Movies like Man of La Mancha: 20 to watch next
If you loved Man of La Mancha (1972) — a adventure, comedy and drama film directed by Arthur Hiller — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Man of La Mancha most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like based on novel or book, musical and poet. 5 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Tom Sawyer 1973★ 6.5
Shares: Music, Adventure
Tom Sawyer and his pal Huckleberry Finn have great adventures on the Mississippi River, pretending to be pirates, attending their own funeral, and witnessing a murder.
Stream in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel
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Godspell 1973★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Music
In modern-day New York City, John the Baptist calls out to a group of young men and women to learn from the teachings of Jesus. Through song and dance, they relive Christ's crucifixion.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead 1991★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, minor characters from the play 'Hamlet', find themselves on the road to Elsinore Castle at the behest of the King of Denmark. The duo encounter a band of players before arriving to find that they are needed to try to discern what troubles the prince Hamlet. Meanwhile, they ponder the meaning of their existence.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Court Jester 1955★ 7.3
Shares: Music, Adventure, Comedy
A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against a usurper who has overthrown the rightful king of England.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Four Musketeers 1974★ 6.5
Shares: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
The Four Musketeers defend the queen and her dressmaker from Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Muppets Most Wanted 2014★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Adventure
After the success of their telethon and renewed fame, the Muppets go on a world tour and find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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The Cheetah Girls 2 2006★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Music
Best friends Galleria, Chanel, Dorinda, and Aqua, A.K.A. the girl band "The Cheetahs," get the opportunity of a lifetime when they strut their way to Barcelona, Spain, to perform in an international music festival. Along the way, the "amigas Cheetahs" learn that, although their paths are not the same, they are lucky to have one another for the journey.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Coda 2020★ 6.1
Shares: Music, Drama
A famous pianist at the twilight of his career meets a free-spirited music critic who soon becomes his rock as his mental state deteriorates.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Easy Come, Easy Go 1967★ 6.0
Shares: Adventure, Comedy, Music
Navy frogman Ted Jackson balances his time between twin careers as a deep-sea diver and nightclub singer. During a dive, Ted spots sunken treasure and returns with the hope to retrieve it.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Man Who Killed Don Quixote 2018★ 6.7
Shares: Adventure, Comedy
Toby, a cynical film director finds himself trapped in the outrageous delusions of an old Spanish shoe-maker who believes himself to be Don Quixote. In the course of their comic and increasingly surreal adventures, Toby is forced to confront the tragic repercussions of a film he made in his idealistic youth.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Cats 1998★ 7.2
Shares: Drama, Comedy
"Jellicle" cats join for a Jellicle ball where they rejoice with their leader, Old Deuteronomy. One cat will be chosen to go to the "Heavyside Layer" and be reborn.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sunshine on Leith 2013★ 6.6
Shares: Music, Comedy, Drama
Davy and Ally have to re-learn how to live life in Edinburgh after coming home from serving in Afghanistan. Both struggle to learn to live a life outside the army and to deal with the everyday struggles of family, jobs and relationships. Sunshine on Leith is based on the sensational stage hit of the same name, featuring music by pop-folk band The Proclaimers.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Better Nate Than Ever 2022★ 6.5
Shares: Music, Comedy
13-year-old Nate Foster has big Broadway dreams but there’s only one problem — he can’t even land a part in the school play. When his parents leave town, Nate and his best friend Libby sneak off to the Big Apple for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove everyone wrong. A chance encounter with Nate’s long-lost Aunt Heidi turns his journey upside-down, and together they must learn that life’s greatest adventures are only as big as your dreams.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pinocchio 2009★ 6.1
Shares: Adventure, Drama
The enchanted story of Pinocchio.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Help! 1965★ 6.9
Shares: Adventure, Comedy, Music
An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard, and a beautiful but dead-eyed assassin all have their own plans for the Fab Four.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Strings 2004★ 6.6
Shares: Adventure, Drama
The story of Prince Hal who sets out to avenge his dead father against the city's rivals, the Zeriths, little knowing it was his wicked uncle Nezo who is the real killer, with his own designs on the throne.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Count of Monte Cristo 2002★ 7.7
Shares: Adventure, Drama
Young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes, finds treasure, and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Power Ballad 2026★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy, Music, Drama
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Choral 2025★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Music
As World War I rages on, Dr Henry Guthrie takes over a British choral society that's lost most of its men to the army. The community soon discovers that the best response to the chaos of war is to make beautiful music together.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Murder Most Foul 1964★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy, Drama
A murderer is brought to court and only Miss Marple is unconvinced of his guilt. Once again she begins her own investigation.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now