Movies like The Film Fan (1939)
The best movies like The Film Fan (1939) are Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up! (2022), Speedy Gonzales (1955) and Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure (2013). If The Film Fan hooked you with its animation and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedTom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry (2005)7.1/10 from 316 votes
- NewestDecorado (2025)Released 2025
Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up! (2022)
This time, the rivals team up to help a cowgirl and her brother save their homestead from a greedy land-grabber, and they’re going to need some help! Jerry’s three precocious nephews are all ready for action, and Tom is rounding up a posse of prairie dogs. But can a ragtag band of varmints defeat a deceitful desperado determined to deceive a damsel in distress? No matter what happens with Tom and Jerry in the saddle, it’ll be a rootin’ tootin’ good time!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSpeedy Gonzales (1955)
Speedy comes to the aid of a group of mice trying to get the cheese from a factory guarded by Sylvester.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTom and Jerry's Giant Adventure (2013)
Tom And Jerry are among the last animals living in Storybook Town, a fairy tale-inspired theme park "where dreams come true, if you believe."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisPosse Cat (1954)
Tom and Jerry are in a cabin in the wild west. Jerry's rustling food, so Tom's owner won't let him eat until he's gotten rid of Jerry.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTom and Jerry: Spy Quest (2015)
Two groups of classic cartoon characters come together in this fun-filled crossover with the popular action-adventure series Jonny Quest. Fans of all ages won't want to miss this heart-stopping romp as Tom and Jerry join Jonny Quest and his pal Hadji and embark on a dangerous spy mission in order to save the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Wise Little Hen (1934)
Join Donald Duck in his debut in the classic animated short The Wise Little Hen. The Little Hen is planting corn and would like to have help from Peter Pig and Donald Duck, but they refuse stating they each have a "tummy ache." When it comes time to harvest the corn, Peter Pig and Donald still refuse to help the Hen, so she and her chicks do the harvest by themselves. Finally, the hen cooks the corn and offers some to Donald and Peter Pig, but when they look more carefully they discover a surprise.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAnimal Crackers (2018)
A family must use a magical box of Animal Crackers to save a rundown circus from being taken over by their evil uncle Horatio P. Huntington.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry (2005)
After being evicted from their old house by Tom's owner for causing major damage, cat and mouse Tom and Jerry enter a race entitled the "Fabulous Super Race" to win a mansion.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (1997)
When Toaster and the gang spark friendships with the playful animals at the veterinary hospital, they soon discover their new pals are about to be sent to a testing laboratory.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBugs Bunny Rides Again (1948)
In the Western town of Rising Gorge, Bugs faces off against Yosemite Sam, "the roughest, toughest, he-man stuffest hombre who's ever crossed the Rio Grande."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIt's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974)
Charlie Brown, Linus and the entire Peanuts gang are off on a lively Easter egg hunt. They suspect they've spotted the Easter Bunny … but the trouble is, he looks a lot like a certain beagle who's near and dear to Charlie Brown's heart. Is it truly the Easter Bunny, or is it just the irrepressible Snoopy playing a trick on the kids?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale (2007)
Christmas is never so spirited as when Tom and Jerry lock horns for the holidays in their new original movie--Tom & Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale In an empty opera house, Jerry wishes for a chance to perform -- and magically his dream comes true. The little mouse is whisked away to an enchanted kingdom where anything is possible: candy forests, singing snowflakes, even the toys spring to life! Jerry has a great time with his new friends, and when Jerry dances with the music box ballerina, he is as happy as happy can be. Unfortunately, alley cats led by Tom crash Jerry's party, kidnap the music box ballerina and wreak havoc in the holiday kingdom. It's up to Jerry to set things right -- and with help from a fellow mouse named Tuffy and more newfound friends, Jerry just may win the day!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Silly (2023)
Mickey and gang must stop hundreds of old film reel versions of Mickey from wreaking havoc all over town.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThree Little Pigs (1933)
The two pigs building houses of hay and sticks scoff at their brother, building the brick house. But when the wolf comes around and blows their houses down (after trickery like dressing as a foundling sheep fails), they run to their brother's house. And throughout, they sing the classic song, "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?".
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPooh's Heffalump Movie (2005)
Who or what exactly is a Heffalump? The lovable residents of the Hundred Acre Wood -- Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga and the rest of the pack -- embark on a journey of discovery in search of the elusive Heffalump. But as is always the case, this unusual road trip opens their eyes to so much more than just the creature they're seeking.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMickey's Steam Roller (1934)
While streetworker Mickey romances Minnie, Mickey's nephews Morty and Ferdie take control of his steamroller and it's full speed ahead on a very destructive ride.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLet's Stick Together (1952)
Even with his long white beard and aching back, an aging Donald still has to make ends meet by lancing trash in the park. When he happens upon his old partner, an elderly honey bee named Spike, it conjures up memories of the good ol' days.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCorn Chips (1951)
Donald is shoveling the snow off his walk; Chip 'n' Dale are shoveling their branch. Donald tricks them into shoveling his walk. Angered, they sneak into his house, where he's getting ready to make popcorn. They've never seen this before, but they love it. They stow away in the box, then make off with the bowl of popped corn.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAll in a Nutshell (1949)
Donald steals Chip and Dale's nuts for his nut-butter shop, which is shaped like a giant walnut, Chip and Dale, roll and "shoot" Donald into a nearby lake.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBone Trouble (1940)
Pluto is on the run after stealing a bone from Butch the bulldog and finds refuge in a carnival Hall of Mirrors.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999)
Mickey, Minnie, and their famous friends Goofy, Donald, Daisy and Pluto gather together to reminisce about the love, magic and surprises in three wonder-filled stories of Christmas past.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSplatypus (2004)
Splat Flatfoot's party plans are ruined, as his TV blows up and he gets upstaged by rival Hap Hazard. It's up to him and Mindy Mole to outstage their rival and find a new, even better TV. Pilot originally meant for Nickelodeon but ultimately got rejected.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Texas Tom (1950)
Tom is a cowboy boot-wearing cat at a Texas dude ranch. When a beautiful female cat comes for a visit, Tom takes time from his regular torturing of Jerry to use the mouse as a way to impress the dame. Naturally, Jerry gives Tom his comeuppance.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Cat Returns (2002)
Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDecorado (2025)
Arnold, an unemployed middle-aged mouse, confides to his wife Maria that he suspects his entire world is nothing more than a set, and his life a scripted performance. When his best friend Ramiro dies under mysterious circumstances, he traces the conspiracy to a monolithic corporation whose influence reaches every corner of their daily lives.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
The Tortoise and the Hare (1935)
The Tortoise and the Hare is an animated short film released on January 5, 1935 by United Artists, produced by Walt Disney and directed by Wilfred Jackson. Based on an Aesop's fable of the same name, The Tortoise and the Hare won the 1934 Academy Award for Best Short Subject: Cartoons. This cartoon is also believed to be one of the influences for Bugs Bunny.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGordon Bleugh!: Gingerbread Men (2000)
One of several short films. Claymation that follows the misadventures of a mad anthropomorphic frog chef, often facing mishaps and disaster in his kitchen.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Love Language (2022)
A young puppy struggles to connect with her oddball stepdad.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & family
0000: A Shark Odyssey (2020)
In the year 0000, the world is inhabited by sharks who speak the Sharkish language. But one day everything seems to be coming to an end. Unknown forces want to manipulate these sharks using anagrams.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Tea for Two Hundred (1948)
Donald is preparing a little picnic when he sees some ants passing by. He decides to tease one, ultimately by piling lots of food onto it. The ant eventually stumbles, but realizes Donald is sitting on a veritable gold mine. He rallies his fellow ants, and while Donald is napping, they cart him to a cliff and drop him into the river. When he returns to the raid in progress, he finds himself powerless to stop it. He dynamites the ant hill, but that only separates the ledge he's standing on, and he finds himself in the river again as the ants finish off a cupcake.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Film Fan?
The closest matches to The Film Fan are Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up! (2022), Speedy Gonzales (1955) and Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure (2013). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Film Fan?
Start with Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up! (2022), the closest match to The Film Fan.
What is the highest-rated movie like The Film Fan?
Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry (2005), rated 7.1/10 by 316 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Film Fan?
Decorado (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Film Fan?
Yes: Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up! (2022), Speedy Gonzales (1955) and Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure (2013).
How are movies similar to The Film Fan chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Film Fan, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.