Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Lakshmi

If you loved Lakshmi, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Chang Can Dunk

Chang Can Dunk

2023★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lakshmi for fans of Family & Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American, bets the high school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads 5' 8" Chang on a quest to learn to dunk—not only to impress...

#2
Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lakshmi for fans of Family & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an imp...

#3
Roll Bounce

Roll Bounce

2005★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lakshmi for fans of Family & Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In the summer of 1978, a teenager and his group of friends face new challenges when their neighborhood roller-skating rink closes, forcing them to visit a different rink....

#4
The Longshots

The Longshots

2008★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lakshmi for fans of Family & Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The true story of Jasmine Plummer who, at the age of eleven, became the first female to play in Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history....

#5
Save the Last Dance

Save the Last Dance

2001★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lakshmi for fans of Family & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After the death of her mother, Sara moves to the South Side of Chicago to live with her father and gets transferred to a majority-black school. Her life takes a turn for the better...

#6
Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

1985★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lakshmi for fans of Family & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Janey is new in town. She soon meets Lynne, a classmate who shares her passion for the local show 'Dance TV'. When a competition is announced to find new Dance TV performers, Janey...

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