagining the life and times of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting Texas legend.

2018

American Pop

American Pop 1981

6.80

The history of American popular music runs parallel with the history of a Russian Jewish immigrant family, with each male descendant possessing different musical abilities.

1981

Never a Dull Moment

Never a Dull Moment 1950

5.40

Kay Kingsley, a sophisticated and successful songwriter in New York City. falls in love with a widowed rancher, Chris Heyward, she meets at the Madison Square Garden Rodeo and they get married, and leave for his ranch in the west. Her friends warn her of an early disillusionment with life on a ranch, far away from the glitter and bright lights of Broadway. Kay makes one difficulty adjustment after another, as the ranch is presided over by Chris's kids, and an incident occurs with a neighbor that prompts Kay to return to her glamorous life in New York. But she soon finds her heart is with Chris and his children.

1950

Songwriter

Songwriter 1984

5.20

Doc Jenkins may be one of country music's most beloved stars, but his private life is a wreck. He's split up with his longtime partner, Blackie Buck, a country outlaw with a heart of gold. Doc's singer-wife, Honey Carder, has thrown him out of the house. And now he's gotten involved with a sleazy music manager, Rodeo Rocky, who's out to steal his material. Teaming up with Blackie, Doc takes drastic measures to win back his family and reclaim his songs.

1984

Punching Henry

Punching Henry 2017

5.80

Comedian Henry Phillips is lured to LA by a renowned TV producer who wants to bring his story of failure to the screen. But when a major network gets involved, Henry must decide whether he wants to make jokes for a living, or be the butt of them.

2017

Grace of My Heart

Grace of My Heart 1996

6.30

Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.

1996

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story 2009

7.26

The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famous for the iconic hits they wrote for Disney.

2009

Lovers of Music

Lovers of Music 2014

4.70

When she's not making ends meet, Choi Choon Hee hones her skills in trot music, an old-fashioned, but heartfelt genre. Her luck turns when she pairs up with Jang Joon Hyun, an arrogant songwriter who excels in pop hits, as well as Jo Geun Woo, a shrewd talent CEO. Choon Hee's star burns hot, but between work and love, can she overcome the haters and trot her way into success?

2014

First Note of Love

First Note of Love 2024

1

Neil is a singer-songwriter who has recently returned to Taiwan. Both talented and charming, he has everything heneeds to become a professional singer, except one thing––the nerves to step onto a big stage. In an effort to get overhis stage fright, Neil decides to start as a street performerto eventually work his way up.Hai is a loyal but timid fan of Neil’s. One late night, afterseeing Neil’s performance, Hai gets on the last bus of theday and is surprised to see Neil get on, too. The bus brakessuddenly, and Hai finds himself in Neil’s arms. When Neilgets off the bus, Hai sees his guitar pick on the floor. Andso, Hai and Neil’s lives cross paths as they begin to composea musical movement of love…

2024

Successful People

Successful People 2016

3.30

Chet & Laura, a songwriting duo in their tenth year of trying to make it, start to realize their chances of success may have already passed them by.

2016

The Donald O'Connor Show

The Donald O'Connor Show 1954

8.00

The Donald O'Connor Show is an American musical situation comedy television series starring singer/dancer Donald O'Connor. It appeared on NBC from October 9, 1954, to September 10, 1955, alternating on the Saturday evening schedule with The Jimmy Durante Show; both were sponsored by Texaco.

1954