19 Movies where we get to see the struggle of musicians

Modified Jan 28, 2025 16:52 ET

Movies of Struggling Musicians (Image via Prime Video, StudioCanal, 20th Century Studios, Universal Pictures)

9) 8 Mile (2002)

Eminem in 8 Mile | Image via Prime Video

Through B-Rabbit’s portrayal of Jimmy Smith Jr. in 8 Mile, Eminem gives his first performance on screen in 2002. Throughout the story, the filmmakers track teenager Jimmy who raps under the name "B-Rabbit" in Detroit Michigan while attempting to leave behind his difficult circumstances. Through his tedious manual labor for minimum wage, Jimmy struggles against various obstacles, which include his flaws alongside family instability and extreme competition among Detroit rappers.