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Movies like Der alte Mann und das Meer (2010)

The best movies like Der alte Mann und das Meer (2010) are Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011), The Cat in the Hat (1971) and Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You (1999). If Der alte Mann und das Meer hooked you with its animation, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011)

    Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu's greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox, and Master Croc.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  2. The Cat in the Hat (1971)

    In a marvelously animated version of one of the most beloved of all Dr. Seuss tales, two youngsters find themselves at home with nothing to do on a rainy afternoon. But when the magical, mischievous Cat in the Hat arrives on the scene, they're all cat-apulted into a day of rousing, romping, outlandish antics they - and you - will never forget!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  3. Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You (1999)

    After Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Rabbit see Christopher Robin making a valentine for -- gasp! -- a girl, they find he's been bitten by a "Smitten" and is lovesick! Worried that he'll no longer have time for them, and hoping a second bite from the love bug will cure him, they set out on a wild adventure to capture the Smitten. This wonderful story, filled with magic and whimsy, and sweetened with three new songs, reminds us all that the heart is big and always has plenty of room for friends -- old and new.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  4. Thru the Mirror (1936)

    Mickey has been reading Alice in Wonderland, and falls asleep. He finds himself on the other side of the mirror, where the furniture is alive.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  5. Inception: The Cobol Job (2010)

    Cobb, Arthur and Nash are enlisted by Cobol Engineering.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  6. Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022)

    A brave young animal explorer teams up with two trusty friends to find a powerful artifact before his greedy uncle can get his paws on it.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  7. The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow (2013)

    When Brainy Smurf is favored to win the annual Smurfberry Hunt for the ninth year in a row, Gutsy Smurf sets out to discover how Brainy wins every year. Gutsy’s investigation takes him into spooky Smurfy Hollow–and right into Gargamel’s trap! Can Brainy and Gutsy, with the help of Smurfette, put aside their rivalry before Gargamel captures them–or worse, they come face-to-face with the legendary ghost, the Headless Horseman?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  8. Far from the Tree (2021)

    On an idyllic beach in the Pacific Northwest, curiosity gets the better of a young raccoon whose frustrated parent attempts to keep them both safe.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  9. Arctic Dogs (2019)

    Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

  10. The House (2022)

    Across different eras, a poor family, an anxious developer and a fed-up landlady become tied to the same mysterious house in this animated dark comedy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  11. A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994)

    Fred is cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in a stage adaption of the classic Christmas story, but is acting a bit stingy in real life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  12. The Big Bad Wolf (1934)

    The Big Bad Wolf torments Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  13. Once Upon a Studio (2023)

    Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  14. Mooned (2023)

    Villainous Vector must figure out how to get off the moon and return to Earth.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  15. PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue (2020)

    A royal relative steals a gem with the power to make things fly, the Paw Patrol takes to the skies to stop him and save Barkingburg.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  16. Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)

    Christopher Robin's bear attempts to raid a beehive in a tall tree.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  17. Welcome to the Club (2022)

    Heart set on becoming a princess, Lisa Simpson is surprised to learn being bad might be more fun.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  18. Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002)

    Arnold and his friends must recover a stolen document in order to prevent the neighborhood from being bulldozed.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  19. Minions & More Volume 1 (2022)

    This collection of 10 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Puppy (2013); Minion Scouts (2019); Training Wheels (2013); The Secret Life of Kyle (2017); Santa's Little Helpers (2019). From the "Grinch" franchise: The Dog Days of Winter (2019). From the "Secret Life of Pets" franchise: Norman Television (2016); Weenie (2016). From the "Sing" franchise: Love at First Sight (2017). From the "Lorax" franchise: Forces of Nature (2012).

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  20. Beyond (2003)

    While looking for her cat, a young woman and some kids find an abandoned building where strange things happen and the rules of physics don't always apply. Part of the Animatrix collection of animated shorts set in the Matrix universe.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  21. Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)

    Ruby Gillman, a sweet and awkward high school student, discovers she's a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens. The kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids. Destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother, Ruby must use her newfound powers to protect those she loves most.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  22. From Darkness (2002)

    A lonely fisherman drifts into haunted waters in search of food and finds much more than he bargained for. Based on an Inuit folktale.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  23. Pomor True Story (1987)

    Andrian and Ivan are two brother-sailors who worked in Arkhangelsk as a carved artists. And so, at the end of August they decided, like loons, to go to the island. When the men were already far away in the sea, they moored to a small patch of land and began to have a dinner. After the dinner they decided to go to sleep and go home in the morning. But they could not even imagine what disaster awaited them in the night.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  24. The Old Man and the Sea (1999)

    An old fisherman makes the biggest catch of his life.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  25. Borislav (2014)

    A fisherman's daughter has to accept her father's disease when she arrives at her childhood home and finds her father vulnerable and fragile.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  26. Syrenka: Legend of the Warsaw Mermaid (TBA)

    On the banks of the Vistula River, a mermaid, and a bar matron face off against gendered power. Through an emblematic confrontation with a young fisherman, they tear at the net of prevailing misogyny.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  27. Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare (2010)

    Scooby and the gang experience outdoor fun as they go back to Fred's old summer camp. As summer goes on, it becomes increasingly clear that the spooky camp stories told by the fireplace, are more real than they've though and soon, it's up to the gang to try and solve the mystery of camp scare.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  28. Onno und Ontje (TBA)

    The odd fisherman Onno lives on a tiny little island in the Wadden Sea and prefers to be all alone - until one day a little otter runs up to him: Ontje. Against all odds, the two become inseparable friends who experience adventures about friendship, jealousy and security together.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  29. O Conto da Sereia (2020)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  30. Siren (1968)

    Monsterlike cranes reign over an inhospitable harbour as prehistorical reptiles. The only human being they accept is a lonesome fisherman. He is to witness a strange encounter between a ship's mate and a mermaid. Imagination or reality?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Der alte Mann und das Meer?

The closest matches to Der alte Mann und das Meer are Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011), The Cat in the Hat (1971) and Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You (1999). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Der alte Mann und das Meer?

Start with Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011), the closest match to Der alte Mann und das Meer.

What is the highest-rated movie like Der alte Mann und das Meer?

Once Upon a Studio (2023), rated 8.3/10 by 457 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Der alte Mann und das Meer?

Mooned (2023) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there German movies like Der alte Mann und das Meer?

Yes: Onno und Ontje.

How are movies similar to Der alte Mann und das Meer chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Der alte Mann und das Meer, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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