We look back at movie musicals from the 1960s, like West Side Story and My Fair Lady, and we rank the best from the decade.

Several classic 1960s movies have paved the way for films of today for their technical and thematic brilliance.

While some movie musicals have earned praise and raked in profits, including the new blockbuster "Wicked," not all are so widely acclaimed.

From the inception of talkies through the 1960s, the movie musical, often adapted from successful Broadway shows, was one of the most popular film genres.

Not all classic movies are still fun to watch — some feel like homework. But these 1960s movies remain a pleasure to watch after all these years. Here they are, in no particular order.

Discover showtimes, read reviews, watch trailers, find streaming options, and see where to watch Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960's (2009). Explore cast details and learn more ...

From older movies like Paint Your Wagon to more recent misfires like Joker: Folie a Deux, some musicals don't really have great musical numbers.

From all-time classics like The Sound of Music to modern gems like Hamilton, these movie musicals are sure to have you singing from start to finish.