The best music films of 1978

6 music films from 1978, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, major awards and box office, compared with every film from the same year.

1. Autumn Sonata Score 60.9 · IMDb 8.1 · Tomatometer 85%
2. The Buddy Holly Story Score 58.4 · IMDb 7.2 · Tomatometer 100% · Metascore 78
3. The Last Waltz Score 55.0 · IMDb 8.1 · Tomatometer 98% · Metascore 84 · Documentary, Music
4. Up in Smoke Score 47.8 · IMDb 6.9 · Tomatometer 45% · Metascore 57
5. Orchestra Rehearsal Score 43.4 · IMDb 7.1 · Tomatometer 78%
6. I Wanna Hold Your Hand Score 41.8 · IMDb 6.9 · Tomatometer 90% · Metascore 64