Movies like Dead Leaves: 20 to watch next

If you loved Dead Leaves (2004) — a animation, action and science fiction film directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi — these 20 movies are the closest matches.

The first picks are what fans of Dead Leaves most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like prison, prisoner and sexual humor. 4 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.

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1
Alien³ 1992★ 6.4
Shares: Science Fiction, Action
After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
2
Alive 2003★ 5.8
Shares: Action, Science Fiction
Tenshu is imprisoned and sentenced to death for murdering the men who raped his girlfriend. However, he manages to survive his execution and is presented with an option: face another execution attempt or subject himself to their bizarre and dangerous experiments.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
3
Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe 2022★ 6.9
Shares: Animation, Science Fiction
In 1998, Beavis and Butt-Head are sentenced to Space Camp by a “creative” judge. Their obsession with a docking simulator (huh huh) leads to a trip on the Space Shuttle, with predictably disastrous results. After going through a black hole, they re-emerge in our time, where they look for love, misuse iPhones, and are hunted by the Deep State. Spoiler: They don’t score.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War 2021★ 6.8
Shares: Animation, Action, Science Fiction
In the year 2045, after an economic disaster known as the Synchronized Global Default, rapid developments in AI propelled the world to enter a state of "Sustainable War". However, the public is not aware of the threat that AI has towards the human race. A compilation film with newly added footage.
Stream in India on Netflix
5
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise 1987★ 6.9
Shares: Animation, Science Fiction
On a future Earth, war between the Kingdom of Honneamise and its rival, The Republic, is inevitable. As evolving technology creates new ways to wage war, a small group seeks to propel mankind into space in their world’s first spaceflight program. For astronaut candidate Shirotsugh Lhadatt, it’s a personal odyssey as he grows from an aimless young man into a leader willing to put everything on the line in order to move the human race forward and away from the brink of Armageddon.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
6
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters 2007★ 6.5
Shares: Action, Animation, Science Fiction
An action epic that explores the origins of the Aqua Teen Hunger Force (better known as Master Shake, Frylock, and Meatwad,) who somehow become pitted in a battle over an immortal piece of exercise equipment.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Altered Carbon: Resleeved 2020★ 6.5
Shares: Animation, Science Fiction
On the planet Latimer, Takeshi Kovacs must protect a tattooist while investigating the death of a yakuza boss alongside a no-nonsense CTAC.
Stream in India on Netflix
8
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II 2008★ 7.5
Shares: Science Fiction, Animation, Action
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich serve up more hilarious Star Wars-inspired satire in this second compilation of sketches featuring the zany stop-motion animation of Adult Swim's "Robot Chicken." Gary the stormtrooper deals with irascible boss Darth Vader on Take Your Daughter to Work Day, while Anakin babysits a certain up-and-coming Jedi.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ghost in the Shell 1995★ 7.9
Shares: Action, Animation, Science Fiction
In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Time of EVE: The Movie 2010★ 7.1
Shares: Animation, Science Fiction
In the not-too-distant future, androids have come into common usage. However, treating androids on the same level as humans is frowned upon, and there is constant paranoia surrounding the possibility of robots defying humans, their masters. Those who appear too trustworthy of their androids are chided and labeled as "android-holics". Rikuo Sakisaka, who has taken robots for granted for his entire life, one day discovers that Sammy, his home android, has been acting independently and coming and going on her own. He finds a strange phrase recorded in her activity log, "Are you enjoying the time of EVE?". He, along with his friend Masakazu Masaki, traces Sammy's movements and finds an unusual café. Nagi, the barista, informs them that the café's main rule is to not discriminate between humans and androids. While Rikuo tries to reveal Sammy's intentions, he begins to question the legitimacy of the fear that drives humans to regard androids as nothing more than mere tools.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
11
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV 2001★ 6.0
Shares: Action, Science Fiction
A horrific explosion creates a dimensional portal between Tromaville and its dimensional mirror image, Amortville. While the Toxie is trapped in the mirror dimension, Tromaville comes under the control of his evil doppelganger, the Noxious Offender.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
12
Resident Evil: Death Island 2023★ 7.3
Shares: Action, Animation, Science Fiction
In San Francisco, Jill Valentine is dealing with a zombie outbreak and a new T-Virus, Leon Kennedy is on the trail of a kidnapped DARPA scientist, and Claire Redfield is investigating a monstrous fish that is killing whales in the bay. Joined by Chris Redfield and Rebecca Chambers, they discover the trail of clues from their separate cases all converge on the same location, Alcatraz Island, where a new evil has taken residence and awaits their arrival.
Stream in India on Sony Liv, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel, Sonyliv Amazon Channel
13
Space Adventure Cobra 1982★ 6.7
Shares: Animation, Science Fiction, Action
Cobra, a notorious space pirate, is enlisted by bounty hunter Jane to rescue her sister from the strange being known as Crystal Bowie, but then finds himself drawn into a complex struggle over the fate of a mysterious wandering planet.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone 2007★ 7.6
Shares: Animation, Science Fiction, Action
After the Second Impact, Tokyo-3 is being attacked by giant monsters called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind. The child Shinji’s objective is to fight the Angels by piloting one of the mysterious Evangelion mecha units. A remake of the first six episodes of GAINAX’s famous 1996 anime series. The film was retitled “Evangelion: 1.01” for its DVD release and “Evangelion: 1.11” for a release with additional scenes.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Akira 1988★ 7.9
Shares: Animation, Science Fiction, Action
A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Fortress 1992★ 6.1
Shares: Action, Science Fiction
In the future, the inmates of a private underground prison are computer-controlled with cameras, dream readers, and devices that can cause pain or death. John and his illegally pregnant wife Karen are locked inside "The Fortress" but are determined to escape before the birth of their baby.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Animatrix 2003★ 7.2
Shares: Animation, Science Fiction
Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors fuses computer graphics and Japanese anime to provide the background of the Matrix universe and the conflict between man and machines. The shorts include Final Flight of the Osiris, The Second Renaissance, Kid's Story, Program, World Record, Beyond, A Detective Story and Matriculated.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
18
Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - The Movie 2020★ 7.0
Shares: Animation, Action, Science Fiction
The assassin Deathstroke tries to save his family from the wrath of H.I.V.E. and the murderous Jackal.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mobile Suit Gundam I 1981★ 6.7
Shares: Animation, Science Fiction, Action
In the year Universal Century 0079, humans have colonized the area of space lying in between the Earth and the moon. However, the ambitious Zabi family, rulers of the Duchy of Zeon, the grouping of colonies furthest from the earth, has sparked a war.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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PSYCHO-PASS: The Movie 2015★ 7.0
Shares: Animation, Science Fiction, Action
In a futuristic Japan, the Sibyl System is charged with keeping the peace. When the state of SEAUn brings the Sibyl System in to test its effectiveness, it becomes a haven of peace and safety—for a time. Eventually, terrorists from SEAUn begin appearing in Japan, somehow slipping through the System's security and attacking from within. Desperate for answers, Inspector Akane Tsunemori is sent overseas to bring the terrorists to justice. But when her investigation forces her into a standoff with an old ally, will she be able to pull the trigger?
Stream in India on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel