Movies like Sunshine Cleaning: 20 to watch next
If you loved Sunshine Cleaning (2009) — a comedy and drama film directed by Christine Jeffs — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Sunshine Cleaning most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like suicide, sibling relationship and single parent. 4 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Death at a Funeral 2007★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy, Drama
A myriad of outrageous calamities befalls an eccentric English clan with more than a few skeletons in its closets when the family's patriarch dies an unexpected death.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Rachel Getting Married 2008★ 6.3
Shares: Drama
A young woman who has been in and out from rehab for the past 10 years returns home for the weekend for her sister's wedding.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Hard Truths 2024★ 6.5
Shares: Drama, Comedy
Pansy is a woman so full of rage that every interaction she has devolves into lashing out, whether at her utterly cowed husband and son, or random strangers who have the temerity to address her. In contrast, her younger sister Chantelle lives with her two vivacious daughters and plies a successful trade as a hairdresser, putting clients at their ease all day long. Yet beneath Pansy’s abrasive exterior are hints of a more fragile psyche, one motivated by fear and damaged by repressed pain.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sweetie 1989★ 6.1
Shares: Drama, Comedy
The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’ relationship.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hello Sister, Goodbye Life 2006★ 6.1
Shares: Drama
A college student must take care of her 7-year-old half sister after the death of their parents.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Please Give 2010★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Drama
In New York City, a husband and wife butt heads with the granddaughters of the elderly woman who lives in the apartment the couple owns.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Meddler 2016★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Drama
With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, Marnie Minervini has happily relocated from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be near her daughter Lori, a successful (but still single) screenwriter, and smother her with motherly love. But when the dozens of texts, unexpected visits, and conversations dominated by unsolicited advice force Lori to draw strict personal boundaries, Marnie finds ways to channel her eternal optimism and forceful generosity to change the lives of others - as well as her own - and find a new purpose in life.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Interiors 1978★ 6.8
Shares: Drama
When Eve, an interior designer, is deserted by her husband of many years, Arthur, the emotionally glacial relationships of the three grown-up daughters are laid bare. Twisted by jealousy, insecurity and resentment, Renata, a successful writer; Joey, a woman crippled by indecision; and Flyn, a budding actress; struggle to communicate for the sake of their shattered mother. But when their father unexpectedly falls for another woman, his decision to remarry sets in motion a terrible twist of fate…
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Savages 2007★ 6.9
Shares: Drama, Comedy
A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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My Girl 1991★ 7.4
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Vada Sultenfuss is obsessed with death. Her mother is dead, and her father runs a funeral parlor. She is also in love with her English teacher, and joins a poetry class over the summer just to impress him. Thomas J., her best friend, is "allergic to everything", and sticks with Vada despite her hangups. When Vada's father hires Shelly, and begins to fall for her, things take a turn to the worse...
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Nothing in Common 1986★ 5.9
Shares: Drama, Comedy
A successful advertising executive finds his freewheeling life crashing to a halt when his parents end their longtime marriage.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Polite Society 2023★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Martial artist-in-training Ria Khan believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Phoenician Scheme 2025★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy
Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Cassandra's Dream 2007★ 6.3
Shares: Drama
The tale of two brothers with serious financial woes. When a third party proposes they turn to crime, things go bad and the two become enemies.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Cookie's Fortune 1999★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Terms of Endearment 1983★ 7.1
Shares: Drama, Comedy
Aurora, a finicky woman, is in search of true love while her daughter faces marital issues. Together, they help each other deal with problems and find reasons to live a joyful life.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Shadow of the Thin Man 1941★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy
While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., Nick and Nora Charles witnesse a shocking murder from the crowded grandstand. What first appears to be an isolated killing soon leads to a maze of corruption, blackmail, gambling scandals, and criminal intrigue. As Nick investigates, he encounters suspicious bookmakers, dishonest officials, rival gangsters, and a mysterious killer determined to stay ahead of the law. Nora, as always, is never far from the action, bringing her quick wit and fearless curiosity to the case.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Book of Henry 2017★ 7.5
Shares: Drama
Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Logan Lucky 2017★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy
Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to execute an elaborate robbery during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Stream in India on Zee5, Lionsgate Play
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An Inspector Calls 2015★ 7.4
Shares: Drama
Northern England, 1912. The dinner of a wealthy family is interrupted by Inspector Goole, who only announces that a young woman has committed suicide. Then, he simply asks everyone present, one by one, if they knew her.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now