Movies like Safety Last!: 20 to watch next
If you loved Safety Last! (1923) — a comedy, romance and thriller film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Safety Last! most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like police, department store and clock. 7 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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My Favorite Brunette 1947★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Ronnie Jackson is a lowly baby photographer who secretly fantasizes about being a private detective. When a lovely baroness actually mistakes him for one and asks him to help locate her missing husband, Baron Montay, Ronnie finds himself agreeing. Several days later he is on death row whiling away the hours until his execution by recounting to a group of reporters the bizarre tale of how he ended up there.
Stream in India on Artiflix, Brew, JustWatch TV Beta
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Jingle Bell Heist 2025★ 6.0
Shares: Romance, Comedy
Two down-on-their-luck hourly workers team up to rob a posh London department store on Christmas Eve. Will they steal each other's hearts along the way?
Stream in India on Netflix
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Gotcha! 1985★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Thriller
A student on a trip to France is tricked into smuggling secrets across the Iron Curtain by a sexy spy.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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My Christmas Dream 2016★ 5.8
Shares: Romance, Comedy
A department store manager sets out to create an amazing holiday display window to impress the owner. She asks a recently-fired employee to help her make the display, and as they work together, they start to fall in love.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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12 Gifts of Christmas 2015★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy, Romance
When Anna Parisi, an unemployed fine arts painter, is unable to make ends meet, she is hired to become a personal Christmas shopper for Marc, an uptight corporate exec. As they begin working together, Marc learns that Christmas giving has less to do with the amount of money spent and more to do with the importance of the gift, while Anna discovers she might find success as an artist in a way she never expected. The best gift of all of course is the love they discover with one another.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Holiday Harmony 2022★ 6.7
Shares: Romance, Comedy
A likeable and talented underdog gets momentarily sidelined from chasing her musical dreams when her van breaks down in a welcoming small town just before Christmas.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Seven Chances 1925★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Struggling stockbroker Jimmie Shannon learns that, if he gets married by 7 p.m. on his 27th birthday -- which is today -- he'll inherit $7 million from an eccentric relative.
Stream in India on JustWatch TV Beta
- 8
A Merry Christmas Wish 2022★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Janie, a rising marketing executive living in The Big Apple, returns to her hometown of Woodland Falls when her Great-Uncle Randall passes away. Randall has even arranged for his farmhand, Dylan to help at the event, which is being held in the farm’s sprawling barn. Aware that her Manhattan boyfriend is anxious for her to return to the city so the pair can jet off to a previously planned holiday on the beach, Janie begins to feel an unexpected emotional tug about living life in a more authentic, meaningful way.
Stream in India on Netflix, Netflix Kids
- 9
The 27-Hour Day 2021★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy, Romance
An entrepreneur takes a necessary break from developing her wellness brand empire and discovers that the work-life balance she needs won’t be easy. Will a new romance and relaxing retreat change her life forever?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Falling for Christmas 2022★ 6.2
Shares: Romance, Comedy
An engaged, spoiled hotel heiress finds herself in the care of a handsome, blue-collar lodge owner and his precocious daughter after getting amnesia in a skiing accident.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Holiday in Handcuffs 2007★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Romance
A ne’er-do-well thirty-something attempts to appease her family by kidnapping herself an attractive boyfriend for the family Christmas. Despite unlikely odds and dysfunctional family moments, the two fall in love and share a magical Christmas.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Foul Play 1978★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Thriller
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater 2020★ 6.5
Shares: Romance, Comedy
Single mom Maggie is facing Christmas alone until Lucas crashes into her life and becomes an unexpected house guest. Together they overcome Christmas while finding comfort in their growing bond.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Lady Vanishes 1979★ 6.0
Shares: Thriller, Comedy, Romance
On the eve of World War II, zany heiress Amanda Kelly travels by train to Switzerland. While passing through Germany, she meets a sweet elderly lady, who suddenly vanishes. Distraught, she questions her fellow passengers who claim that the woman was never there. Unsure if it's all in her mind or if there's a more sinister plot afoot, Amanda teams up with photographer Robert Condon to discover the truth.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mannequin 1987★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces herself as Emmy, an Egyptian under an ancient spell. Despite interference from the store's devious manager, Jonathan and his mannequin fall in love while creating eye-catching window displays to keep the struggling store in business.
Stream in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel
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Winter Castle 2019★ 6.8
Shares: Romance, Comedy
When Jenny attends her sister’s winter wedding at an ice hotel, her heart melts over the best man, the problem is he unexpectedly brings a “plus one,” seemingly dashing her hopes for a wintery romance.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hostile Takeover 2025★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy, Thriller
Follows Pete, a professional hitman, as he faces a group of assassins after the boss of a crime syndicate suspects disloyalty due to his attendance at Workaholics Anonymous meetings.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Christmas with You 2022★ 5.8
Shares: Romance, Comedy
Feeling career burnout, pop star Angelina escapes to grant a young fan's wish in small-town New York, where she not only finds the inspiration to revitalize her career but also a shot at true love.
Stream in India on Netflix
- 19
Dirty Mary Crazy Larry 1974★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy, Thriller
Down-on-their-luck racers Larry and Deke steal from a supermarket manager to buy a car that will help them advance their racing chances. Their escape does not go as planned when Larry's one-night stand, Mary, tags along for the ride.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Big Fix 1978★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy, Thriller
Private detective Moses Wine is hired by his former college girlfriend to investigate a political smear campaign and he sets out to find out who is responsible, with deadly results.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now