Movies Like The Great Ziegfeld (1936)

The Great Ziegfeld is a 1936 drama, music, romance film from Robert Z. Leonard with a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Ziegfeld Follies and Harbin.

Drama Music Romance

Ziegfeld Follies

1945

The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld looks down from heaven and ordains a new revue in his grand old style.

6.0

MagicScore

Harbin

2024

In 1909, several years after Korea is forced into becoming a Japanese colony, freedom fighters plot the daring assassination of Japan's prime minister during their quest for independence.

7.7

MagicScore

Ziegfeld Girl

1941

Discovery by Flo Ziegfeld changes a girl's life but not necessarily for the better, as three beautiful women find out when they join the spectacle on Broadway: Susan, the singer who must leave behind her ageing vaudevillian father; vulnerable Sheila, the working girl pursued both by a millionaire and by her loyal boyfriend from Flatbush; and the mysterious European beauty Sandra, whose concert violinist husband cannot endure the thought of their escaping from poverty by promenading her glamor in skimpy costumes.

6.4

MagicScore

Newsies

2017

A week in the life of the exploited, child newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New York. When their publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, tries to squeeze a little more profit out of their labours, they organize a strike, only to be confronted with the Pulitzer's hard-ball tactics.

8.0

MagicScore

Newsies

1992

6.8

MagicScore

Coco Chanel

2008

Fashion icon Coco Chanel, steeped in wealth and fame, still issues game-changing designs and collections. The audience is taken backwards in time to the woman's upbringing in an orphanage, and traces her path to ubiquity as it winds through poverty, wars, doomed romances, and rather glamorous betrayals.

6.6

MagicScore

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

MagicScore

Wilde

1997

Oscar Wilde is a married playwright who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde debuts 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in London, and a chat at the theatre with Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas leads to a full-fledged romance. However, this affair leads to a legal dispute with Lord Alfred's oppressive father, the Marquess of Queensberry, and, given the local anti-gay laws, Wilde is jailed. Wilde's vast intellect helps him survive until he regains his freedom.

6.6

MagicScore

The Tiger of Santa Julia

2002

An army deserter turned bandit robs from thieves to give the money to the poor. He was famous for being caught by the police "with his pants down"

6.9

MagicScore

#10

Gods and Generals

2003

The film centers mostly around the personal and professional life of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a brilliant if eccentric Confederate general, from the outbreak of the American Civil War until its halfway point.

6.3

MagicScore

#11

Better Man

2024

Follow Robbie Williams' journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.

7.7

MagicScore

#12

Antwone Fisher

2002

A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.

6.9

MagicScore

#13

172 Days

2023

A young woman with a troubled past turns to religion as she seeks purpose in life — and a chance at finding true love.

5.8

MagicScore

#14

Oppenheimer

2023

The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

8.0

MagicScore

#15

The Producers

2005

Broadway producer Max Bialystock and his accountant, Leo Bloom plan to make money by charming wealthy old biddies to invest in a production many times over the actual cost, and then put on a sure-fire flop, so nobody will ask for their money back – and what can be a more certain flop than a tasteless musical celebrating Hitler.

6.2

MagicScore

#16

I Swear

2025

Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

8.3

MagicScore

#17

The Wolf of Wall Street

2013

A New York stockbroker refuses to cooperate in a large securities fraud case involving corruption on Wall Street, corporate banking world and mob infiltration. Based on Jordan Belfort's autobiography.

8.0

MagicScore

#18

Chandu Champion

2024

9 bullet wounds (one still in the body), three different sports and an unshakable determination to fulfill the dream of an Olympic Gold later, Muralikant Petkar, India's first Paralympian to finish at the top of the podium, got the recognition by his own country 45 years after he achieved what no athlete from his country could.

7.4

MagicScore

#19

Darkest Hour

2017

In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.

7.4

MagicScore

#20

The Butler

2013

A look at the life of Cecil Gaines, who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.

7.3

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Great Ziegfeld?

The top films similar to The Great Ziegfeld by MovieMagicScore are Ziegfeld Follies (6.0), Harbin (7.7), Ziegfeld Girl (6.4). Each shares drama/music/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Great Ziegfeld worth watching?

The Great Ziegfeld holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10 from 136 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Great Ziegfeld?

The Great Ziegfeld (1936) is a drama, music, romance film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, starring William Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Great Ziegfeld?

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About movies like The Great Ziegfeld

This ranked list pairs The Great Ziegfeld (1936), a drama and music and romance film from Robert Z. Leonard, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of William Powell 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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