Music is the universal language, and when combined with the visual medium, it can often create something quite special. The musical genre has certainly had its ups and downs over the years following its heyday throughout the 1950s and 60s, but you can always count on a resurgence following a fallow period. And, of course, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Second Golden Age throughout the 1990s was defined by adding a musical element back into its films. So if you’re looking for something to sing along to, tap your feet to, or maybe just something to make you feel happy, below we’ve assembled a list of the best musicals on Netflix right now.
For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Netflix.
Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.
Editor's note: This article was updated February 2024 to include Mamma Mia.
Mamma Mia
Rotten Tomatoes: 55% | IMDb: 6.5/10
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Mamma Mia
PG-13
Comedy
Musical Romance- Release Date
- July 2, 2008
- Runtime
- 108
- Director
- Phyllida Lloyd
Cast
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Amanda Seyfried
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Stellan Skarsgård
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Pierce Brosnan
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Nancy Baldwin
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Based on the jukebox musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson and the music of the Swedish pop group ABBA, Mamma Mia is the story of a young bride (Amanda Seyfried) who invites three men to her destination wedding with hopes of figuring out which of them could be her father. The film is a whacky good time with great musical sequences, and every single one of the huge cast of stars gives their all to keep each scene light and full of momentum. Meryl Streep (The Devil Wears Prada) as the mother of the bride who slept with these three men played by Pierce Brosnan (The Misfits), Colin Firth (The King's Speech), and Stellan Skarsgård (Andor) gives a standout performance, bouncing between lushy wreck and devoted mother.
tick, tick…BOOM!
Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDb: 7.5/10
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Tick, Tick...Boom!
- Release Date
- November 11, 2021
- Runtime
- 110
- Director
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Writers
- Jonathan Larson, Steven Levenson
Cast
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Andrew Garfield
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Vanessa Hudgens
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Bradley Whitford
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Alexandra Shipp
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Lin-Manuel Miranda, in his directorial debut, crafts a love letter to the life of Jonathan Larson, a brilliant playwright lost too soon. Based on Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical of the same name, Andrew Garfield immerses himself as Jonathan Larson during a period of his life where he’s struggling to finish a musical and his relationship with his girlfriend (Alexandra Shipp) is on the rocks. What’s even more impressive is that Garfield learned how to sing for this role, and you’d never know based on how well his performance is. The rock music is catchy and foreshadows the type of music found in Larson’s most famous musical, Rent. While this musical focuses on Larson before he turns 30, it serves as an inspiration for other creatives struggling to make their big break and how to keep going in the midst of it. — Meredith Loftus
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Matilda the Musical
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.0/10
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Matilda the Musical
PG
Musical AdventureComedy
family
- Release Date
- October 5, 2022
- Runtime
- 118
- Director
- Matthew Warchus
Cast
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Alisha Weir
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Lashana Lynch
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Stephen Graham
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Andrea Riseborough
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Based on Roald Dahl’s book, which was beautifully adapted to a stage play by comedian Tim Minchin (Californication), Matilda the Musical brings to life the charming story of a young girl whose sharp wit and blossoming supernatural powers allow her to defend herself and others against bullies. Wrapped in a wonderful message of friendship and inner strength, Matilda the Musical is highlighted by toe-tapping and catchy original songs. Starring Alisha Weir as the miraculous Matilda, with Lashana Lynch (Captain Marvel) stepping into the beloved role of Ms. Honey, Matilda the Musical is an enchanting vision of the Tony-winning show. – Yael Tygiel
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Jingle Jangle
Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 6.4/10
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Jingle Jangle
PG
Fantasy MusicalFamily
- Release Date
- November 13, 2020
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Director
- David E. Talbert
- Writers
- David E. Talbert
Cast
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Justin Cornwell
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Forest Whitaker
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Kieron L. Dyer
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Hugh Bonneville
An irrefutably beautiful family film, Jingle Jangle is a gorgeous and delightful musical from writer/director David E. Talbert. Jingle Jangle is led by Oscar winner Forest Whitaker (Black Panther) and features an undeniably talented cast, including Keegan-Michael Key, Phylicia Rashad, and Ricky Martin. In Jingle Jangle, an eccentric but disillusioned toymaker (Whitaker) and his precocious granddaughter (Madalen Mills) find themselves on an adventure to reclaim a magical invention stolen by the toymaker’s former mentee, now rival (Key). Through vibrant costumes, spellbinding sets, and energetic choreography, Jingle Jangle is a whimsical film bursting with miraculous charm and wonder. – Yael Tygiel
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Vivo
Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 6.7/10
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Vivo
PG
AdventureComedy
Animation- Release Date
- August 6, 2021
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Director
- Brandon Jeffords, Kirk DeMicco
- Writers
- Quiara Alegría Hudes, Kirk DeMicco
Cast
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Juan de Marcos González
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Zoe Saldana
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Lin-Manuel Miranda
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Lidya Jewett
Vivo is an adorable and beautiful story about love, music, family, and passion. Featuring the incomparable Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), who voices the titular character and provides all-new original songs, this joyous and colorful family film follows a delightfully cute kinkajou named Vivo, who journeys to bring Marta (Gloria Estefan) a love song from her former bandmate and secret admirer, Andrés (Juan De Marcos González). The first-ever musical from Sony Pictures Animation, Vivo reveals gorgeous animated locations and vibrant scenes in an unforgettable epic adventure. – Yael Tygiel
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Christmas on the Square
Rotten Tomatoes: 64% | IMDb: 5.2/10
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Christmas on the Square
family
- Release Date
- November 22, 2020
- Runtime
- 98
- Director
- Debbie Allen
- Writers
- Maria S. Schlatter
Cast
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Dolly Parton
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Christine Baranski
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Treat Williams
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Jenifer Lewis
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Brilliant actress, musical genius, and kindhearted philanthropist Dolly Parton brings together an elite cast of incredible stars in Christmas on the Square, a festive celebration of music and cheer. Along with Parton, Christmas on the Square stars Christine Baranski (The Good Fight) and Jenifer Lewis (Black-ish) in a scrooge-inspired tale about a woman who intends to sell her small town, indifferent to the townsfolk that will be affected. Featuring an angelic role for Parton, Christmas on the Square includes 14 new, original songs from the maestro, plus all the beloved holiday movie tropes audiences expect and love. – Yael Tygiel
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Diana the Musical
Rotten Tomatoes: 12% | IMDb: 4.4/10
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Diana the Musical
PG-13
Musical- Release Date
- October 1, 2021
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Director
- Christopher Ashley
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Live from the Broadway stage, Diana the Musical stars Broadway staple Jeanna de Waal (Iron Fist) as the late and beloved princess. Based on the heartwrenching book by Joe DiPietro, Waal’s performance as the incomparable Diana Spencer is breathtakingly elegant while also devastating. Celebrate a beautiful and tragic life that was cut too short by experiencing Diana’s vivacious spirit through the music from Tony Award winner David Bryan (Memphis the Musical) and the direction of Tony Award-winner Christopher Ashley (Come From Away). Diana the Musical is a gorgeous tribute, ideal for any millennial musical lover. – Yael Tygiel
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The 40-Year-Old Version
Rotten Tomatoes: 99% | IMDb: 7.2/10
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The 40-Year-Old Version
Comedy
Drama- Release Date
- October 9, 2020
- Runtime
- 2 hr 9 min
- Director
- Radha Blank
Cast
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Radha Blank
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Reed Birney
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Winning awards at festivals around the nation, including Sundance, The Forty-Year-Old Version, stars Radha Blank as a playwright who was considered up and coming but never arrived. Written and directed by Blank herself, The Forty-Year-Old Version is also produced by the talented Lena Waithe (Ready Player One). In The Forty-Year-Old Version, the fictional Radha is approaching her forties. Attempting to achieve her goal, she merges her worlds, melding theater and hip hop and reinventing herself as a rapper named RadhaMUSPrime. The Forty-Year-Old Version is a touching and honest comedy, relatable to any creative who struggles to find their voice, regardless of age. – Yael Tygiel
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A Week Away
Rotten Tomatoes: 56% | IMDb: 5.7/10
A Week Away
TV-PG
DramaFamily
Musical- Release Date
- March 26, 2021
- Director
- Roman White
- Writers
- Kali Bailey, Alan Powell, Gabe Vasquez
Cast
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Bailee Madison
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David Koechner
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Sherri Shepherd
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Kevin G. Quinn
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Bailee Madison (The Fosters, Once Upon A Time) stars in A Week Away, Netflix’s musical teen drama about standoffish bad boy Will Hawkins (Kevin Quinn), who is sent to a Christian camp where he falls for the camp owner’s daughter (Madison). A Week Away is a feel-good coming-of-age movie that blends upbeat jams with a wholesome message about family, trust, and home. Helmed by experienced music video director Roman White, A Week Away exposes audiences to catchy musical numbers and trend-worthy choreography, combining the peppy vibes of Teen Beach Movie with a Nicholas Sparks romance. – Yael Tygiel
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Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Rotten Tomatoes: 63% | IMDb: 6.5/10
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Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
PG-13
Comedy
Musical- Release Date
- June 26, 2020
- Runtime
- 123minutes
- Director
- David Dobkin
- Writers
- Will Ferrell
Cast
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Rachel McAdams
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Will Ferrell
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Pierce Brosnan
Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams are the musical comedy duo we didn’t know we needed! Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is about two best friends who dream of winning the Eurovision Song Contest and becoming global stars. While Lars (Will Ferrell) has his eyes on the prize, Sigrit (Rachel McAdams) is secretly in love with her best friend. Together, the two face on stage mishaps and high stakes that threaten to shake their bond and their chances to win.
In addition to being a fun musical, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga also acts as a loving tribute to ABBA, since the band famously won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 and went on to superstardom; the movie features their winning performance and includes “Waterloo” in a musical medley midway through the film. The ABBA connection doesn’t stop there: Mamma Mia! star Pierce Brosnan also stars in the movie as Lars’ disapproving father. — Meredith Loftus
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The Get Down
Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | IMDb: 8.2/10
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The Get Down
- Release Date
- August 12, 2016
- Network
- Netflix
- Directors
- Baz Luhrmann
Cast
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Justice Smith
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Shameik Moore
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Skylan Brooks
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
WHERE TO WATCH
Streaming
Set in the Bronx in the 1970s, The Get Down tells the story of the rise of “MC Books,” AKA Zeke Figuero (Justice Smith), a young poet and budding hip-hop star. He teams up with aspiring DJ Shaolin Fantastic (Shameik Moore) and his best friends to form the rap group “The Get Down Brothers.” But Zeke’s first love Mylene (Herizen F. Guardiola) has disco dreams of her own, and their careers (and the city’s seedy underbelly) may end up pulling them apart. With fresh, original tunes that feel plucked from music history, The Get Down is every bit as lush, grand, and colorful as you might expect from a Baz Luhrmann production. — Mary Kate Carr
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The Prom
Rotten Tomatoes: 54% | IMDb: 5.9/10
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The Prom
PG-13
MusicalComedy
- Release Date
- December 11, 2020
- Runtime
- 130 minutes
- Director
- Ryan Murphy
- Writers
- Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin
Cast
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Kerry Washington
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Keegan-Michael Key
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James Corden
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Nicole Kidman
Ryan Murphy brought the Broadway hit musical to Netflix with an all-star cast. When their Broadway show gets canceled after only one night, Broadway legends Dee Dee Allen (Meryl Streep) and Barry Glickman (James Corden) decide that they need to do something for a good cause in hopes to revitalize their images. When they hear of a girl named Emma (Andrew Pellman) not being allowed to go to her Prom because she’s gay, the gang of actors (including Nicole Kidman and Andrew Rannells) head to the Midwest to right a wrong. There may have been ulterior motives to get them to do the right thing, but if they’re not careful, they may just find themselves invested in these kids and wanting to do the right thing for the actual right reasons. — Jennifer McHugh
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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | IMDb: 7.9/10
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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
- Release Date
- 2015 - 2018
- Network
- The CW
- Showrunner
- Aline Brosh McKenna
- Directors
- Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
- Writers
- Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
Cast
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Rachel Bloom
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Vincent Rodriguez III
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Pete Gardner
Ambitious and hilarious, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend expertly parodied every possible genre of music and musical theater over its four-season run. When Rebecca (Rachel Bloom) runs into her first love Josh (Vincent Rodriguez III) in New York City, she’s set on a journey of romance and self-discovery that brings her to West Covina, California (which happens to be where Josh lives). Throughout the series, Rebecca sings and dances her way from being a romantic ingénue to a troubling anti-hero and back again. The denizens of West Covina are rounded out by Broadway powerhouses and brilliant comic actors who sell every number. Add in a surprisingly refreshing mental health message, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is arguably the best musical TV show of all time. — Mary Kate Carr
