Best Indian Family Movies

166 films · 50 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 criticsExceptional04Kapoor & 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 criticsExceptional05Nil Battey SannataHindi · 2016“Bhaskar affirms this with a rare power and simplicity -- a yawning difference from the…” — Gautaman Bhaskaran

7.0

28 criticsExceptional06Stanley Ka DabbaHindi · 2011“The realism gently, warmly sucks you in. You sit back, sometimes reminisce, mostly…” — Mayank Shekhar

7.0

12 criticsExceptional07PaaHindi · 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“While many Indian youth (like Pitobash as Luvtund) grow up idolising film stars, we are…” — Sudhish Kamath

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“For the sake of quality animation, for the sake of an hour well-spent and for the sake of…” — Priyanka Ketkar

6.4

8 criticsRecommended11ManamanthaTelugu · 2016“Manamantha is narrated with a lot of conviction and the stories merit a discussion. The…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.4

8 criticsRecommended12Tourist FamilyTamil · 2025“The film presents the audience with a normal, loving family that struggles to survive in…” — Latha Srinivasan

6.3

7 criticsRecommended13Hanuman AnshHindi · 2026“Hanuman Ansh is an engaging biopic of Neem Karoli Baba made with limited budget, unknown…” — Simran Singh

6.3

6 criticsRecommended14Nenu SailajaTelugu · 2016“The hero has to iron out frictions in the heroine's family to win her over.” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.2

9 criticsRecommended15GattuHindi · 2012“The film does become a little far-fetched as Gattu, an illiterate, continues to fool his…” — Anupama Chopra

6.2

7 criticsRecommended16Nannaku PremathoTelugu · 2016“Watch the film if you are a fan of the Telugu star and also if you want to watch a…” — Bollywood Life

6.1

13 criticsRecommended17Soggade Chinni NayanaTelugu · 2016“Overall, Soggade Chinninayanna directed by debutant Kalyan Krishna is a "simple" family…” — Saripalli Koti Reddy

6.1

7 criticsRecommended18Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem KahaaniHindi · 2023“It looks well-groomed and starts sounding politically correct by the end but RARKPK lacks…” — Anuj Kumar

6.1

9 criticsRecommended19Chillar PartyHindi · 2011“You still wish these kids well. So to the others who will go, watch this short film,…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.0

12 criticsRecommended20A AaTelugu · 2016“Don't MISS this complete Family entertainer of Trivikram Srinivas.” — ILuvCinema Team

6.0

7 criticsRecommended21KudumbasthanTamil · 2025“Manikandan with back-to-back hits — Good Night and Lover — seems to have the Midas touch…” — Gopinath Rajendran

6.0

8 criticsRecommended22Delhi SafariHindi · 2012“When it makes the film preachy, some of the fun is leached out. Save the environment at…” — Shubhra Gupta

6.0

6 criticsRecommended23Pasanga 2Tamil · 2015“Do a favor to Tamil cinema, watch Pasanga 2, let other superstars try what Suriya has!” — Behindwoods Review Board

6.0

5 criticsRecommended24Max, Min and MeowzakiHindi · 2026“Director Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy subverts typical indie-drama expectations by weaving…” — Anuj Kumar

6.0

5 criticsRecommended25Sui DhaagaHindi · 2018“Anushka Sharma, Varun Dhawan film is as exciting as watching a shirt-pocket get…” — Raja Sen

5.9

13 criticsMixed26Sarvam 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 criticsMixed27Sunny 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 criticsMixed28Guruvayoor AmbalanadayilMalayalam · 2024“Director Vipin Das' Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil involves all that along with copious amounts…” — Latha Srinivasan

5.8

7 criticsMixed29Bubble GumHindi · 2011“Narrative meanders in portions. Screenplay is streteched out in parts. The amateurish,…” — Mayank Shekhar

5.6

9 criticsMixed30S/O SatyamurthyTelugu · 2015“... is a predictable and sloppy family drama with a few high and mostly low moments.” — Haricharan Pudipeddi

5.6

9 criticsMixed31Tu Jhoothi Main MakkaarHindi · 2023“The film drags on for two hours before it comes to the last twenty minutes, which is when…” — Shubhra Gupta

5.6

3 criticsMixed32GippiHindi · 2013“This coming-of-age teen comedy is the cutest film you'll watch this year. You'd want to…” — Rachit Gupta

5.5

13 criticsMixed333BHKTamil · 2025“3BHK feels like a tight hug of reassurance. In a year that gave us Kudumbasthan and…” — Srinivasa Ramanujam

5.5

8 criticsMixed34Chhota 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 criticsMixed35ShortsHindi · 2013“...is worth a watch for those who wish to engage in good cinema over the weekend.” — Hindustan Times

5.4

5 criticsMixed36HridayapoorvamMalayalam · 2025“With Hridayapoorvam, Sathyan Anthikad crafts a light-hearted entertainer by stretching a…” — S.R. Praveen

5.4

5 criticsMixed37BrahmotsavamTelugu · 2016“'Brahmotsavam' has grand theme and ideas but the director has failed to tell in…” — TeluguCinema Reviewer

5.3

5 criticsMixed38Bangalore NaatkalTamil · 2016“With the exception of a few jokes, mainly in Kutty's track, Bangalore Naatkal is a…” — Sudhir Srinivasan

5.2

10 criticsMixed39Chhota 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 criticsMixed40Prem Ratan Dhan PayoHindi · 2015“The trouble is, fun-filled scenes turn into tearjerkers in PRDP in a moment, and you…” — Rohit Vats

5.1

41 criticsMixed41Barefoot To GoaHindi · 2015“Though it combines my favourite cinematic devices—senior citizen, kids, road trip-I'm…” — Rahul Desai

5.1

7 criticsMixed42Krishna Aur KansHindi · 2012“On the whole, KRISHNA AUR KANS could've been a fascinating interpretation of a much-loved…” — Taran Adarsh

5.1

4 criticsMixed43Shaadi Mein Zaroor AanaHindi · 2017“The film, however, leans too much on clichés. Songs are abrupt and obstruct the…” — Sweta Kaushal

5.0

12 criticsMixed44Time OutHindi · 2015“'Timeout' raises a subject that is usually not tackled with any seriousness in our…” — Shubhra Gupta

4.8

5 criticsMixed45Be HappyHindi · 2025“Abhishek Bachchan keeps you hooked with this sweet-as-sugar movie designed to make you…” — Rishabh Suri

4.7

10 criticsMixed46Sahaa - Life of SanjuTelugu · 2026“If made properly, Sahaa would have been a good emotional drama. But, because of the…” — Satya Pulagam

4.6

4 criticsMixed47FirefliesHindi · 2014“The well-meaning plot of Fireflies is totally wasted for a singular lack of imagination…” — Sweta Kaushal

4.5

13 criticsMixed48Satrangee ParachuteHindi · 2011“On the whole, Satrangee Parachute is a dull show all the way and will go largely…” — Komal Nahta

3.8

3 criticsUnfavorable49Kaccha LimbooHindi · 2011“On the whole, KACCHA LIMBOO comes across as an unripe and undeveloped effort.…” — Taran Adarsh

3.7

5 criticsUnfavorable50HumshakalsHindi · 2014“As social experiments go, this one tests patience rather than intelligence. It takes…” — Sarit Ray

2.5

36 criticsUnfavorable

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4.6

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6.3

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6.0

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