Movies like Bodied: 20 to watch next
If you loved Bodied (2018) — a drama, comedy and music film directed by Joseph Kahn — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Bodied most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like rap music, hip-hop and cat. 9 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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8 Mile 2002★ 7.1
Shares: Drama, Music
For Jimmy Smith, Jr., life is a daily fight just to keep hope alive. Feeding his dreams in Detroit's vibrant music scene, Jimmy wages an extraordinary personal struggle to find his own voice - and earn a place in a world where rhymes rule, legends are born and every moment… is another chance.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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All Eyez on Me 2017★ 6.7
Shares: Drama, Music
All Eyez on Me chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records. Against insurmountable odds, Tupac rose to become a cultural icon whose career and persona both continue to grow long after his passing.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Forty-Year-Old Version 2020★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Music
Desperate for a breakthrough as she nears the big 4-0, struggling New York City playwright Radha finds inspiration by reinventing herself as a rapper.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Beats 2019★ 6.7
Shares: Drama, Music
An agoraphobic hip-hop prodigy and a disgraced former music manager cross paths in Chicago’s South Side and help each other face demons of their pasts.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Krush Groove 1985★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Music
Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove label, including Run-DMC and The Fat Boys. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell needs more money to press more copies, he borrows it from a street hustler and soon regrets his decision.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Emergency 2022★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Ready for a night of legendary partying, three college students must weigh the pros and cons of calling the police when faced with an unexpected situation.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Get Rich or Die Tryin' 2005★ 6.9
Shares: Drama, Music
A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his passion, rap music.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Patti Cake$ 2017★ 6.6
Shares: Music, Drama
Straight out of Jersey comes Patricia Dombrowski, a.k.a. Killa P, a.k.a. Patti Cake$, an aspiring rapper fighting through a world of strip malls and strip clubs on an unlikely quest for glory.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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School Dance 2014★ 7.4
Shares: Comedy, Music, Drama
High schooler Jason has found his dream girl—the gorgeous Anastacia. There’s just one problem: she doesn’t know he exists. If he can win a spot on the school’s hottest dance crew, Jason might have a shot. But before he does, he’ll have to overcome his battle-ax of a mother, survive Anastacia’s gangsta brother, and pass the crew’s initiation—in this fresh, sexy, and outrageously funny comedy.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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CB4 1993★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy, Music
A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't appear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Clika 2026★ 8.3
Shares: Music, Drama
Aspiring small-town musician Chito is determined to make it big. When a clip of him performing one of his songs goes viral, he seizes the opportunity and pushes to carve out a place for himself in the new wave of Mexican-American music... and ultimately gets caught in a game more dangerous than anticipated.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Grace of My Heart 1996★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Music
Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Honey: Rise Up and Dance 2018★ 6.9
Shares: Music, Drama
Street dancer Skyler comes out of the shadow of her trained dancer sister, Tosha, & joins a dance competition with the Honey dance studio; the prize is a college scholarship.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Metal Lords 2022★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Music
For teenage misfits Hunter and Kevin, the path to glory is clear: Devote themselves to metal. Win Battle of the Bands. And be worshipped like gods.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The After Party 2018★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy, Music
When an aspiring rapper goes viral for the wrong reasons, he thinks his career is sunk. But a wild party gives him one more chance to make it right.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Hustle & Flow 2005★ 7.2
Shares: Drama, Music
With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mogul Mowgli 2020★ 6.4
Shares: Music, Drama
Zed, a young British rapper, is about to start his first world tour, when a crippling illness strikes him down, forcing him to move back in with his family. He tries to find himself between an international music career and Pakistani family traditions.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Beyond the Valley of the Dolls 1970★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Music
An all-girl rock band moves to Hollywood in the hope of achieving success, only to fall into a whirlpool of wickedness and decadence.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Killing Bono 2011★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Drama
The true story of Neil and Ivan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their high school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Class 1983★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Naive Midwestern prep student Jonathan bonds with his more worldly roommate, Skip, who takes the small-town boy under his wing. At Skip's urging, the inexperienced Jonathan is emboldened to seek out older women in the cocktail lounges of nearby Chicago, where he meets and beds the alluring Ellen, who unfortunately turns out to be Skip's mother. The division between the friends is further deepened when a cheating scandal engulfs the school.
Stream in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel