Here are some of the best musicals you can stream right now, along with where you can watch them.
1. Hamilton
Where to watch: Disney+
One of the most celebrated stage productions ever made, Hamilton brings the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton to life through hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and traditional musical theatre. Filmed with the original Broadway cast, it delivers electrifying performances and sharp writing that make history feel surprisingly modern.
2. La La Land
Image credit : IMDb | the film balances nostalgia with contemporary storytelling
Where to watch: Lionsgate Play
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone headline this modern musical romance about two dreamers chasing careers in Los Angeles. From the opening freeway dance number to its emotional ending, the film balances nostalgia with contemporary storytelling.
3. Tick, Tick… Boom!
Where to watch: Netflix
Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, this adaptation follows aspiring composer Jonathan Larson before he created Rent. Andrew Garfield delivers a career-best performance as a young artist wrestling with ambition, creativity, and the fear of running out of time.
4. The Greatest Showman
Where to watch: Disney+
Hugh Jackman stars as P.T. Barnum in this visually dazzling musical packed with energetic dance numbers and chart-topping songs like This Is Me and Rewrite the Stars. While it takes creative liberties with history, it’s an entertaining spectacle from start to finish.
5. West Side Story (2021)
Where to watch: Disney+
Steven Spielberg’s reimagining of the classic musical updates the beloved tale of forbidden love while preserving its emotional core. The choreography, performances, and orchestral arrangements make it one of the strongest musical adaptations of recent years.
6. Matilda the Musical
Where to watch: Netflix
Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved novel, this adaptation follows a gifted young girl who refuses to let cruel adults define her future. Packed with witty lyrics, imaginative choreography, and emotional moments, it appeals to both children and adults.
7. Moulin Rouge!
Image credit : IMDb | the film is visually extravagant
Where to watch: Disney+ (availability varies)
Baz Luhrmann’s extravagant musical combines romance, tragedy, and a soundtrack built from modern pop classics. Set in Paris’s famous cabaret, the film is visually extravagant and emotionally charged.
8. Encanto
Where to watch: Disney+
Disney’s Oscar-winning animated musical follows the magical Madrigal family, whose extraordinary gifts begin to fade. Featuring songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the film explores family expectations, identity, and belonging with warmth and humor.
9. Mamma Mia!
Where to watch: Netflix (availability varies)
Built around the timeless hits of ABBA, Mamma Mia! is a feel-good musical set on a picturesque Greek island. The story follows a bride trying to discover the identity of her father before her wedding, leading to plenty of laughs, romance, and iconic songs.
10. The Sound of Music
Image credit : IMDb | it remains one of cinema’s defining musicals
Where to watch: Disney+
Few musicals have stood the test of time like The Sound of Music. Julie Andrews shines as Maria, whose love for music transforms the lives of the von Trapp family against the backdrop of pre-World War II Austria. Decades after its release, it remains one of cinema’s defining musicals.
