Critically acclaimed Music movies that are oscar winners or nominees

Actors : Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy,
Directors : Bryan Singer,

A chronicle of the years leading up to Queen's legendary appearance at the Live Aid (1985) concert.

Actors : Phyllis Boyens-Liptak, Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Levon Helm,
Directors : Michael Apted,

Biographical story of Loretta Lynn, a legendary country singer that came from poverty to worldwide fame. She rose from humble beginnings in Kentucky to superstardom and changing the sound and style of country music forever.

Actors : Nate Parker, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Minnie Driver, Danny Glover,
Directors : Gina Prince-Bythewood,

The pressures of fame have superstar singer Noni on the edge, until she meets Kaz, a young cop who works to help her find the courage to develop her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be.

Actors : Geoffrey Rush, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd,
Directors : Scott Hicks,

Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.

Actors : Stockard Channing, Olivia Newton-John, Jeff Conaway, John Travolta,
Directors : Randal Kleiser,

Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?

Actors : James Frain, David Morrissey, Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths,
Directors : Anand Tucker,

The tragic story of world renowned classic cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.

Actors : Barry Miller, Joseph Cali, Karen Lynn Gorney, John Travolta,
Directors : John Badham,

A Brooklyn teenager feels his only chance to succeed is as the king of the disco floor. His carefree youth and weekend dancing help him to forget the reality of his bleak life.

Actors : Cynthia Rhodes, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Patrick Swayze,
Directors : Emile Ardolino,

Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle.

Actors : Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Tom Hanks, Charlize Theron,
Directors : Tom Hanks,

A local Pennsylvania band scores a one hit wonder in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as they can, with lots of help from its manager.

Actors : Samantha Morton, Ben Duncan, Woody Allen, Sean Penn,
Directors : Woody Allen,

In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.

Actors : Tim McGraw, Leighton Meester, Gwyneth Paltrow, Garrett Hedlund,
Directors : Shana Feste,

A rising country-music songwriter works with a fallen star to work their way to fame, causing romantic complications along the way.

Actors : Meryl Streep, Michael Angarano, Cloris Leachman, Henry Dinhofer,
Directors : Wes Craven,

Story of a schoolteacher's struggle to teach violin to inner-city Harlem kids.

Actors : Jane Horrocks, Brenda Blethyn, Ewan McGregor, Michael Caine,
Directors : Mark Herman,

A shy reclusive lady is convinced by an invisible entity to sing. Subsequently, she finds herself noticed by a sleazy talent agent and her talent being showcased on-stage. She also meets a kind but nervous man who becomes her best friend.

Actors : Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Rebel Penfold-Russell, Terence Stamp,
Directors : Stephan Elliott,

Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.

Actors : Freddie Highmore, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Keri Russell, Terrence Howard,
Directors : Kirsten Sheridan,

A drama with fairy tale elements, where an orphaned musical prodigy uses his gift as a clue to finding his birth parents.

Actors : Ted Levine, Mare Winningham, Max Perlich, Jennifer Jason Leigh,
Directors : Ulu Grosbard,

Sadie is desperately looking up to her older sister Georgia who is a famous C&W artist. Sadie wants to be a famous artist like her sister, but is always doing everything wrong. Her ...

Actors : Toni Collette, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Christian Bale, Ewan McGregor,
Directors : Todd Haynes,

In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American singer Curt Wild.

Actors : Diane Venora, Forest Whitaker, Michael Zelniker, Samuel E. Wright,
Directors : Clint Eastwood,

The troubled life and career of the jazz musician, Charlie "Bird" Parker.

Actors : Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos, Prince,
Directors : Albert Magnoli,

A young musician, tormented by an abusive situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own dissatisfied band, as his star begins to rise.

Actors : Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison,
Directors : Richard Lester,

A "typical" day in the life of The Beatles, including many of their famous songs.