Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "rhythm-and-blues"

1. The Blues Brothers (1980)

R | 133 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Jake Blues rejoins with his brother Elwood after being released from prison, but the duo has just days to reunite their old R&B band and save the Catholic home where the two were raised, outrunning the police as they tear through Chicago.

Director: John Landis | Stars: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cab Calloway, John Candy

Votes: 214,636 | Gross: $57.23M

2. The Room (2003)

R | 99 min | Drama

In San Francisco, an amiable banker's seemingly perfect life is turned upside down when his deceitful fiancée embarks on an affair with his best friend.

Director: Tommy Wiseau | Stars: Tommy Wiseau, Juliette Danielle, Greg Sestero, Philip Haldiman

Votes: 95,071 | Gross: $0.22M

3. Burlesque (I) (2010)

PG-13 | 119 min | Drama, Music, Musical

A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer.

Director: Steve Antin | Stars: Cher, Christina Aguilera, Alan Cumming, Eric Dane

Votes: 93,221 | Gross: $39.44M

4. How High (2001)

R | 93 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Two guys by the name of Silas and Jamal decided to one day smoke something magical, which eventually helps them to ace their college entrance exam.

Director: Jesse Dylan | Stars: Method Man, Redman, Obba Babatundé, Mike Epps

Votes: 61,821 | Gross: $31.16M

5. Sliver (1993)

R | 107 min | Drama, Thriller

A woman moves into an exclusive New York City apartment building that she soon discovers houses tenants with all manner of shocking secrets.

Director: Phillip Noyce | Stars: Sharon Stone, William Baldwin, Tom Berenger, Polly Walker

Votes: 34,062 | Gross: $36.30M

6. Dreamgirls (2006)

PG-13 | 130 min | Drama, Music, Musical

A trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.

Director: Bill Condon | Stars: Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover

Votes: 77,313 | Gross: $103.37M

7. Half Nelson (2006)

R | 106 min | Drama

An inner-city junior high school teacher with a drug habit forms an unlikely friendship with one of his students after she discovers his secret.

Director: Ryan Fleck | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Anthony Mackie, Shareeka Epps, Jeff Lima

Votes: 92,002 | Gross: $2.69M

8. Ray (I) (2004)

PG-13 | 152 min | Biography, Drama, Music

The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s.

Director: Taylor Hackford | Stars: Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell

Votes: 157,451 | Gross: $75.33M

9. Cadillac Records (2008)

R | 109 min | Biography, Drama, Music

Chronicles the rise of Chess Records and its recording artists.

Director: Darnell Martin | Stars: Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Beyoncé, Columbus Short

Votes: 23,141 | Gross: $8.20M

10. Respect (2021)

PG-13 | 145 min | Biography, Drama, Music

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.

Director: Liesl Tommy | Stars: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Tituss Burgess

Votes: 17,856

11. Get on Up (2014)

PG-13 | 139 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

Director: Tate Taylor | Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis

Votes: 26,151 | Gross: $30.51M

12. Muscle Shoals (2013)

PG | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as "I'll Take You There", "Brown Sugar", and "When a Man Loves a Woman".

Director: Greg 'Freddy' Camalier | Stars: Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin, Keith Richards, Candi Staton

Votes: 4,293 | Gross: $0.70M

13. Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013)

PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.

Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill

Votes: 13,960 | Gross: $4.95M

14. Laurel Canyon (2020)

TV-14 | 78 min | Documentary, History, Music

Documentary pulls back the curtain on a mythical world and provides an up-close look at the lives of the musicians who inhabited Laurel Canyon. It paints an intimate portrait of the artists who created a music revolution that would change popular culture.

Stars: Michelle Phillips, Alice Cooper, Micky Dolenz, Neil Young

Votes: 1,297

15. Showtime at the Apollo (1987– )

TV-14 | Comedy, Music

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Stars: Steve Harvey, Kiki Shepard, Sinbad, Mo'Nique

Votes: 191

16. Forty Shades of Blue (2005)

R | 108 min | Drama, Music, Romance

A Russian woman living in Memphis with a much older rock-'n'-roll legend experiences a personal awakening when her husband's estranged son comes to visit.

Director: Ira Sachs | Stars: Dina Korzun, Rip Torn, Andrew Lawrence Henderson, Elizabeth Morton

Votes: 1,555

17. The Book of Clarence (2017)

120 min | Documentary

We follow the life, health and career of the Grammy award winning Clarence Fountain and the Blind Boys of Alabama. This journey is woven together with "Gospel at Colonus"

Director: Lee Breuer | Stars: Clarence Fountain, Samuel Butler Jr., Jimmy Carter, Barbara Fountain

18. Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-12 (2005 Video)

R | 43 min | Short, Drama, Music

The first twelve chapters of R. Kelly's rap opera in which a one-night stand triggers a series of revelations about the sexual deceits of its characters.

Directors: R. Kelly, Jim Swaffield | Stars: R. Kelly, Cat Wilson, Rolando Boyce, LeShay N. Tomlinson

Votes: 2,183

19. Doja Cat feat. SZA: Kiss Me More (2021 Music Video)

5 min | Fantasy, Music, Sci-Fi

A handsome astronaut wanders into a planet far, far away. Upon exploring the planet's paradise, he discovers things are not what they seem.

Director: Warren Fu | Stars: Doja Cat, SZA, Alex Landi

Votes: 112

20. 75 (2017)

97 min | Crime, Drama

A crash victim, a housewife and two repressed teens are connected by hard-working therapist Viola, who helps them battle their addictions while two disillusioned detectives struggle with the mounting war against heroin in Cincinnati.

Director: Joe Zappa | Stars: Tifani Winkfield, Kip Bennett, Marcus B. Jackson, Shannon Faith

Votes: 60

21. Tyttö sinä olet tähti (2005)

102 min | Drama, Music, Romance

A woman dulled with praise, Nelli is well on her way to Med-School thanks to her parents, but dreams of a career as a singer.

Director: Dome Karukoski | Stars: Pamela Tola, Samuli Vauramo, Joonas Saartamo, Eero Milonoff

Votes: 3,433

22. Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 13-22 (2007 Video)

R | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

The second ten chapters of R. Kelly's rap opera in which a one-night stand triggers a series of revelations about the sexual deceits of its characters.

Directors: R. Kelly, Victor Mignatti, Jim Swaffield | Stars: R. Kelly, Eric Lane, LeShay N. Tomlinson, LaDonna Tittle

Votes: 1,171

23. Making the Video (1999– )

30 min | Documentary, Music

A series on MTV showing the making of popular music videos.

Stars: Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Thomas Fanning, Dave Meyers

Votes: 190

24. Rock & Roll (1995– )

Documentary, Music

A history of rock and roll music.

Stars: Liev Schreiber, David Bowie, Robbie Robertson, Debbie Harry

Votes: 86

25. The Cry of Jazz (1959)

Not Rated | 34 min | Documentary, Short, Music

Discussion of jazz and the role of African-Americans in the United States.

Director: Edward Bland | Stars: George Waller, Dorothea Horton, Melinda Dillon, Andrew Duncan

Votes: 320

26. Endless (2016 Music Video)

Not Rated | 46 min | Music

A visual album by American singer Frank Ocean depicts the seemingly endless process of constructing a spiraling staircase inside a warehouse.

Director: Frank Ocean | Star: Frank Ocean

Votes: 122

27. Bobby Brown: On Our Own (1989 Music Video)

4 min | Music

In the official music video for his song "On Our Own", Bobby Brown performs the song while surrounded by images and celebrities from New York, with clips from the film "Ghostbusters II" mixed in.

Director: Alek Keshishian | Stars: Bobby Brown, Big Daddy Kane, Jane Curtin, Malcolm S. Forbes

Votes: 119

28. Meisjes (2009)

93 min | Comedy, Drama

Upon the death of her husband, Claire (70) decides to reconnect with her estranged son, down and out R&B musician Sid. She asks him to help her restart the old girl group she used to sing ... See full summary »

Director: Geoffrey Enthoven | Stars: Barbara Sarafian, Jurgen Delnaet, Lucas Van den Eynde, Greg Timmermans

Votes: 352

29. The Party Machine with Nia Peeples (1991)

TV-PG | 30 min | Music

A half-hour music and variety show hosted by Nia Peeples and featured live performances, interviews and music videos from top urban music recording artists. The series was created in 1991 ... See full summary »

Stars: Nia Peeples, Janeen Damian, Steve O'Brien, Chasen Hampton

Votes: 28

30. Girls Cruise (2019)

TV-14 | 60 min | Reality-TV

The Brand New Lil' Kim show to feature Chilli and Mýa.

Stars: Mya, Lil' Kim, Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas, Jerome Precilla

Votes: 91

31. Kid Rock: The Road to Bad Reputation (2022)

51 min | Documentary

Biography of rapper, singer-songwriter and musician Kid Rock, from his debut "Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast" to his latest album "Bad Reputation".

Director: Isaac M. Baranoff | Stars: Isaac M. Baranoff, Joe C., Mike E. Clark, Gary Coleman

Votes: 15

32. Jodeci: Freek'n You (1995 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1995 song "Freek'n You" by the American R&B recording group Jodeci from album "The Show, the After Party, the Hotel".

Director: Brett Ratner | Stars: Jodeci, DeVante DeGrate, Dalvin DeGrate, Jo Jo Hailey

Votes: 13

33. Look-Out Sister (1947)

Approved | 63 min | Music, Western

A famous bandleader, suffering from overwork and exhaustion, goes to a sanitarium for a rest. While there he dreams of being out west at a dude ranch, where he finds himself involved in the... See full summary »

Director: Bud Pollard | Stars: Louis Jordan, Suzette Harbin, Monte Hawley, Bob Scott

Votes: 62

34. Luther Vandross: Always and Forever (1994 TV Special)

G | 88 min | Documentary, Music

Recorded on his 1994-1995 world tour, Always And Forever: An Evening Of Songs At Royal Albert Hall features the legendary Luther Vandross at his most smooth and sensuous, featuring his ... See full summary »

Director: Jeb Brien | Stars: Luther Vandross, Lisa Fischer, Ava Cherry, Kevin Owens

Votes: 21

35. Babyface: Whip Appeal (1990 Music Video)

Unrated | 6 min | Music

Babyface performs in the music video "Whip Appeal" from the album "Tender Lover" recorded for Solar and Epic Records. The music video begins with radio announcer talking about people stuck ... See full summary »

Director: James Yukich | Stars: Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds, Holly Robinson Peete

Votes: 12

36. Color Me Badd: I Wanna Sex You Up (1991 Music Video)

TV-PG | 4 min | Music

Color Me Badd performs in the music video "I Wanna Sex You Up" from the album "C.M.B." recorded for Giant and Reprise Records. The music video opens with Color Me Badd standing next to a ... See full summary »

Stars: Color Me Badd, Bryan Abrams, Mark Calderon, Kevin Thornton

Votes: 21

37. Quincy Jones: The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) (1990 Music Video)

Unrated | 6 min | Music

A music video for the single "The Secret Garden" by Quincy Jones featuring Al B. Sure!, James Ingram, El DeBarge and Barry White. The single was from Jones's 1989 album "Back on the Block".

Director: David Kellogg | Stars: Quincy Jones, El DeBarge, James Ingram, Al B. Sure!

Votes: 10

38. LSG: My Body (1997 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1997 single "My Body" by the R&B group LSG, from their 1995 album "Levert.Sweat.Gill".

Director: Francis Lawrence | Stars: L.S.G., Johnny Gill, Gerald Levert, Keith Sweat

39. The System: Don't Disturb This Groove (1987 Music Video)

Unrated | 4 min | Music

A music video for the 1987 single "Don't Disturb This Groove" by the R&B recording group The System. In the music video, the group is driving through California and rehearsing their hit song while staying at motels.

Director: Jim Hershleder | Stars: The System, David Frank, Mic Murphy

40. The Weeknd feat. Madonna & Playboi Carti: Popular (Visualizer) (2023 Music Video)

3 min | Music

Visualizer music video for the song Popular by The Weeknd feat. Madonna and Playboi Carti with footage of The Idol premiere party at the Cannes Film Festival.

Stars: Gaspard Augé, Xavier de Rosnay, Lily-Rose Depp, Jennie Kim

41. Hullabaloo! (1963–1964)

TV-G | 25 min | Music

Early '60s music show featured the cream of British Folk and Blues - as well as some highly important foreign artistes. Hosted by musician, poet, sculptor and all-round polymath Rory McEwen.

Stars: Rory McEwen, Long John Baldry, Cyril Davies and His Rhythm and Blues All Stars, Martin Carthy

42. Black Men United: U Will Know (1994 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Music

A music video for the single "U Will Know" by a group of black male music recording artists collectively known as Black Men United (B.M.U.), from the original soundtrack to Jason's Lyric (1994).

Director: Troy Smith | Stars: B.M.U., D'Angelo, After 7, Boyz II Men

Votes: 13

43. Hal King (2021)

Drama, Musical, War

Hal King is a film musical; an epic coming of age romance set in the late 1950s beatnik jazz scene.

Director: Myron Davis | Stars: Sophia Stephens, Sharaé Moultrie, Alvin J. Frazier II, J. Ivy

Votes: 103

44. Christopher Williams: I'm Dreamin' (1991 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1991 song I'm Dreamin' by the American R&B recording artist Christopher Williams, a single released from the original soundtrack to New Jack City (1991).

Director: Geoffrey Edwards | Stars: Christopher Williams, Carla Kemp, Patricia Matthews

Votes: 6

45. Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues (1987 TV Special)

60 min | Music

Diana Ross's last great television special, an interesting mix of music, fiction and documentary that bridged her early, acting-focused specials and her later taped-concert programs.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Diana Ross, Bernadette Peters, Billy Dee Williams, Etta James

Votes: 42

46. Beware (1946)

Approved | 54 min | Music, Romance

Ware College is a small Black college in Ware, Ohio. Once prominent, it is now low in attendance, low in enrollment and low on money.

Director: Bud Pollard | Stars: Louis Jordan, Frank H. Wilson, Emory Richardson, Valerie Black

Votes: 91

47. Rock & Read (1989 Video)

29 min | Short, Comedy, Family

A kid band plays singalong pop rock covers of famous lullabies like Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Row, Row, Row Your Boat. Pauly, as the host of the special, occasionally pops in to teach the viewers some words from the songs.

Director: Tamar Simon Hoffs | Stars: Pauly Shore, Donovan Leitch Jr., Frankie Atwood-Ferguson, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson

Votes: 37

48. Luther Vandross Feat. Gregory Hines: There's Nothing Better Than Love (1987 Music Video)

Unrated | 6 min | Music

A music video for the 1987 song "There's Nothing Better Than Love" by the American R&B recording artist Luther Vandross featuring Gregory Hines, a single released from Vandross' 1986 album "Give Me the Reason".

Director: Jon Small | Stars: Luther Vandross, Gregory Hines

Votes: 11

49. Ready for the World: Love You Down (1986 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Music

A music video for the single "Love You Down" by R&B recording group Ready for the World, from their 1986 album "Long Time Coming".

Director: Duncan Gibbins | Stars: Ready for the World, Melvin Riley

50. Zhané: Sending My Love (1994 Music Video)

Unrated | 4 min | Music

Zhané performs in the music video "Sending My Love" from the album "Pronounced Jah-Nay" recorded for Motown Records. The music video begins shots of a sundial and a weather vane. Zhané ... See full summary »

Director: Antoine Fuqua | Stars: Zhané, Renee Neufville, Jean Norris

Votes: 9