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10 Best Movies Like The Donna Summer Special

If you loved The Donna Summer Special, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch

John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch

2019★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Donna Summer Special for fans of Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special....

#2
Drumline: A New Beat

Drumline: A New Beat

2014★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Donna Summer Special for fans of Music & TV Movie. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A girl from New York attends a college in Atlanta to join their once-famous marching band....

#3
The Little Mermaid Live!

The Little Mermaid Live!

2019★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Donna Summer Special for fans of Music & TV Movie. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Live musical performances by a star-studded cast will be interwoven into the broadcast of the animated classic....

#4
Broadway Melody of 1940

Broadway Melody of 1940

1940★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Donna Summer Special for fans of Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Johnny Brett and King Shaw are an unsuccessful dance team in New York. A producer discovers Brett as the new partner for Clare Bennett, but Brett, who thinks he is one of the peopl...

#5
Lovestruck: The Musical

Lovestruck: The Musical

2013★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Donna Summer Special for fans of Music & TV Movie. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Harper was one of the best dancers to hit Broadway, but an injury caused her to leave the spotlight, become a choreographer, and raise her daughter Mirabella. When Mirabella decide...

#6
Grace of My Heart

Grace of My Heart

1996★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Donna Summer Special for fans of Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she...

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