20 Best Music Movies on Hulu 2026
Find the strongest music-driven movies on Hulu, from School of Rock and Dirty Dancing to new releases, with 20 picks across comedy, romance, drama, and more.
If you’re searching for the best music movies on Hulu, this guide points you toward a mix of crowd-pleasers, cult favorites, and newer releases that cover comedy, romance, drama, and action. Start with School of Rock for a funny, feel-good pick, then move to Dirty Dancing for an iconic romance with an unforgettable soundtrack. Fantasy fans can revisit Labyrinth, while Journey to Bethlehem brings a modern holiday spin with musical energy. Newer titles like Sirāt, The Testament of Ann Lee, Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear, and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere add fresh reasons to keep Hulu in your rotation. Whether you want something light, emotional, or concert-inspired, these picks make it easy to find your next watch.
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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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Sirāt
action · adventure · drama · music · mystery · thriller
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.
Directed by Oliver LaxeCast Sergi López, Bruno Núñez Arjona, Stefania Gadda, Joshua Liam Herderson, Richard 'Bigui' BellamyHulu -
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The Testament of Ann Lee
biography · drama · history · musical
The extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers as the female Christ.
Directed by Mona Fastvold, Kevin DeanCast Amanda Seyfried, Lewis Pullman, Thomasin McKenzie, Matthew Beard, Christopher AbbottHulu -
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Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear
documentary · music & musical
After surviving a devastating plane crash that nearly took his life, legendary and electrifying drummer Travis Barker embarks on a raw and redemptive journey in this intimate portrait of the man behind the tattoos who transformed pain into power.
Directed by Michael Dwyer, Justin KrookCast Travis Barker, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Landon BarkerHulu -
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Journey to Bethlehem
adventure · family · musical · romance
This live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told: the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus.
Directed by Adam AndersCast Fiona Palomo, Milo Manheim, Antonio Banderas, Joel David Smallbone, Rizwan ManjiAmazon Prime VideoHulu -
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Labyrinth
adventure · family · fantasy · musical
When Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she inadvertently summons the Goblin King who whisks Toby away to his castle at the center of a labyrinth. Sarah enters into a bargain with the Goblin King where she is given just thirteen hours to solve the labyrinth and rescue Toby, or else lose him forever.
Directed by Jim HensonCast David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson, Christopher MalcolmHuluPeacock Premium -
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The Magic Flute
adventure · fantasy · musical
A seventeen year old travels from London to the Austrian Alps to attend the legendary Mozart boarding school. There, he discovers a centuries-old forgotten passageway into the fantastic world of Mozart's "The Magic Flute".
Directed by Florian SiglCast Jack Wolfe, F. Murray Abraham, Niamh McCormack, Ellie Courtiour, Cosima HenmanAmazon Prime VideoHulu -
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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
biography · drama · music
Bruce Springsteen, a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past.
Directed by Scott CooperCast Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephen Graham, Odessa YoungHulu -
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Kneecap
comedy · drama · music
When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed "low life scum" Naoise and Liam Óg, the needle drops on a hip-hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.
Directed by Rich PeppiattCast Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara, DJ Próvaí, Josie Walker, Fionnuala FlahertyHulu -
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The History of Sound
drama · history · music · romance
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.
Directed by Oliver HermanusCast Leo Cocovinis, Raphael Sbarge, Molly Price, Paul Mescal, Josh O'ConnorHulu -
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Billy Idol Should Be Dead
documentary · animation · biography · music
Punk legend turned pop sensation Billy Idol bares it all in this electrifying documentary, revealing his rise to fame, battle with addiction and triumphant comeback that captivated millions of fans worldwide.
Directed by Jonas ÅkerlundCast Billy Idol, Miley Cyrus, Billie Joe Armstrong, Duff McKagan, Steve JonesHulu -
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Stray Kids: The Dominate Experience
documentary · music
Featuring the global K-Pop sensation Stray Kids and a live performance from their record-breaking world tour, alongside exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and intimate interviews with the band, Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience is an epic concert film that gives fans both a spectacular front-row seat and unique access to their favourite band.
Directed by Paul Dugdale, Farah KhalidCast Bang Chan, Lee Know, Seo Changbin, Hwang Hyun-jin, Han JisungHulu -
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Searching for Sugar Man
documentary · biography · music · mystery
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.
Directed by Malik BendjelloulCast Stephen Segerman, Rodriguez, Regan Rodriguez, Eva Rodriguez, Mike TheodoreHulu -
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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical
Feature film based on the children's book about a crocodile that lives in New York City.
Directed by Josh Gordon, Will SpeckCast Javier Bardem, Winslow Fegley, Shawn Mendes, Constance Wu, Scoot McNairyHulu -
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Burlesque
drama · music · musical · romance
Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue. Vowing to perform there, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.
Directed by Steve AntinCast Cher, Christina Aguilera, Eric Dane, Cam Gigandet, Julianne HoughHulu -
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She Came to Me
comedy · drama · music · romance
Composer Steven Lauddem is plagued by a creative block which leaves him unable to finish the score for his big comeback opera. When his former therapist-turned-wife Patricia suggests he rekindle his creativity by getting lost in the city, Steven sets out in search of inspiration. His epiphany comes after he meets a spirited woman named Katrina and discovers his life has much more potential than he bargained for, or ever could have imagined.
Directed by Rebecca MillerCast Peter Dinklage, Anne Hathaway, Marisa Tomei, Evan Ellison, Harlow JaneAmazon Prime VideoHulu -
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Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys
documentary · biography · music
The untold story of the man and the musician who made an immense cultural impact across just a few short years. Having gained exclusive rights to a never-before-seen personal archive shot by his wife alongside access to his closest friends and family, the doc is described by the filmmakers as a culture-defining special that humanizes ODB as a man, a father and a husband like never before. It explores how Russell Tyrone Jones created Ol' Dirty Bastard, a Hip Hop alter ego superhero that would ultimately consume him.
Directed by Jason Pollard, Sam PollardCast Ol' Dirty Bastard, RZA, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method ManHulu -
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Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)
documentary · music
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.
Directed by QuestloveCast Sly Stone, André 3000, George Clinton, D'Angelo, Vernon ReidHulu -
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The End
drama · fantasy · musical · sci-fi
Twenty-five years after environmental collapse left the Earth uninhabitable, Mother, Father and Son are confined to their palatial bunker, where they struggle to maintain hope and a sense of normalcy by clinging to the rituals of daily life—until the arrival of a stranger, Girl, upends their happy routine. As tensions rise, their seemingly idyllic existence starts to crumble.
Directed by Joshua OppenheimerCast Tilda Swinton, George MacKay, Moses Ingram, Michael Shannon, Bronagh GallagherHulu -
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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
documentary · history · music
During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.
Directed by Questlove, Hal TulchinCast Stevie Wonder, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Rock, Tony Lawrence, Nina SimoneHulu
Wrapping Up
From classic singalongs to new releases, Hulu’s movie lineup offers plenty of great choices for anyone who loves stories driven by music. This page helps you narrow down what to watch next without wasting time scrolling, whether you want a funny favorite, a romantic throwback, or a more dramatic modern title. Bookmark it and check back whenever you want a fresh recommendation, because the list is updated regularly as the catalog changes. With so many moods and genres in one place, it’s a handy guide for your next movie night.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026