Best 27 Music Movies Hits from 2013

A chronicle of the tempestuous six-year romance between megastar singer Liberace and his young lover Scott Thorson. Details on Behind the Candelabra / IMDB / YouTube

Rahul loses his fans and fame due to alcoholism. But he then decides to turn a small time singer into a rising star. More about Aashiqui 2 / IMDB / YouTube

A look at Niall, Zayn, Liam, Louis, and Harry's meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena. Look into One Direction: This Is Us / IMDB / YouTube

At a home for retired musicians, the annual concert to celebrate Composer Giuseppe Verdi's birthday is disrupted by the arrival of Jean (Dame Maggie Smith), an eternal diva and the former wife of one of the residents. More about Quartet / IMDB / YouTube

A pianist with stage fright endures a performance under the eyes of a mysterious sniper, who will shoot and kill him if a wrong note is played. Learn about Grand Piano / IMDB / YouTube

Trip, a young roadie for Metallica, is sent on an urgent mission during the band's show. But what seems like a simple assignment turns into a surreal adventure. Learn about Metallica Through the Never / IMDB / YouTube

A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom. Details on Justin Bieber's Believe / IMDB / YouTube

Two surfing lovers, whose doomed relationship is nearing to a close, find themselves swept into a dimension-traversing wave that sends them into a beach movie musical in the 60's. Look into Teen Beach Movie / IMDB / YouTube

A documentary on the fabled recording studio that was located in Van Nuys, California. See more about Sound City / IMDB / YouTube

Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now. Explore 20 Feet from Stardom / IMDB / YouTube

The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for -- and ultimately winning -- Britain's Got Talent (2007). More about One Chance / IMDB / YouTube

A musical stand-up comedy show by Bo Burnham, the famous internet musician. Check out Bo Burnham: what. / IMDB / YouTube

A look at the New York City punk-rock scene and the venerable nightclub, CBGB. More about CBGB / IMDB / YouTube

Battle of the Year attracts all the best teams from around the world, but the Americans haven't won in fifteen years. Dante enlists Blake to assemble a team of the best dancers and bring the Trophy back to America where it started. Learn about Battle of the Year / IMDB / YouTube

A drama centered on the relationship between Phil Spector and defense attorney Linda Kenney Baden while the music business legend was on trial for the murder of Lana Clarkson. Details on Phil Spector / IMDB / YouTube

Grumpy pensioner Arthur honors his recently deceased wife's passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps him build bridges with his estranged son, James. Look into Unfinished Song / IMDB / YouTube

When a capable dancer is provoked by the evil design of his employer, naturally he will be out to prove his mettle. Read about ABCD (Any Body Can Dance) / IMDB / YouTube

Two soldiers return home to Edinburgh to resume their romantic and family lives. Check out Sunshine on Leith / IMDB / YouTube

A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student. Get info on Whiplash / IMDB / YouTube

A young violinist with leukemia brings hope and life into a desolate Russian hospital for children. This film aims to raise awareness and funds to end childhood cancer, and is part of the project Let's Make a Difference. Details on Hopeful Notes / IMDB / YouTube

Pål dreams about success within the musical world, but he has an obstacle; himself. His deep thoughts keeps him end up in trouble. We follow Pål on a emotional inner travel to find his call on the swedish west coast of Gothenburg. More about Shed No Tears / IMDB / YouTube

A chronicle of Terri Hooley's life, a record-store owner instrumental in developing Belfast's punk-rock scene. Learn about Good Vibrations / IMDB / YouTube

Telling harsh truths about the modern music business, this riveting and award-winning documentary gives intimate access to singer/actor Jared Leto (Requiem for a Dream, Dallas Buyers Club) and his band Thirty Seconds to Mars as they fight a relentless lawsuit with record label Virgin/EMI and write songs for their album This Is War. Opening up his life for the ca. Read about Artifact / IMDB / YouTube

Make room for ogre-sized family fun as the greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in a whole new way in this breathtaking Broadway musical adaptation of the hit movie Shrek! Find out about Shrek the Musical / IMDB / YouTube

A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as I'll Take You There, Brown Sugar, and When a Man Loves a Woman. Read about Muscle Shoals / IMDB / YouTube

The world famous Swedish jazz singer, actress and icon Monica Zetterlund's life through stardom and hardship. Check out Monica Z / IMDB / YouTube

A documentary on the 1970s punk trio Death, and their new-found popularity decades after they disbanded. Get info on A Band Called Death / IMDB / YouTube