10 Best Movie Musicals Of The 2010s, According To IMDb

The 2010s were a powerful decade for movie musicals. But which ones are considered the best, according to IMDb users?

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Musicals have been a staple genre of Hollywood films since the beginning of the cinema medium. Some are adapted from stage to screen, while others are made in the format to begin with. While musicals are not for everyone and often met with mixed reviews overall, the 2010s saw a wide range of highly acclaimed musical films.

Of all the movie musicals released in the previous decade, which are considered the best of the best? IMDb users have made it clear which ones they prefer. Some rankings may be obvious, but others might be surprising for movie musical fans.

10 The Muppets (2011) – 7.1

The ever-memorable gang of Muppets has been a part of many film adaptions over the years, but the 2011 movie, The Muppets, was one of the highest acclaimed of them all. The film follows a new puppet-but-not-yet-Muppet named Walter as he bands the original crew of Muppets back together in order to save their old studio from being demolished by an oil tycoon.

Led by Jason Segel and Amy Adams, who both shine in their human roles, the two showcase their musical talents beautifully in the hilarious and upbeat soundtrack that accompanies the movie. The Muppets won the Oscar for Best Original Song that year with “Man or Muppet.”

9 The Book Of Life (2014) – 7.3

The Book Of Life is a lively, colorful adventure that centers around child-friendly themes of death and family as it is observed in Mexican culture. The film is full of recognizable voices such as Diego Luna, Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Ice Cube, and more.

Interestingly, the soundtrack in The Book Of Life features both original scores and covers of pop songs. While it was not nominated for any major awards, the movie has still received much praise from audiences and critics alike, making its high ranking on IMDb ultimately unsurprising.

8 The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs (2018) – 7.3

Renowned filmmakers, the Coen Brothers, lent their hand to the musical movie genre with The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs, an anthological Netflix film that follows six different characters through journeys in the Old West.

The movie is rich with the signature Coen Brothers comedy style, but only has a mid-range IMDb score in comparison to the other projects by the filmmakers. Still, the film received much acclaim and was nominated for three Oscars, including Best Original Song.

7 Rocketman (2019) – 7.3

Elton John was the executive producer of his own biopic, Rocketman. A jukebox musical of Elton John’s greatest hits, the movie is just as fabulous and flamboyant as the singer is himself. Taron Egerton plays the star in a devoted, highly engaging performance.

The film showcases John’s childhood years, as well as his rise to fame and struggle with addiction. And of course, Rocketman features some of Elton John’s best outfits. It won an Oscar for Best Original Song, earning Elton John his second Oscar win.

6 Frozen (2013) – 7.4

It is safe to say that Frozen is one of the most iconic Disney films in recent history, so it is no surprise that it has earned a spot as one of the best movie musicals of the last decade. IMDb users have even ranked Frozen and its subsequent shorts and sequels as one of the best animated movie franchises of all time.

Adored by children and adults alike, Frozen was a cultural craze at the time of its release. The film went on to win two Oscars, one for Best Animated Film and another for Best Original Song, making songwriter Robert Lopez the twelfth person to ever hold EGOT status (recipient of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony.)

5 The Greatest Showman (2017) – 7.6

The Greatest Showman is a dazzling musical movie that tells the fictionalized yet fantastical story of P.T. Barnum, the creator of the world’s most well-known circus company. The film features an inspiring soundtrack performed by an incredible ensemble led by big-name stars like Hugh Jackman, Zendaya, and Zac Efron.

The movie was met with much praise from audiences, resulting in such a notably high IMDb rating. It also received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.

4 Les Misérables (2012) – 7.6

An epic story that follows many lives of fictional characters living through the French Revolution, Les Misérables is one of the most celebrated musicals based on historical events. The story has seen many adaptions on both stage and screen over the years, but the 2011 Tom Hooper film is notably one of the most critically acclaimed versions.

Les Misérables has an incredibly star-studded cast, featuring names such as Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne, Amanda Seyfried, and Russell Crow, to name a few. It was nominated for a whopping eight Oscars and won three, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Hathaway), Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and Best Sound Mixing.

3 Moana (2016) – 7.6

Disney’s Moana follows the eponymous young girl in Ancient Polynesia as she ventures off into the ocean on a magical, musical adventure accompanied by breathtakingly stunning visuals. The film stars Dwayne Johnson as a wise yet trouble-making demi-god and the music is by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

With such an impressive and memorable soundtrack, Moana features some of the best songs in any Disney movie. It was nominated for Best Animated Film and Best Original Song at the Oscars as well, and though it did not win, IMDb ranks the film as one of the highest-rated of the decade.

2 Tangled (2010) – 7.7

One of the first movie musicals of the decade remains one of the best. Disney’s Tangled is a retelling of the classic story of Rapunzel, the long-haired princess trapped in a tall tower. Actor and singer Mandy Moore lends her voice to Rapunzel for the film, alongside Zachari Levi as Flynn Rider, the handsome thief who saves her from captivity.

Tangled is full of action-packed fun and touching emotion, as well as a mesmerizing musical soundtrack. The romantic duet, “I See The Light,” earned the film an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.

1 La La Land (2016) – 8.0

Seeing how the film was met with an abundance of critical success and acclaim, it may not be surprising that La La Land is considered the best musical of the 2010 decade, according to IMDb. Filmmaker Damien Chazelle directed stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone through the dramatic story of a young couple with big dreams in Los Angeles.

Although rated so highly overall, the film was actually met with some criticism regarding the soundtrack, with many reviewers citing lackluster vocal performances and a problematic approach to jazz music, as reported by The Guardian. Still, La La Land swept at the Oscars that year with six total wins, but notoriously, it did not win Best Picture, despite being mistakingly announced as the winner.

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