Backstage movies and TV shows – page 4
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List of backstage movies
Genre: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 65 min.
Story:
Morecambe FM disc jockey Lewis Loud is thrilled to be appearing in his first pantomime 'Dick Whittington' opposite glamorous soap star Tamsin.
Style:
lighthearted, feel good
Plot:
theater, pantomime, backstage, showbiz, ambition, teamwork, improv, heartwarming, producer, redemption, director, single father ...
Time:
2010s
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
A chorus girl comes to the realization that she is not getting any younger and that her longtime relationship with a nightclub comedian is going nowhere. She finds herself attracted to an unassuming but attentive--and much younger--delivery boy.
Style:
romantic drama
Plot:
chorus girl, infidelity, female protagonist, relationships, club, delivery man, longing, attraction, showbiz, middle aged, cabaret, backstage ...
Time:
year 1970
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
An updated adaptation of the Jacqueline Susann novel Valley of the Dolls, which follows the trials and tribulations of several women who live in Southern California.
Style:
soap opera
Plot:
showbiz, ambition, glamour, fame, hollywood, betrayal, backstage, addiction, seduction, jealousy, friendship, rivalry ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
Exploitation film about prostitution.
Style:
erotic drama, dark, sensual, retro, noir ...
Plot:
exploitation, scandal, prostitution, corruption, sexploitation, showbiz, backstage, celebrity culture, taboo, sleaze, underground, nightlife ...
Time:
70s
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Genre: Comedy
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
The crew of an unloved franchise movie fight for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic ...
Style:
comedy drama, dark comedy, cynical, meta
Plot:
superhero, filmmaking, hollywood, satire, film industry, behind the scenes, ambition, backstage, commercialism, compromise, bureaucracy, survival ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Tourgasm is an American documentary television series that aired on HBO in 2006. The series follows the 2005 30-day 20-show stand-up comedy tour featuring Dane Cook and three of his best friends in the industry: Robert Kelly, Gary Gulman and Jay ...
Style:
not serious, realistic, humorous, independent film
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
friendship, on the road, friends, lifestyle, buddies, artists and showbiz, performer's life, bus, live performance, behind the scenes, road trip, backstage ...
Time:
2000s, 21st century
Place:
usa
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Genre: Drama
Country: Serbia
TV show
Story:
The modern theater is preparing for the premiere of the long-awaited play that was a huge success in the mid-1980s. However, as the entire ensemble eagerly awaits the big night, they begin to receive anonymous threats. In order to solve the case, ...
Style:
suspense, tension, detective, psychological, thrilling ...
Plot:
investigation, theater, secrets, murder mystery, mysterious death, threat, murder investigation, uncover truth, theatrical troupe, secret, forensics, homicide detective ...
Place:
belgrade, serbia
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Brazil
TV show
Story:
The lives of a Shakespearian theatre group and their personal struggles to organize the production of 'Hamlet'.
Style:
disturbing, captivating, suspense, art house, realistic ...
Plot:
theater, shakespeare's hamlet, love, actor, shakespeare, theatrical troupe, theatre group, coworker, co worker co worker relationship, workplace, theatre play, employer employee relationship ...
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Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The bright and dark side of the world of stars is dramatically captured in this drama by giving a realistic depiction of singer-wannabes ambition and their dash for stardom.
A story about the painstaking work it takes to become a popular singer, ...
Style:
thrilling, captivating, psychological, emotional, intense ...
Plot:
ambition, musician, music industry, glory, price of fame, music, singer, showbiz, desire for fame, music band, intrigue, rising to stardom ...
Place:
korea, seoul
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Genre: Horror, Mystery
Country: Canada
Duration: 58 min.
Story:
A group of actors are rehearsing a supposedly cursed play- When the body count rises the actors must ask themselves, is the curse real or is there a murderer among them?
Style:
suspense, slasher, tense, creepy, sinister ...
Plot:
rehearsal, actor, whodunit, suspicion, backstage, investigation, paranoia, secrets, betrayal, isolation, claustrophobia, violent ...
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Greece
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
Alter Ego: a successful Greek rock group, with a potential that surpasses the limits of the local music industry and hundreds of thousands of fans getting wild at every concert and public appearance of theirs. Fame, success, money, in a world of ...
Style:
psychological, thrilling, captivating, emotional, happy
Plot:
alter ego, fame, rock, music, rock music, musician, music band, glory, concert, backstage, fan, success ...
Place:
greece
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Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Country: Brazil
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
1980s. Brazilian television exploding in color and auditorium programs not so politically correct. In the middle of this fervor, Augusto Mendes, a young rising actor, seeks his place in the sun. From porn studios to soap operas, he finally finds ...
Style:
disturbing, captivating, psychological, ironic, thought provoking ...
Plot:
clown, fame, irony, celebrity, showbiz, desire for fame, problem, actor's life, surrealism, actor, popularity, television ...
Time:
80s
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Canada, Hungary, USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
An American psychologist, hired to coach a fashion designer, helps a guarded French detective unravel a list of fashionable suspects after a murder happens backstage of a Paris fashion show.
Style:
detective, captivating, thrilling, suspenseful, psychological ...
Audience:
chick flick, adult
Plot:
fashion, murder mystery, fashion industry, investigation, fashion show, killing, haute couture, murderer, crime solving, uncover truth, crime investigation, murder investigation ...
Place:
paris france
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 9 min.
TV show
Story:
Since her childhood, Su Xiao has been sidelined because of her frightening air. Now an actress, she unfortunately remains stuck in the roles of villains. One day, Xiao Jian , a recognized investor and actor, comes across a scene between Su Xiao and ...
Style:
romantic comedy, humorous, feel good, light, sincere ...
Plot:
showbiz, actress, slice of life, job, female protagonist, entertainment industry, male female relationship, relationships, movie actress, couples, couple relations, love ...
Place:
china
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Genre: Drama, Musical
Country: USA
TV show
Story:
This series focuses on the growing fortunes of the Solar family and their famous son, and explores the drama of the music world from all angles.
Style:
disturbing, tense, captivating, family saga, crime drama ...
Plot:
music business, singer, fame, idol, relationships, romantic rivalry, relationship problems, love triangle, contests and competitions, love interest, music, music competition ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
mexico, los angeles
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Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
North London band Wolf Alice have had a rise to prominence that might have been bends-inducing were it not for their tightness as a group. In summer of 2015, the deliciously dark, hook-and-riff-filled sound of their debut album, My Love Is Cool, ...
Style:
concert film, documentary filmmaking
Plot:
live performance, behind the scenes, rock band, backstage, indie rock, creative process, friendship, music industry, introspection, youth culture, celebration, bare chested male ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
britain
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Music
Country: Japan
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story:
Yuya is part of the idol duo ZINGS, but his laziness and disdain for fans puts him in danger of getting blacklisted. That is, until he meets Asahi, the ghost of a former idol who’s eager to stage her own comeback by possessing Yuya's willing ...
Style:
anime, entertaining, captivating, feel good, light ...
Plot:
idol, ghost, showbiz, supernatural, possession, artists and showbiz, singer, music, performer's life, dream, music band, death ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
japan
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Genre: Animation, Drama, Music
Country: Japan
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
The idols of 765 Production continue on their neverending journey—towards a new stage, towards a bright and shiny future! The girls and their producer have gone through thick and thin, and have stood face to face with all kinds of difficulties. ...
Style:
anime, adult animation, uplifting, suspenseful, humorous ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
friendship, concert, idol, pop music, jealousy, hopes, girl group, teamwork, dream, best friend, friends, pop singer ...
Time:
2010s
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.
Style:
poignant, sentimental, feel good
Plot:
female protagonist, showgirl, mother daughter relationship, glamour, showbiz, nostalgia, character study, aging, entertainment industry, legacy, acceptance, identity crisis ...
Place:
las vegas, nevada
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Genre: Animation
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
Hands clasped, hearts alight, our idols take flight! Watch as our wannabe idols band together to forge friendships and pursue their dreams, each with their own unique personalities that light up the screen just as much as the breathtaking visuals ...
Style:
anime, 3d animation, colorful, uplifting, cute ...
Plot:
idol, musician, music, female protagonist, dream, girl, friendship, teamwork, aspiration, heartwarming, music and dance, pop music ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
tokyo
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Desperate for celebrity approval, the newly appointed head of a movie studio and his executive team at Continental Studios must juggle corporate demands with creative ambitions as they try to keep movies alive and relevant.
Style:
dark comedy, intense
Plot:
hollywood, film industry, ambition, celebrity culture, power struggle, backstage, identity crisis, nostalgia, moral ambiguity, satire, irreverent, movie studio ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
los angeles, las vegas
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new ...
Style:
romantic, sexy, inspirational, period piece, sweet ...
Audience:
date night, girls' night, chick flick
Plot:
forbidden love, cross dressing, love and romance, shakespeare, lovers, gender disguise, couples, writer's life, tudors, literary, passionate love, monarchy ...
Time:
16th century, ancient times, middle ages, medieval times, 90s ...
Place:
england, london, europe, britain
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: France, Belgium, USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.
Style:
feel good, sentimental, touching, sweet, artsy ...
Audience:
chick flick, teens, family friendly, date night
Plot:
hollywood, filmmaking, actor, movie star, love and romance, showbiz, actress, fame, actor's life, movie studio, film industry, art ...
Time:
1920s, 2010s, year 2011, 1930s, 1900s ...
Place:
los angeles, usa, california, iran
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Genre: Drama, Music, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
Joe Gideon is at the top of the heap, one of the most successful directors and choreographers in musical theater. But he can feel his world slowly collapsing around him - his obsession with work has almost destroyed his personal life, and only his ...
Style:
surreal, cerebral, captivating, touching, humorous ...
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
music, workaholic, showbiz, jazz, theater, death, dancing, filmmaking, heart disease, price of fame, father daughter relationship, divorce ...
Time:
1940s, 20th century, 70s, year 1979
Place:
new york, manhattan new york city, usa
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Country: France
Story:
Diesel is a road-movie documentary on Punk Rock music
Style:
road movie, independent film
Plot:
punk rock, counterculture, road trip, subculture, interview, rebellion, youth culture, live performance, backstage, outsider, friendship, intimate ...
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Genre: Adventure, Drama
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
A Shaw Brothers Circus Drama about a Trapeze Girl
Style:
emotional, sentimental, period piece, suspense
Plot:
circus, acrobatics, female protagonist, determination, escape, abusive father, backstage, family conflict, aspiration, resilience, jealousy, friendship ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star is an American comedy television series starring Oliver Hudson. The series premiered March 14, 2002 on The WB Television Network. It is based on the UK series The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star.
Style:
satirical, disturbing, captivating, semi serious, entertaining ...
Plot:
rock band, ambition, satire, aspiring singer, musician, music industry, desire for fame, music band, direction and purpose, music, musician's life, aspiration ...
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Genre: Animation, Music
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
In Tokyo, there is a place called Velude Way. It is a district notorious for its performers and theatrical groups. Izumi Tachibana, who was previously a stage actress, arrives with a letter that reads, "Full of debt! Zero customers! Only one ...
Style:
anime, disturbing, psychological, captivating, uplifting ...
Plot:
theatrical troupe, slice of life, theater, social problems, family problems, actor, mafia, music, rebirth, rehearsal, backstage, training ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
japan, tokyo
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Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Country: Brazil
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
When a rock wannabe is forced to replace his famous sertanejo look-alike, he faces a life-changing choice — lose his own identity or follow his heart.
Style:
romantic, psychological, captivating, emotional, heartfelt ...
Plot:
musician, identity, rock, self discovery, choice, identity crisis, male female relationship, romantic relationship, love story, relationships, changing lives, love interest ...
Place:
brazil
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Genre: Biography
Country: Mexico
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Follows the life of singer Gloria Trevi. She will talk about her childhood to some of her most complicated moments.
Style:
sincere, exciting, entertaining, captivating, emotional ...
Plot:
female singer, female protagonist, singer, performer's life, fame, biopic, artist, woman, singing, artists and showbiz, lifestyle, life ...
Time:
90s, 80s, 2000s
Place:
mexico city, latin america
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