Best Indian Family Movies

191 films · 54 with 3+ critic reviews

Films made to be watched across three generations at once — a category Indian cinema takes more seriously than most.

The best Indian family movies, ranked by aggregated critic score.

01DangalHindi · 2016“This could be Aamir's best performance till date. Yes, even better than Lagaan. A man…” — Rohit Vats

8.0

32 criticsExceptional02FandryMarathi · 2013“The beauty is that debutant director Nagraj Manjule doesn't give us a shrill polemic on…” — Anupama Chopra

7.6

10 criticsExceptional03Lubber PandhuTamil · 2024“Lubber Pandhu is a breath of fresh air and a refreshing addition to the ever-growing list…” — Gopinath Rajendran

7.3

7 criticsRecommended04Kapoor & SonsHindi · 2016“For the want of a better term, Kapoor & Sons is an emotional roller coaster. It's a tear…” — Rohit Vats

7.2

37 criticsRecommended05Nil Battey SannataHindi · 2016“Bhaskar affirms this with a rare power and simplicity -- a yawning difference from the…” — Gautaman Bhaskaran

7.0

28 criticsRecommended06Stanley Ka DabbaHindi · 2011“The realism gently, warmly sucks you in. You sit back, sometimes reminisce, mostly…” — Mayank Shekhar

7.0

12 criticsRecommended07PaaHindi · 2009“There's the nation's best-known actor, without his best-known assets: his deep voice, and…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.8

6 criticsRecommended08I Am KalamHindi · 2011“It's a sweet, intimate, fable-like film, even unnecessarily sanitised in parts, that…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.5

21 criticsRecommended09MeiyazhaganTamil · 2024“The film that stands out thanks to Karthi and Arvind Swami as they have engagingly…” — Latha Srinivasan

6.5

12 criticsRecommended10Arjun: The Warrior PrinceHindi · 2012“On the whole, ARJUN THE WARRIOR PRINCE needs to be watched for its animation, for its…” — Taran Adarsh

6.4

8 criticsMixed11ManamanthaTelugu · 2016“Manamantha is narrated with a lot of conviction and the stories merit a discussion. The…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.4

8 criticsMixed12Hanuman AnshHindi · 2026“Overall, this is a commendable effort for the audience who wish to know Baba's…” — Smita Srivastava

6.4

8 criticsMixed13Tourist FamilyTamil · 2025“The film presents the audience with a normal, loving family that struggles to survive in…” — Latha Srinivasan

6.3

7 criticsMixed14Nenu SailajaTelugu · 2016“The hero has to iron out frictions in the heroine's family to win her over.” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.2

9 criticsMixed15Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem KahaaniHindi · 2023“It looks well-groomed and starts sounding politically correct by the end but RARKPK lacks…” — Anuj Kumar

6.2

17 criticsMixed16GattuHindi · 2012“The film does become a little far-fetched as Gattu, an illiterate, continues to fool his…” — Anupama Chopra

6.2

7 criticsMixed17Hi NannaTelugu · 2023“Hi Nanna makes up for its weaker parts with some super strong emotional moments and even…” — Ram Venkat Srikar

6.2

6 criticsMixed18Nannaku PremathoTelugu · 2016“Watch the film for the hit combination of Sukumar and Jr NTR combination. The father-son…” — Latha Srinivasan

6.1

13 criticsMixed19Soggade Chinni NayanaTelugu · 2016“Though the film lacks mass elements, glamour content in it compensates for it. Film has…” — Andhra Headlines Reviewer

6.1

7 criticsMixed20Chillar PartyHindi · 2011“You still wish these kids well. So to the others who will go, watch this short film,…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.0

12 criticsMixed21A AaTelugu · 2016“Don't MISS this complete Family entertainer of Trivikram Srinivas.” — ILuvCinema Team

6.0

7 criticsMixed22KudumbasthanTamil · 2025“Manikandan with back-to-back hits — Good Night and Lover — seems to have the Midas touch…” — Gopinath Rajendran

6.0

8 criticsMixed23Delhi SafariHindi · 2012“When it makes the film preachy, some of the fun is leached out. Save the environment at…” — Shubhra Gupta

6.0

6 criticsMixed24Pasanga 2Tamil · 2015“Despite all the noble intentions and message, Pasanga 2 appears kiddish.” — MovieCrow Reviewer

6.0

5 criticsMixed25Mahaprabhu JagannathHindi · 2026“Content for children, designed to be experienced on the big screen, is anyway made so…” — Rishabh Suri

6.0

4 criticsMixed26Max, Min and MeowzakiHindi · 2026“Director Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy subverts typical indie-drama expectations by weaving…” — Anuj Kumar

6.0

5 criticsMixed27Sui DhaagaHindi · 2018“Anushka Sharma, Varun Dhawan film is as exciting as watching a shirt-pocket get…” — Raja Sen

5.9

13 criticsMixed28Tu Jhoothi Main MakkaarHindi · 2023“Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar is a film that plays with the extremes. The funny parts are…” — Monika Rawal Kukreja

5.9

12 criticsMixed29Sarvam MayaMalayalam · 2025“Akhil has the support of a set of actors who are able to lift this thin, and sometimes…” — S.R. Praveen

5.9

8 criticsMixed30Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi KumariHindi · 2025“Watching Varun and Janhvi try to make the story work is fun but frustrating. In every…” — Rishabh Suri

5.8

11 criticsMixed31Meethe Mein Kya HaiHindi · 2026“Ritwik Bhowmik And A Fine Cast Lead A Heartfelt Family Drama On Grief And Healing” — Shreyanka Mazumdar

5.8

11 criticsMixed32Guruvayoor AmbalanadayilMalayalam · 2024“Basil and Prithviraj have their own chemistry going on, one that feels fresh and rewarding” — Vishal Menon

5.8

7 criticsMixed33Bubble GumHindi · 2011“Narrative meanders in portions. Screenplay is streteched out in parts. The amateurish,…” — Mayank Shekhar

5.6

9 criticsMixed34S/O SatyamurthyTelugu · 2015“... is a predictable and sloppy family drama with a few high and mostly low moments.” — Haricharan Pudipeddi

5.6

9 criticsMixed35GippiHindi · 2013“Riya Vij is simply adorable as Gippi and there is an earnestness and confidence visible…” — Prateeksha Khot

5.5

13 criticsMixed363BHKTamil · 2025“3BHK feels like a tight hug of reassurance. In a year that gave us Kudumbasthan and…” — Srinivasa Ramanujam

5.5

8 criticsMixed37Chhota Bheem and the throne of BaliHindi · 2013“Chhota Bheem And The Throne Of Bali in short, is a film that will work brilliantly with…” — Mansha Rastogi

5.5

4 criticsMixed38ShortsHindi · 2013“...is worth a watch for those who wish to engage in good cinema over the weekend.” — Hindustan Times

5.4

5 criticsMixed39HridayapoorvamMalayalam · 2025“With Hridayapoorvam, Sathyan Anthikad crafts a light-hearted entertainer by stretching a…” — S.R. Praveen

5.4

5 criticsMixed40Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47Telugu · 2026“Aadarsha Kutumbam is nowhere close to Trivikram's best work and is weighed down by…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.3

11 criticsMixed41BrahmotsavamTelugu · 2016“May not be everyone's film, but it may appeals to people who have seen joint family…” — Andhra Headlines Reviewer

5.3

5 criticsMixed42Bangalore NaatkalTamil · 2016“With the exception of a few jokes, mainly in Kutty's track, Bangalore Naatkal is a…” — Sudhir Srinivasan

5.2

10 criticsMixed43Chhota Bheem Himalayan AdventureHindi · 2016“...is amateurish but a roller coaster ride that entertains to the hilt. You just wish it…” — Mohar Basu

5.2

4 criticsMixed44Prem Ratan Dhan PayoHindi · 2015“Wish the dialogues had a little more punch. Wish Sooraj reflected a little more on the…” — Anuj Kumar

5.1

41 criticsMixed45Barefoot To GoaHindi · 2015“I take no pleasure in running down a film that's obviously been strung together on a…” — Uday Bhatia

5.1

7 criticsMixed46Krishna Aur KansHindi · 2012“On the whole, KRISHNA AUR KANS could've been a fascinating interpretation of a much-loved…” — Taran Adarsh

5.1

4 criticsMixed47Shaadi Mein Zaroor AanaHindi · 2017“The film, however, leans too much on clichés. Songs are abrupt and obstruct the…” — Sweta Kaushal

5.0

12 criticsMixed48Time OutHindi · 2015“'Timeout' raises a subject that is usually not tackled with any seriousness in our…” — Shubhra Gupta

4.8

5 criticsMixed49Be HappyHindi · 2025“Abhishek Bachchan keeps you hooked with this sweet-as-sugar movie designed to make you…” — Rishabh Suri

4.7

10 criticsMixed50Sahaa - Life of SanjuTelugu · 2026“If made properly, Sahaa would have been a good emotional drama. But, because of the…” — Satya Pulagam

4.6

4 criticsMixed

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5.3

Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47

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5.8

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Sahaa - Life of Sanju

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6.0

Mahaprabhu Jagannath

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6.4

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