10 Best Movie Musicals Not By Disney, Ranked According To IMDb

Movie musicals are not just a Disney thing. Here are the 10 best film musicals (not by Disney), ranked according to their IMDb ratings.

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Musicals have the wonderful ability to connect to raw human emotions. People love movies, they love music, so no matter what kind of film genre they’re into, there is a musical for everyone. Musicals can be dramatic, romantic, quirky, lighthearted, brooding, or dark.

They are powerful and can delve into deeply troubling themes and issues with a tune to carry that message into viewers’ brains. This list mentions the top 10 IMDb movie musicals that aren’t Disney, because everyone has a song in their heart, even if they aren’t a princess or genie.

10 Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) – 7.8

Although the more recent Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) isn’t far behind with an IMDb score of 6.6, the difference is still quite noticeable compared to Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971). The classic film features the magnificent work of the late Gene Wilder.

This wildly fantastical movie, based on the children’s book of the same name by Roald Dahl, is a musical that found its way into the childhoods of many.

9 Cabaret (1972) – 7.8

“Come hear the music play. Life is a Cabaret, old chum, come to the Cabaret.” Cabaret (1972) is based on the 1966 musical by Joe Masteroff and Fred Ebb. Inspiration for the musical came from the 1951 Broadway play I Am A Camera by John Van Druten.

Going back further, the play by Druten was adapted from the novel Goodbye Berlin by Christopher Isherwood. Berlin, a Cabaret performer, love interests, and the Nazi Party – it can’t get any more dramatic than that. Oh, and there is also Liza Minnelli with her powerful vocals and her Academy Award for Best Actress. Need more be said?

8 My Fair Lady (1964) – 7.8

If Pretty Woman (1990) is a favorite, look no further than My Fair Lady (1964). The romantic musical is an elegant, witty comedy starring Rex Harrison as Professor Henry Higgins and Audrey Hepburn as the transformed Eliza Doolittle.

My Fair Lady won eight out of its twelve Academy Award nominations in 1965 for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Original Music Score, Best Costume Design, Best Director, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, and Best Sound Mixing. Watching it will not be a disappointing film experience.

7 All That Jazz (1979) – 7.9

This musical is one of the darker on the list. What happens when lust, drugs, and fame all become too much? Joe Gideon is a Broadway director whose newest spectacular stage venture is heading for dark waters.

All That Jazz (1979) explores just how easy it is to be swallowed and drowned by an industry that rewards vanity and puts morality on a back seat. Can Joe come back from it all? Or will he continue to put his life at risk?

6 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) – 8

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) isn’t the average movie musical. It’s a stop-motion movie musical produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick.

It is the perfect blend of creepy and fantastical; a film for Halloween lovers and Christmas addicts alike. Jack Skellington finds himself enchanted by the lights and spirit of Christmas after living in Halloween Town his whole life; naturally, he decides to kidnap Santa.

5 Fiddler On The Roof (1971) – 8

Even those who haven’t seen the musical are likely to recognize songs like “Matchmaker” and “Sunrise, Sunset.” Fiddler On The Roof (1971) follows the life of a poor Jewish husband, his wife, and their five daughters.

How do they manage to survive the harsh conditions of their village? Themes of marriage, love, struggle, tradition, and the exploration of life will have the audience gripped and invested in the characters and plot.

4 The Sound Of Music (1965) – 8

“The hills are alive, with the sound of music.” No one can say they are true musical fanatics if they are yet to see The Sound Of Music (1965). Nominated for ten Academy Awards in 1966, Robert Wise’s film went on to win Best Original Music Score, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound Editing.

Julie Andrew’s vocals are impeccable and her on-screen chemistry with Christopher Plummer is undeniable.

3 La La Land (2016) – 8

La La Land (2016) is one of the more recent movie musicals to feature on this list. The performances by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling broke the hearts of many, as the two love interests struggled to juggle the love for their work and their love for each other.

The musical number “City Of Stars” won the 2017 Academy Award for the Best Original Song, an honor earned by its beautiful shivering melancholy melody.

2 The Wizard Of Oz (1939) – 8

“We’re off to see the Wizard, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” The songs are memorable, the fable repeated in households all over the world, the ruby slippers are iconic, and the Wicked Witch Of The West criminally misunderstood according to the 2003 Broadway musical Wicked.

If by chance, The Wizard Of Oz (1939) has slipped past some musical lovers, then it is time to change that. Tornados, Kansas, and the name Dorothy will never be the same again after watching it.

1 Singin’ In The Rain (1952) – 8.3

“I’m singin’ in the rain, just singin’ in the rain. What a glorious feeling I’m happy again.” Singin’ In The Rain (1952) is a musical comedy that explores the reality of the film industry and the introduction of talking pictures.

This film is a classic. A must-see movie. Often only remembered for its famous rain sequence by the younger generations, it is a heartwarming film that is perfect for a sad day. Singin’ In The Rain is a blanket hugging, dance around the room film for all ages.

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