Hasee Toh Phasee is a cut above the standard Bollywood rom-com because it actually cares about its characters' brains. Parineeti Chopra’s performance as Meeta—a twitchy, pill-popping, genius scientist—is the anchor that keeps the movie from drifting into generic territory.

It’s a great pick for families who want a lighthearted movie that still has some emotional weight. It avoids the loudest, most annoying tropes of the genre while delivering the catchy music and colorful aesthetics you'd expect. If your kid is into stories about outsiders finding their place, this will land well.