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)

6) Sound of Metal (2019)

Riz Ahmed in Sound of Metal | Image via Prime Video YouTube

This movie stars Riz Ahmed as Ruben Stone, a metal band drummer who unexpectedly loses his hearing over time. As he confronts denial, frustration, and anxiety as he deals with losing his ability to hear, the film depicts Ruben's difficult struggle to adjust to his new reality. His identity as a musician is severely questioned, and he must navigate the challenging process of adjusting to his impairment.