Bollywood films would be incomplete without their signature foot-tapping songs, which serve to break up the narrative’s monotony. Songs in a movie, however, are a rare achievement for Hollywood productions, and when they do occur, they swing in the genre. Anywhere, at any time, you may start singing and dancing along to a great musical film. The emphasis here is on intense, immersive musicals that make you sway to the melodies on screen, rather than the biopics Rocketmen or the semi-biographical Tick, Tick, Boom, which are among the many well-known musicals. Get up, brush off that lethargic feeling, and prepare your dancing shoes because these musicals will have you moving like never before.
LA LA LAND
https://www.amazon.com/Land-Ryan-Gosling/dp/B01MRR7AUU
Description
The film, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, tells the tale of ambitious actress Amelia Dolan and poor jazz pianist Sebastian Wilder. They overcome their early obstacles to fall in love and support one another wholeheartedly. But their love is threatened by their goals, and they are forced to make difficult decisions that will change their lives forever. Because they both want to follow their passions, Sebastian and Mia are drawn to each other. However, as their success grows, they must make decisions that might end their relationship. The music in the film wonderfully matches the story, making it an amazing package altogether.
- Genre – Musical, Romance, Comedy, Drama
- Director – Damien Chazelle
- Actors – Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt
- Age Restriction – PG13
Rating
IMDB: 6.5/10 (272K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 91% (471 Votes)
MAMMA MIA
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Mamma-Mia/0T610DH9YXP9YD7PIK2YLCLFEC
Description
Veteran performers Meryl Streep, Julie Walters, Christine Baranski, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Amanda Seyfried, and Meryl Streep as Donna Donna, who gets ready for her daughter’s wedding, are featured in the film Mamma Mia. The bride, Sophie, has her true father walk her down the aisle, and she has discreetly invited three men from her mother’s past to meet him. The film is appealing to watch since it is full of humorous moments and intriguing storylines. The protagonist of the tale is Sophie, who invites her mother Donna’s ex-boyfriends in secret because she thinks one of them is her father. Playing Donna’s younger brother, Lily Collins stars in the similarly amusing sequel, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again.
- Genre – Musical, Comedy
- Director – Phyllida Lloyd
- Actors – Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth
- Age Restriction – PG-13
Rating
IMDB: 7.8/10 (690K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 55% (186 Votes)
HAIRSPRAY
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Hairspray/0SGIUW0D8YR68U89OBVQAAEXKH
Description
Teenage dance enthusiast Tracy Turnblad auditions and is accepted into “The Corny Collins Show” in Baltimore in the 1960s. She sets trends in dancing, having fun, and dressing, which may contribute to the racial integration of the performance. The movie, based on the Broadway musical, follows Tracy’s journey of being made fun of because of her weight. She does, however, integrate with the school once the television team visits it. She overcomes challenges and succeeds with her mother Edna’s help, eventually turning into a teenage phenomenon.
- Genre – Musical, Comedy
- Director – Adam Shankman
- Actors – John Travolta, Nikki Blonsky, Amanda Bynes
- Age Restriction – PG
Rating
IMDB: 6.7/10 (138K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 92% (219 Votes)
Chicago
https://www.amazon.com/Chicago-Ren%C3%A9e-Zellweger/dp/B08Z8CMCD2
Description
The popular nightclub owner Velma kills her cheating husband, and Billy Flynn, a Chicago attorney, stands by her side. Another prisoner named Roxie has a case that makes her a media circus attraction. In their battles against infidelity, betrayal, exploitation, greed, corruption, and murder, both women strive for popularity and renown. The 1920s-set film version of the Broadway musical became an immediate blockbuster and took home the Academy Award for “Best Picture.” Scenes are set in a corrupt society where fame and crime are interchangeable, driven by jazz and alcohol. Richard Gere portrays Billy Flynn, while Renée Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones play Velma Hart and Velma Kelly, respectively.
- Genre – Musical, Drama
- Director – Rob Marshall
- Actors – Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renée Zellweger, Richard Gere
- Age Restriction – PG-13
Rating
IMDB: 7.2/10 (242K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 86% (263 Votes)
Dreamgirls
https://www.amazon.com/Dreamgirls-Jamie-Foxx/dp/B000S0DDG0
Description
Three-piece band The Dreamettes are formed when manager Curtis Taylor Jr. allows them to support a national celebrity as backing vocalists. But one rises to prominence and drives the other out, showing them the steep price of notoriety. Based on the 1981 Broadway musical, the 2006 movie is set in the 1960s and 1970s and is somewhat influenced by The Supremes and their time at Motown Records. Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, and Beyoncé Knowles provide strong male support for Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, and Anika Noni Rose in the cast.
- Genre – Musical, Drama
- Director – Bill Condon
- Actors – Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé, Eddie Murphy
- Age Restriction – PG-13
Rating
IMDB: 6.6/10 (77K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 79% (208 Votes)
Into the Woods
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Into-the-Woods/0LLAW8KXIK8AE6JFUEXNQLUK9V
Description
The Broadway musical “Children Will Listen” by Stephen Sondheim from 1986 was adapted into a Disney picture in 2014. Following a baker and his wife, who are barren of children as a result of a witch’s spell. They set out to locate the components needed to break the enchantment and bring back the witch’s beauty. They encounter characters on their journey to grant wishes, such as Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Jack. The ensemble cast features Johnny Depp, Emily Blunt, James Corden, and Meryl Streep as the witch.
- Genre – Musical, Fantasy
- Director – Rob Marshall
- Actors – Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick
- Age Restriction – PG
Rating
IMDB: 5.9/10 (147K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 71% (225 Votes)
Les Misérables
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Les-Miserables/0GM6XXIOGZB5RCGS3YWU4VNCR8
Description
The 19-year-old prisoner Jean Valjean is released by Javert, the prison labour officer. He makes a name for himself as a mayor and factory owner by using stolen silver, but Javert intends to send him back to prison. After Cosette’s mother passes away eight years later, Valjean takes on the role of protector. The pursuit of Javert is unrelenting, therefore peace will not arrive quickly. Tom Hooper’s critically and commercially successful 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. Hugh Jackman, Eddie Redmayne, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Hathaway as Fantine, and Russell Crowe feature in the musical, which is set during the French Revolution of the 19th century.
- Genre – Musical, History, Drama
- Director – Tom Hooper
- Actors – Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne
- Age Restriction – PG-13
Rating
IMDB: 7.5/10 (345K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 70% (257 Votes)
Newsies
Description
The Newsboys’ strike is portrayed in the theatrical production of the musical “Newsies” in 1899 New York. The musical developed a cult following despite being a box office failure, and it was eventually turned into Disney’s 1992 film Newsies. Inspired by the strike, the 2012 Broadway musical brought composer Alan Menken his first Tony Award. Christian Bale plays strike leader and poster boy Jack Kelly in the movie.
- Genre – Musical
- Director – Brett Sullivan
- Actors – Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay, Ben Fankhauser
- Age Restriction – PG
Rating
IMDB: 8.3/10 (3K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 90% (373 Votes)
One Night in Miami
https://www.amazon.com/Night-Miami-Leslie-Kingsley-Ben-Adir/dp/B08NLFDCXZ
Description
Four giants of activism, music, and athletics came together in 1964 to commemorate a significant upset in boxing. At the Miami Convention Hall, heavyweight champion Sonny Liston was beaten by Cassius Clay, who would later become Muhammad Ali. Along with his pals Jim Brown, Sam Cooke, and Malcolm X, Clay commemorated the incident. One Night in Miami highlights the strength of Civil Rights America by fusing real-life incidents with made-up meetings. Even if they are supporting one another, the foursome considers the violence and rioting in their society. Their goals are to help the next generation and define a new world. The movie starring Kemp Power debuted in London and is currently accessible on Amazon Prime.
- Genre – Musical, Drama
- Director – Regina King
- Actors – Kingsley Ben-Adir, Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr.
- Age Restriction – A
Rating
IMDB: 7.1/10 (34K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 98% (346 Votes)
The Sound of Music
https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Music-Julie-Andrews/dp/B0044XRIMW
Description
A beloved musical, The Sound of Music, tells the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, a popular pre-World War II performing group. Julie Andrews plays Maria Rainer in the famous Broadway musical, which debuted in 1959 and won the Tony Award for “Best Musical” in 1960. In 1938, Maria Rainer is a postulant who takes on the role of governess for Captain von Trapp’s seven children. The title tune, “Do-Re-Mi,” and “My Favorite Things,” all performed by Andrews, have become classics in film musicals. Starring in the 1965 film adaption is Dame Julie Andrews, who rose to international fame following her role in Mary Poppins.
- Genre – Kids & Family, Musical
- Director – Robert Wise
- Actors – Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker
- Age Restriction – G
Rating
IMDB: 8.1/10 (259K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 83% (77 Votes)
Conclusion
To conclude we can say that Broadway had to temporarily close because of the COVID-19 epidemic, underscoring the significance of remaining at home and taking care of one’s mental health. The essence of musicals is beloved among Broadway enthusiasts, and this segment concentrates on film musicals. A wide range of Broadway-related entertainment is available on Amazon Prime Video. Classic and contemporary movie musicals are included in top 10 selections of Amazon Amazon Prime video; some may be viewed for free with a subscription, while others can be rented or purchased.
