We all love singing a cappella, but did you know that there’s been plenty of a cappella content on TV and in film?
If you haven’t already seen these shows and movies, then you’re absolutely missing out! But don’t worry, we’ve done the hard work finding them all for you so you don’t have to.
Invite your friends over, grab some popcorn, and get ready for a sing-along!
(All sources were correct at the time of writing: June 2021)
Glee
The show that helped a cappella singing burst onto the scene in the UK. Whether you loved it or hated it, you couldn’t escape it when it launched on E4 in the UK, and we all have one song where we think ‘the Glee version’ is better.
Where to watch it: Free on Netflix, Disney+, Rent/Buy it on Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV
Pitch Perfect
Ever heard of the ICCAs? Well this film was based on that real-life competition! A laugh-a-minute romp, perfect for a Friday night in.
Where to watch it: Free on Netflix, Sky, NOW, or Rent/Buy it on Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV
Pitch Perfect 2
The Barden University Bellas graduate to the global stage as they take on new competition, with your old favourite characters returning, and some new and exciting faces joining the cast.
Where to watch it: Free on Prime, Sky, NOW, or Rent/Buy it on Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV
Pitch Perfect 3
I don’t know any a cappella group that didn’t cry watching the reunion of the graduated Bellas. All the feels.
Where to watch it: Rent/Buy it on Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV
The Sing-Off
One of the earliest shows based around a cappella singing, produced by the legendary Deke Sharon, The Sing-Off pitted US a cappella groups against each other in a competition with a star-studded judging panel.
Where to watch it: NBC.com (but only if you’re in the US, sorry!)
Pitch Slapped
This show follows a cappella teams from two New Jersey high schools, mentored by Deke Sharon and Diana Priesler, as they compete against each other every week, leading up to the final battle to be crowned champion.
Where to watch it: (clips available on YouTube)
Sing it On
This show followed a cappella groups as they competed in the ICCAs, and brought competition, reality TV and music to life all in one show! With John Legend as an Executive Producer, you can’t go wrong.
Where to watch it: (clips available on YouTube)
The Naked Choir (also The Choir, and The Choir: Gareth’s Best in Britain)
Gareth Malone is the King of the Choirs in the UK, and his TV shows based around community singing moved from the classical sphere into modern a cappella in 2015. The Naked Choir launched a number of shows where UK a cappella groups competed to be crowned the best choir in Britain.
Where to watch it: (clips available on YouTube)
Sing: Ultimate A Cappella
Although short-lived, Sing: Ultimate A Cappella was an absolute blast, and an amazing chance for our home-grown UK groups to show off their talent. Hosted by Cat Deeley, this show had the Sons of Pitches as its house band - what a combination!
Where to watch it: Free on Sky, NOW
Pitch Battle
With a cappella TV shows reaching a peak, the BBC also staked a claim in this successful trend, and hosted a competition for UK-based a cappella groups. This show featured some UK a cappella champions judged by vocal legends like Will Young, Seal, Joe & Nick Jonas, and Jermaine Jackson.
Where to watch it: (clips available on YouTube)
