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10 Best Movies Like Play It Safe

If you loved Play It Safe, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Drumline: A New Beat

Drumline: A New Beat

2014★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Play It Safe for fans of Music & Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A girl from New York attends a college in Atlanta to join their once-famous marching band....

#2
Coda

Coda

2020★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Play It Safe for fans of Music & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A famous pianist at the twilight of his career meets a free-spirited music critic who soon becomes his rock as his mental state deteriorates....

#3
The High Note

The High Note

2020★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Play It Safe for fans of Music & Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace’s overworked p...

#4
Make It Happen

Make It Happen

2008★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Play It Safe for fans of Music & Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery....

#5
Metal Lords

Metal Lords

2022★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Play It Safe for fans of Music & Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

For teenage misfits Hunter and Kevin, the path to glory is clear: Devote themselves to metal. Win Battle of the Bands. And be worshipped like gods....

#6
School Dance

School Dance

2014★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Play It Safe for fans of Music & Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

High schooler Jason has found his dream girl—the gorgeous Anastacia. There’s just one problem: she doesn’t know he exists. If he can win a spot on the school’s hottest dance crew, ...

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