Music Movies Based on True Stories
ALL TRUE STORY Music Movies
Whether it's a sweeping true musical movie like The Sound of Music, or a singer biopic that asks us to Walk the Line, it's hard not to become emotionally engaged as we stomp our feet and feel the urge to sing along to music movies based on true stories. Whatever musical genre you prefer, Hollywood has offered its own interpretation. Many are off-key with the truth, but some hit almost every note. Pick up your guitar or put on your favorite soundtrack, as we examine band and singer biopics as well as musicals based on true stories.
All Eyez on Me
Chronicles the career of Tupac Shakur up until the 1996 drive-by shooting that took his life.

I Saw the Light
Is this Tom Hiddleston movie in tune with the real-life of country-western singer Hank Williams?

Bessie
Queen Latifah portrays bisexual blues singer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame in the 1920s.

Danny Collins
Did fame and fortune corrupt the life of the real musician?

Get on Up
Does the James Brown biopic get funky with the truth?

Jersey Boys
Is director Clint Eastwood's adaptation of the Jersey Boys musical in tune with regard to the truth?

Notorious
Does this Biggie Smalls movie drop an authentic beat?

Walk the Line
Find out if this Johnny Cash movie walks the line when it comes to the truth.