Singin' in the Rain
Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds
A silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his delusionally jealous screen partner are trying to make the difficult transition to talking pictures in 1920s Hollywood.
Why you'll love it
A silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound. There are several dance-offs throughout the movie.
La La Land
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt
When Sebastian, a pianist, and Mia, an actress, follow their passion and achieve success in their respective fields, they find themselves torn between their love for each other and their careers.
Why you'll love it
While not a silent film, it pays homage to the silent era with several dance-offs and musical numbers.
The Artist
Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman
When George, a silent movie superstar, meets Peppy Miller, a dancer, sparks fly between the two. However, after the introduction of talking pictures, their fortunes change, affecting their dynamic.
Why you'll love it
A silent film about a movie star meets a young dancer, but the arrival of talking pictures sends their careers in opposite directions.
Billy Elliot
Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Jean Heywood
A talented young boy becomes torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disintegration of his family.
Why you'll love it
A young boy becomes torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disintegration of his family. The film features several dance-offs.
Step Up
Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Damaine Radcliff
Tyler receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with an up and coming dancer, Nora.
Why you'll love it
A disadvantaged youth with a passion for dance finds himself in a dance-off with a ballet dancer from a prestigious school.