From 'Wicked' to 'The Substance,' these are some of the best rated movies of the year
This movie follows the fictional rap group CB4. It's essentially a parody of early '90s gangster rap. It features Chris Rock, after all!
Frank, played by Michael Fassbender, is a talented musician who suffers from mental health issues and wears a giant fake head.
'Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story' is actually a parody of the music biopic genre, particularly 'Walk the Line' (2005). It follows the life of a rock star, played by John C. Reilly.
Based on a Roddy Doyle novel, the plot revolves around an Irish working class soul band called the Commitments.
Bill and Ted have been rocking out since the first movie, but it's in 'Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey' that their band, Wyld Stallyns, really shines.
Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) wants to reach the top as a drummer. His teacher, Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), makes sure he doesn't miss a beat, oftentimes in a brutal, abusive way.
Starring the likes of Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and Christian Bale, this movie is about the glam rock star Brian Slade.
A fraudulent substitute music teacher forms a band with his students. It's one of Jack Black's most iconic performances, and definitely worth a watch.
Is he a rock and roll star? Is he a spy? Val Kilmer as Nick Rivers is really entertaining to watch, that's for sure!
Two male musicians join a touring all-female band after witnessing a mob hit. They disguise themselves as women and flee the state. Starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon.
Conner Friel's (Andy Samberg) embarks on a solo career after he leaves the pop-rap group the Style Boyz.
The movie is about Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) and his band, Sex Bob-Omb.
This Coen brothers' film is about a struggling folk musician named Llewyn Davis (played by Oscar Isaac). The all-star cast includes Carey Mulligan, John Goodman, Justin Timberlake, and Adam Driver.
Three folk bands reunite for the first time in many years for a tribute concert following the death of their manager.
The movie revolves around musicians Jake and Elwood Blues (John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd).
An Irish musician meets a girl, they fall in love, and the rest is history.
While loosely inspired on Diana Ross and the Supremes, the movie is about a fictional group.
Okay, most of us will remember Kate Hudson in this movie rather than the band. But the whole film revolves around the group Stillwater.
This musical comedy tells the story of a band that discovers that their record company put subliminal messages into songs to make teens buy their records. Based on the Archie Comics series of the same name.
The hit movie starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga tells the tale of fictional musicians Jackson Maine and Ally.
Tom Hanks' directorial debut (he also stars in the film) bring us the story of the band Oneders.
This cult mockumentary follows the fictional English heavy metal band Spinal Tap.
Diane Lane in a band? Yes, please! The actress played Corinne Burns of the fictional teen punk rock band the Stains.
The movie revolves around the mysterious disappearance of rock star Eddie Wilson.
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This musical comedy is about a college freshman (played by Anna Kendrick) who joins an all-girls a cappella group. The film was followed by two sequels.
'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' tells the story of a transgender rock singer and her search for success and love.
'Rock Star' is about the singer of a tribute band who has the chance to front the band he idolizes. Starring Mark Wahlberg with long hair, so it's definitely a must-watch!
Gwyneth Paltrow plays Kelly Canter: a once-famous country star haunted by addiction.
This movie is about fallen country star Otis “Bad” Blake. The Oscar-winning performance by Jeff Bridges makes 'Crazy Heart' a must-watch.
While loosely based on the life of Eminem, '8 Mile' is mostly fiction. The movie follows rapper B-Rabbit and his struggle to make it.
Prince plays pop star The Kid in the movie. It goes without saying that 'Purple Rain' has one of the best soundtracks in film history.
Everyone likes a nice music biopic, but some fictional stories of musicians and bands can be equally entertaining to watch. Indeed, some of these movies are loosely based on real-life stories and do have biographical connotations, but as a whole, they are fiction. 'Dreamgirls' (2006) might transport you to the story of Diana Ross and the Supremes, or '8 Mile' (2002) to the life story of the rapper Eminem, but they too are fiction.
Browse through the following gallery and check out the best movies about fictional musicians.
The best movies about fictional musicians
From rock to rap stars
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Everyone likes a nice music biopic, but some fictional stories of musicians and bands can be equally entertaining to watch. Indeed, some of these movies are loosely based on real-life stories and do have biographical connotations, but as a whole, they are works of the imagination. 'Dreamgirls' (2006) might transport you to the story of Diana Ross and the Supremes, or '8 Mile' (2002) to the life story of the rapper Eminem, but they too are fiction.
Browse through the following gallery and check out the best movies about fictional musicians.