Movies like Sarvam Maya: 20 to watch next
If you loved Sarvam Maya (2025) — a comedy and family film directed by Akhil Sathyan — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Sarvam Maya most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres. 5 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Thunderstruck 2012★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Family
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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Mixtape 2021★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy, Family
On the eve of Y2K, orphaned 12-year-old Beverly discovers a broken mixtape crafted by her teen parents. Raised by her grandmother – who struggles talking about her late daughter – Beverly sees the mixtape as a chance to finally learn more about her parents.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 2011★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy, Family
Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents Papi and Chloe upside down when their rambunctious, mischievous puppies present one challenge after another. But when their human owners end up in trouble, the tiny pups will stop at nothing to save them - because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. So Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on a heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sneakerella 2022★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy, Family
When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a ‘legit’ sneaker designer in the industry.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Switched 2020★ 6.5
Shares: Family, Comedy
Tired of being bullied, Cassandra Evans prays that her nemesis, Katie Sharp, the queen bee of social media, would know what it’s like to walk a day in her shoes. Her prayer is answered in an unexpected way when they get switched.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Cadet Kelly 2002★ 6.2
Shares: Family, Comedy
Hyperactive teenager Kelly is enrolled into a military school when her new stepfather becomes the Commandant. At first she has problems fitting in and taking orders until she tries out for the drill team.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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My Spy 2020★ 6.9
Shares: Family, Comedy
A hardened CIA operative finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family.
Stream in India on Lionsgate Play
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A.R.C.H.I.E. 2016★ 6.0
Shares: Family, Comedy
A recently orphaned 15-year-old who has moved to a small town to live with her uncle befriends a robotic canine with super strength, x-ray vision and the ability to talk and the pair take on a military complex, bullies, kidnappers, romance and the world.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dennis the Menace 1993★ 5.9
Shares: Family, Comedy
Mr. Wilson's ever-present annoyance comes in the form of one mischievous kid named Dennis. But he'll need Dennis's tricks to uncover a collection of gold coins that go missing when a shady drifter named Switchblade Sam comes to town.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Casper Meets Wendy 1998★ 5.9
Shares: Family, Comedy
When a warlock threatens Wendy the Good Little Witch, she and her aunts hide out at a resort where Casper the Ghost is vacationing with his uncles. Although Casper and Wendy are told ghosts and witches don't get along, the two are kindred spirits! This spooky family-friendly adventure finds Casper and Wendy bridging the ghost-witch divide to battle the warlock who is intent on destroying Wendy.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex 2013★ 7.8
Shares: Family, Comedy
While trying to prove to her family she can be mature and responsible, teen wizard Alex Russo conjures up a spell to rid herself of her bad qualities, unintentionally creating a Good and Evil Alex. When Evil Alex gets involved in a plan to take over the world by a dark wizard, Good Alex must find a way to save her family, humankind, and ultimately herself in an epic Good vs. Evil battle.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Gotcha! 1985★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy
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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Playing with Fire 2019★ 6.6
Shares: Family, Comedy
A crew of rugged firefighters meet their match when attempting to rescue three rambunctious kids.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pups Alone 2021★ 5.8
Shares: Family, Comedy
After receiving an exciting new job opportunity at a cutting edge Pet Invention company, Robert, his teenage daughter Jenna and their trusty and special border collie Charlie make the move to the new neighborhood, right before Christmas. Upon arriving, Robert meets his gorgeous next door neighbor Holly, and her sassy and spunky border collie Gidget. Before the sparks can fly, they are set upon my Robert’s conniving and obnoxious next door neighbor and project manager Victor, his neighborhood bully bulldog “Vinnie P” and the sycophantic sidekick Chihuahua “Jose”.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sookshmadarshini 2024★ 7.4
Shares: Comedy
Manuel returns with his mother to their former home in a middle-class neighbourhood. Suspicious of his intentions, Priyadarshini and her friends begin gathering clues, convinced he may be hiding something sinister.
Stream in India on aha, VI movies and tv, JioHotstar
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Recess: All Growed Down 2003★ 6.5
Shares: Family, Comedy
T.J. and The Recess Gang are kidnapped by the Third Street School's kindergartners, who are in turn being bullied by a new kid in their class.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Rookie of the Year 1993★ 6.2
Shares: Family, Comedy
When the cast comes off his once broken arm, a 12-year-old boy can throw a 100-mile-an-hour fastball, and the Chicago Cubs want him as their new pitcher.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch 2019★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy, Family
John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Genius 1999★ 6.4
Shares: Family, Comedy
Charlie Boyle finds that even his high IQ can't solve all of his problems when he takes on a double life in order to make friends his own age.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Luck of the Irish 2001★ 6.1
Shares: Family, Comedy
A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now