MUSIC - 2025, a list by Royce Bunn

8.3

/483/

66

/20/

82

/5/

4.0

/10868/

95

/59/

95

/217/

78

/11/

3.5

age 13+

Franklin Shepard is a talented Broadway composer who abandons his theater career and all his friends in New York in order to produce films in Los Angeles. The story begins at the height of his Hollywood fame and moves backwards in time, showing snapshots of the most important moments in Frank’s life that shaped the man he is today. A live recording of the 2024 Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical, filmed at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

84

82

7.8

/5413/

79

/354/

81

/128/

4.1

/159869/

91

/455/

95

/8963/

From a repressive childhood to artistic revolution, Ney Matogrosso transforms Brazil's stages — and himself — through music, creativity and inner fire.

81

IMDb 81

7.5

/110301/

79

/9554/

81

/2183/

3.6

/1485126/

93

/98/

99

/201/

77

/9/

3.0

age 10+

When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.

79

7.1

/1070/

71

/53/

70

/11/

3.7

/17552/

95

/61/

76

/21/

4.0

'90s indie-rock band Pavement reunites for their sold-out 2022 tour. But as preparations get underway, surreal tributes emerge: an off-Broadway musical adaptation of their songs, a museum devoted entirely to the band’s legacy, and a shamelessly awards-baiting Hollywood biopic.

79

7.2

/1464/

68

/51/

71

/15/

3.7

/9465/

90

/83/

95

/34/

79

/24/

3.5

An exploration of the seminal and transformative 18 months that one of music’s most famous couples — John Lennon and Yoko Ono — spent living in Greenwich Village, New York City, in the early 1970s.

79

7.4

/17690/

74

/784/

71

/132/

3.9

/82744/

96

/140/

93

/51/

78

/34/

3.0

age 12+

An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.

79

7.5

/7729/

75

/530/

72

/99/

3.5

/30861/

85

/46/

95

/542/

64

/12/

4.0

age 13+

The individual journeys of the four members of the band, as they move through the music scene of the 1960s, playing small clubs throughout Britain and performing some of the biggest hits of the era, until their meeting in the summer of 1968 for a rehearsal that changes their lives forever.

78

7.5

/681/

74

/32/

80

/15/

3.5

/2540/

92

/48/

87

/1754/

76

/16/

3.0

Rich with archival gems and Liza Minnelli’s own point of view, Bruce David Klein's luminous documentary celebrates a young entertainer full of boundless raw talent and the deep, creative relationships with her mentors and influences.

78

7.6

/1513/

73

/105/

69

/12/

3.8

/6837/

93

/45/

77

/12/

3.5

An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.

77

7.7

/1739/

77

/94/

79

/17/

4.3

/37838/

72

/17/

3.0

Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Now, never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from those closest to him offer a portrait of the captivating singer.

77

6.8

/3857/

68

/208/

65

/26/

3.6

/48262/

95

/112/

85

/18/

78

/23/

3.5

When a twenty-something retail clerk meets a rising popstar, he takes the opportunity to edge his way into the in-crowd. But as the line between friend and fan blurs beyond recognition, access and proximity become a matter of life and death.

76

7.7

/161/

65

/5/

80

/1/

3.8

/1193/

71

/5/

3.5

Legendary musician Swamp Dogg, alongside housemates Moogstar and Guitar Shorty, has transformed his home into an artistic playground. Together they navigate the tumultuous music industry, and forge a unique and inspiring path across time and space.

75

7.2

/1331/

74

/96/

68

/28/

3.6

/2375/

87

/85/

97

/417/

59

/15/

3.0

age 14+

Through words, music, and mischief, Bono pulls back the curtain on his deeply personal experiences that have shaped him as a son, father, husband, activist, and U2 frontman.

70

IMDb 32

7.6

/5670/

76

/169/

73

/38/

3.4

/37913/

77

/180/

97

/1641/

61

/45/

1.5

age 13+

Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

70

6.5

/475/

63

/25/

73

/10/

3.7

/7746/

68

/37/

61

/1192/

76

/15/

3.5

age 15+

A teenager in suburban Florida desperately hustles to make $5,000 in this dreamy and surreal animated coming-of-age story.

74

70

7.0

/13116/

61

/953/

69

/312/

3.6

/130354/

93

/112/

73

/23/

81

/22/

A man and his son arrive at a rave lost in the mountains of Morocco. They are looking for Marina, their daughter and sister, who disappeared months ago at another rave. Driven by fate, they decide to follow a group of ravers in search of one last party, in hopes Marina will be there.

68

6.8

/15619/

67

/763/

68

/174/

3.2

/123083/

60

/245/

82

/939/

59

/51/

3.0

age 13+

Bruce Springsteen, a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past.

68

6.8

/219/

72

/18/

60

/1/

3.3

/617/

71

/4/

3.0

An intimate look at the life, career and process of one of the most accomplished songwriters of all time, Diane Warren.

66

6.5

/6866/

65

/344/

63

/61/

3.1

/30870/

65

/139/

90

/211/

57

/40/

2.5

age 14+

The now estranged bandmates of Spinal Tap are forced to reunite for one final concert, hoping it will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock 'n' roll.

66

6.8

/4229/

67

/148/

62

/36/

3.3

/43801/

69

/118/

89

/49/

63

/29/

2.0

age 15+

In 1917, two young music students attending the Boston Conservatory bond over a mutual love of folk music. They reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song-collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.

68

65

6.3

/56470/

66

/266/

64

/126/

3.1

/29206/

63

/19/

90

/52/

age 12+

Two artistic souls find harmony through music despite their contrasting worlds. As feelings deepen, age and circumstances challenge their undeniable bond.

65

5.7

/3173/

57

/115/

59

/45/

3.2

/16531/

77

/149/

67

/271/

65

/32/

3.0

age 15+

Valentín, a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina, a window dresser convicted of public indecency. The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna.

63

5.5

/1477/

62

/191/

61

/27/

2.9

/3044/

56

/32/

83

/82/

54

/10/

3.0

age 15+

When they are unexpectedly forced to move in with an estranged relative, the Smart Family must navigate oversized dreams, identity struggles and regional theater in this warmly observant family comedy.

84

62

7.9

/980/

77

/160/

84

/18/

4.2

/16766/

88

/406/

95

/15133/

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead a one-time-only, two-hour special featuring electrifying performances alongside their Wicked: For Good co-stars for a night of reimagined musical arrangements, cast interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, exclusive surprises, and a sneak peek at Wicked: For Good.

62

6.4

/1415/

68

/49/

64

/9/

3.0

/6486/

63

/76/

59

/21/

2.5

age 13+

As World War I rages on, Dr. Henry Guthrie takes over a British choral society that's lost most of its men to the army. The community soon discovers that the best response to the chaos of war is to make beautiful music together.

62

61

5.6

/3453/

68

/498/

68

/131/

2.5

/48184/

75

/8/

60

/52/

A new adventure dawns for Zed and Addison when their summer road trip takes an unexpected detour, landing them in the middle of yet another monster rivalry: Daywalkers vs. Vampires. Tensions flare when Zed and Addison find themselves acting as camp counselors between the two opposing supernatural factions. With the help of Eliza and Willa, they must convince sworn enemies Nova and Victor to try to unite their warring worlds before an even greater threat endangers them all.

83

59

8.3

/1874/

84

/170/

86

/29/

4.1

/2884/

Ozzy Osbourne faces his identity and mortality after his world stops. Dealing with health issues and Parkinson's, he questions if he can perform again while music remains his life's cornerstone.

76

59

7.4

/1387/

74

/160/

78

/42/

3.7

/9839/

83

/6/

age 5+

Young princess Anna of Arendelle dreams about finding true love at her sister Elsa’s coronation. Fate takes her on a dangerous journey in an attempt to end the eternal winter that has fallen over the kingdom. She's accompanied by ice delivery man Kristoff, his reindeer Sven, and snowman Olaf. On an adventure where she will find out what friendship, courage, family, and true love really means.

67

59

6.8

/2835/

68

/281/

71

/45/

3.2

/8456/

age 15+

A revealing, edgy, and disarmingly personal journey into the world of superfandom, told through the lens of one of the world's most iconic and enduring artists, Eminem, and the fans that worship him.

70

57

7.2

/3609/

75

/179/

67

/31/

3.4

/17300/

Personal interviews with Haftbefehl and those closest to him reveal the story behind the German rap icon as he takes a brutally honest look at his life.

56

4.8

/272/

41

/17/

52

/4/

3.0

/1583/

73

/26/

49

/5/

3.0

Two musical legends gather at a Scottish Cottage on The Mull Of Kintyre for a tense summit to discuss a potential collaboration that will ultimately result in a Global Number One smash hit single.

81

55

8.1

/1453/

78

/144/

77

/15/

4.0

/9742/

Popcorn

93

/243/

Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.

66

54

6.0

/2244/

69

/257/

76

/83/

2.7

/4463/

Popcorn

72

/28/

age 13+

A talented singer leaves the Atlanta music scene and starts over in small-town Tennessee, where she finds love and new purpose but can't escape the past.

66

53

6.5

/721/

71

/500/

66

/45/

3.2

/3873/

Wolfgang, a 9-year-old boy with an IQ of 125, is forced to live with his father, Carles, whom he has never seen, after the sudden death of his mother. He has one obsession, to run away to Paris to study at the Grimald Academy and become the best pianist in the world. But what Wolfgang doesn’t know is that the biggest challenge is right in front of him and that is to get along with his father.

72

53

7.2

/1263/

70

/58/

72

/31/

3.5

/5239/

88

/25/

62

/6/

The true story of Vera Brandes, teenage patron saint of the 1970s Cologne music scene, who risked everything to organize the greatest solo concert in music history: Keith Jarrett’s legendary Köln Concert.

85

52

8.9

/1183/

85

/145/

76

/24/

4.5

/23907/

age 11+

Filmed at the end of the tour in Vancouver, B.C., with the entire Tortured Poets Department set.

71

52

6.6

/1294/

60

/26/

66

/23/

3.4

/11596/

94

/34/

76

/10/

On a weekend trip to the countryside, Laura miraculously survives a car crash. Physically unhurt but deeply shaken, she is taken in by a local woman who witnessed the accident and now cares for Laura with motherly devotion. When her husband and adult son also give up their initial resistance to Laura's presence, the four of them slowly build up some family-like routine. But soon they can no longer ignore their past...

69

50

6.8

/1236/

72

/65/

69

/17/

3.5

/46459/

64

/11/

94

/475/

47

/4/

The exclusive world premiere of the music video "The Fate of Ophelia", along with behind-the-scenes footage from the music video shoot, brand new lyric videos, and Taylor Swift's personal reflections on songs from her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.

50

5.7

/12581/

59

/877/

57

/190/

2.7

/169241/

39

/137/

60

/40/

42

/36/

1.5

age 15+

A young writer is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who mysteriously disappeared thirty years ago. Surrounded by the star's cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.

71

49

6.5

/1387/

74

/58/

75

/30/

3.4

/14359/

MAL

7.6

/10320/

Ichika is a high school musician who can enter a mysterious place called “SEKAI,” where she and her friends express their innermost emotions through music alongside Hatsune Miku. One day after giving a live performance, Ichika meets a new Miku that she has never seen before. No matter how hard this new Miku tries to sing, she struggles connecting with the hearts of her listeners. Miku must rely on the help of others to find a way to sing again.

75

48

6.9

/610/

63

/99/

73

/19/

3.8

/9061/

94

/91/

age 10+

A one of a kind pop opera fueled by fantasy, featuring thirteen original new songs from the visual album Something Beautiful by Miley Cyrus.

79

48

7.9

/809/

83

/51/

92

/26/

4.0

/5565/

65

/5/

age 13+

Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.

73

47

6.8

/476/

72

/127/

78

/116/

3.7

/3954/

age 14+

Karol G pulls back the curtain on her rise to stardom while navigating a sold-out stadium tour, creating new music and releasing a new album.

73

46

7.8

/1370/

79

/231/

62

/15/

3.7

/2828/

age 10+

One singer. One city. One shot. Ed Sheeran rocks the streets of New York with his greatest hits in this groundbreaking, real-time music experience.

83

46

8.5

/1138/

84

/89/

81

/22/

4.1

/4363/

An extraordinary live performance of Hans Zimmer's most beloved and renowned movie soundtracks, including music from Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, and The Lion King. Featuring conversations with creative collaborators Billie Eilish, Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Finneas, Jerry Bruckheimer, Pharrell Williams, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and more.

74

46

7.3

/212/

66

/3/

3.5

/803/

95

/22/

66

/9/

In the late '90s, Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd had their musical ambitions consistently ridiculed for having the 'wrong' accents, so they went for broke and reinvented themselves as Californian rappers. The duo re-recorded their own tracks with fake accents and turned up in London claiming to be an established duo on the Cali scene as well as childhood friends with Eminem. They quickly bagged themselves a record deal, a hefty sum in advances, and an appearance on MTV... until it all came crashing down.

77

45

6.9

/75/

75

/2/

3.5

/1314/

100

/16/

73

/6/

In 2011 Montreal’s indie music scene, Grace Pine, a 24-year-old music critic moves to the Canadian city to write a book on Alanis Morissette’s classic 'Jagged Little Pill' album. But her plans take an unexpected turn when she gets romantically involved with members of an indie band for whom she serves as their publicist.

84

45

8.5

/74/

89

/63/

94

/7/

4.6

/31632/

61

/371/