Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "funk-music"

1. Trolls World Tour (2020)

PG | 91 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

When the Queen of the Hard Rock Trolls tries to take over all the Troll kingdoms, Queen Poppy and her friends try different ways to save all the Trolls.

Directors: Walt Dohrn, David P. Smith | Stars: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Rachel Bloom, James Corden

Votes: 29,137

2. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)

PG | 107 min | Comedy, Family, Music

Showgirl Deloris Van Cartier returns as Sister Mary Clarence to teach music to a group of Catholic students whose run-down school is slated for closure.

Director: Bill Duke | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Maggie Smith, Barnard Hughes

Votes: 58,719 | Gross: $57.32M

3. Purple Rain (1984)

R | 111 min | Drama, Music, Romance

A young musician, tormented by an abusive situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own dissatisfied band, as his star begins to rise.

Director: Albert Magnoli | Stars: Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos

Votes: 23,920 | Gross: $68.39M

4. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)

X | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Three girls come to Hollywood to make it big, but find only sex, drugs, and sleaze.

Director: Russ Meyer | Stars: Dolly Read, Cynthia Myers, Marcia McBroom, John Lazar

Votes: 12,081 | Gross: $2.66M

5. Treme (2010–2013)

TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Music

Life after Hurricane Katrina as the residents of New Orleans try to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their unique culture in the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in the USA.

Stars: Khandi Alexander, Rob Brown, Kim Dickens, Melissa Leo

Votes: 15,964

6. Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983 Music Video)

PG | 13 min | Horror, Music

A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when Michael and his date are attacked by a hoard of bloodthirsty zombies - only a "Thriller" can save them now.

Director: John Landis | Stars: Michael Jackson, Ola Ray, Forrest J. Ackerman, Reed Armstrong

Votes: 18,624

7. Get on Up (2014)

PG-13 | 139 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

Director: Tate Taylor | Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis

Votes: 26,196 | Gross: $30.51M

8. Under the Cherry Moon (1986)

PG-13 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Two con artist brothers attempt to swindle a soon-to-be wealthy heiress, but things get complicated when one falls in love with her.

Directors: Prince, Michael Ballhaus | Stars: Prince, Jerome Benton, Kristin Scott Thomas, Steven Berkoff

Votes: 3,874 | Gross: $10.09M

9. Graffiti Bridge (1990)

PG-13 | 90 min | Drama, Music

The unofficial sequel to 'Purple Rain' (1984). The Kid is now club owner and rival to Morris (Morris Day), with whom he gets into a fight for the Glam Slam Nightclub.

Director: Prince | Stars: Prince, Morris Day, Ingrid Chavez, Jerome Benton

Votes: 8,857 | Gross: $4.56M

10. Michael Jackson: Remember the Time (1992 Music Video)

9 min | Short, Comedy, Fantasy

Michael Jackson's music video for the song 'Remember the Time.'

Director: John Singleton | Stars: Michael Jackson, Roman Artiste, Tom Lister Jr., Wylie Draper

Votes: 2,613

11. Sparkle (1976)

PG | 98 min | Drama, Music

Three sisters form a singing group in 1950s Harlem, but success threatens to ruin their relationship forever.

Director: Sam O'Steen | Stars: Philip Michael Thomas, Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith

Votes: 1,891 | Gross: $4.00M

12. That's the Way of the World (1975)

PG | 100 min | Drama, Music

Record executives want a highly-regarded record producer to focus on a white pop act whom they feel has the sound America wants. To keep his creative integrity, Buckmaster carefully begins to fight the system that has made him the respected producer he has become.

Director: Sig Shore | Stars: Harvey Keitel, Ed Nelson, Cynthia Bostick, Bert Parks

Votes: 393

13. Amazing Grace (2018)

G | 89 min | Documentary, Music

A documentary presenting Aretha Franklin with choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972.

Directors: Alan Elliott, Sydney Pollack | Stars: Aretha Franklin, James Cleveland, Alexander Hamilton, Cornell Dupree

Votes: 5,168 | Gross: $4.45M

14. iKHlaas (2024)

50 min | Comedy, Romance

Rudra Patil an architect is bewildered when he gets a match on a dating app but is uncertain about the legitimacy of the profile, but somehow, he meets his tragic destiny in the end.

Director: Dhaval Pitale | Stars: Shantanu Ranganekar, Divya Gupta, Raj Nagvekar, Pranita Achrekar

Votes: 10

15. Michael Jackson: Stranger in Moscow (1996 Music Video)

6 min | Drama, Music

Official music video for "Stranger in Moscow" by Michael Jackson.

Director: Nicholas Brandt | Stars: Michael Jackson, Robert Axelrod, Sean Cory, Philip Watt

Votes: 827

16. Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)

PG | 108 min | Documentary, Music

Documentary about the Funk Brothers, a group of Detroit musicians who backed up dozens of Motown artists.

Director: Paul Justman | Stars: Joe Hunter, Jack Ashford, Uriel Jones, Richard 'Pistol' Allen

Votes: 3,857 | Gross: $1.60M

17. George Michael: Careless Whisper (1984 Music Video)

5 min | Music

The video for the UK and US number-one single which launched the solo career of Wham! star George Michael and became one of the biggest songs of 1984.

Directors: Duncan Gibbins, Andrew Morahan | Stars: George Michael, Lisa Stahl, Madeline Andrews-Hodge

Votes: 492

18. Michael Jackson: Earth Song (1995 Music Video)

TV-PG | 7 min | Drama, Fantasy, Music

A promotional video for his 1995 song "Earth Song".

Director: Nicholas Brandt | Stars: Michael Jackson, Aytl Jensen

Votes: 1,134

19. Michael Jackson: Speed Demon (1988 Music Video)

10 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music

Chased by fans and the paparazzi, Michael Jackson dances his way through trouble, while dressed as "Spike," a fictional rabbit.

Director: Jerry Kramer | Stars: Michael Jackson, Clancy Brown, Miko C. Brando, Bill Dion

Votes: 913

20. Michael Jackson: Dirty Diana (1988 Music Video)

5 min | Music

Music video for Michael Jackson's 1988 single "Dirty Diana", in which he performs the song on stage, singing about the titular Dirty Diana. The woman who appears is model Lisa Dean, chosen over hundreds of girls who auditioned.

Director: Joe Pytka | Stars: Lisa Dean, Michael Jackson, Lewis McKellan, Jaime Monroy

Votes: 1,123

21. Prince: 7 (1992 Music Video)

6 min | Drama, Music

A promotional video for Prince's 1992 single "7."

Director: Sotera Tschetter | Stars: Prince, Mayte Garcia

Votes: 63

22. Michael Jackson: Billie Jean (1983 Music Video)

5 min | Music

A music video for Michael Jackson's song 'Billie Jean'.

Director: Steve Barron | Stars: Michael Jackson, Simon Fields, Raquel Peña

Votes: 2,316

23. The Jacksons: 2300 Jackson Street (1989 Music Video)

4 min | Music

The video features most of the Jackson family members, including children of The Jacksons.

Director: Greg Gold | Stars: The Jacksons, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Austin Brown

Votes: 119

24. Michael Jackson feat. Janet Jackson: Scream (1995 Music Video)

5 min | Music, Musical, Sci-Fi

Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson star in this short-film to spread awareness on the media's constant slander on various artists.

Director: Mark Romanek | Stars: Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson

Votes: 1,266

25. Meghan Trainor: Made You Look (2022 Music Video)

3 min | Music

Official music video for "Made You Look" by Meghan Trainor.

Stars: Meghan Trainor, Drew Afualo, Remi Bader, Scott Hoying

Votes: 33

26. Soul Power (2008)

PG-13 | 92 min | Documentary, Music

A filmed account of the Zaire 74 soul music festival, originally intended to be in concert with the famous Rumble in the Jungle bout in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974.

Director: Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte | Stars: Muhammad Ali, James Brown, Don King, Afrisa

Votes: 926 | Gross: $0.21M

27. Lipps Inc.: Funkytown (1980 Music Video)

4 min | Music

Lipps Inc. performs in the music video "Funkytown" from the album "Mouth to Mouth" recorded for Casablanca Records. The music video begins with lights flickering at a disco. Lipps Inc. ... See full summary »

Stars: Lipps Inc., Cynthia Johnson

Votes: 59

28. Peter Gabriel: Sledgehammer (1986 Music Video)

6 min | Animation, Short, Fantasy

Peter Gabriel's video for his 1986 Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, a collaboration with Aardman Animations which set new standards for the industry and became one of the most awarded videos in history.

Director: Stephen R. Johnson | Stars: Peter Gabriel, Anna-Marie Gabriel, Melanie Gabriel

Votes: 1,157

29. Paul McCartney Feat. Michael Jackson: Say Say Say (1983 Music Video)

5 min | Short, Comedy, Music

Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson star as "Mac and Jac" in the short film/music video for "Say, Say, Say", a track off of McCartney's 1983 album: "Pipes of Peace".

Director: Bob Giraldi | Stars: Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Sonny Barnes, Art Carney

Votes: 851

30. Michael Jackson: Leave Me Alone (1989 Music Video)

5 min | Fantasy, Music

Michael Jackson's for his song "Leave Me Alone" featuring satirical references to recent events and rumors associated with the controversial star.

Director: Jim Blashfield | Stars: Michael Jackson, Bubbles, Elizabeth Taylor

Votes: 1,012

31. Michael Jackson: Blood on the Dance Floor (1997 Music Video)

4 min | Music

Dancing around a club, Michael Jackson sings the tale of a back-stabbing woman named Susie (played by Sybil Azur).

Directors: Michael Jackson, Vincent Paterson | Stars: Michael Jackson, Sybil Azur, Kevin Alexander Stea

Votes: 461

32. Prince and the Revolution: Raspberry Beret (1985 Music Video)

4 min | Music

Prince and The Revolution perform "Raspberry Beret".

Director: Prince | Stars: Lisa Coleman, Kimberly B. Delfin, Susannah Melvoin, Wendy Melvoin

Votes: 367

33. Michael Jackson: Smooth Criminal (1988 Music Video)

10 min | Music

A promotional video for Michael Jackson's 1988 hit single "Smooth Criminal."

Director: Colin Chilvers | Stars: Michael Jackson, Brandon Quintin Adams, Kelley Parker, Sean Lennon

Votes: 2,527

34. Robert Palmer: I Didn't Mean to Turn You On (1986 Music Video)

4 min | Music

Robert Palmer performs in the music video "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" from the album "Riptide" recorded for Island Records. Robert Palmer sings while a slicked hair all female band play ... See full summary »

Director: Terence Donovan | Stars: Leigh Jaeger, Robert Palmer

Votes: 29

35. Disco 9000 (1977)

PG | 101 min | Crime, Drama, Music

Fass Black, an accomplished black man in Los Angeles, is bullied to play another record labels music at his disco club, but continually refuses because it ain't groovy enough.

Director: D'Urville Martin | Stars: John Poole, Jeannie Bell, Harold Nicholas, Nicholas Lewis

Votes: 123

36. Beastie Boys: Intergalactic (1998 Music Video)

5 min | Music, Sci-Fi

Music video for the Beastie Boys's 1998 single "Intergalactic". The music video begins with a large robotic craft headed to earth. The Beastie Boys perform while wearing white construction hats and white outfits and the robot dances.

Director: Adam Yauch | Stars: Beastie Boys, Joey Garfield, Adam Horovitz, Mike D

Votes: 458

37. Madonna: Dress You Up (1985 Music Video)

6 min | Music

Madonna performs in the music video "Dress You Up" from her album "Like a Virgin" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The video uses live concert footage of Madonna in a colorful blue ... See full summary »

Directors: Daniel Kleinman, James Foley | Stars: Madonna, James Harrah, Lyndon B. Johnson, Bill Lanphier

Votes: 139

38. Prince and the Revolution: Purple Rain (1984 Music Video)

7 min | Music

A promotional video for Prince's 1984 hit single "Purple Rain."

Director: Albert Magnoli | Stars: Prince, The Revolution

Votes: 475

39. Michael Jackson: They Don't Care About Us (1996 Music Video)

5 min | Music

One of two music videos for They Don't Care About Us by Michael Jackson. In a Rio de Janeiro slum, with the Brazilian drumming group Olodum, huge crowds, police barricades and MJ.

Director: Spike Lee | Star: Michael Jackson

Votes: 1,182

40. Michael Jackson: They Don't Care About Us, Prison Version (1996 Music Video)

5 min | Crime, Music

One of two music videos for They Don't Care About Us by Michael Jackson. MJ defiantly dances and sings in prison; he is surrounded by historic footage of violence committed by governments against their own people.

Director: Spike Lee | Star: Michael Jackson

Votes: 1,082

41. Michael Jackson: Ghosts (Short Version) (1997 Music Video)

4 min | Fantasy, Horror, Music

The music video that accompanied the remix opens with the scene of a woman, relaxing on a futuristic sofa, watching the music video through metallic virtual reality goggles.

Director: Stan Winston | Stars: Michael Jackson, Shana Mangatal, Travis Payne

Votes: 149

42. Michael Jackson: Rock with You (1979 Music Video)

3 min | Short, Music

Michael dances in front of strobe lights.

Director: Bruce Gowers | Star: Michael Jackson

Votes: 927

43. Janet Jackson: Nasty (1986 Music Video)

4 min | Music

Janet Jackson performs in the music video "Nasty" from the album "Control" recorded for A&M Records. Janet and her friends are at a movie theater when a group of men begin to harass them. ... See full summary »

Director: Mary Lambert | Stars: Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, Robert Alvarez, Eddie Garcia

Votes: 251

44. Sample This (2012)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music

A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.

Director: Dan Forrer | Stars: Gene Simmons, Questlove, Roosevelt Grier, Grandmaster Caz

Votes: 512

45. Michael Jackson: Man in the Mirror (1988 Music Video)

G | 5 min | Music

Music video for Michael Jackson's 1988 song "Man In The Mirror", featuring a montage of images depicting suffering and injustice throughout history.

Director: Don Wilson | Stars: Michael Jackson, Siedah Garrett, The Winans, Andraé Crouch

Votes: 1,260

46. Finding Fela (2014)

Not Rated | 119 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A look at the life and music of Nigerian singer Fela Kuti.

Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Fela Kuti, Yeni Kuti, Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti

Votes: 851

47. The Enforcers: Sudden Impact (1983 Music Video)

3 min | Music

The Enforcers perform in "Sudden Impact" from the album "Sudden Impact And The Best Of Dirty Harry!" record for Warner Bros. Records. I man shoots a televisions before being confronted by ... See full summary »

Stars: The Enforcers, Clint Eastwood

48. The B-52's: Love Shack (1989 Music Video)

5 min | Music

The B-52's perform in the music video "Love Shack" from the album "Cosmic Thing" recorded for Reprise Records. The band drive through the woods on a dirt road in an open top convertible as ... See full summary »

Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: The B-52's, Kate Pierson, Tom Rubnitz, RuPaul

Votes: 116

49. Prince and the Revolution: When Doves Cry (1984 Music Video)

6 min | Music

A promotional video for Prince's 1984 hit single "When Doves Cry."

Director: Prince | Stars: Apollonia Kotero, Prince, The Revolution

Votes: 506

50. Michael Jackson: Jam (1992 Music Video)

8 min | Music

A music video for his 1991 hit song "Jam".

Director: David Kellogg | Stars: Heavy D, Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, Kris Kross

Votes: 973