The Best Musicals Streaming On Netflix
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- 1Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Vanessa HudgensTick, Tick... Boom! is a biographical musical drama directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda that chronicles the life of aspiring composer Jonathan Larson (Andrew Garfield), as he navigates the days leading up to the crucial workshop performance of his musical "Superbia." Set in the year 1990 in New York, the film captures the pressures faced by Larson amidst the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic. Larson struggles with self-doubt and the fear of turning 30 without having achieved significant success. The film illustrates the resilience of the artistic spirit through the character. Garfield's performance earned high praise and recognition during awards season.
3Cher, Christina Aguilera, Eric DaneAli (Christina Aguilera), a small-town gal with a great voice, leaves a troubled life behind and follows her dreams to Los Angeles. She lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue led by Tess (Cher), the proprietor. Ali vows to perform there and, with the help of a savvy stage manager and a gender-bending host, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.More Burlesque
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4Julie Walters, Jamie Bell, Jamie DravenThe life of 11-year-old Billy Elliot, a coal miner's son in Northern England, is forever changed one day when he stumbles upon a ballet class during his weekly boxing lesson. Before long, he finds himself in dance, demonstrating the kind of raw talent seldom seen by the class' exacting instructor, Mrs. Wilkinson. With a tart tongue and a never-ending stream of cigarettes in her hand, Mrs. Wilkinson's zest for teaching is revived when she sees Billy's potential.More Billy Elliot- #33 of 78 onThe 75+ Best Dance Movies Of All Time, Ranked
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- 5Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson, Lashana LynchRoald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is a vibrant adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical, bringing to the screen the story of Matilda Wormwood (Alisha Weir), an extraordinary girl with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination. Facing a cruel and dim-witted family, Matilda finds solace in books and storytelling. Her compassion and cleverness stand stark against headmistress Miss Trunchbull's tyranny at her school. However, with the help of her kind-hearted teacher Miss Honey, Matilda discovers her own remarkable powers. The film also features the formidable Trunchbull (Emma Thompson). It celebrates intelligence, creativity, and the transformative power of education and kindness.
6Danielle Macdonald, Jennifer Aniston, Odeya RushThe plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen signs up for her mom's pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow in her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Texas town.More Dumplin'- #58 of 73 onThe Best Mother-Daughter Movies Ever Made
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- 7Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Jason AlexanderLeo the Lizard has been stuck in the same Florida school for decades. When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to freedom, but instead has to rescue his class from their horribly mean substitute teacher.More Leo
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- 8Javier Bardem, Winslow Fegley, Shawn MendesWhen the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son, Josh, struggles to adapt to his new school and friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle, a singing crocodile that loves baths, caviar and great music. The two become fast friends, but when evil neighbor Mr. Grumps threatens Lyle's existence, the Primms must band together to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.
- 9Amanda Seyfried, Lily James, Pierce BrosnanIn 1979 young Donna, Tanya and Rosie graduate from Oxford University -- leaving Donna free to embark on a series of adventures throughout Europe. On her journeys, she makes the acquaintances of Harry, Bill and Sam -- the latter whom she falls in love with, but he's also the man who breaks her heart. In the present day, Donna's pregnant daughter, Sophie, dreams of renovating a taverna while reuniting with her mother's old friends and boyfriends on the Greek island of Kalokairi.
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Music Teacher
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Holy Camp!
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Emo (the Musical)
Kristen Cunningham, Gary Samolin, Stephen WainribEmo (the Musical) is a 2013 short film written and directed by Neil Triffett. 
13nm2147526, Gulshan Grover, Urmila MatondkarKarzzzz is a 2008 Bollywood film directed by Satish Kaushik. It stars Urmila Matondkar and Himesh Reshammiya . It is a remake of Karz and also inspired by The Reincarnation of Peter Proud.The Reincarnation of Peter Proud is itself inspired by indian film Madhumati The film opened very strongly upon its release, did better business compared to Aap Kaa Surroor, but later became a disaster at the box office due to its high price selling cost estimated Rs 40cr, sold to Reliance Entertainment by T-Series. The hype created upon the film's trailer and Himesh Reshammiya's popularity were reasons behind the high price selling cost. This news was confirmed by the Himesh Reshammiya himself during a talk show while promoting his film Radio on etc channel.- 14Mathias Malzieu, Olivia Ruiz, Grand Corps MaladeJack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart is a 2013 French animated musical fantasy film based on the concept album by the French rock band Dionysos, and on the illustrated novel La Mécanique du cœur written by the band's lead singer Mathias Malzieu. The music of the film was entirely composed by Dionysos.
- 15Lin-Manuel Miranda, Zoe Saldana, Juan de Marcos GonzálezA music-loving kinkajou embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.More Vivo
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- 16Debra Messing, JD McCrary, Lindsey Blackwell13: The Musical follows the journey of Evan Goldman (Eli Golden) as he grapples with his parents' divorce and an impending move from New York City to Indiana. Approaching his Bar Mitzvah, Evan sees it as a chance to win over new classmates and escape his label as an outsider. The story goes into themes of adolescence, friendship, and acceptance, resonating with young audiences navigating similar life changes. The film is an adaptation of the Broadway musical and features seasoned performers Debra Messing and Rhea Perlman. The film ensures its appeal to a cross-generational audience.
17Trolls
Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Christopher Mintz-PlasseAfter the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy (Anna Kendrick), the happiest Troll ever born, and the overly-cautious, curmudgeonly Branch (Justin Timberlake) set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.More Trolls- #293 of 450 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
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Been So Long
Michaela Coel, Arinzé Kene, George MacKayDuring a night on the town, a dedicated single mother meets a charming yet troubled stranger. - 19
Cats
Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, Ian McKellenCats is a 2019 comedy-drama musical film directed by Tom Hooper. A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life.
