Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "performing-arts"

1. Somewhere in Time (1980)

PG | 103 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A Chicago playwright uses self-hypnosis to travel back in time and meet the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel.

Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, Christopher Plummer, Teresa Wright

Votes: 32,550 | Gross: $9.71M

2. Inland Empire (2006)

R | 180 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

As an actress begins to adopt the persona of her character in a film, her world becomes nightmarish and surreal.

Director: David Lynch | Stars: Karolina Gruszka, Krzysztof Majchrzak, Grace Zabriskie, Laura Dern

Votes: 62,195 | Gross: $0.75M

3. 【Oshi No Ko】 (2023– )

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy

A doctor and his recently-deceased patient are reborn as twins to a famous Japanese musical idol and navigate the highs and lows of the Japanese entertainment industry as they grow up together through their lives.

Stars: Takeo Otsuka, Yurie Igoma, Megumi Han, Jack Stansbury

Votes: 8,572

4. Fame (1980)

R | 134 min | Drama, Music, Musical

A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.

Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Eddie Barth, Irene Cara, Lee Curreri, Laura Dean

Votes: 24,709 | Gross: $0.12M

5. Fame (1982–1987)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Music, Musical

The stories of the students and faculty of the New York City High School for the Performing Arts.

Stars: Carlo Imperato, Gene Anthony Ray, Debbie Allen, Albert Hague

Votes: 4,452

6. Dream High (2011–2012)

70 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

The story of six students at Kirin Art High School who work to achieve their dreams of becoming stars in the Korean music industry. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of friendship, love and life.

Stars: J.Y. Park, Bae Suzy, Kim Soo-hyun, IU

Votes: 3,565

7. Fame (2009)

PG | 107 min | Drama, Musical, Romance

An updated version of the musical Fame (1980), which centered on the students of the New York Academy of Performing Arts. The name of the school in 1980 was Fiorello Laguardia High School.

Director: Kevin Tancharoen | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Bebe Neuwirth, Megan Mullally, Kay Panabaker

Votes: 16,925 | Gross: $22.46M

8. Curtains (1983)

R | 89 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Six young actresses auditioning for a movie role at a remote mansion are targeted by a mysterious masked murderer.

Director: Richard Ciupka | Stars: John Vernon, Samantha Eggar, Linda Thorson, Anne Ditchburn

Votes: 5,739

9. Sound! Euphonium (2015– )

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Kumiko, a girl with absolutely no ambition, decides to change herself now that she has started her high school life and try to leave her hobby, playing euphonium in orchestra aside but she totally cannot forget it anyway.

Stars: Tomoyo Kurosawa, Ayaka Asai, Moe Toyota, Chika Anzai

Votes: 1,442

10. Whitney (2018)

R | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

An in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston.

Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Whitney Houston, Ellen White, Michael Houston, Cissy Houston

Votes: 7,876 | Gross: $3.03M

11. Good Vibrations (2012)

Not Rated | 103 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A chronicle of Terri Hooley's life, a record-store owner instrumental in developing Belfast's punk-rock scene.

Directors: Lisa Barros D'Sa, Glenn Leyburn | Stars: Cathal Maguire, Peter Kelly, Charlie Berkeley, Jack Carberry

Votes: 5,596

12. You Make Me Dance (2021)

10 min | Short, Drama, Romance

Song Shi On is an aspiring contemporary dancer who finds himself sharing an apartment with Jin Hong Seok, an intimidating debt collector. As their bond grows stronger, will outside forces derail their relationship?

Stars: Hyung Hoon Won, Choo Young-woo, Gun-rak Park, Lee Soo-ryun

Votes: 1,337

13. Julie's Greenroom (2017)

27 min | Comedy, Family, Musical

Ms. Julie (Dame Julie Andrews) teaches performing arts workshops to a group of puppet children and a duck with the help of her assistant Gus (Giullian Yao Gioiello) and celebrity guests at her Wellspring Center for the Performing Arts.

Stars: Julie Andrews, Giullian Yao Gioiello, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, John Tartaglia

Votes: 354

14. Youth (2017)

Not Rated | 135 min | Drama, Romance, War

A look at the lives of members of a Military Cultural Troupe in the 1970s.

Director: Xiaogang Feng | Stars: Xuan Huang, Miao Miao, Caiyu Yang, Elane Zhong

Votes: 3,475 | Gross: $1.89M

15. Kingsman: Inside the Golden Circle (2017 Video)

118 min | Documentary

With their headquarters destroyed and the world held hostage, members of Kingsman find new allies when they discover a spy organization in the United States known as the Statesmen. In an ... See full summary »

Stars: Bradley James Allan, Halle Berry, Angus Bickerton, Adam Bohling

Votes: 143

16. Kageki Shojo!! (2021– )

TV-14 | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Founded in the Taisho era, the "Red Flower Opera Company" attracts people's hearts across generations on a beautiful and gorgeous stage created only by unmarried women. The 100th generation... See full summary »

Stars: Kayleigh McKee, Kestin Howard, Keith Silverstein, Anairis Quinones

Votes: 218

17. Sukippu bîto! (2008–2009)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Kyouko went with her childhood friend, Shou to Tokyo to pursue his dream of becoming an idol. Despite she is supporting him, Shou deceive her. Kyouko vows to get her revenge by defeating him in the entertainment world too.

Stars: Erica Lindbeck, Todd Haberkorn, Bryce Papenbrook, Cristina Valenzuela

Votes: 1,648

18. Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju (2017)

24 min | Animation, Drama

Now a rakugo artist himself, Yotarou is challenged to keep the art form alive, meanwhile witnessing the final years of his master, Yakumo.

Stars: Kappei Yamaguchi, Akira Ishida, Yû Kobayashi, Tomokazu Seki

Votes: 1,018

19. Revue Starlight the Movie (2021)

120 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Starlight - This is a story of a far off star, a long time ago, and in the distant future. Two young girls, captivated by the glamour of the performance, exchange promises: "We'll become stars." "I'll wait for you on stage."

Director: Tomohiro Furukawa | Stars: Momoyo Koyama, Suzuko Mimori, Haruki Iwata, Aina Aiba

Votes: 197

20. Fame L.A. (1997–1998)

60 min | Drama

Updated version of the acclaimed show from the '80s, set in Los Angeles, and featuring a group of talented Performing Arts students being mentored by a seasoned acting coach.

Stars: Danny Wooten, William R. Moses, Heidi Lenhart, Christian Kane

Votes: 253

21. SoniAni: Super Sonico the Animation (2014)

TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Music

Super Sonico is a klutzy, adorable, and well-endowed 18-year old girl. She's a complete sucker for anything cute, especially stray cats, all of which she giddily adopts. However, though ... See full summary »

Stars: Ayano Yamamoto, Jessica Nigri, Mai Gotou, Mami Ozaki

Votes: 149

22. Glass (2007)

Not Rated | 119 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Academy Award®-nominated director Scott Hicks ("Shine") documents an eventful year in the career and personal life of distinguished Western classical composer Philip Glass as he interacts ... See full summary »

Director: Scott Hicks | Stars: Philip Glass, Holly Critchlow, Chuck Close, JoAnne Akalaitis

Votes: 777 | Gross: $0.02M

23. Almost a Woman (2002 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 97 min | Drama

Esmeralda Santiago (Ana Maria Lagasca) and her family move to New York from rural Puerto Rico and face a difficult transition because of many challenges. Esmeralda enrolls in school and ... See full summary »

Director: Betty Kaplan | Stars: Wanda De Jesus, Miriam Colon, Cliff De Young, Francesco Quinn

Votes: 160

24. Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998 TV Movie)

R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Documentary focusing on the career of pro wrestler Bret Hart & his controversial exit from the WWF.

Director: Paul Jay | Stars: Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Brian Pillman, Blade Hart

Votes: 4,452

25. Sakura taisen (2000)

TV-Y7-FV | Animation, Action, Adventure

The year is around the 1920's and the darkness of the demons have arrived. Now, only the people with large amounts of spirit energy can save the Earth. The Flower Division is now going to ... See full summary »

Stars: Ai Orikasa, Chisa Yokoyama, Jessica Hedrick, Jenny M. Larson

Votes: 117

26. Revue Starlight (2018–2019)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Starlight is a song and dance revue troupe loved throughout the world. Karen and Hikari make a promise with each other when they're young that one day they'll stand on that stage together. ... See full summary »

Stars: Momoyo Koyama, Suzuko Mimori, Moeka Koizumi, Aina Aiba

Votes: 299

27. Somos tú y yo (2007– )

60 min | Music, Romance

Sheryl Rubio and Victor Drijas are students at La Academia, a Performing Arts-style secondary school. Victor is new to the school, and before long, he and Sheryl are in love. This being a ... See full summary »

Stars: Sheryl Rubio, Victor Drija, Arán de las Casas, Rosmeri Marval

Votes: 113

28. Madonna: Blond Ambition World Tour Live (1990 TV Special)

112 min | Documentary, Music

Madonna and her crew perform in Nice, France on the last day of the legendary Blond Ambition Tour in 1990 for the most watched HBO Special in its history and for an exclusive LaserDisc release.

Directors: David Mallet, Mark Aldo Miceli | Stars: Madonna, Donna DeLory, Niki Haris, Luis Camacho

Votes: 928

29. Idoly Pride (2021– )

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy

Mana Nagase, who worked with her friend Makino, became one of the greatest aspiring idols during her time. Now, a few years later, her younger sister, Kotono, joins a girl named Sakura and ten others on an idol journey of a lifetime.

Stars: Mirai Tachibana, Mai Sugano, Kokona Natsume, Nao Sasaki

Votes: 135

30. Jinkx Monsoon: Drag Becomes Him (2015)

Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Biography

Drag Becomes Him provides an intimate glimpse inside the life of internationally acclaimed drag performer Jinkx Monsoon.

Director: Alex Berry | Stars: Jinkx Monsoon, Benjimen Blair, Zan Gibbs, Deanne Hoffer

Votes: 725

31. Solomon's Perjury (2016–2017)

Drama, Mystery

A male student's body is found at school. Authorities assume that the student killed himself in a fall. Other students at the school hold a trial to uncover the truth behind his death.

Stars: Kim Hyeon-soo, Jang Dong-yoon, Seo Ji-Hoon, Seo Yeong-ju

Votes: 275

32. Stadium Anthems (2018)

99 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A female recording artist encounters the misogyny and outdated business practices of male record label executives.

Director: Scott Douglas Brown | Stars: Kayden Kross, Toddy Walters, Aeon Cruz, Christopher Soren Kelly

Votes: 229

33. Left (I) (2017)

81 min | Drama, Romance

A college woman, born with a paralyzed arm, aspires to become a pianist. To develop her musical talent and find her inner strength, she'll need the help of a washed-up music professor.

Directors: Stan-Lee Ray Baker, Les Gaddis | Stars: Crystal Cook, David DeLao, Sheril Rodgers, Rachel G. Whittle

Votes: 27

34. Lapis Re:Lights (2020– )

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Fantasy, Music

Based on a mixed media project that blends fantasy, magical girl and idol elements, Lapis Re:LiGHTs will follow a group of students as they train to become idols. Together, they'll use the ... See full summary »

Stars: Yukari Anzai, Risa Kubota, Live Mukai, Iori Saeki

Votes: 59

35. An L.A. Minute (2018)

R | 86 min | Comedy

"An L.A. Minute" is a satirical look at fame, success, the star-making machinery and the karma that attaches to all those who worship at the altar of Celebrity. Best-selling author Ted Gold... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Adams | Stars: Gabriel Byrne, Kiersey Clemons, Bob Balaban, Lyne Renée

Votes: 145 | Gross: $0.01M

36. 22/7 (2020– )

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Drama, Music

One day, Miu Takigawa suddenly receives a letter notifying her that she has been chosen as a member of a brand-new project. Half in disbelief, she heads over to the location stated on the ... See full summary »

Stars: Sally Amaki, Ruri Umino, Reina Miyase, Uta Kawase

Votes: 67

37. The 36th Annual Kennedy Center Honors (2013 TV Special)

90 min | Musical

The annual telecast that honors those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. This year's honorees are: Martina Arroyo; Herbie Hancock; Billy Joel; Shirley MacLaine; and Carlos Santana.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Glenn Close, Martina Arroyo, Herbie Hancock, Billy Joel

Votes: 43

38. Stella of the Theater: World Dai Star (2023– )

TV-14 | Animation, Drama, Music

After Dai Star stage performers exploded in worldwide popularity in the 20th century, 16-year-old Kokona Ootori follows her dream of becoming a World Dai Star by auditioning for the Sirius theatrical troupe.

Stars: Manaka Iwami, Ikumi Hasegawa, Sally Amaki, Maria Naganawa

Votes: 44

39. Show Dancer (2020)

77 min | Documentary

Lasse is a show dancer and he loves the euphoria of the limelight. 15 years ago he was known as 'Laze', a tap-dancing pop star with hit song "Steppin Out". Since then, his life has been a ... See full summary »

Director: Laurits Flensted-Jensen | Star: Lasse Eckstrøm Jensen

Votes: 19

40. Garasu no kamen (1984)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation

Kitajima Maya, a 13-year old girl with a talent for acting, was discovered by the reclusive actress Tsukikage. The story follows Maya's growing up, intense training, overcoming challenges, ... See full summary »

Stars: Masako Katsuki, Haruko Kitahama, Keiko Toda, Taeko Nakanishi

Votes: 82

41. Miss Rosewood (2017)

67 min | Documentary, Drama

Skin diving with Miss Rosewood. Take a plunge into the dark side of uber-sophisticated New York with performance artist, Jon Cory, performing as Miss Rosewood. She strips to full she-male ... See full summary »

Director: Helle Jensen | Stars: Rose Cory, Sharon Cory, Michele Delsol, Joe E. Jeffreys

Votes: 26

42. Shakespeare High (2011)

Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary

An inspiring documentary that follows a diverse group of California high school students as they compete in a Shakespeare Festival unlike any you have ever seen. This unique program counts ... See full summary »

Director: Alex Rotaru | Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, Val Kilmer, Kevin Spacey, Mare Winningham

Votes: 125

43. The 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors (2014 TV Special)

89 min

Honorees are Al Green, Tom Hanks, Patricia McBride, Sting and Lily Tomlin.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Stephen Colbert, Al Green, Tom Hanks, Patricia McBride

Votes: 52

44. Talent Africa (2019– )

30 min | Family, Music, Reality-TV

A Docuseries and glimpse into the journey of young performers as they follow their dreams in Performing Arts through the International Competition - Talent Africa, A Family of Performers.

Stars: Nicholas Barnard, Nicola Ashcroft, Chantel Mokwalakwala, Palesa Mothopi

45. Back Stage (1919)

Not Rated | 26 min | Short, Comedy

Working their fingers to the bone to prepare the set for an upcoming performance, the enthusiastic stagehands, Roscoe and Buster, find themselves on stage when the cast quits. However, is will alone enough to earn a big round of applause?

Director: Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle | Stars: Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, Charles A. Post

Votes: 1,408

46. Workhorse Queen (2021)

Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary

By day, Ed Popil worked as the manager of a telemarketing center in post-industrial Rochester, New York for 18 years. By night, he transformed into drag queen Mrs. Kasha Davis. Not your ... See full summary »

Director: Angela Washko | Stars: Edward Popil, Steven Levins, Thomas Smalley, Greg Meyer

Votes: 117

47. The Silent Thrush (1992)

Drama, Romance

The Silent Thrush is a fascinating mixture of exoticism and eroticism. It tells the story of Mu Yun (Li Yu-shan), a young woman who joins a Taiwanese opera company. Ka-hung, the company's ... See full summary »

Director: Sheng-Fu Cheng | Stars: Yu-Shan Li, Yi-Chan Lu, Emily Y. Chang, Pai-Tan Chang

48. Fame High (2012)

Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary

Everyone dreams of fame. From the nail-biting freshman auditions to the spectacular year-end performances, Fame High captures the in-class and at-home drama, competition, heartbreak, and ... See full summary »

Director: Scott Hamilton Kennedy | Stars: Brittany Hayes, Ruby McCollister, Zak Astor, Grace Song

Votes: 303

49. On Location with: FAME (1980)

12 min | Documentary, Short, Music

A short film about the making of the movie "Fame."

Director: Mark Schneider | Stars: Alan Parker, Maureen Teefy, Antonia Franceschi, Irene Cara

Votes: 64

50. Goth Girls (2005 Video)

78 min | Horror, Thriller

Goth Girls consists of three erotic chillers, Tell-Tale Heart, A Deadly Friend, and bonus story Sinners.

Director: Josh Maldonado | Stars: Travis Bowen, Nikki C., Jessica Del Monte, Brian Floorjack

Votes: 30