Best Music movies of 1980s

The Competition(1980)

Combined Rating:
11
Combined Critics Rating: 7

The movie centers on a piano competition whose winner is assured of success. It is Paul's last chance to compete, but newcomer Heidi may be a better pianist. Can romance be far away? Will ...



Les uns et les autres(1981)

Combined Rating:
11
Combined Critics Rating: 5

Trough fabulous Music this movie tracks three generations of musicians and dancers from Russia, Germany, France and the USA, from before World War II through the war and the Holocaust, to ...



The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle(1980)

Combined Rating:
10
Combined Critics Rating: 4

A rather incoherent post-breakup Sex Pistols "documentary", told from the point of view of Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, whose (arguable) position is that the Sex Pistols in particular ...



No Small Affair(1984)

Combined Rating:
10
Combined Critics Rating: 5

The 16 years old amateur photographer Charles accidentally takes a photo of Laura - and falls in love with her, when he develops the picture. He finds out that she works as singer in a bar,...



Krush Groove(1985)

Combined Rating:
10
Combined Critics Rating: 6

In this movie based on the early days of Def Jam Recordings, up-and-coming manager Russell Walker manages all the hottest acts on the record label Krush Groove Records, which include ...



Slumber Party Massacre II(1987)

Combined Rating:
10
Combined Critics Rating: 0

Courtney Bates, the younger sister of Valerie, and her friends go to their condo for a weekend getaway, but Courtney can't get rid of the haunting feeling that a supernatural rockabilly driller killer is coming to murder them all.



The Phantom of the Opera(1989)

Combined Rating:
10
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A young soprano becomes the obsession of a horribly disfigured composer who has plans for those who oppose himself or the young singer.



Smithereens(1982)

Combined Rating:
9
Combined Critics Rating: 8

A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.



Rock & Rule(1983)

Combined Rating:
9
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A malevolent rock star kidnaps a female singer to force her to participate in the summoning of a demon and her band must help her stop him.



Carmen(1983)

Combined Rating:
9
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A group of flamenco dancers are rehearsing a very spanish version of the Prosper Merimee's drama. Antonio (the coreographer) falls in love with Carmen (the main dancer). Their story then ...



Selamsiz Bandosu(1987)

Combined Rating:
9
Combined Critics Rating: 0

Selamsiz (wich means 'no greeting') is a small town in Anatolia. The town has a lot of problems but noone from governments come and see the town. One day the mayor learns that the prime ...



Tap(1989)

Combined Rating:
9
Combined Critics Rating: 7

Just released from prison, Max Washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to burglar or tap dancer.



The Idolmaker(1980)

Combined Rating:
8
Combined Critics Rating: 6

Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.



Roadie(1980)

Combined Rating:
8
Combined Critics Rating: 6

A young Texas good ol' boy has a knack with electronic equipment, and that talent gets him a job as a roadie with a raucous traveling rock-and-roll show.



This Is Elvis(1981)

Combined Rating:
8
Combined Critics Rating: 6

The life and career of Elvis Presley are chronicled in home movies, concert footage, and dramatizations. Subjects include early performances, army service, Ed Sullivan Show appearance, marriage, 1968 comeback, health decline and death.



Papy fait de la résistance(1983)

Combined Rating:
8
Combined Critics Rating: 0

Bourdelle, a family of musicians, refuse to play for Germans during the war. They would like to liberate France using all possible means.



Unfaithfully Yours(1984)

Combined Rating:
8
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A composer suspects his wife of cheating. He plots to kill her and frame it on her lover.



Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!(1989)

Combined Rating:
8
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A Montreal construction worker joins a band and turns out to be a long-lost rock star from 1960s New Jersey - none other than Eddie Wilson, who mysteriously disappeared after a road accident.



Orkestar bez ime(1982)

Combined Rating:
7
Combined Critics Rating: 0

The misfortunes of a couple of guys who form a music group and think they can get rich and famous easy.



Sagara Sangamam(1983)

Combined Rating:
7
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A classical dancer, Balakrishna, (Kamal Haasan) faces many struggles, but is eventually redeemed.




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