What to watch with family on SonyLIV
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
Of 1,295 titles streaming on SonyLIV in India, 561 (43%) are rated U or U/A or score as family-safe. 319 of those also pass KyaDekhu's parents check — AI-estimated sexual content, violence, strong language and substance use are all "unlikely" — 90 movies and 229 web series. Here are the best-rated 30.
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1. Planet Earth (2006)
Web series · English · 1 season · U · Documentary · IMDb 9.4 (2.4L votes)
Visually stunningSlow-burnFamily-friendlyLight-hearted
David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries.
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2. Gullak (2019)
Web series · Hindi · 5 seasons · U/A 13+ · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 9.1 (32.1K votes)
HeartwarmingSlow-burnLow-stakesLight-hearted
Set in quaint by-lanes in the heart of India, Gullak is a collection of disarming and relatable tales of the Mishra family.
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3. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
Movie · English · 1h 57m · U · Animation, Action · IMDb 8.4 (8.2L votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seatTwisty
Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider
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4. Haikyu!! (2014)
Web series · Japanese · 4 seasons · Animation, Comedy · IMDb 8.7 (57.5K votes)
HeartwarmingLight-heartedFamily-friendlyStraightforward
Inspired by a small-statured pro volleyball player, Hinata creates a volleyball team in his last year of middle school. Unfortunately the team is matched up against the "King of the Court" Tobio Kageyama’s team in their first tournament and inevitably lose. After the crushing defeat, Hinata vows to surpass Kageyama Aft
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5. Your Name. (2016)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 46m · U/A 13+ · Animation, Romance · IMDb 8.4 (4.1L votes)
TwistyVisually stunningHeartwarming
High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.
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6. Your Lie in April (2014)
Web series · Japanese · 1 season · Animation, Comedy · IMDb 8.6 (54.8K votes)
Slow-burnHeartwarmingLow-stakes
Kousei Arima was a genius pianist until his mother's sudden death took away his ability to play. Each day was dull for Kousei. But, then he meets a violinist named Kaori Miyazono who has an eccentric playing style. Can the heartfelt sounds of the girl's violin lead the boy to play the piano again?
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7. Rocket Boys (2022)
Web series · Hindi · 2 seasons · Drama · IMDb 8.8 (20.8K votes)
Family-friendlyStraightforwardSeriousVisually stunning
Spanning three crucial decades (1940-60s) in the history of India, the story chronicles the life of three great men responsible for launching India's space and nuclear programs respectively: Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, the architect of India's Nuclear Programme, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, universally acknowledged as the Father of th
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8. 96 (2018)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 39m · U · Romance · IMDb 8.4 (46.9K votes)
HeartwarmingSlow-burnFamily-friendlyLow-stakes
Ram is a photographer and nature lover who travels all around India capturing moments. On a chance visit to his hometown Tanjavur, he goes into his school and begins to walk down memory lane to 1994 when he was a student harboring feelings for his classmate Janu.
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9. Kaguya-sama: Love Is War (2019)
Web series · Japanese · 3 seasons · Comedy, Animation · IMDb 8.5 (32.2K votes)
FunnyLight-heartedLow-stakes
Considered a genius due to having the highest grades in the country, Miyuki Shirogane leads the prestigious Shuchiin Academy's student council as its president, working alongside the beautiful and wealthy vice president Kaguya Shinomiya. The two are often regarded as the perfect couple by students despite them not bein
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10. My Hero Academia (2016)
Web series · Japanese · 8 seasons · U · Action & Adventure, Animation · IMDb 8.2 (1.3L votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
Izuku has dreamt of being a hero all his life—a lofty goal for anyone, but especially challenging for a kid with no superpowers. That’s right, in a world where eighty percent of the population has some kind of super-powered "quirk," Izuku was unlucky enough to be born completely normal. But that’s not enough to stop hi
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11. Dragon Ball Super (2015)
Web series · Japanese · 1 season · U · Animation, Action & Adventure · IMDb 8.3 (48.0K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-pacedLight-hearted
With Majin Buu defeated, Goku has taken a completely new role as...a radish farmer?! With Earth at peace, our heroes have settled into normal lives. But they can’t get too comfortable. Far away, the powerful God of Destruction, Beerus, awakens to a prophecy revealing his demise at the hands of an even more formidable b
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12. Kadaisi Vivasayi (2022)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 25m · Drama · IMDb 8.7 (11.3K votes)
Slow-burnFamily-friendlyCold & detachedDialogue-driven
Maayandi, the only farmer in a village that has abandoned farming, is charged with a petty case that leads to his imprisonment.
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13. Fruits Basket (2019)
Web series · Japanese · 3 seasons · Animation, Drama · IMDb 8.5 (14.3K votes)
Slow-burnHeartwarming
After a family tragedy turns her life upside down, 16-year-old high school student Tohru Honda takes matters into her own hands and moves out… into a tent! Unfortunately for her, she pitches her new home on private land belonging to the mysterious Soma clan, and it isn't long before the owners discover her secret. But,
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14. Slam Dunk (1993)
Web series · Japanese · 1 season · Animation, Comedy · IMDb 8.7 (9.7K votes)
Light-heartedHeartwarmingFunnyStraightforward
Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her heart including joining the school basketball team that is aiming to conquer the nation lead by Haruko's b
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15. Kuroko's Basketball (2012)
Web series · Japanese · 3 seasons · Animation, Comedy · IMDb 8.2 (16.9K votes)
Light-heartedFamily-friendlyFast-pacedVisually stunning
In the story, Kagami Taiga has just enrolled into Seirin High School when he meets Kuroko Tetsuya of the school's basketball team. Kuroko happens to be the shadowy sixth member of the legendary Generation of Miracles basketball team. Together, Kagami and Kuroko aim to take their team to the inter-high school championsh
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16. Horimiya (2021)
Web series · Japanese · 1 season · Animation, Comedy · IMDb 8.0 (27.8K votes)
HeartwarmingSlow-burnLow-stakesLight-hearted
A secret life is the one thing they have in common. At school, Hori is a prim and perfect social butterfly, but the truth is she's a brash homebody. Meanwhile, under a gloomy facade, Miyamura hides a gentle heart, along with piercings and tattoos. In a chance meeting, they both reveal a side they've never shown. Could
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17. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · U/A 7+ · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.2 (15.3K votes)
HeartwarmingFunnyLow-stakesLight-hearted
Inspired by the famous Gujarati column Duniya Ne Undha Chasma by Taarak Mehta, this show captures the everyday life in Gokuldham Co-operative Society, addressing socially relevant issues with humor. At its heart is Jethalal, an uneducated Gujarati businessman, who often seeks guidance from his wise neighbor and friend,
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18. Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day (2011)
Web series · Japanese · 1 season · Animation, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (19.1K votes)
Slow-burnHeartwarming
Jinta Yadomi and his group of childhood friends have become estranged after a tragic accident split them apart. Now in their high school years, a sudden surprise forces each of them to confront their guilt over what happened that day and come to terms with the ghosts of their past.
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20. Spider-Man (2002)
Movie · English · 2h 1m · U · Action, Science Fiction · IMDb 7.5 (10.0L votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seat
After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the superhero known as Spider-Man.
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21. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Movie · English · 2h 17m · Science Fiction, Drama · IMDb 7.6 (2.4L votes)
Visually stunningSlow-burn
After an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.
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22. Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Movie · English · 2h 7m · U · Action, Adventure · IMDb 7.5 (8.1L votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seat
Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superhero alter ego, which leaves the city suffering in the wake of carnage left by the evil Doc Ock. In the meantime, Parker still can't act on his feelings for Mary Jane Watson, a girl he's loved since ch
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23. Ouran High School Host Club (2006)
Web series · Japanese · 1 season · Animation, Comedy · IMDb 8.1 (14.4K votes)
FunnyLight-heartedLow-stakesHeartwarming
New student Haruhi stumbles on the Ouran High School Host Club, an all-male group that makes money by entertaining the girls of the school.
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24. BOCCHI THE ROCK! (2022)
Web series · Japanese · 2 seasons · Animation, Comedy · IMDb 8.3 (9.8K votes)
FunnyLow-stakesLight-heartedHeartwarming
Hitori Gotoh, a shy, awkward, and lonely high school student dreams of being in a band despite her doubts and worries, but when she is recruited to be the guitarist of a group looking to make it big, she realises her dream may be able to be fulfilled and come true.
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25. Searching (2018)
Movie · English · 1h 42m · UA · Drama, Mystery · IMDb 7.6 (2.0L votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatFast-pacedDialogue-driven
After David Kim's 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later and without a single lead, David decides to search the one place no one has looked yet, where all secrets are kept today: his daughter's laptop.
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26. Suzume (2022)
Movie · Japanese · 2h 2m · U/A 7+ · Animation, Drama · IMDb 7.6 (66.8K votes)
Visually stunningTwistyEdge-of-seat
Suzume, 17, lost her mother as a little girl. On her way to school, she meets a mysterious young man. But her curiosity unleashes a calamity that endangers the entire population of Japan, and so Suzume embarks on a journey to set things right.
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27. Gargi (2022)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 17m · U · Drama, Thriller · IMDb 8.1 (8.6K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyDialogue-drivenEdge-of-seat
When a schoolteacher's father is arrested for the rape of a 10-year-old girl, the media storm surrounding the case has lawyers reluctant about defending the accused. An inexperienced advocate with a speech disability agrees to take up the case despite the stiff opposition and ridicule from his association. It is now up
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28. Weathering with You (2019)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 52m · UA · Animation, Drama · IMDb 7.5 (73.1K votes)
Visually stunningSlow-burnHeartwarming
The summer of his high school freshman year, Hodaka runs away from his remote island home to Tokyo, and quickly finds himself pushed to his financial and personal limits. The weather is unusually gloomy and rainy every day, as if taking its cue from his life. After many days of solitude, he finally finds work as a free
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29. Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Movie · English · 2h 9m · UA · Action, Adventure · IMDb 7.3 (6.8L votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedTwistyEdge-of-seat
Peter Parker and his friends go on a summer trip to Europe. However, they will hardly be able to rest - Peter will have to agree to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of creatures that cause natural disasters and destruction throughout the continent.
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30. Shark Tank India (2021)
Web series · Hindi · 5 seasons · U · Reality · IMDb 8.6 (4.4K votes)
Family-friendlyLight-heartedDialogue-drivenStraightforward
Aspiring entrepreneurs from India pitch their business models to a panel of investors and persuade them to invest money in their idea.
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What can I watch with family on SonyLIV?
Top family picks on SonyLIV in India right now: Planet Earth (2006), Gullak (2019), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), Haikyu!! (2014), Your Name. (2016). All are U/UA (or family-safe) and pass the parents check.
How many family-friendly titles does SonyLIV have?
561 of 1,295 titles (43%) on SonyLIV India are family-friendly by certificate or family score; 319 also pass the parents check (as of 23 October 2026).
What is the parents check?
An AI estimate, from public plot information, of how likely a title contains sexual content, violence, strong language or drug/alcohol use. A title passes when every estimate is below 30% ("unlikely"). It is a guide, not a guarantee — check the certificate and trailer too.