Michael to Elvis, check out other popular biopics of singers

The Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, released in theatres on 24 April. While audiences are eagerly waiting to get a closer and more intimate look at the King of Pop's life, there is no shortage of singers whose dramatic lives have been popularised by movies. From Elvis to Selena, here's a curated list of music biopics that capture the careers of singers.

Updated On: 2026-04-24 04:15 PM IST

Compiled by : Aakruti Bagla

Still from Michael (2026)

Michael (2026)

The film chronicles the early years of Michael Jackson's career, as he struggles to emancipate himself from his tyrannical father Joe and leave Jackson 5 to carve his own path. The film is in playing in theatres now

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowehere (2025)

Jeremy Allen White's film follows Bruce Springsteen's journey, making his 1982 album Nebraska, as he struggles to reconcile the pressure of success with the ghosts of his past. It can be streamed on JioHotstar

Selena (1997)

Jennifer Lopez brings Tejano music sensation Selena Quintanilla's story to life. Selena was the first female artist to win a Grammy in 1994 for her Mexican album Selena Live! The film can be watched on YouTube for free

Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

Starring Rami Malek, the film follows British rock band Queen and their lead singer, Freddie Mercury, from the band's formation to their Live Aid performance in 1985. The film is available to watch on Apple TV and rent on Prime Video

Walk The Line (2005)

The film offers an insight into Johnny Cash's childhood on a cotton farm, to his ascent to fame in the country music scene, as he begins a troubled relationship with June Carter. It stars Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon

Ray (2004)

Jamie Foxx won an Oscar for his portrayal of the blind pianist Ray Charles. Released just days after Charles' death, the film takes into the life of the rhythm and blues star as he reaches the pinnacle of fame in the 50s and 60s. It can be rented on Prime Video

Rocketman (2019)

Taron Egerton plays singer Elton John in this musical fantasy. It chronicles his transformation from a shy musical prodigy to a breakout star and focuses on his partnership with Bernie Tauper

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson's portrayal shed light on John Lennon's troubled relationship with his mother, the creation of his first band, The Quarrymen and its evolution into The Beatles

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (2022)

The film spotlights moments of Whitney's early career as she meets Clive Davis to iconic milestones like performing the National Anthem. It celebrates the life of the R&B pop vocalist

Elvis (2022)

Austin Butler dedicated 10 years to perfecting the King of Rock and Roll's mannerisms. The film is seen through the eyes of his manager Colonel Tom Parker, whom Elvis shares a complicated relationship with. Featuring unseen footage from Elvis' concerts, this film is a visual and auditory treat 

A Complete Unknown (2024)

Set in the early 60s, Timothee Chalamet's Bob Dylan arrives in New York to revolutionise American music. It focuses on his relationships with music icons and his experiments that change the course of the folk movement. Watch it on JioHotstar

Bob Marley: One Love (2007)

Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the reggae icon Bob Marley, the film builds up to the singer’s Smile Jamaica concert to promote peace in light of the political armed conflict in Jamaica

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