15 Movies Like Life Is Beautiful

Loved Life Is Beautiful? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

Peddi
#1

Peddi

In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, a spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rivals.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Life Is Beautiful.

Tuck Jagadish
#2

Tuck Jagadish

In a village with greedy property fights among the families, Jagadish carries on his father's legacy to reform all the property issues in his village while trying to reunite his family, which is also split due to property issues.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Life Is Beautiful.

Bāhubali: The Epic
#3

Bāhubali: The Epic

When a mysterious child is found by a tribal couple near a roaring waterfall, they raise him as their own. As he grows, Sivudu is drawn to the world beyond the cliffs, where he discovers the ancient kingdom of Mahishmati, ruled by a cruel tyrant, haunted by rebellion, and bound to his past. What begins as a quest for love soon unravels a legacy of betrayal, sacrifice, and a forgotten prince.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Life Is Beautiful.

RRR
#4

RRR

A fictional history of two legendary revolutionaries' journey away from home before they began fighting for their country in the 1920s.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Life Is Beautiful.

The Rajasaab
#5

The Rajasaab

Seeking his lost grandfather, a young man enters a haunted mansion and awakens a family curse powerful enough to upend both his life and reality.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Life Is Beautiful.

Pushpa: The Rise
#6

Pushpa: The Rise

As Pushpa, a labourer, rises in the world of red sandalwood smuggling, he ends up making many enemies. However, violence ensues when the police try to topple his illegal business.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Life Is Beautiful.

Pushpa 2 - The Rule
#7

Pushpa 2 - The Rule

As his smuggling empire grows, a brazen Pushpa longs for power and respect on his vengeful journey, while facing old rivals and new.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Life Is Beautiful.

Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire
#8

Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire

Set in the fictional dystopian city-state of Khansaar, the film follows the friendship between Deva, a tribesman, and Varadha, the prince of Khansaar. When a coup d'état is planned by his father's ministers and his relatives, Varadha enlists Deva's help to become Khansaar's undisputed ruler.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Life Is Beautiful.

Kalki 2898-AD
#9

Kalki 2898-AD

In the year 2898 AD, around 6000 years after Kurukshetra war, Ashwatthama gears up for his final battle of redemption at the sign of hope in a dystopian world and Bhairava, a wisecracking and self-interested bounty hunter, tired of the perilous life becomes the hurdle in the process.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Life Is Beautiful.

Raakaasa
#10

Raakaasa

Returning home after a decade, an NRI chasing romance inadvertently awakens an ancient darkness long feared by his village. As the threat intensifies, love turns deadly and life hangs in the balance.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Life Is Beautiful.

Bāhubali: The Beginning
#11

Bāhubali: The Beginning

The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Life Is Beautiful.

Devara: Part 1
#12

Devara: Part 1

Devara, a fearless man from a coastal region, embarks on a perilous journey into the treacherous world of the sea to safeguard the lives of his people. Unbeknownst to him, his brother Bhaira is plotting a conspiracy against him. As events unfold, Devara passes on his legacy to his mild-mannered and timid son, Varada.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Life Is Beautiful.

YES DAY
#13

YES DAY

A mom and dad who usually say no decide to say yes to their kids' wildest requests — with a few ground rules — on a whirlwind day of fun and adventure.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Life Is Beautiful.

Hi Nanna
#14

Hi Nanna

Six-year-old Mahi, a spirited child with cystic fibrosis, shares a deep yet complex bond with her father, Viraj, a dedicated single parent and successful fashion photographer. Her curiosity about her absent mother leads to a journey of discovery when she runs away with her loyal dog, Pluto. A chance encounter with a kind woman named Yashna sparks unexpected revelations, intertwining their lives in ways they never anticipated. Set against a backdrop of love, sacrifice, and redemption, Mahi’s story is a heartfelt exploration of family, resilience, and the enduring power of connection.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Life Is Beautiful.

Sita Ramam
#15

Sita Ramam

Afreen, a rebellious Pakistani student sets ablaze the car of an Indian in London. Angered Afreen returns to Pakistan to ask for money from her grandfather that she has to pay in a month's time as damages. However, she gets to know that he is no more and the only thing he has left for her is a letter-delivering task, written by Ram to Sita. As Afreen sets out to find Ram, there begins her journey of discovering the secret behind the 20-year-old letter.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Life Is Beautiful.