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Dreamgirls

2006 · Movie · PG-13 · 130 min · ★ 6.7 · 78% critics

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A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, chasing fame while dealing with personal rivalries and setbacks. As they work their way through a male-dominated music world, their struggles grow alongside the pressure to keep a spotlight on them.

Based on Dreamgirls

Also known as Dream Girls

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Details
Years
2006
Release date
2006-12-25
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
130 min
Critic score
78/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (1,083 votes)
About

If you want a big, entertaining music story about ambition and women fighting for recognition, Dreamgirls delivers plenty of singing and drama; Not for you if you dislike musicals or need a tightly focused plot, and you may prefer Rock of Ages.

Pros: Superb lead performance; Big musical energy; Memorable songs | Cons: Story can feel unfocused; Too many subplots; Some songs disappoint

Themes

  • show business
  • drug addiction
  • musical
  • deceived wife
  • recording contract
  • background singer
  • motown
  • record producer
  • singing
  • detroit, michigan
  • alcoholic
  • extramarital affair
  • +5 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actress · 2007
  • Academy AwardBest Sound · 2007
  • Golden Globe AwardBest Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
  • Academy AwardBest Costume Design · 2007 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 2007 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Sound · 2007 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actress · 2007 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 2007 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Bill Condon