Movies like Maalik (1972)
The best movies like Maalik (1972) are Viceroy's House (2017), Tumbbad (2018) and Heretic (2024). If Maalik hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedWar Room (2015)7.9/10 from 613 votes
- NewestHeretic (2024)Released 2024
- In HindiTumbbad (2018)Also in Hindi
Viceroy's House (2017)
In 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last Viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the home of British rulers, whilst 500 Hindu, Muslim and Sikh servants lived downstairs.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTumbbad (2018)
India, 1918. On the outskirts of Tumbbad, a cursed village where it always rains, Vinayak, along with his mother and his brother, care of a mysterious old woman who keeps the secret of an ancestral treasure that Vinayak gets obsessed with.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHeretic (2024)
Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBad Girl (1931)
A man and woman, skeptical about romance, nonetheless fall in love and are wed, but their lack of confidence in the opposite sex haunts their marriage.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFireproof (2008)
A heroic fire captain values dedication and service to others above all else, but the most important partnership in his life, his marriage, is about to go up in smoke.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJumping the Broom (2011)
Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisGreat Balls of Fire! (1989)
The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into conflict with others in the industry, and even earned him the scorn and condemnation of the public.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisVivah (2006)
Poonam, a traditionally brought-up young woman, is to marry Prem, a groom chosen by her uncle. Poonam and Prem's faith and love are to be tested however, when an accident occurs and Poonam might be scarred for life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWhatever Works (2009)
Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of "whatever works."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Ledge (2011)
A thriller in which a battle of philosophies between a fundamentalist Christian and an atheist who shares an apartment with a gay friend escalates into a lethal battle of wills.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Starling Girl (2023)
17-year-old Jem Starling struggles with her place within her Christian fundamentalist community. But everything changes when her magnetic youth pastor Owen returns to their church.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWhat's Love Got to Do with It? (2023)
Two childhood friends now in their thirties must decide whether to follow their heads or their hearts once the man decides to follow his parents' advice and enter into an arranged marriage in Pakistan.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWar Room (2015)
The family-friendly movie explores the transformational role prayer plays in the lives of the Jordan family. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, a middle-class couple who seemingly have it all – great jobs, a beautiful daughter, their dream home. But appearances can be deceiving. In reality, the Jordan’s marriage has become a war zone and their daughter is collateral damage. With the help of Miss Clara, an older, wiser woman, Elizabeth discovers she can start fighting for her family instead of against them. Through a newly energized faith, Elizabeth and Tony’s real enemy doesn’t have a prayer.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMonsoon Wedding (2001)
A stressed father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world create much ado about the preparations for an arranged marriage in India.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRaja Hindustani (1996)
Raja, a taxi driver, falls in love with Aarti, a rich girl, and marries her against her parents' wishes. Later, her stepmother tries to create a rift betweenthe couple.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Bride for Christmas (2012)
Bride-to-be Jessie Patterson calls off her third engagement - during the ceremony! She swears off serious relationships, until she meets and is pursued by Aiden MacTiernan. Aiden, on the other hand, has bet his friends he is marriage material, and can find a fiancé in the four weeks leading up to Christmas. When Jessie and Aiden begin to fall for each other, Jessie must decide if she is ready for serious love, and Aiden must decide if his bet is worth risking his relationship with Jessie.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAbout Schmidt (2002)
A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMayerling (1968)
Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria clashes with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, over implementing progressive policies for their country. Rudolf soon feels he is a man born at the wrong time in a country that doesn't realize the need for social reform. The Prince of Wales, later to become Britain's King Edward VII, provides comic relief. Rudolf finds refuge from a loveless marriage with Princess Stéphanie by taking a mistress, Baroness Maria Vetsera. Their untimely demise at Mayerling, the imperial family's hunting lodge, is cloaked in mystery.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMiddle of the Night (1959)
Jerry Kingsley is a wealthy garment manufacturer left lonely in his 50s when his wife dies. Despite the difference in their ages, he strikes up a romance with divorced 24-year-old receptionist Betty. The relationship is dismissed by his daughter, Lillian, discouraged by his sister, Evelyn, and denounced by Betty's mother. But when Jerry begins to mention marriage, even Betty is forced to confront her ambivalence.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJodhaa Akbar (2008)
A sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a Mughal emperor and a Rajput princess.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Maalik?
The closest matches to Maalik are Viceroy's House (2017), Tumbbad (2018) and Heretic (2024). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Maalik?
Start with Viceroy's House (2017), the closest match to Maalik.
What is the highest-rated movie like Maalik?
War Room (2015), rated 7.9/10 by 613 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Maalik?
Heretic (2024) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Hindi movies like Maalik?
Yes: Tumbbad (2018), Vivah (2006) and Monsoon Wedding (2001).
How are movies similar to Maalik chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Maalik, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.