There's just something seemingly magical about musicals and they manage to captivate almost everyone who checks them out. While they're often most associated with the stage, plenty of films have brought musicals to life and gone down as some of the best movies to ever grace the big screen.

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Some of these musicals were Academy Award winners and nominees, while others ended up as big blockbusters that audiences everywhere adored. Regardless, when it comes to the ratings given out by the users on Letterboxd, a handful of movie musicals stand out above the rest as the greatest ever released.

Tick, Tick...Boom! (2021) - 3.90

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Andrew Garfield in tick tick Boom

The most recent film to rank among the best on Letterboxd is tick, tick...BOOM! The acclaimed movie is based on a stage play of the same name by Jonathan Larson, which tells an autobiographical story. Famously, Larson went on to be the mind behind the Broadway hit Rent.

The talented Andrew Garfield earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of Larson and he was helped along by a tremendous supporting cast. There are so many memorable musical numbers from the expertly edited "Therapy" to the cameo-filled "Sunday," and it was all directed by the brilliant Lin-Manuel Miranda.

The Muppets Christmas Carol (1992) - 3.91

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Gonzo and Rizzo walk on a snow-covered street in The Muppet Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol is one of the stories to have been adapted more than almost any other throughout history. While trying to find the best version can be a tall task, many actually feel that The Muppets Christmas Carol is in the conversation.

The film tells the iconic tale but does so with the twist of including the Muppets. While the music is certainly strong here, this is likely ranked as high as it is for every other aspect. It is heartwarming, legitimately funny, and features a great performance from Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Hellzapoppin' (1941) - 3.94

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People dancing in Helzapoppin

In 1938, Broadway was taken by storm with the arrival of Hellzapoppin', a musical that was a quick hit. In fact, it took just a few years before a motion picture adaptation was made and was considered to arguably be as good as the original.

What made Hellzapoppin' really stand out was how it bucked tradition, doing things like breaking the fourth wall and including surreal horror. The film follows Olsen and Johnson, two comedians who attempt to turn their play into a movie.

La La Land (2016) - 3.94

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Mia and Seb dance in La La Land

It seemed like all that everyone was talking about in 2016 was La La Land. The film was a favorite heading into awards season and indeed racked them up. It was nominated for 14 Oscars and won six of them, while also sweeping all seven categories it was up for at the Golden Globes.

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Damian Chazelle's film about an aspiring actress (Emma Stone) and struggling musician (Ryan Gosling) falling in love in Hollywood is heartbreaking, visually stunning, and emotionally gripping. It will go down as one of the best films of the 2010s, regardless of genre.

Cabaret (1972) - 3.96

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Sally Bowles dancing in Cabaret.

There are plenty of reasons why Liza Minnelli is an icon and her outstanding performance in Cabaret is one of the biggest. Set in Berlin in 1931, the film focuses on a singer and emcee who ring in the fun at a club while political uncertainty happens outside.

Loosely based on a 1966 play of the same name, this was met with widespread acclaim. It won a whopping eight Oscars, including Best Director, Best Sound, and of course, Best Actress for Minnelli. Cabaret still holds up and is one of the most important musicals ever released.

Sing Street (2016) - 3.98

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Ferdia Walsh-Peelo and Lucy Boynton in Sing Street (photo Lionsgate)

Possibly the least famous movie among the highest-ranked musicals, Sing Street is certainly worth a watch. The overlooked film is a coming-of-age tale set in Ireland during the '80s and tells the story of a boy who escapes his troubles at home by starting a band to impress a girl.

Sing Street was actually nominated for Best Picture - Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes and features a slew of actors who would break out in the following years. Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Lucy Boynton, Jack Reynor, and more round out a stellar cast.

The Muppet Movie (1979) - 3.98

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Kermit bicycle Muppet Movie

The Muppets feel like they're kind of timeless. They might not be as famous or popular as they once were but there's something about them that people do seem to love. It goes back several decades, including back to The Muppet Movie in the late '70s.

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This road trip flick actually works as an origin story for the titular characters. Kermit the Frog embarks on a road trip where he meets his soon-to-be-famous friends, getting to sing some memorable songs along the way that have stuck with audiences for years.

The Sound Of Music (1965) - 3.99

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Julie Andrews dancing in Sound of Music

It's hard to find a musical more legendary than The Sound of Music. It's literally in the title. The likes of Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer deliver great performances to lead the way and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Adapted from a 1959 stage musical of the same name, The Sound of Music was a massive success. It became the highest-grossing film of all-time a bit before 1967 and won five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director, cementing its status as something special.

Hedwig And The Angry Inch (2001) - 4.00

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John Cameron Mitchell in Hedwig and the Angry Inch

This might come as a surprise to some but the second-highest-rated musical movie on Letterboxd is Hedwig and the Angry Inch. While it doesn't have the status that something like The Sound of Music has, it was met with strong reviews and the LGBTQ+ community has helped make it a cult classic.

Once again a film based on a stage play of the same name, the story centers on a spurned transgender singer who goes on tour with her band in the United States and tells the story of her life. John Cameron Mitchell wrote, directed, and starred in this film, earning a Golden Globe nomination for their efforts.

Singin' In The Rain (1952) - 4.26

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Don Lockwood swinging on a lightpost under the rain in Singin' In The Rain 1952

If there's one musical that everyone knows more than The Sound of Music, it's likely Singin' in the Rain. Any scene involving someone in a suit in the rain with an umbrella is bound to evoke thoughts of this film.

Singin' in the Rain is set in 1927 Hollywood and focuses on a silent film production that struggles to adapt to the new world of sound in movies. Interestingly, although it didn't win any Oscars, it is routinely mentioned whenever the best films in history are discussed, proving its greatness.

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