Movies like Be Somebody: 20 to watch next
If you loved Be Somebody (2021) — a comedy, mystery and drama film directed by Liu Xunzimo — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Be Somebody most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres. 2 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Shadow of the Thin Man 1941★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy, Mystery
While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., Nick and Nora Charles witnesse a shocking murder from the crowded grandstand. What first appears to be an isolated killing soon leads to a maze of corruption, blackmail, gambling scandals, and criminal intrigue. As Nick investigates, he encounters suspicious bookmakers, dishonest officials, rival gangsters, and a mysterious killer determined to stay ahead of the law. Nora, as always, is never far from the action, bringing her quick wit and fearless curiosity to the case.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Thursday Murder Club 2025★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Mystery
A group of senior sleuths passionate about solving cold cases get plunged into a real-life murder mystery in this comic crime caper.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Garage Sale Mystery: A Case Of Murder 2017★ 7.1
Shares: Mystery, Drama
Jenn buys an old reel-to-reel recorder at a garage sale only to find that it includes the sound of a man pleading for his life. When the former owner of the recorder, a retired therapist, is found murdered in a patient’s apartment, Jenn’s investigation leads to other patients whose love lives are more entangled than she was first led to believe.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Reunited and It Feels So Deadly 2020★ 7.3
Shares: Mystery, Drama
Aurora's high school reunion turns deadly when a body is found in the hotel pool. Aurora and her Real Murders Club help investigate which classmate was most likely to kill.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hail the Judge 1994★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Pao Lung Sing, a descendant of the legendary Judge Pao Ching Tin, is a 9th degree corrupt judge who changes his tune when he tries to champion a woman Chi Siu-Lin, who was framed for killing her husband. As a result, Pao is forced to flee and through a series of events becomes a 1st degree judge and comes back to wreak havoc and justice on the guilty.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Article 20 2024★ 6.8
Shares: Drama, Comedy
Tells the story of prosecutor Han Ming who is involved in a difficult case where the intentional injury of people is turned into a legitimate defense.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Don't Think Twice 2016★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy, Drama
An improv group deals with several crises, including the loss of their lease and one member hitting the big time.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hooking Up 2020★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Bailey and Darla embark upon a misguided and mutually deceitful form of therapy, one in which they must drive across the country, re-enacting Darla's colorful history as a sex addict. As their true motivations for the road trip come to light, the unlikely pair force one another to confront their issues, discovering that there might actually be more to love than just sex.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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I Am Not Madame Bovary 2016★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Li Xuelian, a woman from the countryside is falsely accused by her husband of having an affair. To defend herself, Li moves from her small town to the big city until she reached the capital.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Wicked Little Letters 2024★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Mystery
When the denizens of Littlehampton – including conservative Edith – begin receiving letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspecting something amiss, the town's women band together to investigate.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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SubUrbia 1997★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Drama
A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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See How They Run 2022★ 6.3
Shares: Mystery, Comedy
In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard and eager rookie Constable Stalker take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the glamorously sordid theater underground, investigating the mysterious homicide at their own peril.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Riddled with Deceit: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery 2020★ 7.2
Shares: Mystery, Drama
Former detective Jeff Jackson teams up with Dr. Zee Madieras to track down their friend's missing emerald brooch, a thief, and also... a murderer.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Caveman's Valentine 2001★ 5.9
Shares: Drama, Mystery
Romulus, a misunderstood musician turned recluse hiding from personal demons in a New York City cave, finds the frozen body of a young drifter in a tree. The authorities, including his police officer daughter, claim the death is accidental. Romulus is convinced the man was murdered by a prominent art photographer but how can he prove he's right when everyone thinks he's insane?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Good Half 2024★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Renn Wheeland returns home to Cleveland for his mother's funeral. Once there, he forges new relationships while healing old ones, before confronting his problems and trying to face his grief.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv
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Chloe and Theo 2015★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy, Drama
A young woman, Chloe, living by her wits on the streets of New York City, has a chance meeting with a wise Inuit Eskimo, Theo, who was sent to New York by his elders to provide a message to the people of the world – We either change our destructive was or be destroyed by them. Chloe, who has been searching for something to believe in, becomes inspired by Theo and , with the help of a kind lawyer, Monica, the three of them present Theo’s story to the United Nations in hopes of creating a better future for all of us.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Zero Effect 1998★ 6.3
Shares: Mystery, Comedy, Drama
Daryl Zero is a private investigator and—along with his assistant, Steve Arlo—he solves impossible crimes and puzzles. Although Daryl's a master investigator, he doesn't know what to do with himself when he's not working; he has no social skills, writes bad music and drives Steve crazy.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Manhattan Murder Mystery 1993★ 7.3
Shares: Comedy, Mystery
A middle-aged couple suspects foul play when their neighbor's wife suddenly drops dead.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Things Change 1988★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Jerry, a misfit Mafia henchman, is assigned the low-level job of keeping an eye on Gino, a shoe repairman fingered by the Mob to confess to a murder he didn't commit. But Gino's mistaken for a Mafia boss, and the two are suddenly catapulted to the highest levels of mobster status. Only friendship will see them through this dangerous adventure alive!
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Psych 3: This Is Gus 2021★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy, Mystery
In preparation for a shotgun wedding before the birth of Baby Guster, Shawn and Gus go rogue in an attempt to track down Selene’s estranged husband, as Lassiter grapples with the future of his career.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now