Movies like The Liar and His Lover: 20 to watch next
If you loved The Liar and His Lover (2013) — a music and romance film directed by Norihiro Koizumi — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of The Liar and His Lover most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like composer, musician and based on manga. 5 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Press Play 2022★ 6.4
Shares: Music, Romance
Laura and Harrison have the picture-perfect romance built on the foundation of a shared love of music. After a deadly accident, Laura gets the chance to save the love of her life when she discovers that their mixtape can transport her back in time.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation 2023★ 6.3
Shares: Romance
As Sasaki prepares for his college entrance exams, Miyano tries to make the most of their limited time together while grappling with his own emotions.
Stream in India on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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Cosmic Princess Kaguya! 2026★ 8.1
Shares: Music
Iroha's life gets knocked off its orbit when Kaguya, a carefree runaway from the Moon, moves in and convinces her to perform in a virtual world together.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Her Blue Sky 2019★ 7.4
Shares: Romance
High school student Aoi Aioi lives with her elder sister, Akane, after a tragic accident took their parents away 13 years ago. Because Akane has since been taking care of her single-handedly, Aoi wants to move to Tokyo after her graduation to relieve her sister's burden and pursue a musical career, inspired by Akane's ex-boyfriend Shinnosuke "Shinno" Kanamuro. Shinno was part of a band until he left for Tokyo to become a professional guitarist after the sisters' parents passed away, and he was never to be seen again.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Salsa 1988★ 6.9
Shares: Music, Romance
Fatherless barrio Puerto Rican Rico is a menial car mechanic by day, but lives for the nights, when he dances and dates hot dancing girls, cockily convinced the title of Salsa king in fancy nightclub La Luna's upcoming contest is to be his. He encourages his best friend, courteous gentleman Ken, to date his sister Margarita so he gets a free hand with her flirtatious classmate Lola. The reigning salsa queen Luna's interest in Rico as dance-partner threatens his on-off relationship with Vicki. More jealous trouble follows when Ken and Margarita fall in true love.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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One Piece Film Red 2022★ 7.2
Shares: Music
A new adventure begins for Luffy and his crew when mysterious pop superstar Uta unveils her identity — and launches a misguided plan for world peace.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem 2003★ 7.8
Shares: Music
Four talented alien musicians are kidnapped by a record producer who disguises them as humans. Shep, a space pilot in love with bass player Stella, follows them to Earth. Reprogrammed to forget their real identities and renamed The Crescendolls, the group quickly becomes a huge success playing soulless corporate pop. At a concert, Shep manages to free all the musicians except Stella, and the band sets out to rediscover who they really are — and to rescue Stella.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Roustabout 1964★ 6.0
Shares: Music, Romance
After losing his job at a coffee shop, Charlie Rogers finds employment at a struggling carnival, but his attempted romance with a teenager leads to friction with her father.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hal 2013★ 7.0
Shares: Romance
Kurumi’s heart was broken by the sudden death of her boyfriend in a tragic airplane accident. By melding futuristic technology with the binary equivalent of human emotion, a brilliant scientist created an ultra-lifelike robotic surrogate to take Hal’s place – and lure Kurumi from her shroud of solitude.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration 2022★ 6.8
Shares: Music, Romance
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with new musical performances, sets and costumes inspired by the classic story.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Kase-san and Morning Glories 2018★ 7.2
Shares: Romance
Yamada may be shy and rather clumsy, but the flower gardens at her school have always brought her happiness. Suddenly, a different sort of beauty catches her eye—the vivacious track star, Kase-san. Although the two girls don't seem to have much in common, they soon start a romance where each must learn an important lesson in tending their budding relationship. Can the two girls, so different from each other, learn how to make their first love blossom?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams 2021★ 6.9
Shares: Music
Barbie meets another Barbie Roberts, forming a close friendship, nicknaming each other Malibu and Brooklyn when they both attend the Handlers, Performing Art School in NYC, over the summer, competing for a spot at the spotlight solo.
Stream in India on Netflix, Netflix Kids
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Daddy Long Legs 1955★ 6.4
Shares: Romance
Wealthy American, Jervis Pendleton has a chance encounter at a French orphanage with a cheerful 18-year-old resident, and anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor regularly, but he never writes back. Several years later, he visits her at school, while still concealing his identity, and—despite their large age difference—they soon fall in love.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Make Mine Music 1946★ 5.8
Shares: Music
In the tradition of Fantasia, Make Mine Music is a glorious collection of musically charged animated shorts featuring such fun-filled favorites as "Peter and the Wolf", narrated by the beloved voice behind Winnie the Pooh. In addition you'll enjoy such classic cartoon hits as "Casey at the Bat," "The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met" and "Johnnie Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet."
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card 2000★ 8.2
Shares: Romance
All of the Clow Cards have been captured, and Sakura Kinomoto, the new Master of the Cards, is preparing to play the lead in the play for the town festival. However, a new evil force is causing mysterious events all over Tomoeda, including the disappearance of Sakura's cards. With Syaoran's help, Sakura must figure out the cause of these events, and save her town.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Spin 2021★ 6.9
Shares: Music
Rhea discovers her passion for creating DJ mixes that blend the rich textures of her South Asian culture and the world around her. Her life revolves around her eclectic group of friends, her after-school coding club, her family’s Indian restaurant and her tight-knit, multigenerational family. Everything changes when she falls for aspiring DJ Max, and her long-lost fervor for music is re-ignited. Rhea discovers that she has a natural gift for creating beats and producing music but must find the courage to follow her true inner talent.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Grease Live 2016★ 7.1
Shares: Music
After enjoying a holiday romance, high school students Danny and Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High, where she must contend with cynical Rizzo and the Pink Ladies.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Brush with Love 2019★ 5.9
Shares: Romance
As she considers giving up on her artistic dreams, Jamie paints a vision board that brings her success and love—only to discover that the mystery man in her painting isn't who she thinks.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Lu Over the Wall 2017★ 6.9
Shares: Music
In a small fishing village, a gloomy middle school student named Kai meets a mermaid named Lu.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 1983★ 6.9
Shares: Romance
Kazuko Yoshiyama is a third-year junior-high-school student. One day, while cleaning the lab, she smells lavender and faints. From then on, she has the power to travel through time.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now