Movies like Music of the Heart

An inspiring story about a math teacher, Jaime Escalante, who motivates his underachieving students to learn calculus. Like Music of the Heart, Stand and Deliver is based on a true story and exemplifies the positive influence educators can have on their students.

With Hilary Swank leading a classroom of at-risk students, Freedom Writers digs into the themes of hope and education. Like Music of the Heart, the movie is a testament to the power of a teacher's faith in their students' potential.

Featuring Michelle Pfeiffer as an ex-Marine turned teacher, Dangerous Minds presents a strong narrative on the transformative power of education. Audiences who appreciated the dedication and perseverance shown in Music of the Heart will likely connect with this story.

Just like Music of the Heart, this drama showcases the power of music education with Richard Dreyfuss playing a dedicated music teacher who shapes lives over several decades. Fans of inspirational teacher-student relationships will find this movie particularly uplifting.

Antonio Banderas stars in this film about a dance instructor who teaches ballroom dancing to high school students from tough backgrounds. If the perseverance and transformative power of arts education in Music of the Heart moved you, Take the Lead will strike a similar chord.