Movies Like Gypsy (1962)

Gypsy is a 1962 comedy, drama, music film from Mervyn LeRoy with a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Lady of Burlesque and Gypsy.

Comedy Drama Music

Lady of Burlesque

1943

After one member of their group is murdered, the performers at a burlesque house must work together to find out who the killer is before they strike again.

5.3

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Gypsy

1993

Gypsy's mother Rose dreams of a life in show business for her daughters, but Louise becomes a huge burlesque star. Stage musical loosely based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee.

6.2

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Teaserama

1955

A collection of numerous burlesque acts from the 1950s, including strippers, and cult character Betty Page introducing the acts.

5.0

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Jodhaa Akbar

2008

A sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a Mughal emperor and a Rajput princess.

7.3

MagicScore

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

2022

The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.

7.0

MagicScore

Mary Queen of Scots

2018

In 1561, Mary Stuart, widow of the King of France, returns to Scotland, reclaims her rightful throne and menaces the future of Queen Elizabeth I as ruler of England, because she has a legitimate claim to the English throne. Betrayals, rebellions, conspiracies and their own life choices imperil both Queens. They experience the bitter cost of power, until their tragic fate is finally fulfilled.

6.6

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Closer

2004

The relationships of two couples become complicated and deceitful when the man from one couple meets the woman of the other.

6.8

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Matti: Hell Is for Heroes

2006

Four Olympic gold medals, seven World Championship titles, four World Cup tour championships, and forty six World Cup circuit victories. Once his career as a professional athlete ended however, the other side of his personality emerged into public view in all of its vulgarity. An alcohol dependency, several marriages accompanied by numerous marital problems, petty crime, uncontrolled acts of violence, and greedy hangers-on.

5.5

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Lenny

1974

The story of acerbic 1960s comic Lenny Bruce, whose groundbreaking, no-holds-barred style and social commentary was often deemed by the establishment as too obscene for the public.

7.3

MagicScore

#10

The Madness of King George

1994

Aging King George III of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788. As the monarch alternates between bouts of confusion and near-violent outbursts of temper, his hapless doctors attempt the ineffectual cures of the day. Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger attempt to prevent the king's political enemies, led by the Prince of Wales, from usurping the throne.

6.8

MagicScore

#11

Jersey Boys

2014

A musical biopic of the Four Seasons—the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert, it gets to the heart of the relationships at the centre of the group, with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto.

6.8

MagicScore

#12

Almost Famous

2000

In 1973, 15-year-old William Miller's unabashed love of music and aspiration to become a rock journalist lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview and tour with the up-and-coming band, Stillwater.

7.5

MagicScore

#13

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

1993

Deloris Van Cartier is again asked to don the nun's habit to help a run-down Catholic school, presided over by Mother Superior. And if trying to reach out to a class full of uninterested students wasn't bad enough, the sisters discover that the school is due to be closed by the unscrupulous chief of a local authority.

6.4

MagicScore

#14

Excision

2012

An outcast teenager, Pauline, practices surgical skills and harbors increasingly violent psychosexual fantasies.

6.2

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#15

Hamilton

2025

Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.

7.4

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#16

Total Eclipse

1995

Young, wild poet Arthur Rimbaud and his mentor Paul Verlaine engage in a fierce, forbidden romance while feeling the effects of a hellish artistic lifestyle.

6.4

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#17

The Trials of Oscar Wilde

1960

England, 1890s. The brutal and embittered Marquis of Queensberry, who believes that his youngest son, Bosie, has an inappropriate relationship with the famous Irish writer Oscar Wilde, maintains an ongoing feud with the latter in order to ruin his reputation and cause his fall from grace.

6.3

MagicScore

#18

The Barretts of Wimpole Street

1934

Remarkable poet Elizabeth Barrett is slowly recovering from a crippling illness with the help of her siblings, especially her youngest sister, Henrietta, but feels stifled by the domestic tyranny of her wealthy widowed father. When she meets fellow poet Robert Browning in a romantic first encounter, her heart belongs to him. However, her controlling father has no intention of allowing her out of his sight.

6.0

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#19

Disraeli

1929

Prime Minister of Great Britain Benjamin Disraeli outwits the subterfuge of the Russians and chicanery at home in order to secure the purchase of the Suez Canal.

5.0

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#20

Turning Red

2022

Thirteen-year-old Mei is experiencing the awkwardness of being a teenager with a twist – when she gets too excited, she transforms into a giant red panda.

7.3

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Gypsy?

The top films similar to Gypsy by MovieMagicScore are Lady of Burlesque (5.3), Gypsy (6.2), Teaserama (5.0). Each shares comedy/drama/music themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Gypsy worth watching?

Gypsy holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10 from 74 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Gypsy?

Gypsy (1962) is a comedy, drama, music film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, starring Rosalind Russell, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden.

Where can I find more recommendations like Gypsy?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Gypsy

This ranked list pairs Gypsy (1962), a comedy and drama and music film from Mervyn LeRoy, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Rosalind Russell take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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