Best 26 Music Movies Editor's Pick Released in 1986

The relationship between Sid Vicious, bassist for British punk group Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen is portrayed. Learn about Sid and Nancy / IMDB / YouTube

A wannabe blues-guitar virtuoso finds an old blues player and hopes he can teach him a long-lost song by legendary musician, Robert Johnson. Explore Crossroads / IMDB / YouTube

A bullied teenage boy is devastated after the death of his heavy metal idol, Sammi Curr. But as Halloween night approaches, he discovers that he may be the only one who can stop Sammi from making a Satanic comeback from beyond the grave. Learn about Trick or Treat / IMDB / YouTube

A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show. More about True Stories / IMDB / YouTube

An episode in the life of Nikander, a garbage man, involving the death of a coworker, a love affair and much more. Info on Shadows in Paradise / IMDB / YouTube

A troubled, but talented musician flees the US to escape his problems, finding refuge and support in Paris. More about 'Round Midnight / IMDB / YouTube

Captain EO and his space crew are on a mission to save the world from the evil queen by giving her a song and dance. Get info on Captain EO / IMDB / YouTube

Two con artist brothers attempt to swindle a soon-to-be wealthy heiress, but things get complicated when one falls in love with her. More about Under the Cherry Moon / IMDB / YouTube

In London in 1958, a young photographer seeks media stardom to keep the love of a beautiful, aspiring fashion designer. Details on Absolute Beginners / IMDB / YouTube

As Michael and Robert, a gay couple in New York, prepare for Robert's departure for a two-year work assignment in Africa, Michael must face Robert's true motives for leaving while dealing with their circle of eccentric friends, including Nick, who is living with AIDS. Get info on Parting Glances / IMDB / YouTube

Mildred Hubble (Fairuza Balk) is one of the young girls at a prestigious witch academy. She can't seem to do anything right and is picked on by classmates and teachers. The headmistress of the school, Miss Cackle (Charlotte Rae), has an evil twin sister (Agatha) who plans to destroy the school. Can Mildred foil the plan before the Grand Wizard (Tim Curry) comes to the. More about The Worst Witch / IMDB / YouTube

One of the world's biggest bands return to the scene of their Live Aid (1985) triumph a year earlier to play all their greatest hits in front of a packed Wembley Stadium. Get info on Queen Live at Wembley '86 / IMDB / YouTube

Denmark, 1963: Teenagers Bjørn and Erik are into girls and being in a band helps Bjørn meet Anna. Erik likes Kirsten but she likes Bjørn. Having a mentally ill mom at home also ruins Erik's chances. Anna's pregnancy changes everything. Find out about Twist and Shout / IMDB / YouTube

After a nuclear war, Phillip Hammer and Marlowe Chandler have spent fifteen years on their own in a bunker, stuffed with junk from the 40s and old detective novels. Now, nineteen-years-old, they leave their shelter to find a world full of mutants, freaks, and cannibals. They become famous detectives in the struggle for the two keys that could fire the last nuclear wea. More about Radioactive Dreams / IMDB / YouTube

The toys in the playroom of the Jones household magically come to life when their owners aren't looking. On Christmas Eve, as the toys eagerly await the arrival of a new toy, Rugby the tiger plots to make sure he remains the favorite toy. Explore The Christmas Toy / IMDB / YouTube

The all-star American boxer Rock'y defends the Free World by fighting against a gigantic opponent from Siberia named Igor. A musical parody uses the song by Sleepy Sleepers. More about Rocky VI / IMDB / YouTube

The colorful holiday classic is brought to the big screen, designed by famed children's story author and artist Maurice Sendak, and written to be as close to the original story. Based on the Pacific Northwest Ballet's original production. Details on Nutcracker / IMDB / YouTube

A country-western singer on a trip through the Tennessee mountains runs into a reclusive backwoodsman and a witch. Learn about A Smoky Mountain Christmas / IMDB / YouTube

On 27th July 1986, British stadium rock band Queen broke new ground by playing for the first time in Hungary, a country which was still under a communist dictatorship behind the Iron Curtain. Explore Queen Live in Budapest / IMDB / YouTube

Stephanie, a famous violinist married to a composer, falls ill with multiple sclerosis. Her entire life crumbles. Her career ends abruptly, her husband betrays her with another woman, and her favorite student decides to leave for the USA. Explore Duet for One / IMDB / YouTube

In a Gypsy village, the fathers of Candela and José promise their children to each other. Years later, the unfaithful José marries Candela but while defending his lover Lucía in a brawl, he is stabbed to death. Carmelo, who secretly loves Candela since he was a boy, is arrested while helping José and unfairly sent to prison. Four years later he is released and declare. Details on El amor brujo / IMDB / YouTube

The Garfield gang is in Hawaii with a 1957 Chevy. Find out about Garfield in Paradise / IMDB / YouTube

A group of young musicians led by the charismatic frontman Yvan are on the verge of a breakthrough in the European underground rock scene. However, their future is sent spiraling out of control after a robbery gone wrong. Read about Disorder / IMDB / YouTube

An opera director tries to put on a highly unconventional production of Mozart's Don Giovanni, but the cast and crew think all his ideas are terrible. More about Bröderna Mozart / IMDB / YouTube

This film is a documentary about the personalities in, and the music of, the early 1980's Los Angeles punk band X. There are studio and live performances by the band and interviews with band members; all nicely interspersed with footage of area DJs, record stores, old TV shows and commercials. Look into X: The Unheard Music / IMDB / YouTube

It captures Ornette's evolution over three decades. Returning home to Fort Worth, Texas in 1983, it chronicles his boyhood in segregated Texas and his subsequent emergence as an American cultural pioneer and world-class icon. Read about Ornette: Made in America / IMDB / YouTube