Movies like Dad in Training: 20 to watch next
If you loved Dad in Training (2016) — a comedy film directed by Cyril Gelblat — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Dad in Training most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like single father, family conflict and father figure. 3 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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The ComDads 1983★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy
Unable to find her runaway son, a woman deceives two of her ex-lovers from her youth, a mild-mannered teacher and a tough journalist, that each is the real father in order to obtain their help.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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We Are Family 2016★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy
Thirteen-year-old Bastien is the center of a reconstructed family: six half-brothers and sisters, eight "parents," and as many houses. His tasks within the family are far more complex than what he has to do at school. But enough's enough: the children decide to wage a revolution and turn the rules upside down. All together, they squat a large apartment and now it'll be up to the parents to come to them!
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Daddy's Home 2015★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy
The story of a mild-mannered radio executive who strives to become the best stepdad ever to his wife's two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling, freeloading real father arrives, forcing stepdad to compete for the affection of the kids.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Serial (Bad) Weddings 2 2019★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy
Claude and Marie Verneuil face a new crisis. The four spouses of their daughters, David, Rachid, Chao and Charles decided to leave France for various reasons. Here they are imagining their lives elsewhere.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Playdate 2025★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy
When out-of-work accountant Brian joins stay-at-home dad Jeff for a playdate with their sons, he expects a laid-back afternoon. Instead, they're chased by mercenaries, and Brian—totally unprepared—must survive one absurd obstacle after another.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Family Resemblances 1996★ 7.4
Shares: Comedy
An upper middle-class French family celebrates a birthday in a restaurant. In one evening and during one meal, family history, tensions, collective and separate grudges, delights, and memories both clash and coalesce.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Daddy or Mommy 2015★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy
Florence and Vincent Leroy are a model couple. They have great jobs, a perfect marriage and delightful children. And now they want their divorce to be an equal success. But when they are both simultaneously promoted to their dream jobs, their relationship becomes a nightmare. From that moment on, the gloves are off, the two exes declare war and will do everything in their power to NOT have custody of their children.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Disaster Holiday 2024★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
A workaholic dad, trying to win over his kids, heads to the coast of Durban for a big work meeting — under the guise of a family road trip vacation.
Stream in India on Netflix
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What's with This Granny?! 2019★ 5.8
Shares: Comedy
Aurora's life suddenly gets complicated after her seven grandkids arrive to her house for vacation.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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10 Days with Dad 2020★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy
Antoine is the Head of HR of a big company. Managing people is his thing, so when his overwhelmed wife suddenly decides to go on holiday and leave him with the responsibility of the house and their four kids, he knows it will be a piece of cake for him. But Antoine has drastically underestimated the mess that four mischievous kids can cause...
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Real Life 1979★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy
A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family".
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Spoiled Brats 2021★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy
The billionaire is tired of the whims of his own children and decides to teach them a lesson. He announces to them that he has become bankrupt. Now spoiled teenagers will have to do what they have never done: go to work, learn to love and value life.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Daddy's Home 2 2017★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy
Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty's old-school, macho dad and Brad's gentle father arrive to turn the holiday upside down. After a sudden change in plans, the four men decide to take the kids to a luxury resort for a fun-filled getaway that turns into a hilarious and chaotic adventure.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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LOL 2.0: Anne’s Golden Hour 2026★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy
At 55, Anne is finally enjoying her freedom after her children leave home. But everything changes when her 23-year-old daughter, Louise, moves back in with her after a professional and romantic failure. And to make matters worse, her son, Théo, announces that she's going to be a grandmother! Anne realizes that life never goes as planned and that, at any age, we are still learning to grow up.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Five 2016★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy
A young man paying the rent for himself and his lifelong friends ends up flat-broke and resorts to selling marijuana to pay the bills – only to get caught up in the dangerous world of drugs.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Thunderstruck 2012★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy
After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Divorce French Style 2016★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy
Two years have passed. After missing their separation, the Leroy seem perfectly successful in their divorce. But the appearance of two new lovers in the life of Vincent and Florence will set fire to the powders. The match between the former spouses resumes.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Speech 2020★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy
Meet Adrien! He's 35. He's stuck in a mid-life crisis. He's neurotic and hypochondriac. Tonight he's stuck in an endless family dinner and his girlfriend is not answering his texts. On top of that, his dumb brother-in-law asks him to prepare a speech for his wedding. Could it get even worse?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Secret Headquarters 2022★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy
While hanging out after school, Charlie and his friends discover the headquarters of the world’s most powerful superhero hidden beneath his home. When villains attack, they must team up to defend the headquarters and save the world.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Alter Ego 2026★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy
A quiet, middle-aged man spirals into obsession and paranoia when a charismatic look-alike moves in next door, featuring the exact same face—and a full head of hair.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now