Movies like The Taste of Tea: 20 to watch next
If you loved The Taste of Tea (2004) — a comedy, drama and fantasy film directed by Katsuhito Ishii — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of The Taste of Tea most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like japan, surreal and family history. 9 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Child of Kamiari Month 2021★ 6.5
Shares: Drama, Fantasy
A year after losing her mother, a young girl learns that she must journey across Japan to the annual gathering of gods in the sacred land of Izumo.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Girl from the Other Side 2023★ 7.8
Shares: Drama, Fantasy
Once upon a time, in a far, faraway place, there were two lands. The world was divided into an inner land and an outer land. People feared the outer land, inhabited by eerie beings, the carriers of curse. One day, on the border to the inner land inhabited by humans, one such being finds a girl on heaps of abandoned dead bodies. The girl says her name is Shiva and shows affection to the "being" who found her, calling him "Teacher." This is a story of two people—one human, one inhuman—who linger in the hazy twilight that separates night from day.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Letter to Momo 2012★ 7.3
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy, Drama
A shy 11-year-old's life takes a strange turn when she discovers three hungry goblins living in the attic of her new house. She misses her old life. She misses her father so very much. Until she makes some new ghoulish friends.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Encanto 2021★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Okko's Inn 2018★ 7.2
Shares: Drama, Fantasy
12-year-old Oriko Seki, who lost her parents in a car accident, ended up living in her grandmother's Onsen Ryokan "Haru no Ya." With the ghost "Uribou" cohabitating with her and all the other odds, she ended up training to be a young female innkeeper. At first, she didn't like the training, but gradually felt her admiration for her title and began to train seriously. Thus, the growth of the young warrior Oriko begins.
Stream in India on Anime Times Amazon Channel
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The Boy and the Heron 2023★ 7.4
Shares: Fantasy, Drama
While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."
Stream in India on Netflix
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Forgotten Island 2026★ 8.0
Shares: Fantasy, Comedy
While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa must race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya 2013★ 8.1
Shares: Drama, Fantasy
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.
Stream in India on Netflix
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In Your Dreams 2025★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
Stevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfect family.
Stream in India on Netflix
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea 2026★ 8.0
Shares: Fantasy, Comedy
After concluding the opening ceremony of the Demon Kingdom Federation Tempest, Rimuru and his companions are invited by the Celestial Emperor Hermesia of the great elven nation – the Magi Dynasty Salion – to visit her private resort island. As the group enjoys their brief vacation, a mysterious woman named Yura appears. A new incident unfolds against the backdrop of the boundless azure sea.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Monster Family 2017★ 6.0
Shares: Fantasy, Comedy
The Wishbone family are far from happy. In an attempt to reconnect as a family, they plan a fun night out. However, the plan backfires when they are cursed and all turned into Monsters.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum 2013★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
Doraemon and his friends travel to the 22nd century to look for his golden bell, which was stolen by a notorious thief called Kaito DX.
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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Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring 2002★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
The Oscar-winning cat-and-mouse twosome--Tom and Jerry--returns with another adventure. When Tom and Jerry's irrepressible curiosity gets the best of them, the mysterious magic ring that Tom guards with his life ends up stuck over Jerry's head. Now, Jerry must find a way to free himself of the ring while fleeing Tom, who wants to remove the ring any way he can! Find out if the pair can conjure up a solution in this fur-raising, madcap escapade.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Wolf Children 2012★ 8.2
Shares: Drama, Fantasy
After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be a challenge for her.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mirai 2018★ 7.2
Shares: Fantasy, Drama
Four-year-old Kun struggles with jealousy after his newborn sister, Mirai, begins receiving most of his family’s attention. Retreating to the garden, he encounters Mirai as a teenager from the future and embarks on extraordinary journeys across his family’s past, gradually discovering new perspectives on love, belonging and what it means to become an older brother.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko 2021★ 7.0
Shares: Drama, Comedy
Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her mother, Kikuko wants nothing more than to fit in as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Life in the harbor is peaceful until a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot the pair's tender relationship.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Loud House Movie 2021★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
The Loud family travel to Scotland and discover they are descendants of Scottish royalty as they move into their giant ancestral castle.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World 2016★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
One night, the Nohara family were enjoying a pleasant dream, when suddenly a big fish appeared in their dreams and ate them. The next morning, Hiroshi read in the newspaper that everybody in another town had the same nightmare as him, but it seemed to have ended. But Hiroshi also heard the same dream from Misae, Shinnosuke, Himawari and even Shiro. They were surprised and thought if the same thing is happening in Kasukabe too. In kindergarten, on telling others about his nightmare, Shinnosuke was surprised to know that everybody too had the same dream. Then a mysterious girl named Saki was transferred to Futaba Kindergarten and joined Shinnosuke's class. Everyone in the class, including the rather inactive Bo-chan, were all excited and happy on seeing her. But Saki had a cold attitude and didn't get along well.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future 2015★ 7.4
Shares: Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
The battle is over, and they can go about their normal lives now... or so they thought. With no time to rejoice after miraculously saving Mirai from Beyond the Boundary, Mirai lost all her memories. Akihito, now a high school senior, starts to avoid Mirai thinking it’s for the better. Not aware of Akihito’s feelings, Mirai tries to get closer to Akihito. Then, someone who knows of Mirai appears in front of the two. With Akihito’s troubles in vain, Mirai once again sets forth on a battle that forces her to look within.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now