Movies with a music theme—if you love music, you can’t help but be curious, right?
There are also films where only the music became really famous, and you might find yourself wondering, “Which movie used that song again?”
Here, we’ve gathered and introduced films like that.
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- Masterpieces of film music: from Hollywood classics to Japanese cinema
- [Orchestra] Introducing famous and popular pieces
- The theme song of a romantic film that gives you a heart-fluttering, moving feeling.
- [90s Western Films] Theme Songs & Insert Songs: Nostalgic Classics
- Classic and popular songs sung by actors
- [Western Films] Moving Movie Theme Songs: A Compilation of Tear-Jerking Theme Tracks
- [Timeless Masterpiece] Popular songs from The Sound of Music. Recommended tracks.
- The Beatles as you've never seen them before: the allure of the documentary film “EIGHT DAYS A WEEK – The Touring Years.”
- [March 2026] A collection of music titles available on Netflix. Check out Netflix Live!
- [Classical] A comprehensive introduction to famous love pieces: recommended popular works
- Theme and insert songs from Japanese films. Masterpieces and popular tracks of Japanese movie music.
- Theme and insert songs from dramas and films that color the story
Recommended movies with a music theme (1–10)
DEVO / Devo
This documentary traces the journey of Devo, the band from Akron, Ohio.
Packed with must-see rare footage and interviews, it’s incredibly compelling.
Longtime fans will love it, of course, and even those who’ve never heard of Devo will find themselves drawn into the band’s appeal.
Their guiding concepts and the many things they’ve done unfold vividly, letting you enjoy the music while being moved by the way they’ve lived.
One-Hit Wonder: A Song Thinking of You
This is a Filipino-made work that portrays music and love.
The two protagonists, a man and a woman, pursue their musical dreams but struggle to find success.
Even so, they refuse to give up, chasing their dreams and love while being tossed about by fate and past traumas.
In the film’s singing scenes, the two lead actors perform the songs themselves, making for a compelling listen! Highly recommended for those currently chasing a musical dream or for anyone who once pursued one.
Music lovers, too—please enjoy this life drama richly colored by music.
session
A staple among music-themed films, it won three awards at the 87th Academy Awards.
It portrays the clash between a talented drummer and a perfectionist conductor.
You can witness the terrifying side of music and the struggles of musicians fighting to survive within it.
The Sound of Music
It’s the famous work that gave birth to the world-renowned children’s song “Do-Re-Mi.” It was originally a stage musical, then adapted into a film in 1965 and became a huge hit.
Even long after its release, it remains a beloved classic of musical cinema around the world.
If you haven’t seen it yet, you definitely should.
School of Rock
The protagonist is a struggling bandman who, by a twist of fate, ends up working as a teacher at a prestigious school.
He comes up with the idea of teaching rock to his apathetic students and puts it into practice.
Though the kids dislike it at first, they gradually begin to discover the allure of rock…
That’s the story.
Numerous iconic songs that have gone down in the history of rock around the world appear throughout the film.
Amadeus
This is a filmed version of a famous Broadway stage production.
It portrays the relationship—and ensuing tragedy—between the Italian composer Salieri and Mozart, one of the three great masters of the Viennese Classical era.
If you love classical music or opera, it’s definitely worth your time.
Jersey Boys
This is a film adaptation directed by Clint Eastwood based on the musical of the same name.
It tells the story of the members of The Four Seasons, a band that achieved worldwide success in the 1960s, offering a glimpse into American culture and music of that era.