14 Best Music Movies on Apple TV Plus 2026
Find the best music movies on Apple TV Plus, from CODA and Mamma Mia! to Bono and Springsteen, with 14 updated picks across comedy, romance, and drama.
If you’re searching for a great watchlist of music-driven films and specials on Apple TV Plus, this roundup brings together crowd-pleasers, heartfelt dramas, and lively singalong favorites. You’ll find standout picks like CODA, Come from Away, School of Rock, and Mamma Mia!, plus newer highlights such as Bono: Stories of Surrender and Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas. The list also includes moving, performance-led stories like Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You and The Sky Is Everywhere, so there’s something here for comedy, romance, musical energy, and emotional depth. With 14 titles on the page, it’s an easy place to start whether you want something uplifting, nostalgic, or a little more intimate.
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School of Rock
comedy · music
Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his students the finer points of rock 'n' roll. The school's hard-nosed principal is rightly suspicious of Finn's activities. But Finn's roommate remains in the dark about what he's doing.
Directed by Richard LinklaterCast Jack Black, Adam Pascal, Lucas Papaelias, Chris Stack, Sarah SilvermanHuluApple TV PlusParamount Plus -
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Mamma Mia!
comedy · musical · romance
A spirited young bride-to-be living with her single mother on a small Greek island secretly invites three of her mother's ex-boyfriends in hope of finding her biological father to walk her down the aisle.
Directed by Phyllida LloydCast Amanda Seyfried, Stellan Skarsgård, Pierce Brosnan, Nancy Baldwin, Colin FirthApple TV Plus -
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CODA
comedy · drama · music
As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.
Directed by Sian HederCast Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur, Daniel Durant, John Fiore, Lonnie FarmerApple TV Plus -
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Come from Away
comedy · drama · musical
Filmed live on Broadway, the Tony Award-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of 38 flights grounded in a small Canadian town on September 11, 2001. As the locals host these “come from aways,” they come together and find hope.
Directed by Christopher AshleyCast Petrina Bromley, Jenn Colella, De'Lon Grant, Joel Hatch, Tony LePageApple TV Plus -
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Bono: Stories of Surrender
documentary · biography · drama · music
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.
Directed by Andrew DominikCast BonoApple TV Plus -
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Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas
music & musical
Ring in the holidays with Emmy-winning star Hannah Waddingham as she welcomes special guests for a musical extravaganza at the London Coliseum.
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Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You
documentary · biography · music
A tribute to The E Street Band, rock 'n' roll, and the way music has shaped Bruce Springsteen's life, this documentary captures Bruce reflecting on love and loss while recording with his full band for the first time since Born in the U.S.A.
Directed by Thom ZimnyCast Bruce Springsteen, Roy Bittan, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, Garry TallentApple TV Plus -
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The Sky Is Everywhere
drama · music · romance
Lennie is a teen musical prodigy grieving the death of her sister when she finds herself caught between a new guy at school and her sister's devastated boyfriend. Through her vivid imagination and conflicted heart, Lennie navigates first love and first loss.
Directed by Josephine DeckerCast Grace Kaufman, Jacques Colimon, Cherry Jones, Jason Segel, Pico AlexanderApple TV Plus -
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Spirited
comedy · family · fantasy · musical
Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs turns the tables on his ghostly host until Present finds himself reexamining his own past, present and future.
Directed by Sean AndersCast Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Patrick Page, Sunita ManiApple TV Plus -
10
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
documentary · biography · music
Never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage tell the story of Louis Armstrong's life from his perspective. From musical phenom to civil rights activist to world-renowned artist, this illuminating film shows sides of Armstrong few have seen.
Directed by Sacha JenkinsCast Louis Armstrong, Nas, Wynton Marsalis, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Orson WellesApple TV Plus -
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Flora and Son
comedy · music · romance
Single mom Flora is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, Max. Her efforts to keep him out of trouble lead to a beat-up acoustic guitar, a washed-up LA musician, and harmony for this frayed Dublin family.
Directed by John CarneyCast Eve Hewson, Marcella Plunkett, Paul Reid, Orén Kinlan, Don WycherleyApple TV Plus -
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Beastie Boys Story
documentary · biography · music
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.
Directed by Spike JonzeCast Michael Kenneth Williams, Bad Brains, Full Force, Run-D.M.C.Apple TV Plus -
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Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry
documentary · biography · drama · music
This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.
Directed by R.J. CutlerCast Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, Maggie Baird, Patrick O'Connell, Claudia SulewskiApple TV Plus -
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The Velvet Underground
documentary · music
Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.
Directed by Todd HaynesCast Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Maureen Tucker, Jonas MekasApple TV Plus
Wrapping Up
This collection makes it easier to find music movies and specials that actually suit your mood, from big-hearted crowd favorites to stripped-down concert stories. Whether you want the warmth of CODA, the fun of Mamma Mia!, or the stage-to-screen energy of Come from Away, there’s plenty to explore across comedy, musical, romance, and drama. Bookmark this page so you can come back whenever you need a good watch, and check in often, since it’s updated regularly with fresh picks and current availability. With 14 titles to choose from, it stays useful long after your first visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
Do I need a Apple TV Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Apple TV Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
How are these music movies ranked?
We rank by a combination of audience rating and current popularity, so you're seeing the music titles people are actually watching right now, not just an old fixed list.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026