Movies and TvShows featuring "musician-in-cast" theme.

A struggling writer and a street prostitute form an odd couple as they navigate their way through New York City. They live in a rented apartment, deal with eviction, and try to pursue their dreams while facing various challenges.

That'll Be The Day (1973) is a coming-of-age drama set in 1950s Britain. The film follows the life of a young man named Jim MacLaine, who drops out of school to pursue his passion for rock music. Along the way, he experiences various relationships and challenges, including his complicated relationships with friends, family, and love interests. The movie explores themes of love, friendship, family relationships, and the struggles of working-class life.

Johnny Cash heads the cast in this sentimental drama, which follows a famed pool hustler (Cash) whose reunion with his long-lost son (Greg Webb) sets the stage for a series of adventures as they join forces to open a pool hall. Based on a hit song written by Cash, the film also stars Richard Roundtree, Tracy Pollan, June Carter Cash and Darren McGavin. The Cash family patriarch performs on the soundtrack.

Everyday Is Like Sunday is a comedy/drama aiming the lens at post-collegiate characters stuck between their imminently-ending youth and impending adulthood. The film follows Mark, Jason, and Flora, as they realistically attempt to pull themselves out of economic and emotional doldrums.

Love Shines is a documentary that follows the journey of an aspiring songwriter who strives to achieve success and create hit songs. Through the ups and downs of his career, he navigates the independent music industry, sings his heart out, and explores the challenges of being a singer-songwriter. The film also explores the musician's relationship with his father and the struggles he faces in the pursuit of his dreams.