Movies like Hal: 20 to watch next
If you loved Hal (2013) — a animation and romance film directed by Ryotaro Makihara — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Hal most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like future, android and loss of loved one. 12 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Voices of a Distant Star 2002★ 6.5
Shares: Animation, Romance
It is 2046 when a mysterious alien force begins their annihilation of the human race. Leaving behind the one person she loves, Mikako joins the interstellar battle as a pilot. And so - while Mikako risks her life to save mankind - Noboru waits. The two lovers, worlds apart, desperately strive to remain connected as the gap between them widens at a frightening pace.
Stream in India on Crunchyroll, Sony Liv, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks 1993★ 7.7
Shares: Animation
It has been thirteen years since the Androids began their killing rampage and Son Gohan is the only person fighting back. He takes Bulma's son Trunks as a student and even gives his own life to save Trunks's. Now Trunks must figure out a way to change this apocalyptic future
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Her Blue Sky 2019★ 7.4
Shares: Animation, Romance
High school student Aoi Aioi lives with her elder sister, Akane, after a tragic accident took their parents away 13 years ago. Because Akane has since been taking care of her single-handedly, Aoi wants to move to Tokyo after her graduation to relieve her sister's burden and pursue a musical career, inspired by Akane's ex-boyfriend Shinnosuke "Shinno" Kanamuro. Shinno was part of a band until he left for Tokyo to become a professional guitarist after the sisters' parents passed away, and he was never to be seen again.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ultraman: Rising 2024★ 8.0
Shares: Animation
A star athlete reluctantly returns home to take over his father's duties as Ultraman, shielding Tokyo from giant monsters as he becomes a legendary hero.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Transformers One 2024★ 8.0
Shares: Animation
The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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WALL·E 2008★ 8.1
Shares: Animation
After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E— a robot designed to clean up the earth—discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report to the humans. Meanwhile, WALL•E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most imaginative adventures ever brought to the big screen.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Cencoroll 2009★ 6.3
Shares: Animation
A giant monster sends a town's citizens into a panic, except for a girl named Yuki and her schoolmate Tetsu. Tetsu happens to have his own strange creature named Cenco as a pet. Another boy named Shuu controls the monster threatening the town, and the stage is set for a battle.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters 2017★ 6.4
Shares: Animation
A desperate group of refugees attempts to recolonize Earth 20,000 years after Godzilla took over. But one young man wants revenge above all else.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie 1979★ 6.9
Shares: Animation
In the future, one can achieve immortality by obtaining a mechanized body. Orphaned, young Tetsuro hitches a ride on the space train Galaxy Express 999 in the hope of obtaining a cyborg body to avenge his mother's death. Along the way, he meets Maetel, who is the spitting image of his dead mother.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion- 2013★ 7.8
Shares: Animation
Following Madoka's rewriting of the universe, sacrificing herself and her happy normal days to save all magical girls from the cruel fate that awaited them by wiping witches out of existence, the despair still manifest into creatures known as nightmares. Magical girl Homura Akemi continues to fight alone in the hope that she will be able to see Madoka smile again.
Stream in India on Anime Times Amazon Channel
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Bubble 2022★ 7.3
Shares: Animation
In an abandoned Tokyo overrun by bubbles and gravitational abnormalities, one gifted young man has a fateful meeting with a mysterious girl.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender 2026★ 9.0
Shares: Animation
Avatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands and threatens to upend the peace they sacrificed everything to achieve.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy 1997★ 7.0
Shares: Animation
Son Goku Jr. is the great-great-grandson of the legendary martial artist Son Goku. However, unlike his predecessor he's not a brave fighter. He's constantly picked on by school bullies, his grandmother Pan sees this and she's worried, but even though Goku Jr. is not a strong and powerful Saiyan, he has a kind heart, and Pan loves him. When Pan gets sick Goku Jr. realizes he must do something if he doesn't want to lose Pan. Then he will remember about the legends of the Dragon Balls. It was told they granted a wish to the bearer, Goku Jr. needs a magical wish more than ever.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dragon Ball: The Path to Power 1996★ 7.4
Shares: Animation
A retelling of Dragon Ball's origin with a different take on the meeting of Goku, Bulma, and Kame-Sen'nin. It also retells the Red Ribbon Army story; but this time they find Goku rather than Goku finding them.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Peter Rabbit 2018★ 6.7
Shares: Animation
Peter Rabbit's feud with Mr. McGregor escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Sony Liv, VI movies and tv
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My Oni Girl 2024★ 7.2
Shares: Animation
A shy teenage boy's inability to say no is tested when a headstrong girl drags him on a mystical journey amid summer snow to find her missing mom.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna 2020★ 8.1
Shares: Animation
Tai is now a university student, living alone, working hard at school, and working every day, but with his future still undecided. Meanwhile, Matt and others continue to work on Digimon incidents and activities that help people with their partner Digimon. When an unprecedented phenomenon occurs, the DigiDestined discover that when they grow up, their relationship with their partner Digimon will come closer to an end.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper 1997★ 7.4
Shares: Animation
Once brilliant teenage detective Shinichi Kudo was given a poison that reverted him to a 4-year-old. He's adopted the pseudonym Conan Edogawa so no one (save for an eccentric inventor) will know. Now he's got to solve a series of bombings before his loved ones become victims. Who is this madman and why is he doing this? Only the young genius can save the day but will even he be up to the task?
Stream in India on Netflix
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Children Who Chase Lost Voices 2011★ 7.2
Shares: Animation
The film centers on Asuna, a young girl who spends her solitary days listening to the mysterious music emanating from the crystal radio she received from her late father as a memento. One day while walking home she is attacked by a fearsome monster and saved by a mysterious boy named Shun. However, Shun disappears and Asuna embarks on a journey of adventure to the land of Agartha with her teacher Mr. Morisaki to meet a Shun again. Through her journey she comes to know the cruelty and beauty of the world, as well as loss.
Stream in India on Crunchyroll, Sony Liv, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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One Piece Film Red 2022★ 7.2
Shares: Animation
A new adventure begins for Luffy and his crew when mysterious pop superstar Uta unveils her identity — and launches a misguided plan for world peace.
Stream in India on Netflix