The Beat 2012

The Pianist 2002

8.4/10

Famed Polish pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman struggles to survive the onslaught of Nazi tyranny during World War II in this drama based on his memoirs.

Run Time: 2h28m’ | MMPA: R | Release: 28 Mar 2003

Directors: Roman Polanski

Actors: Michal Zebrowski , Thomas Kretschmann , Maureen Lipman , Ed Stoppard , Adrien Brody , Jessica Kate Meyer , Emilia Fox , Julia Rayner , Frank Finlay

Whiplash 2014

8.3/10

Driven by his demanding music teacher, drummer Andrew is determined to succeed as a jazz musician -- even if it destroys his personality.

Run Time: 1h46m’ | MMPA: R | Release: 15 Oct 2014

Actors: J.K. Simmons , Melissa Benoist , Nate Lang , Miles Teller , Damon Gupton , Chris Mulkey , Paul Reiser , Suanne Spoke , Austin Stowell , Max Kasch

La La Land 2016

8/10

Career aspirations run up against bittersweet romance in modern-day Los Angeles, as two artists face a heartbreaking dilemma.

Run Time: 2h7m’ | MMPA: PG-13 | Release: 25 Dec 2016

Actors: Ryan Gosling , John Legend , Sonoya Mizuno , Jason Fuchs , Rosemarie DeWitt , Jessica Rothe , Meagen Fay , Finn Wittrock , J.K. Simmons , Emma Stone , Amiee Conn , Terry Walters

O Brother, Where Art Thou? 2000

7.8/10

In the vein of Homer's Odyssey, three convicts break out of a Depression-era Mississippi jail, embarking on an epic quest for a hidden cache of loot.

Run Time: 1h43m’ | MMPA: PG-13 | Release: 02 Feb 2001

Actors: George Clooney , John Turturro , John Goodman

A Star Is Born 2018

7.7/10

When an aspiring singer develops a passionate relationship with a seasoned musician, her career begins to soar as his vices trigger a downward spiral.

Run Time: 2h15m’ |

Actors: Rafi Gavron , Bonnie Somerville , Willam Belli , Michael D. Roberts , Lady Gaga , Sam Elliott , Bradley Cooper , Eddie Griffin , Rebecca Field , Michael Harney , Dave Chappelle , Gabe Fazio , Andrew Dice Clay , Greg Grunberg

Pitch Perfect 2012

7.8/10

This music-steeped comedy draws on the world of a cappella groups to tell the story of an intense competition between three ensembles.

Run Time: 1h51m’ |

Directors: Jason Moore

Actors: Ben Platt , Brittany Snow

School of Rock 2003

7.2/10

Musician Dewey Finn gets a job as a fourth-grade substitute teacher, where he secretly begins teaching his students the finer points of rock 'n' roll.

Run Time: 1h49m’ | MMPA: PG-13 | Release: 03 Oct 2003

Actors: Jack Black , Lucas Papaelias , Chris Stack , Joan Cusack

Coco (French-Canadian version) 2017

8.4/10

On Día de los Muertos, young would-be musician Miguel crosses into the afterlife on a quest to meet his ancestor and understand his family legacy.

Run Time: 1h45m’ |

Actors: Anthony Gonzalez , Gael Garcia Bernal , Benjamin Bratt , Alanna Ubach

8 Mile 2002

7.3/10

Aspiring hip-hop artist Jimmy views his home, Detroit's 8 Mile district, as a psychological line that separates him from where and who he wants to be.

Run Time: 1h50m’ | MMPA: R | Release: 08 Nov 2002

Directors: Curtis Hanson

Actors: Brittany Murphy , Omar Benson Miller , Evan Jones , Eminem , Mekhi Phifer , Kim Basinger , Eugene Byrd , Taryn Manning , De'Angelo Wilson , Proof

Walk the Line 2005

7.9/10

This acclaimed biopic follows country singer Johnny Cash from his hardscrabble days on an Arkansas farm to his time inside Memphis's Sun Studios.

Run Time: 2h15m’ |

Directors: James Mangold

Actors: Joaquin Phoenix , Reese Witherspoon , Robert Patrick , Hailey Anne Nelson , Lucas Till , Tyler Hilton , Dallas Roberts , Waylon Payne , Larry Bagby , Dan Beene , Ginnifer Goodwin , Ridge Canipe , Dan John Miller , Shelby Lynne