Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.

Hounddog
2008
6.4/10

10,000 Saints
2015
6.0/10

Krush Groove
1985
6.3/10

Band Aid
2017
6.3/10

School Dance
2014
7.3/10

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
1970
6.1/10

Good Vibrations
2012
6.8/10

Suburbia
1984
6.7/10

Cadillac Records
2008
7.1/10

Honey: Rise Up and Dance
2018
6.9/10

Battle of the Year
2013
6.8/10

...All the Marbles
1981
6.1/10

Soul Men
2008
6.1/10

Better Start Running
2018
5.9/10

Taking Off
1971
6.9/10

The House of Tomorrow
2019
6.8/10

All About Nina
2018
5.9/10

Flora and Son
2023
6.9/10

Metal Lords
2022
6.8/10

Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B
2014
6.5/10
Swell
2016
6.3/10