What2Watch AIMusical movies: 10 top-rated picks
Free on iPhone
Last updated October 24, 2026
Songs, dance and stage energy. The top picks are Michael, Whiplash, Coco. The 10 films below rank highest on TMDB among titles with thousands of votes, so each one has a large audience behind its score. Streaming availability is for the US as of October 24, 2026.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael (2026) | Music, Drama | 128 min | 8.6/10 | Starz |
| Whiplash (2014) | Drama, Music, Thriller | 107 min | 8.4/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Coco (2017) | Family, Animation, Music | 105 min | 8.2/10 | Disney+ |
| Soul (2020) | Animation, Family, Drama | 101 min | 8.1/10 | Disney+, Hulu |
| Amadeus (1984) | Drama, History, Music | 160 min | 8.0/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| KPop Demon Hunters (2025) | Fantasy, Music, Comedy | 96 min | 8.0/10 | Netflix |
| Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) | Music, Drama | 135 min | 7.9/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Sing 2 (2021) | Animation, Comedy, Family | 110 min | 7.8/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Straight Outta Compton (2015) | Drama, Music, History | 147 min | 7.8/10 | Netflix |
| The Sound of Music (1965) | Drama, Family, Music | 174 min | 7.7/10 | Disney+ |
Michael
2026 · Music, Drama · 128 min · TMDB 8.6/10
Rated 8.6/10 by 4,609 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music.
US streaming: Starz
Whiplash
2014 · Drama, Music, Thriller · 107 min · TMDB 8.4/10
Rated 8.4/10 by 17,282 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Coco
2017 · Family, Animation, Music · 105 min · TMDB 8.2/10
Rated 8.2/10 by 21,604 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz.
US streaming: Disney+
Soul
2020 · Animation, Family, Drama · 101 min · TMDB 8.1/10
Rated 8.1/10 by 11,850 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Joe Gardner is a middle school teacher with a love for jazz music.
US streaming: Disney+, Hulu
Amadeus
1984 · Drama, History, Music · 160 min · TMDB 8.0/10
Rated 8.0/10 by 4,980 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
KPop Demon Hunters
2025 · Fantasy, Music, Comedy · 96 min · TMDB 8.0/10
Rated 8.0/10 by 3,315 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: 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.
US streaming: Netflix
Bohemian Rhapsody
2018 · Music, Drama · 135 min · TMDB 7.9/10
Rated 7.9/10 by 18,168 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bass guitarist John Deacon take the music world by storm when they form the rock 'n' roll band Queen in 1970.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Sing 2
2021 · Animation, Comedy, Family · 110 min · TMDB 7.8/10
Rated 7.8/10 by 4,951 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Buster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Straight Outta Compton
2015 · Drama, Music, History · 147 min · TMDB 7.8/10
Rated 7.8/10 by 4,337 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music.
US streaming: Netflix
The Sound of Music
1965 · Drama, Family, Music · 174 min · TMDB 7.7/10
Rated 7.7/10 by 3,781 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: In the years before World War II, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children and brings a new love of life and music into the home.
US streaming: Disney+
Questions
What are the best musical movies?
By TMDB rating among well-voted films, the top three are Michael, Whiplash, Coco.
How was this ranked?
By TMDB average rating, only counting films with a large number of votes, so a handful of fans cannot push a title up.
Where can I watch them?
Each film's US subscription services are in the table. Some are only for rent or purchase.
Is the list current?
Streaming data is from October 24, 2026. Catalogs change often.
Can an app choose for me?
What2Watch AI suggests a movie or show from your mood. Free on iPhone.
Want a pick that fits tonight?
What2Watch AI picks a movie or show from your mood. Free on iPhone.
Get it on the App StoreMore like this
Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.