Movies like Sing
If Sing's mix of hungary, choir and authoritarian education stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what Sing's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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CODA
2021 · Directed by Sian Heder · 112 min7.9
Why you'll like itShares: singing, school choir · Also drama and music
As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of…
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White God
2014 · Directed by Kornél Mundruczó · 121 min6.6
Why you'll like itShares: hungary · Also a Hungarian drama · From the same decade (2010s)
13 year old Lili fights to protect her dog Hagen, and is devastated when her father sets Hagen free on the streets. Still innocently believing love can conquer any difficulty, Lili sets out to save her dog.
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Military Wives
2020 · Directed by Peter Cattaneo · 113 min6.5
Why you'll like itShares: choir, singing
Inspired by global phenomenon of military wives choirs, the story celebrates a band of misfit women who form a choir on a military base.
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Whiplash
2013 · Directed by Damien Chazelle · 18 min7.8
Why you'll like itShares: short film · Also drama and music · From the same decade (2010s)
A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student.
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Boychoir
2015 · Directed by François Girard · 103 min6.8
Why you'll like itShares: singing · Also music and drama · From the same decade (2010s)
A troubled and angry 11-year-old orphan from a small Texas town, ends up at a Boy Choir school after the death of his single mother. Completely out of his element, he finds himself in a battle of wills with a demanding…
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Sing
2016 · Directed by Garth Jennings · 108 min7.1
Why you'll like itShares: singing, singing competition · From the same decade (2010s)
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.
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Coach Carter
2005 · Directed by Thomas Carter · 136 min7.6
Why you'll like itShares: authoritarian education
Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.
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Whiplash
2014 · Directed by Damien Chazelle · 107 min8.4
Why you'll like itAlso drama and music · From the same decade (2010s)
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
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Clouds
2020 · Directed by Justin Baldoni · 121 min8.2
Why you'll like itAlso music and drama
Young musician Zach Sobiech discovers his cancer has spread, leaving him just a few months to live. With limited time, he follows his dream and makes an album, unaware that it will soon be a viral music phenomenon.