Movies like Son of Flubber: 20 to watch next
If you loved Son of Flubber (1963) — a comedy, family and science fiction film directed by Robert Stevenson — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Son of Flubber most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like flying car, inventor and sequel. 8 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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The Absent-Minded Professor 1961★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Bumbling professor Ned Brainard accidentally invents flying rubber, or "Flubber", an incredible material that gains energy every time it strikes a hard surface. It allows for the invention of shoes that can allow jumps of amazing heights and enables a modified Model-T to fly. Unfortunately, no one is interested in the material except for Alonzo Hawk, a corrupt businessman who wants to steal the material for himself.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 1968★ 6.8
Shares: Family, Comedy
A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Back to the Future Part II 1989★ 7.8
Shares: Comedy, Science Fiction
Marty and Doc are at it again as the time-traveling duo head to 2015 to nip some McFly family woes in the bud. But things go awry thanks to bully Biff Tannen and a pesky sports almanac. In a last-ditch attempt to set things straight, Marty finds himself bound for 1955 and face to face with his teenage parents -- again.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Escape to Witch Mountain 1975★ 6.4
Shares: Science Fiction, Family
Tia and Tony are two orphaned youngsters with extraordinary powers. Lucas Deranian poses as their uncle in order to get the kids into the clutches of Deranian's megalomaniacal boss, evil millionaire Aristotle Bolt, who wants to exploit them. Jason, a cynical widower, helps Tia and Tony escape to witch mountain, while at the same time Tia and Tony help Jason escape the pain of the loss of his wife.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Tomorrowland 2015★ 6.3
Shares: Family, Science Fiction
Bound by a shared destiny, a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor jaded by disillusionment embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory as "Tomorrowland."
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Jetsons: The Movie 1990★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
George Jetson is forced to uproot his family when Mr. Spacely promotes him to take charge of a new factory on a distant planet.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Henry Danger: The Movie 2025★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Henry Hart meets a superfan—eager to fight crime with Kid Danger—who comes into possession of a device that can open up alternate realities. Facing a wild ride, Henry will need his best friend Jasper and his new superfan sidekick to find his way out or be stuck in another dimension forever.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Meet the Robinsons 2007★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Lewis, a brilliant young inventor, is keen on creating a time machine to find his mother, who abandoned him in an orphanage. Things take a turn when he meets Wilbur Robinson and his family.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Thundermans Return 2024★ 6.9
Shares: Family, Science Fiction, Comedy
Twins Phoebe and Max are enjoying their superhero lifestyle, but when one 'save' goes awry, the Thundermans are sent back to Hiddenville. While Hank and Barb enjoy their return, and Billy and Nora look forward to a normal high school life, Max and Phoebe are determined to regain their superhero status.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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LEGO DC Batman: Family Matters 2019★ 6.7
Shares: Family, Comedy
Suspicion is on high after Batman, Batgirl, Robin and other DC superheroes receive mysterious invitations. However, family values must remain strong when Batman and his team encounter the villainous Red Hood, who is obsessed with destroying the Bat-family and all of Gotham City.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Secret Headquarters 2022★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Science Fiction, Family
While hanging out after school, Charlie and his friends discover the headquarters of the world’s most powerful superhero hidden beneath his home. When villains attack, they must team up to defend the headquarters and save the world.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Freaky Friday 1976★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy, Family
School girl Annabel is hassled by her mother, and Mrs. Andrews is annoyed with her daughter, Annabel. They both think that the other has an easy life. On a normal Friday morning, both complain about each other and wish they could have the easy life of their daughter/mother for just one day and their wishes come true as a bit of magic puts Annabel in Mrs. Andrews' body and vice versa. They both have a Freaky Friday.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition 2005★ 8.4
Shares: Science Fiction, Family
Two rival race teams, the Teku and the Metal Maniacs, are recruited by Dr. Peter Tezla to race in the fantastic Racing Realms and retrieve the all-powerful AcceleChargers before they fall into the hands of the deadly Racing Drones. Our drivers race through the Storm and Swamp Realms.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Cars 2 2011★ 6.2
Shares: Family, Comedy
Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
- 15
Smurfs: The Lost Village 2017★ 6.4
Shares: Family, Comedy
In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest leading to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history.
Stream in India on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel
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Rugrats Go Wild 2003★ 6.4
Shares: Family, Comedy
When the Rugrats find themselves stranded on a deserted island, they meet the Thornberrys, a family who agrees to help them escape.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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No Deposit, No Return 1976★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Family
Two rich children devise a way to escape their grandfather and visit their mother. Unfortunately for two hapless safe crackers, they become part of the plan.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A.R.C.H.I.E. 2016★ 6.0
Shares: Family, Science Fiction, 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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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Cosmic Clash 2016★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Family
Earth, a shiny jewel floating in the blackness of space... and for the robot known as Brainiac, the last piece to capture for his collection of planets. Not if the Justice League has anything to say about it!
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters 2020★ 7.1
Shares: Family, Comedy
It’s high time the Justice League took notice of Shazam, but joining the world’s greatest team of superheroes is a lot harder when they’ve all been turned into kids.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now