Movies Like Sumati

If you liked Sumati (2019), a movie directed by Deeksha Mhaskar, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
The Namesake (2007)
★ 6.8/10
The American-born son of Indian immigrants strives to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways.
2
The Nest (2020)
★ 6.1/10
Rory is an ambitious entrepreneur who brings his American wife and kids to his native country, England, to explore new business opportunities. After abandoning the sanctuary of their safe American suburban…
3
Eleanor the Great (2025)
★ 6.8/10
94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades.
4
Our Kind of Traitor (2016)
★ 6/10
A young Oxford academic and his attorney girlfriend holiday in Morocco. They bump into a Russian millionaire who owns a peninsula and a diamond watch. He wants a game of tennis. What else he wants propels the lovers on…
5
The Lost Husband (2020)
★ 6.7/10
Trying to put her life back together after the death of her husband, Libby and her children move to her estranged Aunt's goat farm in central Texas.
6
Parineeta (2005)
★ 6.5/10
Childhood sweethearts Lalita and Shekhar wish to get married someday. However, Shekhar's growing suspicions about Lalita coupled with his conniving father's antics threaten to tear them apart.
7
Sir (2018)
★ 7/10
A prosperous young Indian man falls in love with his servant, a widow with the dream of becoming a fashion designer.
8
Cheeni Kum (2007)
★ 6.1/10
Buddhadev Gupta, a 64-year-old chef, falls in love with a 34-year-old software engineer, Nina. However, their future becomes uncertain when he discovers that her father is six years his junior.
9
Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)
★ 6.9/10
Rahul, the director of a successful dance troupe, considers Nisha his best friend, though secretly, she is madly in love with him. He then falls for Pooja, who is engaged to Ajay.
10
Monday (2021)
★ 6.5/10
A spark on a Friday can lead to a sizzling weekend fling, but what happens when you get to the inevitable Monday?
11
Are We Done Yet? (2007)
★ 5.8/10
Newlyweds Nick and Suzanne decide to move to the suburbs to provide a better life for their two kids. But their idea of a dream home is disturbed by a contractor with a bizarre approach to business.
12
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her (2014)
★ 6.7/10
Told from the woman's perspective, the story of a couple trying to reclaim the life and love they once knew and pick up the pieces of a past that may be too far gone.
13
Peepli Live (2010)
★ 7.3/10
Natha decides to commit suicide to get the farmers' compensation. However, the media and politicians learn about his intentions and descend on their village to capture the rare event.
14
Hungry Hearts (2015)
★ 6.5/10
The relationship of a couple who meet by chance in New York City is put to the test when they encounter a life or death circumstance.
15
Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
★ 7/10
Samar Anand, a London-based struggling musician falls in love with Meera Thappar. After a severe accident, a panicked Meera promises God to leave Samar if he lives. Heartbroken, Samar leaves for India to become a…
16
The Secret: Dare to Dream (2020)
★ 7.4/10
A widow with three children hires a handyman to fix her house during a major storm. When not doing home repairs, he shares his philosophy of believing in the power of the universe to deliver what we want.
17
Trishna (2011)
★ 6/10
When her father is killed in a road accident, Trishna's family expect her to provide for them. The rich son of an entrepreneur starts to restlessly pursue her affections, but are his intentions as pure as they seem?
18
The Best of Me (2014)
★ 7.5/10
A pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown.
19
The Girl in the Book (2015)
★ 5.8/10
The story of a young writer's transformation when her past invades her present.
20
Delirious (2007)
★ 6.3/10
Les, a small-time celebrity photographer desperate to make it big, befriends Toby, a homeless young man with no direction except a vague desire to become an actor. When by chance, Toby becomes romantically involved…