Ben je op zoek naar films of series die lijken op 'Destiny - Einmal ganz oben stehen' (1999)? Dit hartverwarmende verhaal over een man met een droom om operazanger te worden, spreekt velen aan. In dit artikel vind je 10 vergelijkbare titels die dezelfde emotionele diepte en inspirerende thema's bieden.

Sparkle (1976)
Beschreibung: A drama about a girl group's rise to fame, dealing with themes of ambition, family, and the darker side of the music industry.
Fakt: The film was inspired by the story of The Supremes and was later remade in


The Wiz (1978)
Beschreibung: A musical fantasy that reimagines a classic story with an all-African American cast, blending vibrant visuals with soulful music.
Fakt: The film was a box office flop initially but later gained a cult following, especially in the African American community.


The Color Purple (1985)
Beschreibung: A powerful drama that explores themes of resilience, family, and self-discovery, with a strong emphasis on African American culture.
Fakt: The film was Steven Spielberg's first dramatic film and was nominated for 11 Academy Awards.


School Daze (1988)
Beschreibung: A musical comedy-drama that tackles issues of identity, class, and race within the context of a historically black college.
Fakt: The film was shot on the campuses of Spelman College and Morehouse College in Atlanta.


Sister Act (1992)
Beschreibung: A comedy-drama that blends music and humor with themes of redemption and community, set against the backdrop of a church choir.
Fakt: The film was originally written as a vehicle for Bette Midler, but Whoopi Goldberg took over the role after Midler passed on it.


The Preacher's Wife (1996)
Beschreibung: A heartwarming comedy-drama that combines faith, love, and music, set in a struggling urban church.
Fakt: The film is a remake of the 1947 movie 'The Bishop's Wife,' starring Cary Grant.


The Fighting Temptations (2003)
Beschreibung: A musical comedy that follows a man's journey to save a church choir, filled with gospel music and humorous moments.
Fakt: The film features cameos from several real-life gospel and R&B artists.


Ray (2004)
Beschreibung: A biographical film that captures the life of a musical genius, highlighting his personal struggles and the transformative power of music.
Fakt: Jamie Foxx learned to play the piano blindfolded to accurately portray Ray Charles.


Dreamgirls (2006)
Beschreibung: A musical drama that explores the struggles and triumphs of African American artists in the music industry, featuring powerful performances and soulful music.
Fakt: The film is loosely based on the story of The Supremes and other Motown acts of the 1960s.


Cadillac Records (2008)
Beschreibung: A biographical drama that delves into the lives of legendary musicians and the impact of their music on culture and society.
Fakt: The film's title refers to the Cadillacs that Chess Records founder Leonard Chess gave to his artists as bonuses.
