Since the release of Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman, a trend for music biopics has been on the rise. In honor of the Elton John instant classic, here are our favorite music biopics of all time.
Sid and Nancy
There’s drama, romance, and angry punk music. This passionate drama tells the story of The Sex Pistols through the most infamous couple in rock ‘n’ roll.
The Runaways
If you’re a girl and play guitar, we’d bet on the fact that you watched this and had an overwhelming urge to start a band. It’s raunchy, exciting and tells the story of the game-changing women in rock ‘n’ roll.
Control
The Joy Division biopic is as dark and stylistic as the band itself. The film is in black and white and captures the moody essence of their music.
Nowhere Boy
Julia Bird’s memoir of her brother John Lennon makes for a heartfelt biopic starring Aaron Johnson as the legendary Beatle.
Bird
One of the best biopics of all time is the Oscar-winning story of Charlie Parker. The film delves into his depression and addiction struggles while celebrating his contribution to the jazz world.
What’s Love Got To Do With It
Angela Bassett does a stunning job portraying Tina Turner in this thrilling and emotional biopic. It’s no wonder she was nominated for an Oscar for her performance.
8 Mile
Eminem plays Jimmy “B-Rabbit” Smith a sort-of-biopic of his own life. He won an Oscar for Best Original Song and told the story of a white rapper who becomes a rap superstar.
Rocketman
After watching Taron Egerton’s portrayal of the Elton John we never knew, the lively and energetic feature has risen to the top of our list.
