20 Best Music Movies on Max 2026
Explore 20 must-watch music movies on Max, from The Greatest Showman and The Wizard of Oz to Sinners, Mavis!, and more streaming favorites.
If you’re hunting for the best music movies on Max, this list brings together big sing-along favorites, cult oddities, and fresh arrivals worth your time. You’ll find the bright spectacle of The Greatest Showman, the timeless charm of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, and the dreamlike magic of The Wizard of Oz, alongside the sharper edges of The Lure and the dark energy of Sinners. There’s also documentary-style insight in Mavis! and comedian Whitmer Thomas: Terminal Crew of Dudes, plus upcoming buzz around Mother Mary. With 20 titles on the page, the mix covers drama, music & musical, action, horror, and everything in between.
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Mother Mary
drama · music & musical
Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm on the eve of her comeback performance.
Directed by David LoweryCast Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, Sian Clifford, Atheena FrizzellMax -
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Sinners
action · drama · horror · music · thriller
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Directed by Ryan CooglerCast Miles Caton, Saul Williams, Andrene Ward-Hammond, Jack O'Connell, Tenaj L. JacksonMax -
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The Greatest Showman
biography · drama · musical
The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Directed by Michael GraceyCast Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zendaya, Rebecca FergusonMax -
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical
When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.
Directed by Mel StuartCast Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear, Julie Dawn ColeNetflixMax -
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The Wizard of Oz
adventure · family · fantasy · musical
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
Directed by Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Norman Taurog, Richard Thorpe, King VidorCast Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack HaleyMax -
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Mavis!
documentary · biography · music
A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.
Directed by Jessica EdwardsCast Mavis Staples, Adam Ayres, Gene Barge, Al Bell, Steve CropperMax -
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Whitmer Thomas: Terminal Crew of Dudes
comedy · documentary · music & musical
Comedian, musician, and actor Whitmer Thomas digs into his small-town Alabama upbringing and his ongoing quest to be cool.
Directed by Clay Tatum, Whitmer ThomasCast Whitmer ThomasMax -
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The Lure
drama · fantasy · horror · musical · thriller
Two mermaid sisters, who end up performing at a nightclub, face cruel and bloody choices when one of them falls in love with a beautiful young man.
Directed by Agnieszka SmoczynskaCast Marta Mazurek, Michalina Olszańska, Kinga Preis, Andrzej Konopka, Jakub GierszalMax -
09
Shadows
drama · music · romance
The relationship between Lelia, a light-skinned black woman, and Tony, a white man is put in jeopardy when Tony meets Lelia’s darker-skinned jazz singer brother, Hugh, and discovers that her racial heritage is not what he thought it was.
Directed by John CassavetesCast Ben Carruthers, Lelia Goldoni, Hugh Hurd, Anthony Ray, Dennis SallasMax -
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Behind the Candelabra
biography · drama · music · romance
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
Directed by Steven SoderberghCast Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Eric Zuckerman, Eddie Jemison, Randy LowellMax -
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Sing Street
comedy · drama · music · romance
A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.
Directed by John CarneyCast Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Kelly Thornton, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Jack Reynor, Aidan GillenStarzMax -
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Pitch Perfect 3
comedy · music
After the highs of winning the world championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren't job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.
Directed by Trish SieCast Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Hailee SteinfeldMax -
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The Young Girls of Rochefort
comedy · drama · musical · romance
Delphine and Solange are two sisters living in Rochefort. Delphine is a dancing teacher and Solange composes and teaches the piano. Maxence is a poet and a painter. He is doing his military service. Simon owns a music shop, he left Paris one month ago to come back where he fell in love 10 years ago. They are looking for love, looking for each other, without being aware that their ideal partner is very close...
Directed by Jacques DemyCast Catherine Deneuve, George Chakiris, Françoise Dorléac, Jacques Perrin, Michel PiccoliMax -
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Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
documentary · music & musical
Examines the legacy, cultural impact, and body of work of American R&B/funk/jazz/soul/disco band Earth, Wind & Fire, and will feature exclusive access to the band’s archives of visual, audio, and written material, as well as the support of the estate of Maurice White and the band.
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15
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
adventure · biography · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · musical · romance
The Grimm brothers Wilhelm and Jacob, known for their literary works in the nineteenth century, have their lives dramatized. Wilhelm fights to write something entertaining amongst the sea of dry, non-fiction books they write and he sets about collecting oral-tradition fairy tales to put into print. Their life story is countered with reenactments of three of their stories including "The Dancing Princess," "The Cobbler and the Elves" and "The Singing Bone."
Directed by Henry Levin, George PalCast Laurence Harvey, Karlheinz Böhm, Claire Bloom, Walter Slezak, Barbara EdenMax -
16
Selena
drama · history · music & musical
In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
Directed by Gregory NavaCast Jennifer Lopez, Jackie Guerra, Constance Marie, Alex Meneses, Jon SedaMax -
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Wonka
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical
Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.
Directed by Paul KingCast Timothée Chalamet, Gustave Die, Murray McArthur, Paul G. Raymond, Bertie CaplanMax -
18
Belle
animation · adventure · drama · family · fantasy · music · musical · sci-fi
Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.
Directed by Mamoru HosodaCast Kaho Nakamura, Ryō Narita, Shôta Sometani, Tina Tamashiro, Lilas IkutaMax -
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical
A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
Directed by Tim BurtonCast Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter, Noah TaylorNetflixMax -
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Once Were Brothers
documentary · biography · history · music
A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band.
Directed by Daniel RoherCast Robbie Robertson, Martin Scorsese, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Peter GabrielMax
Wrapping Up
Whether you want a classic, a crowd-pleaser, or something stranger, this roundup makes it easy to find your next watch without guessing. From The Wizard of Oz and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory to newer picks like Sinners and Mother Mary, the selection gives you plenty of moods to choose from. Bookmark this page and check back when you need a fresh streaming idea, since it’s updated regularly as the Max library changes. It’s a handy place to return to whenever you want music, storytelling, and a little movie-night variety.
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Do I need a Max subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Max. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026