Movies like Yentl: 20 to watch next
If you loved Yentl (1983) — a music, drama and romance film directed by Barbra Streisand — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Yentl most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like musical, studies and judaism. 6 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Pure Country 2: The Gift 2010★ 6.7
Shares: Drama, Music, Romance
Three angels bestow the gift of song to a young girl, who must follow a series of rules in order hold on to it during her rise to fame and fortune.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ruth & Boaz 2025★ 7.3
Shares: Romance, Drama, Music
A talented singer leaves the Atlanta music scene and starts over in small-town Tennessee, where she finds love and new purpose but can't escape the past.
Stream in India on Netflix
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I Still Believe 2020★ 7.6
Shares: Music, Drama, Romance
The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is always hope.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Jazz Singer 1980★ 5.9
Shares: Drama, Music, Romance
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Teen Spirit 2019★ 6.0
Shares: Music, Drama
A shy teenager living on the Isle of Wight dreams of pop stardom. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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New York, New York 1977★ 6.5
Shares: Romance, Drama, Music
An egotistical saxophone player and a young singer meet on V-J Day and embark upon a strained and rocky romance, even as their careers begin a long uphill climb.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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High Strung 2016★ 7.0
Shares: Music, Romance, Drama
When a hip hop violinist busking in the New York subway encounters a classical dancer on scholarship at the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, sparks fly. With the help of a hip hop dance crew they must find a common ground while preparing for a competition that could change their lives forever.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips 1969★ 6.8
Shares: Drama, Music, Romance
Academy Award-honoree Peter O'Toole stars in this musical classic about a prim English schoolmaster who learns to show his compassion through the help of an outgoing showgirl. O'Toole, who received his fourth Oscar-nomination for this performance, is joined by '60s pop star Petula Clark and fellow Oscar-nominee Michael Redgrave.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Center Stage: Turn It Up 2008★ 6.9
Shares: Drama, Music, Romance
All self-taught dancer Kate Parker has ever wanted to do was perform with the American Academy of Ballet. But when she doesnt make it after auditioning, she learns that it takes more than precision and perfection to succeed in the dance world.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Almost Famous 2000★ 7.5
Shares: Drama, Music
In 1973, a precocious 15-year-old aspiring rock journalist lands a dream assignment from Rolling Stone to tour with a rising rock band, embarking on a coming-of-age journey as he discovers the exhilarating and heartbreaking realities behind rock stardom.
Stream in India on Sony Liv, Sonyliv Amazon Channel
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Get Real 1998★ 7.0
Shares: Drama, Romance
Sensitive rural town model student Steven Carter hides his gay feelings, except with his neighbor and best friend Linda. Suddenly his desperate search for partners leads to a blind date with golden boy John Dixon, bound for an Oxbridge career.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Rent 2005★ 6.8
Shares: Drama, Romance
In New York City's gritty East Village, a group of bohemians strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pure Country 1992★ 6.9
Shares: Drama, Music, Romance
Dusty Chandler is a super star in the country music world, but his shows have the style of a '70s rock concert. One day he takes a walk - out of his overdone concerts to find his real country roots. He's helped and hindered by friends and staff, but pushes on in his search for a real music style as well as a real romance.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Save the Last Dance 2001★ 6.6
Shares: Drama, Romance, Music
After the death of her mother, Sara moves to the South Side of Chicago to live with her father and gets transferred to a majority-black school. Her life takes a turn for the better when befriends Chenille and her brother Derek, who helps her with her dancing skills.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sparkle 2012★ 6.2
Shares: Music, Drama, Romance
Musical prodigy, Sparkle struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother, she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Coda 2020★ 6.1
Shares: Music, Drama
A famous pianist at the twilight of his career meets a free-spirited music critic who soon becomes his rock as his mental state deteriorates.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Star! 1968★ 6.9
Shares: Drama, Music, Romance
Gertrude Lawrence rises to stage stardom at the cost of happiness.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Best of Me 2014★ 7.5
Shares: Drama, Romance
A pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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High Strung Free Dance 2018★ 7.3
Shares: Music, Romance, Drama
Zander Raines, a dazzling and tempestuous young choreographer, gives the break of a lifetime to two hopeful artists when he casts a stunning contemporary dancer, Barlow, and innovative pianist, Charlie, in New York’s most-anticipated new Broadway show: Free Dance. But the move throws off the show’s delicate creative balance when Charlie falls hard for Barlow, while Zander embraces her as his muse.
Stream in India on Brew, Plex
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tick, tick... BOOM! 2021★ 7.6
Shares: Drama, Music
On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.
Stream in India on Netflix