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Movies like The Dawn Show Movie (2022)

The best movies like The Dawn Show Movie (2022) are Shorts (2009), Candy Cane Lane (2023) and Flora & Ulysses (2021). If The Dawn Show Movie hooked you with its comedy and family, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Shorts (2009)

    A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy

  2. Candy Cane Lane (2023)

    Determined to win the neighborhood's annual Christmas decorating contest, family man Chris makes a pact with an elf to help him out-do the competition. However, the elf casts a spell bringing the twelve days of Christmas to life, unleashing chaos on the small unsuspecting town.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & fantasy

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  3. Flora & Ulysses (2021)

    When Flora rescues a squirrel she names Ulysses, she is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers, which take them on an adventure of humorous complications that ultimately change Flora's life--and her outlook--forever.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & comedy

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  4. The 3 Worlds of Gulliver (1960)

    Doctor Gulliver is poor, so nothing - not even his charming fiancée Elisabeth - keeps him in the town he lives. He signs on to a ship to India, but in a storm he's washed off the ship and ends up on an island, which is inhibitated by very tiny people. After he managed to convince them he's harmless and is accepted as one of their citizens, their king wants to use him in war against a people of giants. Compared to them, even Gulliver is a gnome.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & comedy

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  5. The Gnome-Mobile (1967)

    An eccentric millionaire and his grandchildren are embroiled in the plights of some forest gnomes who are searching for the rest of their tribe. While helping them, the millionaire is suspected of being crazy because he's seeing gnomes! He's committed, and the niece and nephew and the gnomes have to find him and free him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & comedy

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  6. Under Wraps (2021)

    Three friends try to save their mummified friend, Harold, from greedy criminals by returning him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & comedy

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  7. Trading Mom (1994)

    The Martin kids learn of a magic spell that will take them to the 'mommy market' so they can get a more user friendly model. After giving a few other moms a try, they want their own back. But that is not so easy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & family

  8. The Warriors Gate (2016)

    After a mysterious chest opens a gateway through time, teen gamer Jack is transported to an ancient empire terrorized by a cruel barbarian king. Jack will need all of his gaming skills as he battles to defeat the barbarian, protect a beautiful princess, and somehow find his way back home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & family

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  9. Kristin's Christmas Past (2013)

    Kristin, a cynical 34-year-old, drinks a mysterious champagne on Christmas Eve and wakes up seventeen years in the past, sharing a room with her 17-year-old self. Given the chance to change the worst Christmas of her life, she attempts to fix past mistakes, only to discover surprising truths about her family that may help her mend her present-day relationships.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & family

  10. Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon (2010)

    Hiccup and friends accompany their mentor, Gobber, on a quest to kill the legendary Boneknapper Dragon.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & family

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  11. Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui (2004)

    In the time before time, six unlikely Matoran find themselves transformed into mighty Toa. The new Toa Metru must prove themselves as true heroes, find the missing Toa Lhikan, and uncover a plot that threatens the heart of Metru Nui.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & family

  12. Thunderstruck (2012)

    After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & family

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  13. 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 comedy & family

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  14. Snow Queen (2002)

    Since a bitter winter storm stole the life of Gerda's mother, she and her father have sadly continued to run the remote hotel they call home. Lonely and isolated, Gerda's only joy is Kai, the handsome bellboy. A mysterious guest with an icy stare arrives at the hotel one night, wrapped in fur and diamonds. By daybreak, the "Snow Queen" has vanished with Kai! Gerda embarks on a journey of morphing seasons, fantastical creatures, and long-frozen mysteries in a desperate quest to find her stolen love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy

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  15. Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery (2015)

    Get ready to Rock! Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang team up with the one and only KISS in this all-new, out-of-this-world adventure! We join the Gang at KISS World – the all-things-KISS theme park, as they investigate a series of strange hauntings. With help from KISS, they discover that the Crimson Witch has returned to summon The Destroyer from the alternate dimension of Kissteria! The evil duos ghastly plan, to destroy the earth! Can the Gang's cunning and KISS's power of rock save the day?!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & comedy

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  16. My Spy (2020)

    A hardened CIA operative finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & comedy

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  17. Firebreather (2010)

    It's not easy being a teen like Duncan. His mom wants him to pay more attention to his homework, while his dad - a 120-foot-tall monster known as a Kaiju - wants him to become the next King of All Monsters. When these worlds collide, Duncan must use his human wits and his Kaiju powers - including super strength, agility and the ability to breathe fire - to protect his family and friends from a giant monster rampage.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & family

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  18. Cinderfella (1960)

    When his father dies, poor Fella is left at the mercy of his snobbish stepmother and her two no-good sons Maximilian and Rupert. As he slaves away for his nasty step-family, Maximilian and Rupert attempt to find a treasure Fella's father has supposedly hidden on the estate. Hoping to restore her dwindling fortunes, the stepmother plans a fancy ball in honor of the visiting Princess Charmein whom she hopes will marry Rupert. Eventually, Fella's Fairy Godfather shows up to convince him that he has a shot at winning the Princess himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & fantasy

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  19. Os Trapalhões e a Árvore da Juventude (1991)

    Didi, Dedé, Mussum (Mussum) and Zacarias are forest rangers that they work in the Amazon rain forest where they fight the action of smugglers with the aid of Juliana, a beautiful engineer. There are many funny scenes where they find the mythical source of the fountain of youth which they drink, becoming again children.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & family

  20. Problem Child 2 (1991)

    Junior and his father, Ben, move from Cold River to Mortville. Junior becomes threatened by Ben's desire to date again and find a new mother for Junior, and sabotages each of his dates.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & family

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  21. Inácio Garapa, Um Matuto Sonhador 2 - O Retorno (2011)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & family

  22. Indústrias Reunidas Machiavelli (2019)

    Agripino and Sandoval roam around their workplace, Machiavelli Incorporated, a venture which they plan to expand whatever the costs.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & fantasy

  23. ASSASS!NATAL (2022)

    Jana is a waitress that hates Christmas. While getting home after her shift, a man chases her, and in an act of self-defense she accidentally kills him. Later she finds out that man is Santa Claus and that his powers got transferred into her.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & fantasy

  24. The First Temptation of Christ (2019)

    Jesus, who's hitting the big 3-0, brings a surprise guest to meet the family. A Christmas special so wrong it must be from comedians Porta dos Fundos.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & fantasy

  25. Chuck Billy and The Marvelous Guava Tree (2025)

    Chuck Billy has spent his life picking guavas from Jed’s guava tree. But now that Dr. Agripino is going to build a road that will take down the tree, Chuck and his friends are going to do everything they can to stop it.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family & comedy

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  26. A Dog's Will (2000)

    The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & fantasy

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  27. I Seek Your Help to Bury a Man (2023)

    Empire of Brazil, 1870. A queer indigenous body slowly dies on the cross while a transgender gypsy woman is banned by her people. A half-breed soldier stands in the middle of the way. A child and an old woman cross their stories like destined lines on the palm of a hand.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

  28. Yellow Bar - A Night with Zorza (TBA)

    A group of friends hangs out at a bar, having fun and drinking beer.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  29. A Normal Barbecue For Normal People (With Medium Meat) (2023)

    A group of old friends gathers for a biannual barbecue at the host's house. Everything seems fine, until the carnivorous party takes an unexpected turn and the true relationships between characters are revealed and show that not everything is as it seems.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  30. The Rogue's Trial (2024)

    After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Dawn Show Movie?

The closest matches to The Dawn Show Movie are Shorts (2009), Candy Cane Lane (2023) and Flora & Ulysses (2021). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Dawn Show Movie?

Start with Shorts (2009), the closest match to The Dawn Show Movie.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Dawn Show Movie?

A Dog's Will (2000), rated 8.4/10 by 1,263 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Dawn Show Movie?

Chuck Billy and The Marvelous Guava Tree (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

How are movies similar to The Dawn Show Movie chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Dawn Show Movie, 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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