25 Movies to Watch on Netflix If You Can't Get Enough of A Star Is Born
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A Star Is Born may have just made its fourth debut (over 80 years after the debut of the original), but the story still hasn't changed: a young, talented woman attracts the attention of an established male performer, and as the woman's star starts to rise, the man's own career starts to decline. The plot may be as old as Hollywood itself, but there's a reason why the story keeps being told. If you can't get enough of star-crossed romances, artistic muses, and troubled rockstars, then we have some movies that you're sure to love. From documentaries, to biopics, to musicals, here are 25 movies you need to watch if A Star Is Born rocked your world — and they're all available on Netflix!
Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me
This heartbreaking documentary tells the story of country music legend Glen Campbell, focusing on his struggle with Alzheimer's and his farewell tour.
Secret Superstar
In this Indian musical drama, a talented teen living in an environment of domestic abuse goes viral after uploading a video to YouTube, though she must keep her identity hidden from the world to protect her secret from her controlling father.
Honey: Rise Up and Dance
Cheesy as it may be, this movie about an unconventional and untrained street dancer trying to score a college dance scholarship despite everyone's discouragement has some awesome dancing (and a totally sweet romance on the side).
Supermodel
Starring The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's Tatyana Ali and model Tyson Beckford, this dark film centers around an aspiring young model who finds success in the fashion industry, only to discover that things are not nearly as glamorous as they seem from the outside.
Another Cinderella Story
Starring Selena Gomez, this classic rags-to-riches movie centers around an aspiring dancer whose encounter with a famous pop star at a masquerade ball might just give her the break she's been waiting for — if only she could tell him who she really is.
Country Crush
This movie stars One Tree Hill's Jana Kramer as an up-and-coming country singer whose new relationship with a sweet country boy may not be able to withstand the demands of her rising career.
Barbra: The Music, The Mem'ries, The Magic
Though there is a lot of Barbra Streisand to be found on Netflix, this documentary follows the star of 1976's A Star Is Born on a 13-city tour, with behind-the-scene glimpses into the iconic performer's life on the road.
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
This biographical documentary tells the story of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, and his rise from an abandoned, impoverished child to a music legend.
Keith Richards: Under the Influence
Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards is about as rock and roll as you can get, and this intimate documentary allows access to all of his influences and struggles on the way to fame.
Love Beats Rhymes
Starring Azealia Banks, this movie follows an aspiring rapper who finds a new creative outlet through spoken word poetry after her parents insist she completes her college degree.
Burnt
Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller star in this movie about a bad-boy chef who moves to London in the hope of restoring the career and reputation he ruined through his reckless behavior.
Gaga: Five Foot Two
Leading up to her 2017 Super Bowl halftime performance, this documentary gives an intimate look into the life of Lady Gaga and the pop star's daily physical and emotional struggles.
Before We Go
This corny but totally sweet movie follows a woman (played by Alice Eve) who gets mugged right before boarding her train, and the street musician (played by Chris Evans) who helps her find her way home.
How He Fell in Love
This totally steamy flick follows a grieving musician (played by Orange Is the New Black's Matt McGorry) as he embarks on an affair with an older, married yoga instructor (played by Homeland's Amy Hargreaves).
20 Feet From Stardom
This fascinating documentary offers a look into the people that are so rarely credited or even noticed: the backup vocalists who support some of music's greatest legends.
True to the Game
Based on Teri Woods' novel of the same name, this movie tells the story of a young college student and aspiring writer who finds herself involved with a Philadelphia cocaine kingpin, a relationship that begins as love and turns into a dangerous game.
The Doors: When You're Strange
Narrated by Johnny Depp and composed of concert footage, television appearances, and record company promo clips, this documentary offers a previously unseen look into The Doors and their iconic frontman, Jim Morrison.
The Girl From the Song
This romantic indie flick tells the story of an aspiring musician who falls for a beautiful college student and decides to follow her to the Burning Man festival in Nevada to win her affection.
Roxanne Roxanne
This movie tells the true story of teen rap battle champion Roxanne Shanté, following her journey from growing up in the Queensbridge projects in the '80s to becoming a hip-hop legend.
Coffee Shop
This cheesy movie stars Smallville's Laura Vandervoort as a coffee shop owner who must accept help from a new love interest to save her small business, with a little bit of singing and a lot of coffee along the way.
Born to Be Blue
Ethan Hawke stars in this biopic about jazz legend Chet Baker and his struggle with addiction while trying to stage a comeback in the 1960s.
Paradox
Produced by Neil Young and Daryl Hannah, this strange and dreamy film follows a band of Western outlaws as they hide out and bond over their shared belief in the transformative power of music.
Step Up 2: The Streets
In this sequel to the original, a tough street dancer finds herself outcasted as the new girl at an elite performing arts school, and so she bands together with fellow street dancers to prepare for an underground dance competition.
Fitoor
In this modern take on Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, a young artist falls for a beautiful and wealthy woman whose mother is intent on breaking the young man's heart.
Bright Star
This historical romance tells the story of legendary Romantic poet John Keats and his three-year love affair with his spirited young muse, Fanny Brawne.