15 Movies Like Celluloid

Loved Celluloid? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

Patriot
#1

Patriot

When a Malayali DRW analyst tries to expose a corrupt regional politician from Kerala and his malpractices regarding spyware, he goes on the run, becomes a vlogger, and must clear his name of the false allegations levelled against him.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Celluloid.

Vaazha II
#2

Vaazha II

Four friends – Hashir, Alan, Ajin and Vinayak – are considered losers and troublemakers by parents, family and the school management. They face immense social pressure as they reach adulthood, embarking them on an emotional journey of self discovery and acceptance, where they finally learn to take up their responsibilities and find success.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Celluloid.

Vaazha
#3

Vaazha

Four friends deemed 'losers' face immense pressure from parents and society upon entering adulthood. Their emotional tale sees them embark on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, where love ultimately triumphs over judgment.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Celluloid.

Hridayam
#4

Hridayam

Arun and Darshana are first-year engineering students and they fall in love soon after their college begins. And just as how things work generally in teenage, the road ahead isn't too easy for them. Life offers many twists and turns that they least expect.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Celluloid.

RDX: Robert Dony Xavier
#5

RDX: Robert Dony Xavier

Once-menacing, anger fueled, trained martial arts fighters Robert, Dony and Xavier settle down to peaceful lives, after a significant event prompts them. Fate orchestrates their reunion and return from exile to their fighting ways, when their history linger ominously and one of them faces a violent attack.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Celluloid.

The Forge
#6

The Forge

19 year old Isaiah Wright lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mother Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum – to step up or move out. Feeling the pull from his friends and the push from his mom, Isaiah is hired by Moore Fitness, unaware of how the owner will personally impact his life. With the prayers of his mother and unexpected guidance from his new mentor, Isaiah is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God might have a greater purpose for his life.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Celluloid.

Bramayugam
#7

Bramayugam

A folk singer in 17th-century Kerala discovers a mansion. Inside, he encounters an enigmatic cook and a powerful master, setting in motion a chain of events that changes his life.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Celluloid.

Take the Lead
#8

Take the Lead

A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Celluloid.

The Ron Clark Story
#9

The Ron Clark Story

Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small hometown to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. But to break through to the students, he must use unconventional methods, including his ground-breaking classroom rules, to help them reach their potential. Based on a true story.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Celluloid.

The Goat Life
#10

The Goat Life

Indian migrant worker Najeeb Muhammad goes to Saudi Arabia to earn money. However, in a twist of fate, he finds himself living a slave-like existence, herding goats in the middle of the desert.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Celluloid.

Churchill
#11

Churchill

A ticking-clock thriller following Winston Churchill in the 24 hours before D-Day.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Celluloid.

Godha
#12

Godha

A washed-up wrestler's life changes when he brings a passionate female wrestler from Punjab to his conservative Kerala village, sparking a comedic yet inspiring revolution in the local wrestling pits.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Celluloid.

Radium Girls
#13

Radium Girls

Young women toiling in a factory are exposed to hazardous material which takes a disastrous toll on their health.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Celluloid.

Iratta
#14

Iratta

After a cop is found dead, a policeman's investigation sparks a chilling search for the truth connected to his estranged twin and their fraught past.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Celluloid.

All We Imagine as Light
#15

All We Imagine as Light

In Mumbai, Nurse Prabha's routine is troubled when she receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Her younger roommate, Anu, tries in vain to find a spot in the city to be intimate with her boyfriend. A trip to a beach town allows them to find a space for their desires to manifest.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Celluloid.