15 musical films to brighten up your day – Chapéus – Blog

Do you want to enjoy your free time with the “sofa + popcorn + TV” combo? What do you think about getting involved with the stories and soundtrack of musical films? There are options for children, families and adults, in the most varied styles. We have prepared a list of 15 recommendations, including both old and recent ones, which appear among the most searched on Google. They are available on several streaming services (HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix, Clato TV, Amazon Prime and Apple TV). What is your favorite?

What is the best musical in the world?

There is no official ranking with the list of the best musical films. It all depends on your personal style, your interests, the songs you like to listen to… Therefore, you need to know yourself well and watch several options to create your own list of recommendations.

Those looking for classics can check out “Grease – Nos Tempos da Brilhantina” (1978), “The Sound of Music” (1965) and “Cantando na Chuva” (1952). Among Disney’s best-known stories are “Frozen” (2013), “Enchanted” (2007) and “Little Mermaid” (1989). The list of recent musicals includes “Elvis” (2022), “Cinderella” (2021), “A Star Is Born” (2018) among others.

Recent musical films

Elvis (2022)

It tells the story of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), the “King of Rock and Roll”. His rise and fame come along with details of the singer’s relationship with his controlling businessman “Colonel” Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). It also shows his meeting with Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge), the source of his inspiration, with whom he was married from 1967 to 1973. Available on HBO Max.

Cinderella (2021)

Forget fairy tales with helpless princesses. The story of Cinderella takes on another tone in this musical starring Camila Cabello. The character dreams of leaving her stepmother’s house and opening her own dress store. In the midst of her search for independence, she also finds love. Available on Amazon Prime.

Musical films: Yesterday (2019)

Imagine a world in which no one remembers the Beatles. This is what happens to a singer-songwriter (Himesh Patel) when he wakes up after an accident with a stranger. He takes advantage of his idols’ songs to become a success, but he may have to pay a high price for it. Available on Apple TV.

A Star Is Born (2018)

The film tells the story of Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper), a famous country music singer. In a bar, he watches Ally (Lady Gaga) perform and helps her achieve a career in music. While she rises to stardom, he experiences a personal and professional crisis due to alcohol problems. It is worth adding that Lady Gaga won an Oscar in the Best Original Song category with “Shallow”. Available on HBO Max.

Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

This is the musical that tells the story of Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek), lead singer of the British rock band Queen. The hits set the tone amid Mercury’s extravagant lifestyle, which begins to get out of control. The members’ relationship becomes increasingly complicated with the arrival of success. Available on Netflix.

Musical films: Mamma Mia! (2008)

This film is a film adaptation of the musical play of the same name with hits by the group Abba. The story takes place in Greece, where Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) is about to get married. She doesn’t know who her father is and sends invitations to Sam Carmichael (Pierce Brosnan), Harry Bright (Colin Firth) and Bill Anderson (Stellan Skarsgard), because the three of them got involved with her mother, Donna (Meryl Streep), in the same era. Available on Globoplay.

La La Land – Singing Seasons (2016)

Starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, this musical received fourteen nominations at the 2017 Oscar, winning six statuettes: best director (Chazelle); best actress (Stone); best photography (Sandgren); best soundtrack (Hurwitz); best original song (“City of Stars”) and best art direction (the Wascos). It tells the story of two young people who meet in Los Angeles, United States, and seek success in their artistic careers. Available on Globoplay and HBO Max.

Les Misérables (2012)

It features a star-studded cast: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter. Inspired by a musical piece of the same name, it takes place during the July Revolution of the 19th century between two great battles: Waterloo and the republican insurrection of June 1832. Available on Claro TV.

Moulin Rouge (2001)

The story takes place in Paris. Christian (Ewan McGregor) is a young writer who confronts his father so he can move to the bohemian neighborhood of Montmartre. While participating in the social and cultural life of the place, he visits the Moulin Rouge nightclub, where he falls in love with Satine (Nicole Kidman), a beautiful courtesan. Available on Star+.

Old musical films

Grease – Nos Tempos da Brilhantina (1978)

This classic musical stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in the lead roles. Good girl Sandy and cocky Danny fall in love one summer at the beach and later end up meeting at the same school. The events unfold amidst lots of dancing and music. Available on Apple TV.

Musical films: The Sound of Music (1965)

A cinema classic with Julie Andrews, who received five Oscars. The story takes place in the late 1930s, just before World War II. A novice cannot adapt to the religious rules of the convent and goes to work as a governess for a widowed captain with seven children. This is how joy returns to the house. Available on Disney+.

Singing in the Rain (1952)

Another classic on the list of musical films. It tells the story of Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) and Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen), two silent film stars in Hollywood who need to adapt with the arrival of talkies, facing difficulties. Available on HBO Max.

Disney musical films

Frozen – A Freezing Adventure (2013)

Fearless Anna sets out in search of her sister Elsa, whose freezing powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. She counts on the help of the mountain man, Kristoff, and his loyal reindeer, Sven. She has the hit “Let it go” (“I’m free”). Available on Disney+.

Enchanted (2007)

Giselle (Amy Adams) is expelled by an evil queen from her own fairy tale and ends up in Manhattan, New York. Lost in the new world, she meets a divorced lawyer (Patrick Dempsey), who decides to help her. The two fall in love, but Giselle is already promised in marriage to Prince Edward (James Marsden). Available on Disney+.

Little Mermaid (1989)

In this musical story, the mermaid Ariel is dissatisfied with life under the sea. Curious about life on dry land, she falls in love with a human prince and makes a deal with a witch to transform into a woman. Available on Disney+.

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