Musical films: 30 nominations to marathon this incredible genre

Musical movies are considered fun to watch and will hook you with a dash of music and choreographed scenes. Despite being a style both loved and hated, it is inevitable to consider its importance to the film industry.

Over time, we have been graced with classic, fun, tense, humorous or dramatic works. With that in mind, we’ve separated a short list of 30 musical films that are essential for lovers of this style. Come on?

recent musical movies

Some recent works are simply divine and will hold you until the end. And there’s even an Oscar winner on that list! Come with us.

1. Rocketman (2019)

The musical tells the story of Reginald Dwight, a talented pianist who decides to change his name to Elton John and becomes a world music star. Get ready to learn about the singer’s exciting trajectory since he was a child prodigy, in addition to following all the classics that pack the narrative.

2. A Star is Born (2018)

A Star is Born is a musical novel that will leave you enchanted. The film tells the story of Jackson Maine, an established singer, and Ally, an insecure singer who makes a living working in a bar. Both seek to reconcile romance and career in an exciting story. With 8 Oscar nominations in 2019, the film took home the Oscar for best original song for Shallow.

3. Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

With 4 statuettes and the title of the most awarded film at the 2019 Oscars, Bohemian Rhapsody can be considered a work of modern art. Inspired by the rock band Queen, the film tells the true story of frontman Fred Mercury’s hectic lifestyle.

4. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)

For those who love musicals, you may already be familiar with this name. Mama Mia! Here We Go Again is the sequel to the 2008 musical classic Mamma Mia!. In this sequel, Sophie, now pregnant, draws inspiration for her motherhood from her mother’s incredible stories.

5. The Greatest Showman (2017)

The Greatest Showman is a musical film with a strong cast, with the likes of Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and Zendaya. The film tells the story of PT Barnum, a man with a natural tendency to deal with the public. After losing his job, he decides to open a circus, and the plot revolves around his show.

6. La La Land – Singing Seasons (2016)

With 7 Golden Globe nominations and an incredible 14 Oscar nominations, La La Land was the darling of the year 2017, and no wonder: the film is a work of art acclaimed by both audiences and critics. You will fall in love with this romance between actress Mia and pianist Sebastian, as they try to balance relationship and career in one incredible musical.

7. Strength to Live (2014)

This movie is a drama musical with touching and heavy elements, so watch it with tissues at your side! It tells the story of a father who, after the death of his teenage son, finds himself lost and not knowing what to do. He then finds a series of original song lyrics composed by his son and decides to put together a band to play the songs.

8. God Help the Girl (2014)

This mega cute movie will leave you enchanted, with poetic tones and a color palette that relaxes, this romance story will hold you. It was based on an album by the band Belle & Sebastian and tells the story of a very cute romance between two young people in love with music. It’s worth watching.

9. Les Misérables (2012)

Les Miserables can be considered a classic of musical cinema. The film takes place in France in the 19th century, a time of great poverty and misery. It tells the story of ex-prisoner Jean Valjean who seeks redemption for his actions and ends up taking in the daughter of the prostitute Fantine. The film won 4 Oscars in the year of its release, one of which was for Anne Hathaway as best supporting actress.

10. Burlesque (2010)

This film has the participation of none other than Christina Aguilera in the main role. She plays young Ali, a girl who has an amazing voice and leaves her small town to follow her musical dream in greater Los Angeles. And this whole story you can see on Netflix.

Recent critical and public successes are modern works that will make you fall in love!

classic musical movies

Classic films are those that have been successful for years on end, and continue to delight everyone regardless of age. Come check out this list:

11. Grease – In the Times of Brilhantina (1978)

This classic is an almost mandatory musical for those who love the style. Who hasn’t heard some of the iconic songs from this movie? It tells the story of the popular Danny and the young lady Sandy who become romantically involved in the summer of 1959 and only then discover that they attend the same school.

12. The Wizard of Oz (1939)

This great classic, not only of cinema but also of literature and the childhood of many people, marked history in the world with this incredible film. Everyone knows the story: young Dorothy and her dog Toto go on an adventure with a scarecrow, a tin man and a lion towards the land of Oz.

13. The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

It’s almost impossible to talk about classical musicals without mentioning The Phantom of the Opera. The Phantom “haunts” a Parisian opera house as he finds a way to get close to the young singer Christine Daae. It’s a unique classic that’s worth seeing and revisiting again and again.

14. Mamma Mia (2008)

This other classic is the one to watch with a pot of ice cream and some tissues on the side. Meryl Streep plays Donna, the owner of a hotel in Greece who is preparing the wedding of her daughter Sophia, with the help of two friends. Sophia then, reading one of her mother’s diaries, invites three of her ex-boyfriends in hopes of meeting her father. The film is also available on Netflix.

15. Moulin Rouge (2001)

Do you still have the tissues you saved from the last movie? Well, try to get more because this is to get excited! The film tells the story of an idealistic poet Christian, who lives an intense forbidden passion with the star Satin, in the underworld of Parisian night: the nightclub Moulin Rouge.

16. Chicaco (2002)

The 2002 musical is a light and fun classic film that plays with the corruption of the prison system in a burlesque and very well acted way. The film competed for 12 Oscars in 2003 and took home 6 statuettes, including best supporting actress for Catherine Zeta Jones.

17. A Star is Born (1976)

If you liked the version starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, chances are you’ll like this 1976 version made with diva Barbra Streisand. The story is the same, but it is worth checking out this classic and beautiful version.

18. The Sound of Music (1965)

And how can we talk about classic musicals without mentioning The Sound of Music? Julie Andrews plays a young novice in the late 1930s who lives in a convent and cannot adapt to religious rules. She goes to work for a widowed captain with 7 children and, with her cheerful way, brings new joy to the family. It’s a drama classic to review and relax.

19. Hair (1979)

Hair is a classic musical film that tells the story of an Oklahoma boy who was drafted into the Vietnam War. In New York, he meets a group of hippies and has his perspective on life, society and behavior completely changed.

20. Cabaret (1972)

The 1972 classic tells the story of an American singer who becomes a star in Berlin in the 1930s, at the height of the war. She ends up getting involved with an English teacher and a German nobleman at the same time, and the relationships develop parallel to the rise of Nazism in Germany.

Classics are movies that never go out of style, it’s worth taking a little time to enjoy these amazing movies.

Disney musical movies

It’s no secret to anyone that Disney’s musical films are truly classic and passionate works. They delight children and adults of all ages and are about to delight you too.

21. The Lion King (1994)

How can we talk about Disney musical films without mentioning this work that enchanted our childhood? The story, already known to many, of the young lion Simba, son of King Mufasa and heir to the throne, who goes through many adventures with dangers, action and exploration. The film had two other sequels and is about to become a live action scheduled for this year.

22. Moana (2016)

Disney’s very cute novelty captivated not only children but also the elderly. Moana tells the story of a little girl, Moana, who sets out on an adventurous journey sailing across the Pacific Ocean with the help of a demigod. It is a charming action adventure story.

23. Beauty and the Beast (2017)

The beautiful story of the princess that enchanted many of us when we were little is now retold in a live action that is simply perfect. Emma Watson revives Belle in Beauty and the Beast and struggles to save both her father and the Beast.

24. Mary Poppins (1964)

Mary Poppins is a Disney musical but it can also be considered a gigantic classic that never gets old! A housekeeper with magical powers arrives in a flying umbrella to brighten up a family’s life. The rest is history!

25. Frozen – A Freezing Adventure (2013)

And how to talk about a Disney musical without remembering “Let It Go”? Frozen came to delight young and old alike with a captivating adventure story.

26. Mulan (1998)

Mulan was also an animation that enchanted generations telling the story of bravery and courage of the “princess”. Mulan infiltrated the Chinese army to save her father and lives an adventure of great honor and intelligence.

27. Enchanted (2007)

This cute and super charming movie is made especially for family relaxation. It is a modern fairy tale that mixes animation elements with real life, where a princess is “cursed” by the witch and ends up in our world. She learns to get by with the help of a family and ends up finding her prince around here.

28. Pocahontas (1995)

Pocahontas is an amazing animation, considered one of the most beautiful of Disney, had the original song Oscar winning 1996. It tells the story of a romance between the daughter of a native tribe leader and an English settler. Both go through difficulties when their peoples come into conflict, but they manage to win with the force of love.

29. The Princess and the Frog (2009)

The old stories we heard about kissing a frog and becoming a prince were told by Disney, in a passionate animation. This film tells the story of young Tiana who dreams of opening her own restaurant in New Orleans. On her journey, she meets Prince Naveen, in the form of a frog, and the story continues with both of them living a romantic and very fun story.

30. Fantasy (1940)

Don’t be scared of the date! Fantasia remains one of Disney’s boldest and most acclaimed musical films. The film, initially made to promote the image of Mickey Mouse, has impeccable animation with constant classical music. It’s a classic for family relaxation.

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