swap_horiz 1776 Alternatives

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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

The film *Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory* is a beloved 1971 musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s story. Gene Wilder...

Fantasy Classic Family 1970S

8.3 Great

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Matilda the Musical

Matilda the Musical is a stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book. It tells the story of an extraordinar...

Stage Family Comedy Children

8.3 Great

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 musical film blending rock music with horror and comedy elements. Its popularity...

Rock Horror Comedy 1970S

8.1 Great

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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is a 2022 fantasy comedy film directed by Matthew Warchus, adapted from the stage music...

Stage Family Comedy Children

7.7 Good

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Cabin in the Sky

Cabin in the Sky is a 1943 American musical film directed by Vincente Minnelli. Based on the 1940 Broadway musical, it f...

Fantasy Classic Stage Jazz

7.6 Good

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Kiss Me Kate

Kiss Me Kate is a 1953 MGM musical film directed by George Sidney, adapted from the 1948 Broadway production by Cole Por...

Classic Stage Comedy Romance

7.3 Good

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The Boy Friend

The Boy Friend is a 1971 British musical film directed by Ken Russell, serving as an adaptation of Sandy Wilson's 1953 s...

Stage Backstage Comedy 1970S

7.2 Good

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Carousel

Carousel is a 1956 American musical film directed by Henry King and adapted from the stage musical by Richard Rodgers an...

Classic Stage Drama Romance

7.1 Good

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Pennies from Heaven

"Pennies from Heaven" is a 1981 American musical drama directed by Herbert Ross, starring Steve Martin, Bernadette Peter...

Dance Drama 1980S Period

7.1 Good

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Sunshine on Leith

"Sunshine on Leith" is a 2013 Scottish musical film directed by Dexter Fletcher, serving as an adaptation of the stage m...

Stage Romance Scottish 2010S

7.1 Good

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Everybody's Talking About Jamie

"Everybody's Talking About Jamie" is a 2021 British musical film directed by Jonathan Butterell, adapted from the stage...

Stage British Teen Queer

7.1 Good

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Sparkle

*Sparkle* is a 1976 American musical drama film directed by Sam O'Steen, which traces the rise and fall of a 1960s Afric...

Drama Showbiz 1970S Soul

7.0 Good

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The Slipper and the Rose

The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella is a 1976 British musical film directed by Bryan Forbes. It retells th...

Family Romance Fairy Tale British

6.8 Fair

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Godspell

Godspell is a 1973 American musical film directed by David Greene and adapted from the stage musical with music and lyri...

Stage New York Folk Rock 1970S

6.7 Fair

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The Last Five Years

The Last Five Years is a 2014 American musical drama film written and directed by Richard LaGravenese and adapted from J...

Stage Drama Romance 2010S

6.6 Fair

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Finian's Rainbow

Finian’s Rainbow is a 1968 American musical film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and adapted from the Broadway musical...

Fantasy Stage Satire Romance

6.4 Fair

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Camp

Camp is a 2003 American musical comedy-drama written and directed by Todd Graff. Set at a summer performing-arts camp, t...

Stage Theater INDIE 2000S

6.3 Fair

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Half a Sixpence

Half a Sixpence is a 1967 British musical film starring Tommy Steele as Arthur Kipps. It was adapted from the stage musi...

Stage Romance British 1960S

6.0 Fair

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A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line is a 1985 American musical film directed by Richard Attenborough and adapted from the stage musical of the...

Dance Stage Backstage 1980S

5.8 Mediocre

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Idlewild

Idlewild is a 2006 American musical film written and directed by Bryan Barber. It stars André 3000 and Big Boi of the hi...

Drama 2000S Hip Hop Period

5.8 Mediocre