Movies like There's No Business Like Show Business: 20 to watch next
If you loved There's No Business Like Show Business (1954) — a music and comedy film directed by Walter Lang — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of There's No Business Like Show Business most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like new york city, dancer and family history. 5 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Life with Father 1947★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy
A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really rules the roost.
Stream in India on Artiflix, Brew, JustWatch TV Beta
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Better Nate Than Ever 2022★ 6.5
Shares: Music, Comedy
13-year-old Nate Foster has big Broadway dreams but there’s only one problem — he can’t even land a part in the school play. When his parents leave town, Nate and his best friend Libby sneak off to the Big Apple for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove everyone wrong. A chance encounter with Nate’s long-lost Aunt Heidi turns his journey upside-down, and together they must learn that life’s greatest adventures are only as big as your dreams.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Sunshine Boys 1975★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's nephew is the producer of a TV variety show that wants to feature a reunion of this classic duo. It is up to him to try to get the Sunshine Boys back together again.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mary Poppins 1964★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy
In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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The Producers 2005★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy
A conniving Broadway producer and his meek accountant plan to profit from charming wealthy old biddies to invest in an overbudget production, and then put on a sure-fire disaster, so nobody will ask for their money back — and what's more disastrous than a tasteless musical celebrating Adolf Hitler.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Bullets Over Broadway 1994★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy
After young playwright, David Shayne obtains funding for his play from gangster Nick Valenti, Nick's girlfriend Olive miraculously lands the role of a psychiatrist—but not only is she a bimbo who could never pass for a psychiatrist—she's a dreadful actress. David puts up with the leading man who is a compulsive eater, the grand dame who wants her part jazzed up, and Olive's interfering hitman/bodyguard—but, eventually he must decide whether art or life is more important.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Godspell 1973★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Music
In modern-day New York City, John the Baptist calls out to a group of young men and women to learn from the teachings of Jesus. Through song and dance, they relive Christ's crucifixion.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Cats Don't Dance 1997★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy, Music
An ambitious singing and dancing cat in 1939 Hollywood overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a movie star.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Gold Diggers of 1935 1935★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy
Romance strikes when a vacationing millionairess and her daughter and son spend their vacation at a posh New England resort.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ziegfeld Follies 1945★ 6.0
Shares: Music, Comedy
The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld looks down from heaven and ordains a new revue in his grand old style.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mary Poppins Returns 2018★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy
Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magical, musical adventures.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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White Chicks 2004★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy
Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. To avoid being fired they accept a mission escorting a pair of socialites to the Hamptons--but when the girls are disfigured in a car accident, they refuse to go. Left without options, Marcus and Kevin decide to pose as the sisters, transforming themselves from black men into rich white women.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Blue's Big City Adventure 2022★ 7.1
Shares: Music, Comedy
When Josh gets the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for Rainbow Puppy’s Broadway musical, Josh and Blue skidoo to NYC for the very first time where they meet new friends and discover the magic of music, dance, and following one’s dreams.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour 2012★ 7.3
Shares: Music
This contemporary re-imagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar presents the story of the last seven days of Christ leading up to his crucifixion as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Filmed as an arena rock opera, the performance features a star-studded line-up which includes award-winning musical comedian, Tim Minchin as the role of Judas Iscariot; pop icon and former Spice Girl Melanie C as Mary Magdalene; radio DJ Chris Moyles in his stage debut as King Herod; and Ben Forster, to take on the title role of Jesus.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ramona and Beezus 2010★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy
Ramona is a little girl with a very big imagination and a nose for mischief. Her playful antics keep everyone in her loving family on their toes, including her older sister Beezus, who's just trying to survive her first year of high school. Through all the ups and downs of childhood, Ramona and Beezus learn that anything's possible when you believe in yourself and rely on each other.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Thunderstruck 2012★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy
After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Monster High: Boo York, Boo York 2015★ 7.7
Shares: Music
It's fright lights, big city when the Monster High ghouls head to Boo York! Cleo de Nile is invited to attend a gancy gala celebrating the return of the magical comet and, of course, she brings along her beast friends. But their trip isn't all fun and frightseeing because Nefera, Cleo's sister, uses the comet's power for her own spooktacularly sneaky plans. Can the monsters unwrap the mystery of the comet in time to stop Nefera? Find out in Booy York, Boo York, the first-ever Monster High musical, featuring eight original songs.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 2011★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy
Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents Papi and Chloe upside down when their rambunctious, mischievous puppies present one challenge after another. But when their human owners end up in trouble, the tiny pups will stop at nothing to save them - because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. So Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on a heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Oscar 1991★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy
Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite having no experience in making money in a legal fashion, Snaps sets about to keep his promise.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sneakerella 2022★ 5.9
Shares: Music, Comedy
When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a ‘legit’ sneaker designer in the industry.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now