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Movies that feel like Joyful Noise (2012)

If you loved Joyful Noise, the closest films we have are Pitch Perfect 2 (2015), A Mighty Wind (2003) and Waiting for Guffman (1997). All three share Joyful Noise's witty and playful feel, which is what we rank on before quality. 9 of the 12 picks below are included with a subscription right now on YouTube TV, Freeform and Howdy Amazon Channel and others, checked against today's data.

G.G. Sparrow faces off with her choir's newly appointed director, Vi Rose Hill, over the group's direction as they head into a national competition.

πŸ… 32% Rotten Tomatoesβ˜… 5.7 IMDb β†—TMDB β†—dir. Todd Graffwittyplayfulstylish

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Pitch Perfect 2
2015 Β· dir. Elizabeth Banks
πŸ… 66%β˜… 6.4comedy Β· music

The same mix in both: wit, then play

The difference: Critics rated this one higher still

The Bellas are back, and they are better than ever. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, the Bellas are taken out of the Aca-Circuit. In order to clear their name, and regain their status, the Bellas take on a seemingly impossible task: winning an international competition no American team has ever won. In order to accomplish this monumental task, they need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and sisterhood and blow away the competition with their amazing aca-magic! With all new friends and old rivals tagging along for the trip, the Bellas can hopefully accomplish their dreams.

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A Mighty Wind
2003 Β· dir. Christopher Guest
πŸ… 87%β˜… 7.2comedy Β· music

Both trade on style more than on being comedy

Three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following the death of their manager to put on an reunion concert in his honor, at the request of his son.

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Waiting for Guffman
1997 Β· dir. Christopher Guest
πŸ… 91%β˜… 7.4comedy Β· music

Music built on wit, twice over

Aspiring director Corky St. Clair and the marginally talented amateur cast of his hokey small-town musical production go overboard when they learn that Broadway theater agent Mort Guffman will be in attendance.

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Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
2010 Β· dir. Paul Hoen
πŸ… 63%β˜… 5.2comedy Β· music Β· tv movie

Playful comedy in both cases

The difference: Plays it as tv movie more than Joyful Noise does

Mitchie can't wait to go back to Camp Rock and spend the summer making new music with her friends and superstar Shane Gray. But the slick new camp across the lake, Camp Star, has drummed up some serious competition – featuring newcomers Luke and Dana. In a sensational battle of the bands, with Camp Rock's future at stake, will Camp Star's flashy production and over-the-top antics win out, or will Camp Rockers prove that music, teamwork, and spirit are what truly matter?

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Lemonade Mouth
2011 Β· dir. Patricia Riggen
πŸ… 83%β˜… 6.9drama Β· comedy Β· music

Musical sits at the heart of each

When five ragtag freshman first meet in detention, it seems they have nothing in common. But, through music, they form an unbreakable bond and discover they have the makings of the greatest high school garage band in history! In the face of incredible odds, Olivia, Stella, Wen, Mohini and Charlie find they can make a real difference when they learn to lean on each other and let go of everything holding back their dreams.

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Bad Teacher
2011 Β· dir. Jake Kasdan
πŸ… 46%β˜… 5.7comedy

Music with a pulse of wit, in both cases

The difference: Not nearly as stylish as Joyful Noise

A lazy, incompetent middle school teacher who hates her job and her students is forced to return to her job to make enough money for a boob job after her rich fiancΓ© dumps her.

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Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
2016 Β· dir. Nicholas Stoller
πŸ… 65%β˜… 5.7comedy

Playful comedy, and it commits to that

A sorority moves in next door to the home of Mac and Kelly Radner who have a young child. The Radner's enlist their former nemeses from the fraternity to help battle the raucous sisters.

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Dirty Grandpa
2016 Β· dir. Dan Mazer
πŸ… 10%β˜… 5.9comedy

Comedy approached the same way

Jason Kelly is one week away from marrying his boss's uber-controlling daughter, putting him on the fast track for a partnership at the law firm. However, when the straight-laced Jason is tricked into driving his foul-mouthed grandfather, Dick, to Daytona for spring break, his pending nuptials are suddenly in jeopardy. Between riotous frat parties, bar fights, and an epic night of karaoke, Dick is on a quest to live his life to the fullest and bring Jason along for the ride.

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Neighbors
2014 Β· dir. Nicholas Stoller
πŸ… 72%β˜… 6.3comedy

The same comedy instincts

A couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house.

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Horrible Bosses 2
2014 Β· dir. Sean Anders
πŸ… 35%β˜… 6.3comedy

Cut from the same comedy cloth

Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme.

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Sex Tape
2014 Β· dir. Jake Kasdan
πŸ… 15%β˜… 5.1comedy

Both are comedy through and through

When Jay and Annie first got together, their romantic connection was intense – but ten years and two kids later, the flame of their love needs a spark. To kick things up a notch, they decide – why not? – to make a video of themselves trying out every position in The Joy of Sex in one marathon three-hour session. It seems like a great idea – until they discover that their most private video is no longer private. With their reputations on the line, they know they’re just one click away from being laid bare to the world... but as their race to reclaim their video leads to a night they'll never forget, they'll find that their video will expose even more than they bargained for.

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Project X
2012 Β· dir. Nima Nourizadeh
πŸ… 28%β˜… 6.7comedy

Comedy approached the same way

Three high school seniors throw a party to make a name for themselves. As the night progresses, things spiral out of control as word of the party spreads.

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