Movies Like Makbul

If you liked Makbul (2020), a movie directed by Fairuz Loy, 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
A Little Princess (1995)
★ 7.6/10
When her father enlists to fight for the British in WWI, young Sara Crewe goes to New York to attend the same boarding school her late mother attended. She soon clashes with the severe headmistress, Miss Minchin, who…
2
The Room (2019)
★ 6.4/10
Kate and Matt discover that a part of their house can grant wishes. In the wake of two miscarriages, what they want most is a child.
3
Son of Rambow (2007)
★ 6.7/10
Will is looking for an escape from his family when he encounters Lee, the school bully. Armed with a video camera and a copy of Rambo, Lee plans to make his own action-packed video epic.
4
The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012)
★ 7/10
A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.
5
Cowgirls n' Angels (2012)
★ 6/10
A group of rodeo trick-riders recruits a young girl to join them.
6
LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red (2023)
★ 6.5/10
The Avengers gather to celebrate their latest victory, but their celebration is quickly interrupted by the mysterious disappearance of Black Widow's father, Red Guardian. As the Avengers investigate, they discover that…
7
Nocturna (2007)
★ 7.1/10
An orphan boy named Tim is afraid of the dark. However, when the stars start going out in the sky, he finds himself exploring the world of the night, alongside his new friend, the Cat Shepherd.
8
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014)
★ 6.2/10
Alexander's day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. Though he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him, his mom, dad, brother, and sister…
9
The Last Mimzy (2007)
★ 6.3/10
Two siblings begin to develop special talents after they find a mysterious box of toys, and soon their parents and even their teacher are drawn into a strange new world – and find a task ahead of them that is far more…
10
Simon Birch (1998)
★ 6.9/10
Simon Birch and Joe Wenteworth are boys who have a reputation for being oddballs. Joe never knew his father, and his mother, Rebecca, is keeping her lips sealed no matter how much he protests. Simon, meanwhile, is an…
11
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (2000)
★ 6.9/10
As Alvin struggles with nightmares involving werewolves, the school play of Jekyll & Hyde is in jeopardy when the lead, Alvin, is suspended. In an attempt to boost his confidence, the principal suggests Theodore, who's…
12
Little Man Tate (1991)
★ 6.6/10
Dede is a sole parent trying to bring up her son Fred. When it is discovered that Fred is a genius, she is determined to ensure that Fred has all the opportunities that he needs, and that he is not taken advantage of…
13
A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (2011)
★ 6.4/10
In this modern telling of the classic tale, aspiring singer Katie Gibbs falls for the new boy at her performing arts high school. But Katie's wicked stepmother and stepsister are scheming to crush her dream before she…
14
LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2026)
★ 6.7/10
The Mandalorian and Grogu join their misfit allies for an epic party, celebrating their heroism. As friends regale the crowd with tales of their adventures, a pirate threat looms.
15
CODA (2021)
★ 7.9/10
As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of…
16
Teen Spirit (2019)
★ 6/10
A shy teenager living on the Isle of Wight dreams of pop stardom. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.
17
The Breadwinner (2017)
★ 7.8/10
A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
18
Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish (1999)
★ 7.5/10
The Warner Brothers (and the Warner Sister) go on a quest to find a fallen wishing star to help Dot with her illness. Unfortunately the rest of the town, including an evil king, also hear about the star and want to get…
19
The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
★ 6.2/10
Amy, the young, friendless daughter of Oliver and Alice Reed, befriends her father's late first wife and an aging, reclusive actress.
20
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (2026)
★ 7.5/10
Now that the Queen of Hearts is nice and Cinderella is safe, things seem perfect for Red and Chloe… But little do they know that changing the past created a new villain — Maddox Hatter. When Maddox captures the Queen…