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10 Best Movies Like Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

If you loved Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Bessie

Bessie

2015★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ma Rainey's Black Bottom for fans of Drama & Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s....

#2
Cadillac Records

Cadillac Records

2008★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ma Rainey's Black Bottom for fans of Drama & Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Ches...

#3
I Am Woman

I Am Woman

2020★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ma Rainey's Black Bottom for fans of Drama & Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In 1966, Helen Reddy landed in New York with her three year old daughter, a suitcase, and $230 in her pocket. Within weeks, she was broke. Within months, she was in love. Within fi...

#4
Rocketman

Rocketman

2019★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ma Rainey's Black Bottom for fans of Drama & Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin....

#5
Hounddog

Hounddog

2008★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ma Rainey's Black Bottom for fans of Drama & Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley....

#6
Mo' Better Blues

Mo' Better Blues

1990★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ma Rainey's Black Bottom for fans of Drama & Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Talented but self-centered trumpeter Bleek Gilliam is obsessed with his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends Indigo and Clarke. But when he is forced to come to the aid o...

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