Movies like Topsy-Turvy: 20 to watch next

If you loved Topsy-Turvy (1999) — a drama, music and comedy film directed by Mike Leigh — these 20 movies are the closest matches.

The first picks are what fans of Topsy-Turvy most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like london, england, prostitute and musical. 4 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.

Where to watch Topsy-Turvy →·Get picks for your whole taste →

1
Goltzius & the Pelican Company 2012★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy, History
Hendrik Goltzius, a late-16th-century Dutch printer and engraver of erotic prints, seduces the Margrave of Alsace into paying for a printing press to make and publish illustrated books.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
2
Rocketman 2019★ 7.3
Shares: Music, Drama
The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
3
Cadillac Records 2008★ 7.1
Shares: Drama, History, Music
The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.
Stream in India on Sony Liv, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel, Sonyliv Amazon Channel
4
Suffragette 2015★ 7.2
Shares: Drama, History
Based on true events about the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
5
The Draughtsman's Contract 1982★ 7.1
Shares: History, Comedy
R. Neville, a brash young draftsman, is hired to make a dozen landscape illustrations at the estate of Mr Herbert and his wife Virginia. Aside from monetary compensation, the arrangement includes a sexual liaison offered to Neville by Virginia while her estranged husband is away. But when the murdered body of Mr Herbert is discovered at the estate, mysterious clues found in Neville's drawings point to the identity of the killer.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
6
The Testament of Ann Lee 2025★ 6.3
Shares: History, Drama, Music
The extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers as the female Christ.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
7
Selena 1997★ 7.7
Shares: Drama, Music, History
In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
8
The Music Lovers 1971★ 6.5
Shares: Drama, Music
Composer, conductor and teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his homosexual tendencies by marrying, but unfortunately, he chooses wacky nymphomaniac Nina, whom he is unable to satisfy.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
9
Miles Ahead 2016★ 6.4
Shares: Drama, Music, History
An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
10
The Doors 1991★ 7.1
Shares: Music, Drama
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
11
The Moment 2026★ 6.2
Shares: Music, Comedy
A rising pop sensation navigates fame and industry pressures while preparing for her arena tour debut, revealing the transformation of underground culture into mainstream success.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
12
The Madness of King George 1994★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy, Drama, History
Aging King George III of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788. As the monarch alternates between bouts of confusion and near-violent outbursts of temper, his hapless doctors attempt the ineffectual cures of the day. Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger attempt to prevent the king's political enemies, led by the Prince of Wales, from usurping the throne.
Stream in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel
13
Chevalier 2023★ 6.4
Shares: Music, Drama, History
The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph Bologne rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
14
Taking Off 1971★ 6.9
Shares: Music, Comedy, Drama
Unable to deal with her parents, Jeannie Tyne runs away from home. Larry and Lynn Tyne search for her, and in the process meet other people whose children ran away. With their children gone, the parents are now free to rediscover/enjoy life.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
15
Grace of My Heart 1996★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Music
Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
16
Factory Girl 2006★ 6.0
Shares: Drama, History
In the mid-1960s, wealthy debutant Edie Sedgwick meets artist Andy Warhol. She joins Warhol's famous Factory and becomes his muse. Although she seems to have it all, Edie cannot have the love she craves from Andy, and she has an affair with a charismatic musician, who pushes her to seek independence from the artist and the milieu.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
17
Wilde 1997★ 6.6
Shares: Drama, History
Oscar Wilde is a married playwright who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde debuts 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in London, and a chat at the theatre with Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas leads to a full-fledged romance. However, this affair leads to a legal dispute with Lord Alfred's oppressive father, the Marquess of Queensberry, and, given the local anti-gay laws, Wilde is jailed. Wilde's vast intellect helps him survive until he regains his freedom.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
18
For the Boys 1991★ 6.4
Shares: Drama, Music, Comedy
Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
19
J. Edgar 2011★ 6.2
Shares: Drama, History
As the face of law enforcement in the United States for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career, and his life.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
20
Blaze 2018★ 6.3
Shares: Drama, Music, History
Inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw country movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three periods in Blaze's life, exploring his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on Earth; and the impact his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now