15 Movies Like Old Songs About the Main Thing
Loved Old Songs About the Main Thing? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.
#1
The Idea of You
40-year-old single mom Solène begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn't long before Hayes' superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Old Songs About the Main Thing.
#2
Tommy
After a series of traumatic childhood events, a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Old Songs About the Main Thing.
#3
5lbs of Pressure
Fresh out of prison after serving time for murder, Adam returns to his old stomping grounds to seek out a son who doesn't know him. Eli, the brother of the man he killed is looking for revenge. Mike, is trying to escape a life of crime living under the thumb of his gangster Uncle.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Old Songs About the Main Thing.
#4
We Are Your Friends
Young Cole Carter dreams of hitting the big time as a Hollywood disc jockey, spending his days and nights hanging with buddies and working on the one track that will set the world on fire. Opportunity comes knocking when he meets James Reed, a charismatic DJ who takes the 23-year-old under his wing. Soon, his seemingly clear path to success gets complicated when he starts falling for his mentor's girlfriend, jeopardizing his new friendship and the future he seems destined to fulfill.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Old Songs About the Main Thing.
#5
The Hobbit: The Fabulous Journey of Mr. Bilbo Baggins
Author J. R. R. Tolkien (Zinovij Gerdt) tells the story of Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and enjoyable hobbit, whose life is turned upside down when he decides to join the wizard Gandalf and a company of thirteen dwarves in an attempt to regain a treasure stolen from the latter. Soviet television movie adaptation of "The Hobbit".
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Old Songs About the Main Thing.
#6
Cadillac Records
The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Old Songs About the Main Thing.
#7
Jailhouse Rock
Young convict Vince Everett, serving time for manslaughter, discovers his musical talent in prison and becomes a rock and roll star after his release, navigating fame and relationships.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Old Songs About the Main Thing.
#8
Metal Lords
For teenage misfits Hunter and Kevin, the path to glory is clear: Devote themselves to metal. Win Battle of the Bands. And be worshipped like gods.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Old Songs About the Main Thing.
#9
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
An all-girl rock band moves to Hollywood in the hope of achieving success, only to fall into a whirlpool of wickedness and decadence.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Old Songs About the Main Thing.
#10
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
Kat is an aspiring singer-songwriter who dreams of making it big. However, her dreams are stalled by her reality: a conniving and cruel stepfamily and a demoralizing job working as a singing elf at billionaire Terrence Wintergarden’s Santa Land.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Old Songs About the Main Thing.
#11
Clika
Aspiring small-town musician Chito is determined to make it big. When a clip of him performing one of his songs goes viral, he seizes the opportunity and pushes to carve out a place for himself in the new wave of Mexican-American music... and ultimately gets caught in a game more dangerous than anticipated.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Old Songs About the Main Thing.
#12
You Got Served
At Mr. Rad's Warehouse, the best hip-hop crews in Los Angeles compete for money and respect. But when a suburban crew crashes the party, stealing their dancers — and their moves — two warring friends have to pull together to represent the street.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Old Songs About the Main Thing.
#13
A Christmas Kiss
Wendy Walton is the best designer in Boston... but no one knows it yet. Hoping to kick-start her career, Wendy has left work with the local theatre to take a job as an assistant to Priscilla Hall, the most prestigious designer in the city. Ms. Hall works Wendy around the clock, which is how Wendy finds herself trapped in an elevator late one night with an incredibly handsome stranger. Wendy and the mystery man share an impulsive, romantic, life changing kiss before the doors open and Wendy runs out, leaving him behind. The next day at work, Wendy answers the door to find the handsome gentleman standing in front of her.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Old Songs About the Main Thing.
#14
Hounddog
A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Old Songs About the Main Thing.
#15
Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated
A personal and intimate look into Demi Lovato's life as not only a regular 25 year old, but also one of the biggest pop stars in the world.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Old Songs About the Main Thing.