Movies About Music & Musicians (Fictional or Real Life)

Immerse yourself in the lives and legacies of classical music's greatest icons. This curated collection of movies follows renowned composers like Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Tchaikovsky from early genius to lasting fame. Witness the creativity and madness behind some of the world's most enduring masterpieces. Lavish period productions transport you to Old World Europe, recreating the beauty and passion of Vienna, Paris, and other musical meccas. Biopics dramatize the inspirations, romances, and personal struggles hidden in the notes. 

Explore the humanity beneath the myths of these troubled geniuses through nuanced performances. Whether a lavish costume drama or introspective character study, these acclaimed films offer front row seats to lives dedicated to and immortalized by music. Let the master's works come alive again through their stories.

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Ed Harris and Diane Kruger in Copying Beethoven (2006)

Skeet Ulrich, Tobey Maguire, Jewel, and Jeffrey Wright in Ride with the Devil (1999)

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