Music Movies Based on True Stories

The Dirt: History vs. Hollywood

Music | We dig into The Dirt to reveal how much of the Netflix movie is factual.

Bob Marley Biopic in the Works at Paramount

Music | Son Ziggy Marley is teaming with the studio to develop the movie.

The Greatest Showman: History vs. Hollywood

Music | Was P.T. Barnum really the upstanding hero that the movie makes him out to be?

Florence Foster Jenkins: History vs. Hollywood

Music | Meryl Streep is supposed to be out of tune, but is the truth as well?

Straight Outta Compton: History vs. Hollywood

Music | See 12 of the movie's characters next to their real-life N.W.A counterparts.

Danny Collins: History vs. Hollywood

Music | Read John Lennon's original letter that was lost for over 3 decades.

Get On Up: History vs. Hollywood

Music | Boseman, who previously starred in the biopic 42, wants audiences to Get on Up.

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From Britain's Got Talent to the Big Screen

Music | Paul Potts's story is retold in the One Chance movie trailer.

Bohemian Rhapsody: History vs. Hollywood

Music | Is it the real story, or is it just fantasy?

I Can Only Imagine: History vs. Hollywood

Music | A struggling singer must confront his past before he can find success.

All Eyez on Me: History vs. Hollywood

Music | Does the Tupac biopic keep its eyes on the truth?

I Saw the Light: History vs. Hollywood

Music | Does this movie starring British actor Tom Hiddleston accurately capture the life of country singer Hank Williams?

Bessie: History vs. Hollywood

Music | Find out if Bessie sings in tune with the truth.

Jimi: All Is by My Side - History vs. Hollywood

Music | Does this Jimi Hendrix biopic hit the right notes when it comes to the truth?

Jersey Boys: History vs. Hollywood

Music | Were The Four Seasons really as troubled as the movie makes them out to be?

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.