In this article, we recall great films about people from the world of music. These musicians formed new subcultures and attracted tens of thousands of people to their concerts.
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Sid and Nancy
- Great Britain, 1986.
- Biography, drama.
- Duration: 111 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.0.
A film based on real events. These are biographies of the main symbol of English punk culture, Sid Vicious, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. This is a complex story of self-destruction with a tragic ending. Young Gary Oldman plays Sid.
The Doors
- USA, 1991.
- Biography, drama.
- Duration: 140 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.2.
The film tells the story of the legendary 60s band The Doors and its frontman Jim Morrison. He was played by Val Kilmer. However, not everyone liked the film. Former members of The Doors said the script only showed one side of Jim, showing him to be an out-of-control sociopath more than a talented and cheerful musician. But they also admitted that The Doors was “a good rock and roll movie.” And this is something that cannot be argued with.
Bohemian Rhapsody
- UK, USA, 2018.
- Drama.
- Duration: 134 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.9.
The most high-profile biopic of 2018 is the story of the frontman of the British band Queen. If you wish, you can find fault with the facts, timing inconsistencies and actor Rami Malek’s lack of Freddie Mercury enthusiasm, but the film turned out to be quite good. This is evidenced by audience ratings: on IMDb “Bohemian Rhapsody” received 8.1 points at the time of release. Rami Malek won an Oscar, a Golden Globe and several other prestigious film awards for his role in the film. The film follows Mercury’s life from the moment he met Brian May and Roger Taylor to the Live Aid concert. This is a story about the formation of Queen, the first concerts and recordings, about mercantile producers, serious illness, the search for love, loneliness and friendship.
Elvis
- USA, Australia, 2022.
- Drama.
- Duration: 159 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.3.
This movie is about the great Elvis Presley. The king of rock and roll was played by the little-known but very charismatic Austin Butler. Most of the story is told from the perspective of his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, played by Tom Hanks. Already a very old man, while in the hospital, he recalls how he met a very young singer who had just begun to be played on the radio.
Ray
- USA, 2004.
- Biography, drama.
- Duration: 152 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.7.
A film about Ray Charles, one of the greatest jazz singers and pianists. The film tells the story of his development: from childhood and progressive blindness to the peak of his musical career and wide recognition. “Ray” began filming even before the musician’s death, and Charles even saw a preliminary version of the film. The film received two Oscars. To get into the role of the character, Jamie Foxx even learned Braille. They also applied makeup to the actor’s face, which made him blind for the entire shooting day.
Walk The Line
- USA, Germany, 2005.
- Biography, drama.
- Duration: 136 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.8.
If you decide to learn more about American country songs, start with. “Walk the Line”. This is a biographical drama that portrays the life of the iconic musician Johnny Cash. Just be sure to prepare yourself and listen to Johnny Cash’s music before watching; otherwise, the experience will be incomplete.
24 Hour Party People
- Great Britain, 2002.
- Biography, comedy, drama.
- Duration: 117 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.3.
The events of 24 Hour Party People revolve around the musical life of Manchester in 1976–1992 and the person of Tony Wilson in particular. Tony Wilson is a journalist, promoter, and founder of the Factory Records label, which recorded Joy Division, New Order, Happy Mondays, and other Manchester wave bands. Factory Records has become an unspoken symbol of the independent music industry, and “24-Hour Party People” tells an interesting and humorous story about how it happened.
Control
- UK, Australia, Japan, 2007.
- Biography, drama.
- Duration: 122 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.6.
Control follows the life of Ian Curtis, lead singer of the iconic Manchester post-punk band Joy Division. In the film, Curtis is torn between two love relationships, suffers from epileptic seizures, and performs. He performs like no one else – with his strange, almost insane movements and glassy eyes. The film is black and white but Joy Division fans love it.
Love & Mercy
USA, 2014.
Biography, drama.
Duration: 121 minutes.
IMDb: 7.4.
The story of Brian Wilson, founder and songwriter of The Beach Boys. If you weren’t into the work of this group, be sure to listen. The film tells about the peak of the band’s fame, Wilson’s mental illness progressing around the same time, and Melinda Ledbetter, the musician’s lover, who helps him cope with all this.