Movies like Aradhana (1987)
The best movies like Aradhana (1987) are Brigadoon (1954), Press Play (2022) and Roustabout (1964). If Aradhana hooked you with its romance and music, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedFrequencies (2013)6.6/10 from 460 votes
- NewestPress Play (2022)Released 2022
- In TeluguGeetha Govindam (2018)Also in Telugu
Brigadoon (1954)
Americans Jeff and Tommy, hunting in Scotland, stumble upon a village - Brigadoon. They soon learn that the town appears once every 100 years in order to preserve its peace and special beauty. The citizens go to bed at night and when they wake up, it's 100 years later. Tommy falls in love with a beautiful young woman, Fiona, and is torn between staying or going back to his hectic life in New York.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPress Play (2022)
Laura and Harrison have the picture-perfect romance built on the foundation of a shared love of music. After a deadly accident, Laura gets the chance to save the love of her life when she discovers that their mixtape can transport her back in time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRoustabout (1964)
After losing his job at a coffee shop, Charlie Rogers finds employment at a struggling carnival, but his attempted romance with a teenager leads to friction with her father.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSummer Stock (1950)
To Jane Falbury's New England farm comes a troup of actors to put up a show, invited by Jane's sister. At first reluctant she has them do farm chores in exchange for food. Her reluctance becomes attraction when she falls in love with the director, Joe, who happens to be her sister's fiance.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Nutcracker (1993)
On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his kingdom and defends her from the Mouse King.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
SnoozefestMovies like thisAll of My Heart: The Wedding (2018)
Brian and Jenny are planning their wedding at the Inn where they fell in love. When a distant relative arrives and stakes their claim to the Inn, Brian and Jenny must find a way to save their beloved Inn or risk having to sell.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHoliday Date (2019)
When Brooke’s boyfriend, Ethan, breaks up with her just before the holidays, she agrees to go home with Joel, an actor who will pose as her boyfriend.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSailing Into Love (2019)
A biology teacher’s crusade to save a nearby island from development leads to unexpected romance with the handsome and mysterious young sea captain who is new to the seaside town of Willow Bay.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFrequencies (2013)
The story of the forbidden relationship between a 'low born' boy and a 'high born' girl in an alternate reality where every person's relationships and life worth are determined by their innate 'frequencies'.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLove in the Forecast (2020)
After swearing off dating for a full year, Leah quickly learns her new commitment has made her a magnet for men.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTom Thumb (1958)
A boy, no bigger than a thumb, manages to outwit two thieves determined to make a fortune from him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas Wonderland (2018)
Heidi, who initially left her small town of Pleasant Valley with the dream of one day becoming a successful painter, has put her own art on hold to excel as an art gallery curator. Now, a week before the gallery’s big Christmas party, she must return home to watch her niece and nephew. She comes face to face with her high school love, Chris, now a teacher, and offers to help him find a new last-minute location for the Christmas dance.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFree Rein: Valentine's Day (2019)
Love is in the air as Zoe and friends go on a quest to find a fabled Maid's Stone. But when rivalry blinds them to danger, it's Raven to the rescue!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSpin (2021)
Rhea discovers her passion for creating DJ mixes that blend the rich textures of her South Asian culture and the world around her. Her life revolves around her eclectic group of friends, her after-school coding club, her family’s Indian restaurant and her tight-knit, multigenerational family. Everything changes when she falls for aspiring DJ Max, and her long-lost fervor for music is re-ignited. Rhea discovers that she has a natural gift for creating beats and producing music but must find the courage to follow her true inner talent.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLove and Sunshine (2019)
Ally Craig has been fostering retired military dog, Sunshine, as she recovers from a broken engagement. But sparks fly again when Sunshine's military partner, Jake Terry, returns to claim the dog.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisShawn Mendes: Live in Concert (2020)
In his hometown of Toronto, Shawn Mendes pours his heart out on stage with a live performance in a stadium packed with adoring fans.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisA Gift to Remember (2017)
After colliding with a pedestrian on her bicycle who loses his memory following the accident, Darcy Archer becomes determined to help the handsome guy figure out who he is. In the process, she finds out a lot more about who she is, what she wants from life, and how this too-good-to-be-true guy might just be the man she’s been waiting to bump into all her life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGeetha Govindam (2018)
Vijay Govind, a young college lecturer who dreams of marriage falls for Geetha, a level-headed woman who's wary of strangers and isn't easy to convince. While things seem to go smoothly, Vijay makes a terrible mistake which not only derails any hope for his love story, but also potential repercussions with his family.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Christmas Prince (2017)
When a reporter goes undercover as a nanny to get the inside scoop on a playboy prince, she gets tangled in some royal intrigue and ends up finding love - but will she be able to keep up her lie?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Sweetest Christmas (2017)
After breaking up with her long-term boyfriend just before the holidays, passionate baker Kylie reconnects with her high school sweetheart, Nick. Thanks to their newly rekindled friendship, Kylie uses Nick’s restaurant to prepare for a gingerbread baking competition with a large cash prize that would help her open her own bakery.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPrem Poojari (1999)
Prem comes to Madras to become a singer. However, in the beginning, he pretends to be a priest of the Namboothiri caste to find a place to live
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Megham (1999)
Col. Ravivarma Thampuran visits the home village of his subordinate Mani where he finds and eventually falls in love with a girl named Meenakshi.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Swathi Kiranam (1992)
An egotistical music teacher envious of the extraordinary talent of his prodigious young disciple.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu (1998)
Sagar Kottapuram is a pulp fiction writer who comes to visit his friend Ramakrishnan but find themselves dragged into a lawsuit by a vengeful Tahsildar Priyadarshini.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Bhalevadivi Basu (2001)
Bale Vadivi Basu is a 2001 Telugu film directed by Arun Prasad P A. The film stars Balakrishna, Shilpa Shetty, Anjala Zaveri and Prakash Raj in lead roles.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Pavitra Prema (1998)
Manikyam (Balakrishna) is seen as a god by the people he protects, but a terrible mistake from his past threatens to destroy his reputation.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Ente Mohangal Poovaninju (1982)
A wealthy man, Shankar falls in love with a girl from a middle class family. His father opposes the relationship and plots against the couple.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Rajashilpi (1992)
Shambu is a renowned sculptor who lives with the memories of his deceased wife, Uma. However, his life takes a turn when he meets a woman who falls in love with him.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Aye Auto (1990)
Sudhi, an autorickshaw driver, and Meenakshi, a girl from a rich family, are in love. Meenakshi's family members are strongly against this relationship, but her grandfather decides to help them unite.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram (1985)
The story revolves around two friends Narayanan Kutty and Balan. Narayanan, known for his flirtatious behaviour with rich women is tricked by his friend Balan. Will Narayanan decode the trap?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Aradhana?
The closest matches to Aradhana are Brigadoon (1954), Press Play (2022) and Roustabout (1964). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Aradhana?
Start with Brigadoon (1954), the closest match to Aradhana.
What is the highest-rated movie like Aradhana?
Frequencies (2013), rated 6.6/10 by 460 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Aradhana?
Press Play (2022) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Telugu movies like Aradhana?
Yes: Geetha Govindam (2018), Swathi Kiranam (1992) and Bhalevadivi Basu (2001).
How are movies similar to Aradhana chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Aradhana, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.