Movies like Tamako in Moratorium: 20 to watch next
If you loved Tamako in Moratorium (2013) — a comedy and drama film directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Tamako in Moratorium most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like slice of life. 8 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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SubUrbia 1997★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Drama
A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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It Runs in the Family 2003★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Drama
This is the story of a dysfunctional New York family, and their attempts to reconcile
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Roll Bounce 2005★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy, Drama
In the summer of 1978, a teenager and his group of friends face new challenges when their neighborhood roller-skating rink closes, forcing them to visit a different rink.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins 2008★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Drama
When a celebrated TV show host returns to his hometown in the South, his family is there to remind him that going home is no vacation!
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case 1930★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
The boys think their days of fishing to feed themselves have come to an end, when Stan's rich uncle Ebenezer dies leaving a large estate. But they soon learn that Ebenezer was murdered and all the relatives, including Stan, are suspects.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Dog Year 2009★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Afterlife of the Party 2021★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Drama
A social butterfly who dies during her birthday week is given a second chance to right her wrongs on Earth.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas 2018★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Drama
As Bright Fields preps for its Mistletoe Ball, a broken ornament leads Zoe to a family secret, while Gaby finds herself at the mercy of new boss Mia.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Thunderstruck 2012★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy
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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Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take On Me 2018★ 7.8
Shares: Comedy
Yuuta and Rikka are in their third year of high school. One day in Spring, Touka declares that she will take Rikka to Italy with her, as her job has stabilized there and thinks they should migrate together as a family. Touka is also worried about Rikka not being competent enough to advance to universities in Japan. The gangs from the club suggested Yuuta, who doesn't want to be separated, to elope with Rikka!! A runaway drama throughout Japan begins.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Eleanor the Great 2025★ 6.8
Shares: Drama
94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pompo the Cinephile 2021★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo...
Stream in India on Anime Times Amazon Channel
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Best Man Down 2012★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Drama
A newlywed couple cancels their honeymoon and returns to the snowy Midwest to make the funeral arrangements for their best man, who died unexpectedly after their ceremony.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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My Own Love Song 2010★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Drama
A wheelchair-bound singer and her best friend embark on a roadtrip to Memphis.
Stream in India on Plex
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Young Adult 2011★ 5.8
Shares: Comedy, Drama
A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now married with a family.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Summer Ghost 2021★ 7.3
Shares: Drama
An urban legend says that lighting fireworks at an abandoned airfield will beckon the "summer ghost," a spirit that can answer any question. Three teenagers, Tomoya, Aoi, and Ryo, each have their own reason to show up one day. When a ghost named Ayane appears, she reveals she is only visible to those "who are about to touch their death." Compelled by the ghost and her message, Tomoya begins regularly visiting the airfield to uncover the true purpose of her visits.
Stream in India on Anime Times Amazon Channel
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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More 2024★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Four tales unfold in Wes Anderson's anthology of short films adapted from Roald Dahl's beloved stories, "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar", "The Swan", "The Rat Catcher", and "Poison."
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Taste of Tea 2004★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy, Drama
A spell of time in the life of the five-piece Haruno family in rural Tochigi Prefecture. Yoshiko is not an ordinary housewife, instead working on an animated film project. Uncle Ayano, a successful music producer, is looking to get his head together after living in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Sachiko is concerned with why she seems to be followed by a giant version of herself. As the lazy days pass by, each member of the family is followed in a series of episodic vignettes.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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September 1987★ 6.2
Shares: Drama
After a suicide attempt, Lane has moved into her country house to recuperate. Her best friend, Stephanie, has come to join her for the summer. Lane's mother, Diane, has recently arrived with her husband Lloyd, Lane's stepfather. Lane is close to two neighbors: Peter, and Howard. Howard is in love with Lane, Lane is in love with Peter, and Peter is in love with Stephanie.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Chang Can Dunk 2023★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American, bets the high school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads 5' 8" Chang on a quest to learn to dunk—not only to impress his crush, Kristy, but to gain the respect of his high school peers too. But before he can rise up and truly throw one down, he'll have to reexamine everything he knows about himself, his friendships and his family.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv