Movies like Way of the Warrior Kid: 20 to watch next
If you loved Way of the Warrior Kid (2026) — a drama and family film directed by McG — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Way of the Warrior Kid most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like based on novel or book, bullying and coming of age. 4 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Giant Little Ones 2019★ 7.1
Shares: Drama
Two popular teen boys, best friends since childhood, discover their lives, families, and girlfriends dramatically upended after an unexpected incident occurs on the night of a 17th birthday party.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Great Santini 1979★ 6.7
Shares: Drama
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Unbreakable Boy 2025★ 7.9
Shares: Family, Drama
When Scott and Teresa LeRette learn that their son Austin is both autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry for their son’s future. But with Scott’s growing faith and Austin’s incredible spirit, they become 'unbreakable', finding joy, gratitude, and courage even in the most trying times.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Out of My Mind 2024★ 7.7
Shares: Drama, Family
Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student's untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv
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The Fabelmans 2022★ 7.6
Shares: Drama
Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.
Stream in India on Sony Liv, Sonyliv Amazon Channel
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Dad 1989★ 6.4
Shares: Drama
A busy executive learns during a meeting that his mother may be dying and rushes home to her side. He ends up being his father's caretaker and becomes closer to him than ever before. Estranged from his own son, the executive comes to realize what has been missing in his own life.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Boyhood 2014★ 7.5
Shares: Drama
The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv
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Paradise 1991★ 6.2
Shares: Drama
A 10-year-old boy spends a summer in the country with a childless couple and a precocious girl.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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I Never Sang for My Father 1970★ 6.7
Shares: Drama
A man living in the towering shadow of his aging father finds it difficult to start a new chapter in his life by marrying his girlfriend and moving to California.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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East of Eden 1955★ 7.5
Shares: Drama
In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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House of Strangers 1949★ 7.0
Shares: Drama
Ruthless Italian-American banker Gino Monetti is engaged in a number of criminal activities. Three of his four grown sons refuse to help their father stay out of prison after he's arrested for his questionable business practices. Three of them take over the business but kick their father out. Max, a lawyer, is the only son that remains loyal.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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I Am David 2003★ 6.8
Shares: Drama
A 12-year-old boy manages to flee a Communist concentration camp on his own, through sheer will and determination. All he has in his possession is a loaf of bread, a letter to deliver to someone in Denmark, and a compass to help get him there.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Giver 2014★ 6.6
Shares: Drama
In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hoovey 2015★ 6.5
Shares: Family, Drama
The true and inspiring story of the Elliott family, who refused to surrender, instead turning to one another and their faith in the worst of circumstances, to rebuild their lives, their boy, and their dreams... together. Step by grueling step, with faith, love, and the tireless work of a mother and father to save their family, their farm, their dream, Hoovey learns to walk again. To read again. To dribble and shoot a basketball again. And yes, to dream again himself. Then stepping out in his faith, back onto the hard court, to live that dream of playing this game once more...
Stream in India on Tubi TV
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Rocks 2020★ 6.6
Shares: Drama
15-year-old Rocks fears that she and her little brother Emmanuel will be taken into care and forced apart if anyone finds out that their mother has left them. Against all odds, and with the help of her loyal friends, she evades the authorities and navigates the most defining days of her young life.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Plague 2025★ 6.4
Shares: Drama
A socially awkward tween endures the ruthless hierarchy at a water polo camp, his anxiety spiraling into psychological turmoil over the summer.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Daddy Longlegs 2010★ 6.6
Shares: Drama
After months of living a solitary existence, Lenny, 34, picks up his kids from school. Every year he spends a couple of weeks with his sons Sage, 9, and Frey, 7. Lenny hosts his kids within a midtown studio apartment in New York. During these two weeks, he must figure out if he wants to act as their father or be their friend. Ultimately, their trip upstate results in complete lawlessness taking over their lives.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Monster Calls 2016★ 7.3
Shares: Family
12-year-old Conor encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Goal! 2005★ 6.8
Shares: Drama, Family
Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the dream of being a professional footballer... However, living in the Barrios section of Los Angeles, he thinks it is only that—a dream. Until one day an extraordinary turn of events has him trying out for Premiership club Newcastle United.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The War 1994★ 6.7
Shares: Drama
The son of a Vietnam War Veteran must deal with neighborhood bullies as well as his dad's post-traumatic stress disorder while growing up in the deep south in the 1970's.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now