Movies like My Hero 2024
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My Hero (2024)
2K
Country: India
Duration: 141 min.
Story:
A white American and a Dalit boy guide in Maheshwar bond deeply. Learning of the boy's outcasting for touching an idol, the American helps end discrimination in the boy's village and reunites him with family.
Style:
inspirational, uplifting, emotional, dramatic, realistic
Plot:
social justice, justice, outcast, compassion, religious intolerance, empathy, courage, child protagonist, family reunited, small town, empowerment, activism, bonding, humanitarian, healing, conscience, redemption, coming of age, identity, intimate, nonviolent resistance
Time:
2020s
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Most similar movies to My Hero
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out emotional, realistic, inspirational and uplifting films with plots about redemption, small town, coming of age, intimate, family drama, empathy and resilience mostly in Drama, Comedy and Family genres. Some movies like My Hero: Sun in My Eyes (2015), Thala (2025), Gandhi Tatha Chettu (2025), Pyali (2022), Badava (2025). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
After her longtime marriage ends painfully, a lawyer finds new purpose by working at a refugee center, where she meets a child that changes her life.
Style:
emotional, realistic, reflective, uplifting, melancholic ...
Plot:
refugee, empathy, personal growth, immigration, divorce, healing, child protagonist, compassion, female protagonist, hopes, resilience, humanitarian ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
italy
Similarity:
95%
5K
Genre: Mystery
Country: India
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
A young man determined to reunite his estranged parents, embarking on an emotional journey to mend his family. The film delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the strength of familial bonds.
Style:
heartfelt, emotional, poignant, dramatic, sentimental ...
Plot:
reconciliation, parent child relationship, family bonds, family reunited, family drama, sacrifice, house, love, healing, families, forgiveness, family secret ...
Similarity:
90%
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
A young girl's non-violent campaign to protect her grandfather's beloved tree from demolition, is inspired by Gandhi's philosophy of peaceful resistance.
Style:
inspirational, uplifting, emotional
Plot:
civil disobedience, environmental activism, small town, family drama, coming of age, family values, empathy, heartwarming, social justice, social commentary, young adult, folklore ...
Time:
2020s
Similarity:
83%
3K
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
Story of two young siblings compassion for each other and how they overcome obstacles in life.
Style:
heartfelt, touching, emotional, realistic, inspirational ...
Plot:
family drama, siblings, compassion, support, empathy, resilience, bonding, hopes, childhood, social realism, humanism, struggle ...
Similarity:
77%
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Genre: Action
Country: India
Duration: 150 min.
Story:
A jobless troublemaker is forced to move to Malaysia for work, only to lose his job and return home. Meanwhile, a powerful brick kiln owner enslaves the local population. The story follows how the hero rises to the challenge, using his courage to ...
Style:
inspirational, action drama, emotional, realistic, political ...
Plot:
social justice, justice, class struggle, courage, underdog, working class, forced labor, empowerment, resistance, hopes, small town, unemployment ...
Place:
india, malaysia
Similarity:
74%
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
On regaining his vision after a cornea transplant, a nine-year-old boy embarks on a journey to explore India along with his father.
Style:
heartfelt, emotional, reflective, inspirational, realistic
Plot:
road trip, father son relationship, bonding, fatherhood, exploration, visual impairment, coming of age, family drama, personal growth, child protagonist, travelogue, slice of life ...
Similarity:
67%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 125 min.
Story:
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.
Style:
emotional, heartfelt, uplifting, realistic, family saga ...
Plot:
coming of age, youth, friendship, self discovery, personal growth, identity, family drama, acceptance, adulthood, social commentary, male bonding, slice of life ...
Similarity:
62%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport
Country: India
Duration: 148 min.
Story:
A simple man's search for success leads him to rediscover his roots.
Style:
inspirational, motivational, emotional, uplifting, realistic
Plot:
self discovery, tradition, perseverance, slice of life, identity, everyday life, community, heartwarming, family business, redemption, domestic drama, slow burn ...
Similarity:
62%
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 144 min.
Story:
Santya is an aggressive young chap, who is a matter of worry and fear for his family. When an Adivasi woman from Santya's neighborhood is raped and murdered by an upper caste man, Santya must make the journey towards becoming an Ambedkarite, in ...
Style:
realistic, thought provoking, serious, emotional, political drama
Audience:
adult
Plot:
social justice, justice, oppression, murder, activism, empowerment, coming of age, rape, self discovery, class struggle, identity crisis, protest ...
Time:
2020s
Similarity:
60%
Genre: Romance, Drama, Mystery
Country: India
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
yesha a physical training teacher and makes a good bond with her fellow teacher and falls for his kindness. Soon She Finds Out that Ram has a psychological disorder caused by past. What Ayesha did to make ram a better person is the rest
Style:
emotional, romantic drama, sentimental, uplifting, realistic
Plot:
compassion, empathy, mental health, female protagonist, bonding, psychological disorder, love story, friendship, intimate, male protagonist, communication, redemption ...
Similarity:
60%
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Genre: Drama
Country: Malaysia
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
Tells a story about a special child, Ashraf or Jibam, who is a little dull of his mind, but has a hidden privileges.
Style:
emotional, heartfelt, realistic, melancholic
Plot:
innocence, child protagonist, compassion, empathy, acceptance, family drama, underdog, mental disorder, relationships, slice of life, intimate, family values ...
Similarity:
58%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 47 min.
Story:
A short film that tells the story of three older men who come into the same restaurant on Wednesday mornings at the same time every week. The story is told from the perspective of Megan, the newly hired waitress at the restaurant that takes classes ...
Style:
reflective, emotional, realistic, uplifting, independent film
Plot:
restaurant, empathy, humanity, compassion, routine, personal growth, slice of life, intimate, friendship, faith, bittersweet, healing ...
Similarity:
53%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Local aryan-type thugs, financed by an outside racist (ed begley jr), attempt to create an atmosphere of fear in a small Montana community by intimidating black churchgoers, and Native American and Jewish residents. Through the efforts of a ...
Style:
inspirational, emotional, tense, uplifting, political drama
Plot:
racism, female protagonist, small town, activism, social justice, intolerance, justice, empowerment, resilience, racial tension, social conflict, civil rights ...
Similarity:
53%
Country: India
Duration: 160 min.
Story:
A couple's struggle with infertility takes a complicated turn when an ex-partner offers to be their surrogate.
Style:
heartfelt, emotional, romantic drama, reflective, realistic ...
Plot:
self discovery, personal growth, family drama, sacrifice, parent child relationship, family values, identity, healing, bittersweet, moral dilemma, intimate, redemption ...
Similarity:
52%
Genre: Romance
Country: India
Duration: 133 min.
Story:
After heartbreak, left shattered by love, fate, and betrayal, Krishnamoorthy discovers purpose helping the struggles of Indian farmers. He builds a tech solution that transforms his life and the lives of many, while healing his spirit.
Style:
inspirational, poignant, uplifting, emotional, realistic ...
Plot:
personal growth, agriculture, resilience, village life, heartbreak, social issues, healing, redemption, entrepreneurship, reform, humanitarian, innovation ...
Similarity:
51%
Genre: Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
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Style:
inspirational, emotional, uplifting, christian film, realistic ...
Plot:
golf, father daughter relationship, cancer, christian, family drama, courage, family bonds, resilience, coming of age, redemption, grief, sacrifice ...
Similarity:
50%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport
Country: India
Duration: 166 min.
Story:
The captains of two rival village cricket teams must put their longstanding grudge aside in order to take on the bullies threatening their right to play.
Style:
emotional, dramatic, inspirational, feel good, realistic ...
Plot:
cricket, rivalry, small town, village, friendship, community, reconciliation, grudge, competition, teamwork, coming of age, bullying ...
Similarity:
50%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 77 min.
Story:
"Grief Share" centers around a diverse group of individuals who are brought together by their mutual desire to heal. Each member of the class has experienced a profound loss and each individual's story parallels the parables of Jesus.
Style:
emotional, inspirational, sincere, reflective, spiritual ...
Plot:
grief, faith healing, loss, healing, bereavement, support group, hopes, empathy, mourning, faith based, religious, community ...
Similarity:
49%
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
A jaded reporter is demoted to a rural news station, but her cynicism is slowly transformed when she befriends a recovering addict as she works a news story about a church struggling to purchase a motel for homeless families.
Style:
realistic, thrilling, psychological, captivating, independent film ...
Plot:
faith, reporter, homelessness, lifestyle change, news reporter, changing lives, drug rehab, rehabilitation, television reporter, female reporter, small town, compassion ...
Time:
year 2008
Similarity:
48%
151
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Australia
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
A Nigerian refugee struggles to integrate into Australian society after escaping the clutches of Boko Haram, until he meets a woman who opens her home, and ultimately her heart, to him.
Style:
emotional, heartfelt, realistic
Plot:
refugee, immigration, compassion, trauma, struggle, house, identity, empathy, survival, resilience, humanitarian, hopes ...
Similarity:
47%
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
An Underdog of a Rural village survives as much as obstacles that he can to overcome his societal status
Style:
realistic, emotional, heartfelt, inspirational, tense ...
Plot:
classism, resilience, social inequality, oppression, social realism, social justice, class struggle, empowerment, political satire, corruption, activism, human rights ...
Similarity:
47%
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Poland
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
After a court order sends him to work at a hospice, an ex-criminal strikes up a friendship with a compassionate priest who changes his life.
Style:
captivating, thrilling, psychological, inspirational, emotional ...
Plot:
second chance, chance, empathy, humanity, redemption, transformation, changing lives, lifestyle change, relationships, relationship problems, forgiveness, life changing ...
Place:
poland
Similarity:
45%
Genre: Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 131 min.
Story:
Being a Middle Class Family That Can Afford Movie Tickets, They Dream of Producing a Whole New Movie to Fulfill Their Younger Son's Wish to Rediscover Himself Which Brings Grave Challenges
Style:
heartfelt, realistic, emotional, inspirational, independent film ...
Plot:
family drama, middle class, self discovery, perseverance, slice of life, bittersweet, coming of age, social realism, sibling relationship, intimate, small town, casting ...
Time:
2020s
Similarity:
45%
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Genre: Comedy, Family
Country: India
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
A young boy's friendship with a barber inspires him to open his own salon.
Style:
feel good, uplifting, inspirational, emotional
Plot:
barbershop, ambition, friendship, personal growth, dream, coming of age, perseverance, life lesson, slice of life, community, small town, family drama ...
Time:
2020s
Similarity:
42%
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 144 min.
Story:
Based on a true story, employees at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are concerned about potential layoffs. However, Assistant Commissioner Uday encourages them to enroll in night school to complete their education for a better future.
Style:
inspirational, motivational, realistic, emotional
Plot:
empowerment, social realism, urban, night school, hopes, working class, compassion, perseverance, resilience, social justice, poverty, humanitarian ...
Place:
mumbai india
Similarity:
42%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
When she's diagnosed with breast cancer, Brenda begins completing her bucket list with the help of the daughter she long ago put up for adoption.
Style:
emotional, exciting, serious, captivating, inspirational ...
Plot:
bucket list, mother daughter relationship, breast cancer, social issues, quitting job, surprise party, women, female protagonist, sick mother, daughter, cancer, fired from the job ...
Time:
2020s, 21st century
Similarity:
41%
Genre: Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 125 min.
Story:
The lives of Kartheek and Sombabu, who face adversity and redemption.
Style:
emotional, action drama, intense, uplifting, masala ...
Plot:
personal growth, redemption, struggle, resilience, underdog, friendship, hopes, loyalty, justice, working class, social issues, anti hero ...
Time:
2020s
Similarity:
40%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 133 min.
Story:
Das, who regularly bunks school, is unhappy with his family as they admire his brother for doing well at school. Tragedy strikes when an accident takes place, and at the same time, Das falls in love.
Style:
heartfelt, poignant, emotional, melancholic, realistic
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
family drama, coming of age, relationships, high school life, empathy, teen romance, sibling rivalry, parent child relationship, tragedy, slice of life, family values, bonding ...
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
After a horrific accident leaves his body scarred, a young boy strives to live and show everyone what is possible with the help of his family, his faith, his community, his longtime idol's kindness, and the entire city of St. Louis.
Style:
inspirational, emotional, independent film
Plot:
faith, courage, hopes, resilience, family bonds, family drama, perseverance, healing, determination, coming of age, mother son relationship, heartwarming ...
Time:
2020s
Similarity:
37%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
Laadi, a school dropout and an underdog, acquires legal knowledge while growing up with his uncle. Will he be able to provide legal help to four women trying to fight a sexual harassment case?
Style:
captivating, entertaining, dramatic, funny, humorous ...
Plot:
justice, sexual harassment, perseverance, resilience, underdog, courtroom, searching for the truth, women, young woman, love, love and romance, young girl ...
Similarity:
37%
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