19 Movies where we get to see the struggle of musicians

Modified Jan 28, 2025 16:52 ET

Movies of Struggling Musicians (Image via Prime Video, StudioCanal, 20th Century Studios, Universal Pictures)

18) Born to Be Blue (2015)

Born to Be Blue features Ethan Hawke as jazz icon Chet Baker. The movie highlights Baker's struggle to revive his career after a violent assault renders him incapable of playing the trumpet. Hawke's performance conveys Baker's struggle with addiction and his attempts to regain his musical persona, displaying the musician's physical and psychological struggles. The film focuses on Baker's determination and the effect of his charm, even as he struggles to continue his musical journey.