Vote up the music movies that are the best at making you feel better when you're down.
Music can be an incredible tool for battling your darkest moods and moments. Some turn to movies to help pull them out of those depths. But when you need a double dose of dopamine to help put a little pep in your step, movies about music offer the best of both worlds.
Of course, there are countless musicals to choose from, but you won't find those here. This list is about fictional bands that rock, musicians who overcome the odds, and human connections through music that will absolutely move you. So vote up the movies about music that most lift you up when you're feeling down.
Tom Hanks's directorial debut, That Thing You Do!, is arguably the most quintessential feel-good movie about music. There's charm, there's comedy, and there're catchy pop songs. There's also that scene where "That Thing You Do" first plays on the radio and Liv Tyler starts running down the street screaming as she meets up with Ethan Embry and the rest of the guys, and they start dancing around the appliance store turning up all the radios. That scene alone will get you out of any funk.
Oneders for life.
Actors: Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Steve Zahn, Ethan Embry, Charlize Theron
Mike White is getting a lot of buzz for White Lotus, but don't forget the 2003 Jack Black vehicle, School Of Rock, which White wrote. Two decades later, this musical comedy holds up flawlessly with endless quotable lines, awesome songs, tons of talented kid musicians, and all the Jack Black shenanigans you could ask for.
Actors: Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Sarah Silverman, Jordan-Claire Green
With a stacked cast and plenty of modern hits any family are likely familiar with, Sing has a lot to offer for family movie night - or just to entertain the kids. Pair that with a story of facing adversity and following your dreams and you've got a recipe for success to brighten your day.
Actors: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly
A bit of a cult favorite or sleeper hit, but Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit is a '90s gem through and through. With a likeable cast led by Whoopi Goldberg and plenty of powerful musical moments, this beloved sequel deserves more praise for its ability to lift your spirits.
One of the seminal mockumentary-style movies, Rob Reiner's This Is Spinal Tap created a lane entirely its own. A classic in the vein of Monty Python outings and the like, its comedic value is undeniable and continues to endure decades later.
Actors: Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, R.J. Parnell
The Commitments is one of the most underrated movies about music. Period. This Irish gem feels like a big, warm hug. There's a beautiful familial feel to the whole thing that's topped off by excellent music and a story about a band that's full of charm and keeps you rooting for them from start to finish.
Actors: Robert Arkins, Johnny Murphy, Angeline Ball, Michael Aherne, Maria Doyle Kennedy
