Burlesque (2010)

Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue. Vowing to perform there, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.

Genres: Drama, Romance

What to watch after Burlesque

• Mermaids (1990) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
• Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) — Same subject: burlesque
• Fame (1980) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
• The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
• Moonstruck (1987) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
• Hairspray (2007)