Movies like The Philosopher's Stone: 20 to watch next
If you loved The Philosopher's Stone (1958) — a comedy and fantasy film directed by Satyajit Ray — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of The Philosopher's Stone most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like greed and alchemy. 7 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
Where to watch The Philosopher's Stone →·Get picks for your whole taste →
- 1
Shorts 2009★ 5.9
Shares: Fantasy, Comedy
A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
- 2
The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex 2013★ 7.8
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
While trying to prove to her family she can be mature and responsible, teen wizard Alex Russo conjures up a spell to rid herself of her bad qualities, unintentionally creating a Good and Evil Alex. When Evil Alex gets involved in a plan to take over the world by a dark wizard, Good Alex must find a way to save her family, humankind, and ultimately herself in an epic Good vs. Evil battle.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
- 3
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness 2022★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
A brave young animal explorer teams up with two trusty friends to find a powerful artifact before his greedy uncle can get his paws on it.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
- 4
Kristin's Christmas Past 2013★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
Kristin, a cynical 34-year-old, drinks a mysterious champagne on Christmas Eve and wakes up seventeen years in the past, sharing a room with her 17-year-old self. Given the chance to change the worst Christmas of her life, she attempts to fix past mistakes, only to discover surprising truths about her family that may help her mend her present-day relationships.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
- 5
To Grandmother's House We Go 1992★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy
When precocious twins Sarah and Julie feel like Mom is tired of them, they take off on an exciting adventure to their grandmother's house and encounter a pair of villains along the way.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
- 6
Cinderfella 1960★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
When his father dies, poor Fella is left at the mercy of his snobbish stepmother and her two no-good sons Maximilian and Rupert. As he slaves away for his nasty step-family, Maximilian and Rupert attempt to find a treasure Fella's father has supposedly hidden on the estate. Hoping to restore her dwindling fortunes, the stepmother plans a fancy ball in honor of the visiting Princess Charmein whom she hopes will marry Rupert. Eventually, Fella's Fairy Godfather shows up to convince him that he has a shot at winning the Princess himself.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
- 7
Slumberland 2022★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.
Stream in India on Netflix
- 8
Riddle of Fire 2024★ 7.2
Shares: Fantasy, Comedy
Three mischievous children embark on a woodland odyssey when their mother sends them on an errand.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
- 9
The Book of Life 1998★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
New Year's Eve takes on new meaning when the Devil, Jesus Christ, and Christ's assistant Magdalena discuss and debate the End of the World.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
- 10
The Willoughbys 2020★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.
Stream in India on Netflix
- 11
Candy Cane Lane 2023★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
Determined to win the neighborhood's annual Christmas decorating contest, family man Chris makes a pact with an elf to help him out-do the competition. However, the elf casts a spell bringing the twelve days of Christmas to life, unleashing chaos on the small unsuspecting town.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- 12
Ashens and the Quest for the Gamechild 2013★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy
Ashens goes on a quest to find the legendary and elusive piece of electronic tech known only as the GameChild.
Stream in India on JustWatch TV Beta, Plex, Filmzie
- 13
Mythica: A Quest for Heroes 2014★ 5.8
Shares: Fantasy
Stuck in a life of indentured servitude, Marek dreams of becoming a wizard. When she meets the beautiful priestess Teela in need of help, she offers her assistance and provides a motley troupe. Together they go in search of Teela's sister, who was kidnapped by a wild ogre.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv, JioHotstar, MX Player
- 14
Dragonheart: Vengeance 2021★ 6.8
Shares: Fantasy
Lukas, a young farmer whose family is killed by savage raiders in the countryside, sets out on an epic quest for revenge, forming an unlikely trio with a majestic dragon and a swashbuckling, sword-fighting mercenary, Darius.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
- 15
A Fairy Tale After All 2022★ 6.1
Shares: Fantasy
A stubborn teenage girl finds herself confronted by whimsical characters when she is transported into a world of fantasy and fairy tales while attending a school marionette show.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
- 16
The Warriors Gate 2016★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
After a mysterious chest opens a gateway through time, teen gamer Jack is transported to an ancient empire terrorized by a cruel barbarian king. Jack will need all of his gaming skills as he battles to defeat the barbarian, protect a beautiful princess, and somehow find his way back home.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
- 17
Shrek Forever After 2010★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days of when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
Stream in India on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- 18
Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story 2005★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
The maniacal baby of the Griffin family, Stewie, meets his future self. In doing this he discovers that his future image is not what he has anticipated because of a near death experience.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
- 19
Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob 2021★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
An evil sorceress transports the gang back to the age of chivalrous knights, spell-casting wizards, and fire-breathing dragons.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
- 20
A-Haunting We Will Go 1942★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy
Stan and Ollie get involved with con men, crooks, a genial magician, and two interchangeable coffins with disastrous but funny results.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now