Movies like The Christophers: 20 to watch next
If you loved The Christophers (2026) — a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Steven Soderbergh — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of The Christophers most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like inheritance, struggling artist and forgery. 7 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Six Degrees of Separation 1993★ 6.4
Shares: Drama, Comedy
The story of a young, gay, black, con artist who, posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, cunningly maneuvers his way into the lives of a white, upper-class New York family.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Catch Me If You Can 2002★ 8.0
Shares: Drama, Crime
A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Red Notice 2021★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Crime
An Interpol-issued Red Notice is a global alert to hunt and capture the world's most wanted. But when a daring heist brings together the FBI's top profiler and two rival criminals, there's no telling what will happen.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Bottle Rocket 1996★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Upon his release from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, the directionless Anthony joins his friend Dignan, who seems far less sane than the former. Dignan has hatched a harebrained scheme for an as-yet-unspecified crime spree that somehow involves his former boss, the (supposedly) legendary Mr. Henry.
Stream in India on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel
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Shadow of the Thin Man 1941★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy, Crime
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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Cassandra's Dream 2007★ 6.3
Shares: Crime, 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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The Brink's Job 1978★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Crime, Drama
In 1950, a group of unlikely criminal masterminds commits the robbery of the century. Led by Tony Pino, a petty thief fresh out of prison, and Joe McGinnis, who specializes in planning lucrative capers, the gang robs Brink's main office in Boston of more than $2 million. However, things begin to go awry when the FBI gets involved, the cops start cracking down on the gang and McGinnis refuses to hand over the loot...
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Madea's Witness Protection 2012★ 6.1
Shares: Drama, Comedy, Crime
For years, mild-mannered Wall Street banker George Needleman has meandered through life oblivious to his family's dysfunction and his company's malfeasance, but he's forced to wake up when he learns that he's been framed in a mob-backed Ponzi scheme. Placed under federal protection, George and his family are shipped down South to Madea's house, where the no-nonsense matriarch whips them all into shape using her special brand of tough love.
Stream in India on Movie Sphere+
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The Comeback Trail 2020★ 5.8
Shares: Comedy, Crime
Two movie producers who owe money to the mob set up their aging movie star for an insurance scam to try and save themselves. But they wind up getting more than they ever imagined.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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The Sting 1973★ 8.0
Shares: Comedy, Crime, Drama
A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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How to Rob a Bank 2007★ 5.8
Shares: Comedy, Crime
Caught in the middle of a bank robbery, a slacker and a bank employee become the ones who arbitrate the intense situation.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Family Plot 1976★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy, Crime
Spiritualist Blanche Tyler and her cab-driving boyfriend encounter a pair of serial kidnappers while trailing a missing heir in California.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Big White 2005★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Crime, Drama
To remedy his financial problems, a travel agent has his eye on a frozen corpse, which just happens to be sought after by two hitmen.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Goodrich 2024★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Andy Goodrich's life is upended when his wife enters a rehab program, leaving him on his own with their young kids. Goodrich leans on his daughter from his first marriage, Grace, as he ultimately evolves into the father Grace never had.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Lift 2024★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy, Crime
An international heist crew, led by Cyrus Whitaker, race to lift $500 million in gold from a passenger plane at 40,000 feet.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Before and After 1996★ 5.9
Shares: Crime, Drama
Two parents deal with the effects when their son is accused of murdering his girlfriend.
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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Matchstick Men 2003★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Crime
A phobic con artist and his protege are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the con artist's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Papadopoulos & Sons 2012★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Following his ruin in the latest banking crisis, a self-made millionaire reluctantly re-unites with his estranged freewheeling brother to re-open the abandoned fish and chip shop they shared in their youth.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Things Change 1988★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Jerry, a misfit Mafia henchman, is assigned the low-level job of keeping an eye on Gino, a shoe repairman fingered by the Mob to confess to a murder he didn't commit. But Gino's mistaken for a Mafia boss, and the two are suddenly catapulted to the highest levels of mobster status. Only friendship will see them through this dangerous adventure alive!
Not on subscription streaming in India right now