There's something great about watching a karaoke performance on stage at your favorite bar or restaurant. The way the singers perform and sing their hearts out for the crowd to enjoy is truly admirable. We feel the same way when we watch our favorite actors and actresses in karaoke movie scenes and television scenes.
Whether you're a movie junkie or simply karaoke obsessed - we're here to introduce you to the best of the best. We put together a list of 10 of the most iconic karaoke scenes in movies, so you can get some inspiration next time you decide to sing your heart out on stage.
Here are our top 10 karaoke scenes:
1. Booksmart
Booksmart is a film that was released in 2019, starring Jason Sudeikis, Diana Silvers, and Molly Gordon. This movie is all about a group of high school seniors that desperately want to party as much as possible before graduation.
When Amy spots her crush, she frantically runs into a karaoke room to find the drama kid, Noah Galvin performing "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette. Noah sings this song with tons of personality and attitude - as any true dama student would! Amy quickly gets pulled on stage to join in on the singing. Together, they put on a hilarious, fun-filled performance you'll never forget.
2. When Harry Met Sally
When Harry Met Sally is the perfect fun-filled rom-com from the 80s. One of the most iconic scenes in the movie is when Harry and Sally test out a karaoke machine at The Sharper Image. While the two start singing "Surrey with a Fringe on Top," Harry's ex walks into the store, which is embarrassing for everyone. It's safe to admit - Henry has a better singing voice than Sally!
3. (500) Days of Summer
500 Days of Summer is the perfect film for the hopeless romantic who loves the classics. One of the best scenes from the film is when Tom Hansen has a few too many drinks and sings Here Comes Your Man in a crowded bar. It's cute yet bittersweet because we all know that heartbreak is around the corner.
4. Lost in Translation
This film is all about feeling disconnected during the moments that matter most. When Bob goes to Tokyo for work, his life is in shambles - leaving him isolated and lost. That's until he meets a girl named Charlotte. Charlotte asks Bob to sing karaoke with her, and together the two lost souls slowly find their way. It's cheesy, playful, and perfect for the hopeless romantic.
5. The Big Bang Theory
If you love the banter between Sheldon and Bev - you'll love when they sing karaoke together at home. In this, The Big Bang Theory episode, Sheldon and Bev sing "Anyway You Want It." While the song choice is... questionable. The performance will make you laugh, cringe, and leave you wanting them to keep singing together for the rest of the episode.
6. The Office
Arguably one of the most popular TV shows - The Office is known for its dry humor, hilarious moments, and ability to turn mundane office days into a comical experience.
In one episode, Michael jumps on stage to sing "Island in the Stream" but struggles to get anyone from the audience to join him on stage. Eventually, Jim agrees to sing the duet with him, and the audience cheers them on every step of the way - making this one of the best TV karaoke scenes!
7. How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother is the perfect rom-com if you're looking for a show to binge. The show is a series of flashbacks that a father shares with his son, telling him how he met his mother.
The flashbacks focus on him and his four best friends, stumbling through life and getting themselves stuck in funny situations. In one episode, his best friend Marshall makes friends with the wrong crowd at work.
But that doesn't stop him from singing a cheesy rendition of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" to his life on the stage. It's the perfect song to sing in a romcom - that will melt your heart with every word.
8. P.S. I Love You
On the hunt for a hot, steamy rom-com to enjoy with your galpals or significant other? P.S. I Love You is the film you've been missing. In this movie, Gerry attempts to embarrass his wife by challenging her to sing karaoke. But to his surprise - she's much better at singing karaoke than he could ever imagine.
Once she gets on stage and starts singing "Get Off" and puts on the perfect performance, singing her heart out and hitting every note you could imagine. Well... That's until she falls off the stage, breaks a nose, and twists her ankle. One thing we can all agree on... she knows how to sing like a pro in this movie's karaoke scene!
9. My Best Friend’s Wedding
The truth is: Not everyone has what it takes to perform in karaoke for a crowd. This is even more true if a woman in love with your fiance forces you to sing on stage. Kimmy inevitably takes the stage and is not the best singer.
However, that doesn't stop her from putting on a performance while singing “I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself.” She laughs through her embarrassment and embraces her terrible karaoke voice - a true testament to the fact that karaoke is supposed to be fun, and you don't need the perfect singing voice to take the stage!
10. The Cable Guy
This 90s classic is a movie about a cable guy who attempts to have a friendship with a client by offering him all the premium cable channels at no additional cost. What starts as a friendly notion ends with a creepy cable guy following you.
In this movie, Jim Carrey's character takes the stage and commits to singing "Somebody to Love." He puts on a performance, dancing like crazy and singing his heart out for everyone to enjoy. If you can look past his psychotic antics and stalker behavior - you'll see a true star appear in this karaoke movie scene.
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