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    Unleash Your Inner Theater Kid with These 16 Musical Movies

    These streams will hit a high note.

    By Tara Bitran and Jessica Derschowitz
    June 3, 2026

Were you a theater kid growing up? Are you still a theater kid, even as an adult? If you know the definition of an “11 o’clock number” and understand the thrill of expressing emotions through song, then this list is for you.

Musicals are a celebration of the moments in life when you just need to sing or jump into an impressive dance break (or both simultaneously). And fortunately, we’ve got a whole songbook’s worth of musical movies — including Broadway favorites, animated adventures, and cult classics — to add to your queue.

Whether you’re getting excited about the Tony Awards or just wishing to go on a melodious adventure, these musicals are ready to stream — no ticket purchase necessary. What are you waiting for? The lights are down, the curtain is up, it’s showtime.

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13: The Musical

Growing up is a tuneful struggle in Jason Robert Brown’s 13: The Musical. Evan Goldman (Eli Golden) and his mom (Debra Messing) move from the Big Apple to middle-of-nowhere Indiana. This happens just before Evan’s bar mitzvah, for which he’s studying with Josh Peck’s Rabbi Shapiro. The Broadway show’s early runs featured the likes of teenage Ariana Grande, Tinashe, and Elizabeth Gillies. This film adaptation stars a crop of fresh faces navigating the choppy middle-school waters of popularity, loyalty, and learning to be yourself.

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Diana: The Musical

If you’ve already breezed through The Crown and watched all of Harry & Meghan, satiate your royal cravings with this musical about the Princess of Wales. This special presentation of the musical, which celebrates Diana’s life and legacy, was filmed onstage before its Broadway opening in 2021. Wearing a revenge dress or Harvard jumper of your own while watching is optional but encouraged. (Plus, Emily in Paris fans will spot Roe Hartrampf as Prince Charles.)

KPop Demon Hunters

This animated musical adventure from co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans tells the story of a K-pop girl group who uses their fans’ devotion in their fight against demons. The band, HUNTR/X, is composed of choreographer Mira (May Hong), rapper Zoey (Ji-Young Yoo), and lead singer Rumi (Arden Cho). Enter Saja Boys, a rival boy band of demons trying to beat HUNTR/X at their own game. The hit movie is filled with chart-smashing K-pop music written by some of the genre’s biggest names.

Leo

This animated musical comedy is about a charming but disgruntled classroom pet who is having a midlife crisis at the ripe old age of 74. He decides to share his wisdom with the quirky fifth grade students at the school. The heartfelt movie is a whole family affair: Leo is voiced by Adam Sandler, who also co-wrote the film; Sandler’s wife, Jackie, and daughters, Sunny and Sadie, also voice characters in the film.

The Prom

Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, James Corden, and Andrew Rannells play Broadway has-beens who are desperate to resurrect their careers. Their solution? Make over their images in small-town Indiana, where the local PTA is canceling prom instead of allowing a lesbian teen, Emma (Jo Ellen Pellman), to attend with her girlfriend. These egotistical stars end up learning the power of a good deed done. This film adaptation of the Tony-nominated musical is directed for the screen by Ryan Murphy and also stars Keegan-Michael Key, Kerry Washington, and Ariana DeBose.

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

Catchy songs, a viral dance sequence, and little girls who overcome all odds to prevail. Based on the Olivier- and Tony-winning musical, the lavish adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic story introduces the brilliant but unappreciated Matilda (Alisha Weir). When she finds herself under the thumb of vile headmistress Miss Trunchbull (Emma Thompson), Matilda will need all her wits and intellect — and a few supernatural skills — to save her school. Fortunately, she’s helped by her classmates and her kind teacher Miss Honey (Lashana Lynch).

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Spellbound

In this animated musical adventure, Rachel Zegler voices a tenacious teenage princess, Ellian, who has been harboring a major secret: Her parents, the king and queen, have been transformed into monsters. Even more so, they’ve suddenly escaped the confines of the palace, sparking panic throughout the kingdom. Can the spell be reversed? Javier Bardem, Nicole Kidman, Jenifer Lewis, Tituss Burgess, and Nathan Lane are also in the movie, with original songs by composer Alan Menken.

Thelma the Unicorn

Some people might say unicorns aren’t real, but this pony would beg to differ. Thelma (Brittany Howard) has big dreams of becoming a glamorous music star, and in a glitter-filled twist of fate, she’s transformed into a sparkling pink unicorn who instantly rises to global stardom. But life at the top comes at a cost, and Thelma will have to decide if this is what she really wants. The animated comedy is based on the popular book series by Aaron Blabey.

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“Stop the clock” and “take time out” to watch Lin-Manuel Miranda’s inspiring film adaptation of composer Jonathan Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical, starring Andrew Garfield in an Oscar-nominated performance. Jonathan is hungry to make a name for himself and balks at the idea that he’s turning 30 with, in his eyes, not much to show for it. Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, Vanessa Hudgens, and Bradley Whitford are also in the movie, complete with a star-studded “Sunday” sequence in the Moondance Diner.

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Get ready to learn about the kinkajou — a rainforest mammal who counts raccoons as cousins, for those not up on their cute creature terminology — and have some catchy tunes stuck in your head. Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the film’s original songs and voices the titular kinkajou who embarks on a journey to deliver a love song for an old friend. It’s full of lessons about how to manage grief after losing a loved one, and how to nurture creativity even when your parents don’t fully support you.

A Week Away

Here’s a teenage summer camp flick that’s also an uplifting musical — complete with bits of romance, religion, and a very competitive game of dodgeball. A Week Away stars Kevin Quinn as Will Hawkins, a teen in the foster system who has bounced around homes and schools and gets arrested for stealing a police car. He can avoid juvenile hall by attending a week-long Christian camp — a place where he certainly doesn’t expect to find community.

Additional reporting by Erin Corbett and Ashley Lee.

Additional reporting by Erin Corbett
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