Movies like Beetlejuice: 20 to watch next

If you loved Beetlejuice (1988) — a fantasy and comedy film directed by Tim Burton — these 20 movies are the closest matches.

The first picks are what fans of Beetlejuice most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like skeleton, afterlife and calypso. 5 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.

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1
The Addams Family 1991★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
When a man claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after 25 years lost, the family plans a celebration to wake the dead. But the kids barely have time to warm up the electric chair before Morticia begins to suspect Fester is fraud when he can't recall any of the details of Fester's life.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
2
Labyrinth 1986★ 7.3
Shares: Fantasy
Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah, a teenager with an active imagination, summons the Goblins to take her baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into a fantastical world to rescue him from the Goblin King. Guarding his castle is the labyrinth itself, a twisted maze of deception, populated with outrageous characters and unknown dangers.
Stream in India on Plex
3
Addams Family Values 1993★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gomez and Morticia. Things go from bad to worse when the new "black widow" nanny, Debbie Jellinsky, launches her plan to add Fester to her collection of dead husbands.
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4
Ink 2009★ 6.3
Shares: Fantasy
Invisible forces exert power over us in our sleep. A mercenary named Ink, on a literal nightmare mission, captures the spirit of 8-year-old Emma in the dream world. To save her, the dream-givers marshal all their resources, focusing on saving the soul of Emma's tragically broken father.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
5
Hubie Halloween 2020★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy
Hubie Dubois, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.
Stream in India on Netflix
6
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 2024★ 6.4
Shares: Fantasy, Comedy
The Spengler family returns to where it all started - the iconic New York City firehouse - to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who've developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.
Stream in India on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel
7
Love and Monsters 2020★ 7.3
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
Seven years since the Monsterpocalypse began, Joel Dawson has been living underground in order to survive. But after reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, Joel decides to venture out to reunite with her, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way.
Stream in India on Netflix
8
Little Murders 1971★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy
A young nihilistic New Yorker copes with pervasive urban violence, obscene phone calls, rusty water pipes, electrical blackouts, paranoia, and ethnic-racial conflict during a typical summer of the 1970s.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
9
Ladyhawke 1985★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
Captain Etienne Navarre is a man on whose shoulders lies a cruel curse. Punished for loving each other, Navarre must become a wolf by night whilst his lover, Lady Isabeau, takes the form of a hawk by day. Together, with the thief Philippe Gaston, they must try to overthrow the corrupt Bishop and in doing so break the spell.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
10
Ghostbusters II 1989★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
Stream in India on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel
11
Rock & Rule 1983★ 5.9
Shares: Fantasy
A malevolent rock star kidnaps a female singer to force her to participate in the summoning of a demon and her band must help her stop him.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice 2008★ 6.3
Shares: Fantasy, Comedy
While on a dangerous mission to recover the historic Judas Chalice, Flynn is saved by Simone. But when double-crossed by a respected professor and ambushed by a ruthless gang, Flynn realizes Simone's secret, his true mission and a shocking discovery are all lying within a decaying New Orleans crypt.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Brothers Grimm 2005★ 5.9
Shares: Fantasy, Comedy
Folklore collectors and con artists, Jake and Will Grimm, travel from village to village pretending to protect townsfolk from enchanted creatures and performing exorcisms. However, they are put to the test when they encounter a real magical curse in a haunted forest with real magical beings, requiring genuine courage.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
14
Monster High: Fright On! 2011★ 6.9
Shares: Fantasy
See what happens when the student bodies of an all-vampire school and an all-werewolf school integrate with Monster High.
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15
The Golden Child 1986★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy
After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
16
Cinderfella 1960★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
When his father dies, poor Fella is left at the mercy of his snobbish stepmother and her two no-good sons Maximilian and Rupert. As he slaves away for his nasty step-family, Maximilian and Rupert attempt to find a treasure Fella's father has supposedly hidden on the estate. Hoping to restore her dwindling fortunes, the stepmother plans a fancy ball in honor of the visiting Princess Charmein whom she hopes will marry Rupert. Eventually, Fella's Fairy Godfather shows up to convince him that he has a shot at winning the Princess himself.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
17
Cecil B. Demented 2000★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy
A young lunatic director and his devoted cult of cinema terrorists kidnap a Hollywood movie goddess and force her to star in their radical underground movie.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
18
A Monster Calls 2016★ 7.3
Shares: Fantasy
12-year-old Conor encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
19
The Trouble with Harry 1955★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy
In a quiet Vermont village, a corpse creates unexpected chaos as several townspeople each believe they may be to blame.
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Abigail 2019★ 6.1
Shares: Fantasy
A young girl Abigail lives in a city whose borders were closed many years ago because of an epidemic of a mysterious disease. Abby's father was one of the sick - and he was taken when she was six years old. Going against the authorities to find his father, Abby learns that her city is actually full of magic. And she discovers in herself extraordinary magical abilities.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now