The 20 Must-See Musical Movies of All Time!

The 20 must-see musicals that strike all the right heartstrings!

1. Wonka

Hoping to open a shop in a city known for its chocolate, a young and financially struggling Willy Wonka discovers that the chocolate business is controlled by a group of greedy chocolatiers.

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2. Sukkar

In a musical and family context, the events unfold within an orphanage, focusing on a young girl named "Sukkar" who lives with a large group of children. The orphanage is run by a stern lady with ill intentions and her accomplice.

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3. The Little Mermaid

A youthful mermaid strikes a bargain with a sea witch, giving up her lovely voice in exchange for legs to explore the world on land and capture the attention of a prince.

4. Spirited

A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's tale about a stingy and cynical individual who embarks on a enchanting journey.

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5. Disenchanted

A decade and a half following her fairy-tale ending, Giselle begins to doubt her happiness, unintentionally causing upheaval in both the real world and Andalasia.

6. Hair Spray

Tracy Turnblad, a cheerful and slightly overweight teenager, imparts lessons on integration to 1962 Baltimore when she secures a spot on a local TV dance show.

7. Gharam Fi El Karnak

Aminah realizes her aspiration to become a dancer as she joins a musical group and showcases her talents with a dance performance in Karnak, Luxor. Over time, she develops romantic feelings for the band's leader.

8. Moulin Rouge

 A visually stunning musical that combines contemporary pop songs with a love story set in the bohemian world of Paris' Moulin Rouge.

9. Charlie and The Chocolate Factory 

Charlie, a boy from a poor family, along with four other children, wins a tour of a fantastic chocolate factory led by the creative chocolatier Willy Wonka and his team of Oompa-Loompas. 

10. El-Maseer

The movie “El-Maseer” was produced on 1997 film by the Egyptian director Youssef Chahine. The plot is set in 11th-century Andalusia, Spain. The movie depicts the intellectual clash between Ibn Rushd, promoting intellectual exploration, and Sheikh Riad, advocating for a conservative approach rooted in following the ways of predecessors.

11. Into the Woods

A childless baker and his wife are given a task by a witch to obtain magical items from traditional fairy tales in order to break the curse placed on their family tree.

12. Beauty and the Beast

A self-centered Prince finds himself under a curse, transforming into a monstrous creature forever unless he discovers how to love a young woman he has imprisoned.

13. Aladdin

A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier are in a rivalry to get hold of a magical lamp. This lamp has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

14. Coco

One of the best animated movies to help rid you of boredom is Coco. Miguel loves music and hopes to become a famous singer. He finds himself in the land of the dead, meeting an iconic singer, his great-great-grandfather.

15. Moana

Moana, the daughter of Chief Tui, embarks on a journey to return the heart of the goddess Te Fiti from Maui, a demigod, as her island faces death due to a plague affecting plants and fish.

16. The Sound of Music

Maria, an aspiring nun, is sent as a governess to care for seven motherless children. Her joyful and loving nature quickly wins their hearts, and the children become enchanted by her. Musicals are known for their feel-good effect and this one is one of the most loved ones. 

17. Mamma Mia

While Sophie and her family prepare for her wedding, she secretly invites three men who were her mother's past lovers, hoping that one of them is her father.

18. Pitch Perfect

A fantastic film with numerous performances, where Beca, a college student, reluctantly joins an all-girls a cappella group, adding excitement and vitality to their performances. They then face off against a male a cappella group in a competition.

19. The Greatest Showman

This film is a lively musical that follows "Barnum's" dreams in his life. He gathers a group of extraordinary individuals and works to create a stunning show that captivates everyone. The film is filled with refreshing songs that inspire everyone along the way.

20. La La Land

 

Want some relaxation, enjoyment, and vibrancy in your day? Starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, this film allows you to enjoy classic dancing while listening to beautiful songs and lively jazz music.