🏷 Discover The Best Popstar Movies & TV Shows To Watch Today

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Fans of popstars and pop culture are always on the hunt for the best movies and TV shows that capture the glitz, drama, and artistry of their favorite icons. From biopics that chronicle legendary careers to fictional stories inspired by the glamour of the music industry, this curated list has something for every popstar enthusiast. Dive into the world of chart-toppers, backstage pass dramas, and behind-the-scenes magic that define stardom on and off the stage.

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Taylor Swift

Todrick Hall

Brendon Urie

Jack Antonoff

Miss Americana (2020)

7.8 649 votes

Genre: Documentary, Music

Country: United States of America

Duration: 85 min.

Audience: R

Story: A raw and emotionally revealing look at one of the most iconic artists of our time during a transformational period in her life as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice.

Plot: pop star, pop culture, behind the scenes, pop music, portrait of an artist, life and career, women singer, biographical documentary

A Star Is Born (2018)

7.5 12.3K votes

Genre: Drama, Music, Romance

Country: United States of America

Duration: 136 min.

Audience: R

Story: Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

Style: romantic

Plot: concert, country music, waitress, pop star, self-destruction, show business, talent, addiction, ...

Uncontrollably Fond (2016) TV Show

7.5 96 votes

Genre: Drama

Country: South Korea

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 20

Story: The memory of their painful breakup still fresh in their minds, two former lovers reunite years later as a top actor and a documentary producer.

Plot: winter, pop star, terminal illness, romance, cancer, snow, second chance, tearjerker, ...

Cast

Lady Gaga

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Bobby Campbell

Mark Ronson

Florence Welch

Gaga: Five Foot Two (2017)

7.4 601 votes

Genre: Documentary, Music

Country: United States of America

Duration: 101 min.

Audience: R

Story: Follow pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a new album, preps for her Super Bowl halftime show, and confronts physical and emotional struggles.

Plot: musician, pop star, writing, super bowl

Cast

Bill Murray

Scarlett Johansson

Giovanni Ribisi

Anna Faris

Lost in Translation (2003)

7.4 8.2K votes

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Country: United Kingdom, United States of America

Duration: 102 min.

Audience: R

Story: Two lost souls visiting Tokyo -- the young, neglected wife of a photographer and a washed-up movie star shooting a TV commercial -- find an odd solace and pensive freedom to be real in each other's company, away from their lives in America.

Plot: hotel room, adultery, unsociability, upper class, pop star, age difference, photographer, commercial, ...

Place: japan

Cast

Michael Jackson

Orianthi

Kenny Ortega

Dorian Holley

This Is It (2009)

7.4 1.1K votes

Genre: Documentary, Music

Country: United States of America

Duration: 111 min.

Audience: PG

Story: A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.

Style: nostalgic, provocative

Plot: concert, pop star, pop culture, backstage, dance music, semi-documentary, music recording, industrial music, ...

Cast

Taron Egerton

Jamie Bell

Richard Madden

Bryce Dallas Howard

Rocketman (2019)

7.3 5.0K votes

Genre: Drama, Music

Country: United Kingdom, United States of America

Duration: 121 min.

Audience: R

Story: The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.

Plot: london, england, drug abuse, pop star, musical, biography, based on true story, alcoholism, ...

Time: 1970s, 1960s

Cast

Anna Kendrick

Justin Timberlake

Camila Cabello

Eric Andru00e9

Trolls Band Together (2023)

7.2 1.0K votes

Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Country: United States of America

Duration: 91 min.

Audience: PG

Story: When Branch's brother, Floyd, is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity.

Plot: pop star, brother, musical, sequel, based on toy, troll, duringcreditsstinger, reunite, ...

Hannah Montana (2006) TV Show

7.1 741 votes

Genre: Comedy, Family

Country: United States of America

Seasons: 4

Episodes: 98

Audience: TV-G

Story: At home and school, she's Miley Stewart, a typical teenager, but when the lights go down and the curtain goes up, she emerges as the glamorous and talented Hannah Montana. Having the "Best of Both Worlds" is a complicated proposition, and keeping her identity under wraps leads Miley and her friends into some hilarious capers as she tries to balance her normal life with her rock star persona.

Plot: double life, secret identity, child star, popstar

Starstruck (2010)

7.0 1.2K votes

Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance

Country: United States of America

Duration: 80 min.

Story: Pop star Christopher Wilde has fame, fortune and a big-budget Hollywood movie awaiting him. But after meeting Jessica Olson, a down-to-earth girl from the Midwest, he is faced with following his heart or doing what's best for his career.

Plot: beach, sibling relationship, pop singer, paparazzi, romcom, celebrity, love, hiding, ...

Licorice Pizza (2021)

6.9 2.7K votes

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Country: Canada, United States of America

Duration: 133 min.

Audience: R

Story: The story of Gary Valentine and Alana Kane growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.

Plot: high school, jealousy, bed, mattress shop, politician, coming of age, love, teenage love, ...

Time: 1970s

Place: california

Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Everett Scott

Liv Tyler

Johnathon Schaech

That Thing You Do! (1996)

6.9 925 votes

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music

Country: United States of America

Duration: 108 min.

Audience: PG

Story: A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with lots of help from its manager. But behind the scenes, the group’s sudden fame tests their strength, their maturity and responsibility, and their ability to resist the temptations that money and notoriety always make possible.

Plot: pop star, pennsylvania, usa, record label, recording studio, battle of the bands, teen drama, one hit wonder

Time: 1960s

eXistenZ (1999)

6.8 2.2K votes

Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

Country: Canada, United Kingdom

Duration: 97 min.

Audience: R

Story: A game designer on the run from assassins must play her latest virtual reality creation with a marketing trainee to determine if the game has been damaged.

Plot: hacker, video game, virtual reality, pop star, bodyguard, dystopia, virtual fight

Time: near future

Cast

Himesh Patel

Lily James

Sophia Di Martino

Ellise Chappell

Yesterday (2019)

6.7 4.3K votes

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Music

Country: United Kingdom, United States of America

Duration: 116 min.

Audience: PG-13

Story: A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where the group was forgotten.

Plot: musician, pop singer, liverpool, england, music festival, rock concert, alternative reality, moral dilemma, ...

Place: united kingdom

Cast

Naomi Scott

Rosemarie DeWitt

Lukas Gage

Miles Gutierrez-Riley

Smile 2 (2024)

6.6 2.2K votes

Genre: Horror, Music, Mystery

Country: United States of America

Duration: 127 min.

Audience: R

Story: About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.

Style: creepy, disturbing

Plot: drug dealer, depression, new york city, dancing, suicide, concert, nightmare, escape, ...

Time: 2020s

Cast

Miley Cyrus

Billy Ray Cyrus

Emily Osment

Margo Martindale

Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)

6.6 2.1K votes

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family

Country: United States of America

Duration: 102 min.

Audience: G

Story: When Miley Stewart (aka pop-star Hannah Montana) gets too caught up in the superstar celebrity lifestyle, her dad decides it's time for a total change of scenery. But sweet niblets! Miley must trade in all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for some ol' blue jeans on the family farm in Tennessee, and question if she can be both Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana.

Style: nostalgic

Plot: double life, countryside, pop star, musical, malibu, celebrity, tennessee, singer, ...

Cast

Andy Samberg

Jorma Taccone

Akiva Schaffer

Sarah Silverman

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)

6.6 1.4K votes

Genre: Comedy, Music

Country: United States of America

Duration: 86 min.

Audience: R

Story: When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.

Plot: concert, musician, pop star, celebrity, mockumentary, record album, cheerful

Cast

Dominique Fishback

Swarm (2023) TV Show

6.6 164 votes

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Country: United States of America

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 7

Audience: TV-MA

Story: Murder. Sex. Music. This is not a work of fiction.

Plot: obsession, pop star, satire, murder, fame, serial killer, character study, psycho, ...

Cast

Allison McAtee

Sarah Stouffer

Katherine Ann McGregor

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Ray Zupp

Bloomington (2010)

6.6 172 votes

Genre: Drama, Romance

Country: United States of America

Duration: 83 min.

Story: A former child actress attends college in search of independence and ends up becoming romantically involved with a female professor. Their relationship thrives until an opportunity to return to acting forces her to make life-altering decisions.

Plot: female homosexuality, former child star, child star, woman director, lesbian

Cast

Drew Barrymore

Hugh Grant

Brad Garrett

Haley Bennett

Music and Lyrics (2007)

6.5 1.8K votes

Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance

Country: United States of America

Duration: 104 min.

Audience: PG-13

Story: A washed-up '80s pop star gets a chance at a comeback when reigning pop diva Cora Corman invites him to write & record a duet with her, but there's a problem--Alex hasn't written a song in years; he's never written lyrics and he has to come up with a hit in a matter of days.

Plot: pop star, romcom, has been, songwriting, piano, lyrics

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Top Movies about Popstars and Pop Culture Icons

Nothing beats the thrill of watching a pop icon’s journey unfold on the big screen. These films blend reality with cinematic flair, offering fans an intimate look at the lives, struggles, and triumphs of the world’s biggest music stars.

Must-Watch Biographical Dramas

Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) – The electrifying story of Freddie Mercury and Queen’s rise to fame. Rami Malek’s performance earned him an Oscar, making this a must-watch for Queen fans.
Rocketman (2019) – A fantastical musical biopic about Elton John’s journey, featuring unforgettable performances and vibrant choreography.
A Star Is Born (2018) – Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga deliver a raw, emotional powerhouse about love, addiction, and reinvention in the music industry.

Fictional Tales Inspired by Pop Culture

Burlesque (2010) – A dazzling mix of music, dance, and drama starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, celebrating the revival of burlesque in modern pop culture.
Pitch Perfect (2012) – A fun, acapella-filled comedy about college rivalries and the power of music to bring people together.
Almost Famous (2000) – Though not solely about popstars, this coming-of-age film captures the magic of 1970s rock culture and fan devotion.

Essential TV Shows for Popstar Enthusiasts

Television has also given us unforgettable portrayals of popstars, music industry antics, and the highs and lows of fame. These series keep fans hooked with drama, glamour, and behind-the-scenes intrigue.

Scripted Dramas About the Music World

Empire (2015-2020) – A powerhouse drama about a hip-hop dynasty, featuring fierce performances, power struggles, and chart-topping music.
Nashville (2012-2018) – A deep dive into the country music scene, blending real-life industry dynamics with compelling personal stories.
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (2020-2021) – A unique musical comedy-drama where Zoey hears people’s inner thoughts and emotions as songs.

Reality and Docuseries to Binge

RuPaul’s Drag Race (2009-Present) – While not about popstars, this iconic drag competition series celebrates pop culture, music, and self-expression like no other.
Selling Sunset (2019-Present) – Though focused on real estate, its glitzy lifestyle and pop-music soundtrack make it a guilty pleasure for pop culture fans.
The Voice (2011-Present) – A vocal competition that has launched multiple pop careers, offering fans a glimpse into the making of future stars.

Whether you're a devoted fan of pop icons or just love the drama and creativity of the music industry, these movies and TV shows deliver unforgettable entertainment. From biopics that inspire to reality shows that entertain, there’s no shortage of popstar-related content to keep you glued to your screen. Start watching today and immerse yourself in the world of pop stardom!