Ben je fan van 'Josie and the Pussycats' (2001) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel belicht 10 titels die dezelfde energie, humor en muzikale vibe hebben. Of je nu houdt van komedies over bands, coming-of-age verhalen of gewoon een vrolijke filmavond wilt, hier vind je gegarandeerd iets naar je smaak!

The Commitments (1991)
Beschreibung: A musical comedy-drama about a group of working-class youths forming a soul band, highlighting the struggles and joys of making music.
Fakt: The film is based on a novel by Roddy Doyle, who also wrote the screenplay. Many of the actors were not professional musicians but learned to play for their roles.


Wayne's World (1992)
Beschreibung: A comedy that parodies rock culture and fame, featuring a duo who host a public-access TV show and dream of musical stardom.
Fakt: The film originated from a sketch on Saturday Night Live. The famous 'Bohemian Rhapsody' car scene was improvised by the actors.


That Thing You Do! (1996)
Beschreibung: A lighthearted tale of a one-hit-wonder band in the 1960s, capturing the excitement and fleeting nature of pop music success.
Fakt: Tom Hanks made his directorial debut with this film. The title song was written by Adam Schlesinger and became a real-life hit.


Velvet Goldmine (1998)
Beschreibung: A stylized drama exploring the glam rock scene of the 1970s, with a focus on music, identity, and fame.
Fakt: The film was heavily influenced by the lives of David Bowie and Iggy Pop. It features an original soundtrack with contributions from contemporary artists.


Detroit Rock City (1999)
Beschreibung: A coming-of-age story about a group of teens obsessed with rock music, capturing the rebellious spirit of the 1970s.
Fakt: The film was inspired by the real-life fan culture around KISS. The soundtrack features many classic rock songs from the era.


Rock Star (2001)
Beschreibung: A story about an aspiring musician who gets a chance to live his dream, filled with rock music and the highs and lows of fame.
Fakt: The film was loosely based on the true story of Tim Owens, a tribute band singer who replaced Rob Halford in Judas Priest. Mark Wahlberg performed all his own singing in the movie.


A Mighty Wind (2003)
Beschreibung: A mockumentary about a folk music reunion concert, blending humor with heartfelt musical performances.
Fakt: The film features original songs written in the style of 1960s folk music. It was directed by Christopher Guest, known for his improvisational style.


School of Rock (2003)
Beschreibung: A comedy centered around rock music, featuring a group of kids forming a band, blending humor with musical performances.
Fakt: Jack Black's character was inspired by a real-life substitute teacher who formed a band with his students. The child actors learned to play their instruments for the film.


The Rocker (2008)
Beschreibung: A comedy about a washed-up drummer who gets a second chance at fame by joining his nephew's high school band.
Fakt: Rainn Wilson performed many of his own drumming scenes. The film's soundtrack includes covers of classic rock songs.


Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)
Beschreibung: A mockumentary about a pop star's rise and fall, filled with satire on the music industry and celebrity culture.
Fakt: The film was written by and stars The Lonely Island, a comedy trio known for their musical parodies. Many real-life musicians make cameo appearances.
