Movies like The Stranger Rides Again (1938)
The best movies like The Stranger Rides Again (1938) are Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet (2014), How to Be a Detective (1952) and Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide (2006). If The Stranger Rides Again hooked you with its animation, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
The Stranger Rides Again
Quick picks
- Highest ratedScooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown (2017)7.7/10 from 209 votes
- NewestThe Tidal Zone: SpongeBob Universe Special (2023)Released 2023
Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet (2014)
Exiled artist and poet Mustafa embarks on a journey home with his housekeeper and her daughter; together the trio must evade the authorities who fear that the truth in Mustafa's words will incite rebellion.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHow to Be a Detective (1952)
Goofy is "Johnny Eyeball, Private Eye" who gets mixed up in a surreal whodunnit involving a classy dame, a cop, weasels, and the mysterious missing Al.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJimmy Timmy Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide (2006)
Cartoon worlds collide in this hourlong adventure starring whiz kid Jimmy Neutron and Timmy Turner from "The Fairly OddParents." When the boys duel over Cindy Vortex, it draws the attention of Jimmy's archenemy, Prof. Calamitous, who teams with Wanda and Cosmo, forcing Jimmy and Timmy to work together to save the world from the all-powerful villain.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChickenhare 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisL.O.L. Surprise! Winter Fashion Show (2022)
The collection with which Neonlicious was to make her debut mysteriously disappears. Now you have to use all your creativity and improvise new designs for the big parade!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisInception: The Cobol Job (2010)
Cobb, Arthur and Nash are enlisted by Cobol Engineering.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKung 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJimmy Timmy Power Hour (2004)
Mayhem reigns supreme in the animated kingdom as whiz kid Jimmy Neutron and Timmy from "The Fairly Oddparents" swap places in each other's worlds.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCurious George 3: Back to the Jungle (2015)
When Curious George is offered a special space mission, Ted (The Man in the Yellow Hat) can't deny his little friend this exciting journey, especially after Curious George completes the training. But when he crash-lands in Africa, a worried Ted goes searching, expecting the worst, only to have it turn out to be the best.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDexter's Laboratory (1995)
Dexter and Dee Dee wreck havok using Dexter's latest invention: a hand-held device that turns people into various animals. The short film that inspired the TV-series.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisStewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005)
The maniacal baby of the Griffin family, Stewie, meets his future self. In doing this he discovers that his future image is not what he has anticipated because of a near death experience.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Tidal Zone: SpongeBob Universe Special (2023)
GrandPat travels through alternate dimensions and timelines to get home.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHey 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPigeon: Impossible (2009)
The tale of Walter, a rookie secret agent faced with a problem seldom covered in basic training: what to do when a curious pigeon gets trapped inside your multi-million dollar, government-issued nuclear briefcase.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisScooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown (2017)
When the Scooby gang visits a dude ranch, they discover that it and the nearby town have been haunted by a ghostly cowboy, Dapper Jack, who fires real fire from his fire irons. The mystery only deepens when it’s discovered that the ghost is also the long lost relative of Shaggy Rogers!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDaredevil vs. Spider-Man (2003)
Spider-Man is transported to an alien world by the Beyonder. He must lead a force of Earth's greatest heroes against their greatest foes.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPAW 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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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Stranger Rides Again?
The closest matches to The Stranger Rides Again are Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet (2014), How to Be a Detective (1952) and Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide (2006). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Stranger Rides Again?
Start with Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet (2014), the closest match to The Stranger Rides Again.
What is the highest-rated movie like The Stranger Rides Again?
Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown (2017), rated 7.7/10 by 209 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Stranger Rides Again?
The Tidal Zone: SpongeBob Universe Special (2023) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Stranger Rides Again?
Yes: Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet (2014), How to Be a Detective (1952) and Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide (2006).
How are movies similar to The Stranger Rides Again chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Stranger Rides Again, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.



















