These 25 Musicals on Netflix Will Have You Singing and Dancing Along
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Musicals and Netflix: they're a perfect duet! The streaming platform is home to a surprisingly large number of musical movies from traditional song-and-dance flicks to music documentaries and even a few TV comedies that lovingly skewer the genre even as they mine it for material. As diverse as these options are, they all have one thing in common: a heartfelt belief in the incredible storytelling-power of music.
In recent years, Netflix has really beefed up its selection of musicals. In 2020, the streamer released its adaptation of "The Prom," directed by Ryan Murphy. This year, Netflix nabbed an Oscar nominations for Andrew Garfield's turn in 2021's "Tick, Tick . . . Boom!," directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. On Aug. 12, they're releasing their version of "13: The Musical," and this fall, the streamer will also release a film version of the Broadway musical "Matilda."
If you're looking for the kind of entertainment you can sing along to, you've definitely come to the right place. We've rounded up a selection of the best musical movies and TV shows on Netflix, so whether you're looking to rewatch an old favorite or discover something new, you're sure to find something to watch tonight!
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes and Tasha Dowbachuk
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"A Week Away"
"A Week Away" follows the story of Will (played by Kevin Quinn), who attends a summer church camp where he begins discovering himself, builds friendships along the way, and starts a romance with a girl named Avery (played by Bailee Madison).
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"The Prom"
Emma Nolan (played by Jo Ellen Pellman) and her girlfriend Alyssa (Ariana DeBose) plan on going to their prom together. But once the Indiana high school board discovers their idea, they cancel prom. After the news goes viral, a group of Broadway stars — played by Meryl Steep, James Corden, and Nicole Kidman — travel to the state to rally in support of Emma and her prom to return.
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"Ariana Grande: Excuse Me I Love You"
This documentary invites audiences to witness the behind-the-scenes preparations for Ariana Grande's The Sweetener World Tour, and get a look at the singer's life on the road before her performance in London.
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"Selena: The Series"
Belt out your favorite songs while following the story of Mexican-American icon, Selena Quintanilla (played by Christian Serratos). This two-part miniseries gives a glimpse into the childhood, dedication and impact of Selena and her musical legacy.
"Blackpink: Light Up the Sky"
This documentary spotlights the rise to success of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK, as each member details their musical journey and career.
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"Pup Star: World Tour"
This third Pup Star movie follows Tiny as she becomes a celebrity judge for the inaugural Pup Star World Tour. Little does Tiny know, however, that three conspirators are working together behind the scenes, hoping to ruin the tour for Tiny (as well as everyone else).
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"Been So Long"
This London-set musical stars Michaela Coel as a single mother who encounters a handsome stranger (Arinzé Kene) during a rare night out on the town.
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"Go!: The Unforgettable Party"
In this Netflix musical for kids, Mia goes on what's supposed to be a relaxing vacation with her dad, until her high school classmates show up — cue the drama!
"The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience"
We shouldn't have to convince you to watch anything created by The Lonely Island, but we'll make the case for this nonetheless. It's a musical comedy about the infamous Oakland A's Bash Brothers, and there's no reason you shouldn't turn it on ASAP.
Watch "The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience" on Netflix.
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"Miss Americana"
Offering a mix of onstage and backstage footage and intimate interviews, this documentary gives viewers an inside look at the life of pop star Taylor Swift, beyond her Reputation tour. She covers everything from struggles with disordered eating to her mom's cancer diagnosis and her journey to finding her voice. It's a must-watch for T-Swift fans.
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"Shrek the Musical"
Did you know that your favorite fairy-tale-skewering ogre has his own Broadway musical? The stage adaptation of "Shrek," starring "Younger"'s Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona, brings a quirky new twist to the fairytale parody.
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"Opening Night"
A former Broadway star falls to new lows as a harried production manager on a new musical about one-hit wonders. As he struggles to keep his head above water, he has to deal with all the colorful personalities in the cast and crew.
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"Gaga: Five Foot Two"
Lady Gaga's entry into the behind-the-scenes documentary genre follows much more than her music career. Filmmakers shadow Lady Gaga as she deals with a breakup, a medical crisis, and prepping to release new music and perform at the Super Bowl.
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"The Get Down"
In the 1970s, a group of determined Bronx teenagers set out to chase down their hip-hop dreams, no matter what it takes.
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"Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé"
This documentary shines a spotlight on the entire creative process behind Queen Bey's 2018 Coachella performance, bringing her creative work to new light.
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"Springsteen on Broadway"
Bruce Springsteen's 2018 Broadway residency is captured on film, with his unique storytelling and performances of his hit songs.
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"The Dirt"
Based on the real memoirs of the members of Mötley Cruë, this rock biopic follows the band in the early days of their music career, packed with — quite literally — sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll.
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"Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour"
If you couldn't snag tickets to Swift's record-setting "Reputation" Tour, you've got another chance to watch it, with Netflix's filming of the stadium tour.
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"Julie and the Phantoms"
Imagine the "High School Musical" franchise had a dose of supernatural infused into it, and you've got "Julie and the Phantoms". The show follows Julie, a girl who loses her passion for music after her mom dies but discovers it again when a band of ghosts from the '90s appear in her mom's old studio and convince her to start a band together.
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"Tick, Tick... Boom!"
"Tick, Tick... Boom!" tells the story of Jon, a struggling composer who's beginning to doubt his decision to go into the performing arts in 1990s New York City. Based on the musical of the same name by the late Jonathan Larson (the creator of "Rent"), it's a semi-autobiographical story based on his actual experience trying to make it in theater throughout the '80s.
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"Diana the Musical"
There aren't all that many people who aren't at least somewhat familiar with the inspiring, but tragic, story of Lady Diana Spencer's life. "Diana the Musical" tells the familiar story of the 19-year-old girl who married a prince only to find herself trapped in a loveless marriage as the world watched on in a fresh new way: through music.
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"Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga"
While it's a Will Ferrell comedy to its core, this movie about two lifelong best friends from Iceland who get a chance to compete on behalf of their country as part of the "Eurovision Song Contest" also tells an inspiring story about persistently following your dreams, even if no one takes your dreams seriously but you.
Watch "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" on Netflix.
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"Les Misérables"
"Les Misérables," based on one of the world's most famous musicals, tells the story of revolution, love, and death in France. It's also the movie that won Anne Hathaway her Oscar.
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"Sing 2"
"Sing 2" hit theaters in Christmas 2021, but if you missed it the first time around, you can still catch this star-studded, feel-good animated movie on Netflix.
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"13: The Musical"
"13: The Musical" is a coming-of-age musical about 12-year-old Evan (Eli Golden) whose life gets turned upside down when his parents split up right before his bar mitzvah. It'll hit Netflix on Aug. 12.