Author's Note: Obviously there are films that don't fit perfectly into just one category. I've made a judgment call on those that straddle the fence. Unlinked films are not yet posted.
The Pop Movie
These movies star a musician, feature multiple songs by that musician, and usually have some sort of autobiographical bent.
Can't Stop the Music
Cool As Ice
Glitter
Graffiti Bridge
Head
Jailhouse Rock
The Jazz Singer
Krush Groove
Moonwalker
Purple Rain
Pure Country
Spiceworld
That's the Way of the World
UHF
Under the Cherry Moon
The Starring Vehicle
These films star a musician, but may only feature one or two of their songs, or none at all.
The Bodyguard
Crossroads
Desperately Seeking Susan
Poetic Justice
The Biopic
A recreation of a musician's life.
Notorious
Selena
Sid & Nancy
The Documentary
Non-fiction representation of a musician's life using actual footage.
I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
Madonna: Truth or Dare
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
The Pop Musical
Film featuring pop songs sung by characters in the film.
Rock Around the Clock
Sgt.Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Tommy
The Wall
The Wiz
The Concert Film
Self-explanatory, I hope!
ABBA: The Movie
Stop Making Sense
U2: Rattle and Hum
The Fake Band
A film about a band or musician who doesn't actually exist.
The Commitments
Fear Of a Black Hat
The Rose
That Thing You Do!
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