Movies like Double Happiness

The Joy Luck Club delves into the relationships between Chinese-American women and their immigrant mothers, mirroring Double Happiness' exploration of family dynamics and the struggle between traditional values and personal desires.

This feel-good film about a British-Indian girl who dreams of playing professional soccer despite her family's disapproval will strike a chord with Double Happiness fans for its themes of self-empowerment and cultural expectations.

The Namesake shares thematic similarities with Double Happiness, following the life of an Indian-American man and his attempts to balance his cultural heritage with his American upbringing. Like Jade Li, the protagonist grapples with parental expectations and finding his own path.

From director Ang Lee, The Wedding Banquet is a poignant film about a gay Taiwanese immigrant who stages a marriage of convenience to appease his traditional parents. Fans of Double Happiness will appreciate the blend of humor and drama as it explores cultural identity and familial pressure.

Monsoon Wedding's rich tapestry of characters and interpersonal dynamics in the lead-up to an arranged marriage in Delhi offers a similar blend of humor and drama to those who enjoyed the family-centric storytelling of Double Happiness.

If you enjoyed Double Happiness, you'll appreciate Saving Face for its nuanced portrayal of a Chinese-American woman navigating her love life and family expectations. Cultural identity and generational clashes play a significant role in this heartfelt romantic comedy.