Ben je fan van 'We Are Your Friends' (2015) en op zoek naar vergelijkbare films of series? Dit artikel biedt 10 aanraders die dezelfde energie, muziek en coming-of-age thema's delen. Perfect voor wie houdt van verhalen over vriendschap, ambitie en de elektronische muziekscene.

Save the Last Dance (2001)
Beschreibung: Focuses on a young woman who pursues her passion for dance while navigating love and cultural differences in an urban setting.
Fakt: Julia Stiles trained for three months in ballet and hip-hop to prepare for her role.


8 Mile (2002)
Beschreibung: A gritty tale of a young aspiring rapper trying to break free from his challenging circumstances through music and self-expression.
Fakt: Eminem's semi-autobiographical film features real-life rap battles from Detroit's underground scene.


Drumline (2002)
Beschreibung: Centers on a talented drummer who joins a college marching band, exploring themes of discipline, teamwork, and musical passion.
Fakt: Many of the drumming sequences were performed by actual college marching band members.


The Perfect Score (2004)
Beschreibung: A group of high school students band together for a heist, blending youthful rebellion with a quest for a better future.
Fakt: The film features an early appearance by Scarlett Johansson before her rise to major stardom.


Honey (2003)
Beschreibung: A story about a talented dancer who dreams of becoming a choreographer, set against the backdrop of hip-hop culture and music.
Fakt: Jessica Alba performed most of her own dance stunts in the film.


Step Up (2006)
Beschreibung: The film revolves around a young man with dreams of making it big in the dance world, blending music, dance, and urban culture in a coming-of-age story.
Fakt: The movie was shot in Baltimore, Maryland, and features real-life dancers in many of its scenes.


ATL (2006)
Beschreibung: Set in Atlanta, the film follows young friends navigating life, love, and dreams through the lens of hip-hop and roller-skating culture.
Fakt: The movie is loosely based on the experiences of producer Dallas Austin and director Chris Robinson growing up in Atlanta.


Stomp the Yard (2007)
Beschreibung: A story about a young man who finds redemption and purpose through stepping, blending dance, competition, and personal growth.
Fakt: The film's stepping choreography was performed by real-life step teams from historically black colleges.


Straight Outta Compton (2015)
Beschreibung: Chronicles the rise of a groundbreaking hip-hop group, highlighting themes of ambition, struggle, and the power of music.
Fakt: The movie's title is taken from N.W.A's debut studio album released in


Dope (2015)
Beschreibung: A coming-of-age story about a high school geek navigating life in a tough neighborhood, with a strong emphasis on music and youth culture.
Fakt: The film's soundtrack includes original music by Pharrell Williams and features a mix of hip-hop and punk influences.
