Movies and TvShows featuring "song-writing" theme.
A single mother at odds with her son is on a quest to find a new hobby for him. Their lives take a turn when she comes across a discarded guitar in a dumpster, sparking a journey of music, friendship, and self-discovery.
On January 25th, 1985, dozens of the era's most popular musicians gathered in Los Angeles to record a charity single for African famine relief. Setting egos aside, they collaborated on a song that would make history.
In 1980s Dublin, Conor starts a band to impress Raphina, a girl he likes. They face financial struggles and school bullies while writing and performing their own songs. Conor learns about Raphina's troubled past and her dreams of becoming a model. Despite family issues and setbacks, the band perseveres and gains popularity. Conor and Raphina develop a romantic relationship, but their future is uncertain as Raphina leaves for London with her abusive boyfriend. The band wins over the crowd at a school dance, and Conor and Raphina decide to pursue their dreams together in London.
A former pop star, Alex Fletcher, is asked to write a song for a young megastar. He enlists the help of Sophie Fisher, a woman with a talent for writing lyrics. As they work together, they grow closer and discover that they make a great team. Along the way, they face challenges and confront their pasts, but ultimately find success in both music and romance.
Crossroads is a comedy-drama film about a high school graduate named Lucy who goes on a cross-country trip with her childhood friend Mimi and singer Kit. Along the way, they face various challenges and discover themselves. Lucy hopes to audition for a music school in Los Angeles, while Mimi deals with her overprotective father and Kit tries to find her estranged mother. The movie explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and following one's dreams. It also touches on topics such as teenage pregnancy, self-confidence, and loss of virginity.
When a famous actress returns to her small town for her ex-boyfriend's wedding, she falls in love with a local country singer and rediscovers her roots. As their romance blossoms, they face obstacles including the potential foreclosure of the singer's family ranch. Can their love and the power of music save the day?
A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
Four friends from a small town in Finland form a heavy metal band called Impaled Rektum. After years of struggling, they get a chance to perform at a Norwegian music festival. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including a reindeer carcass, a rocket launcher, and a mental patient. Through it all, they learn about friendship, music, and themselves.
Night and Day is a 1946 American musical romance drama film inspired by the life of songwriter Cole Porter. The film chronicles Porter's struggles with depression, his turbulent relationships, and his rise to fame in the world of popular music. It explores themes of love, loss, and personal growth, as well as the power of music to heal and inspire.
Country at Heart follows a talented female country singer who goes to Nashville to pursue her dreams. Along the way, she falls in love and experiences the ups and downs of the music industry.
When a bullied teenager in Houston, Texas has a panic attack and runs away from home, she forms an unlikely friendship with an aspiring songwriter. Together, they navigate the challenges of adolescence and their own personal demons, using music as their escape.
When amateur songwriter Jill Wright moves from the Midwest to New York City, she is dismayed to discover that Rick Farrell, the owner of Miracle Publishing Co., has claimed as his own the song she submitted to his company. One of the many films made at Republic with a year attached to the "Hit Parade" title, which came from the "Hit Parade" radio program sponsored by Lucky Strike cigarettes.
Not Fade Away is a coming-of-age drama set in 1960s New Jersey. It follows a group of childhood friends who form a rock band and navigate the challenges of love, rivalries, and the changing times. As they pursue their dreams of becoming rock stars, they must also confront the social and political issues of the Vietnam War era.
Discover the fascinating story behind Hollywood musicals, delving into the movie business, dance performances, singers, songwriting, and the magical world of Hollywood.
A press agent, a composer and a landlord of a theatrical boardinghouse revive vaudeville on Broadway.
Cassie Temple accepts a job as a babysitter back home after her internship falls through, however she begins suspecting her employer is up to something sinister after overhearing a murder plot.
A young girl goes to New York to find a band leader who has stolen all the songs she wrote and is passing them off as his own.
A biographical film about the life and career of Juice Leskinen, a Finnish rock musician. The movie explores his rise to fame, struggles with alcoholism and health issues, and his impact on the rock music scene in Finland.
Tensions run high when a recently-divorced couple are given an offer they can't refuse. Once well-established movie songwriters, Lisa and Charlie are thrown together again when a movie producer offers them a rewarding contract to compose a new song. However, old wounds and new love interests guarantee that this job will be anything but easy money.