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)

15) Once (2007)

Markéta Irglová in Once | Image via Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers

This movie stars Glen Hansard, a struggling Dublin vacuum repairman and musician. He meets Markéta Irglová, a musician and Czech immigrant. The two individuals are portrayed as struggling artists, balancing personal and professional obligations. Their unanticipated collaboration results in the composition of exquisite music that perfectly conveys their emotional journey. The film won the “Independent Spirit Award” for Best Foreign Film and the “Academy Award” for Best Original Song for Falling Slowly.