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Movies like Today's Special: Live on Stage (1985)

The best movies like Today's Special: Live on Stage (1985) are PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue (2020), Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special (2020) and Thunderstruck (2012). If Today's Special: Live on Stage hooked you with its family, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. 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 family

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  2. Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special (2020)

    Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there's only one person who can save the day: Santa's great friend Mariah Carey. The Queen of Christmas creates a fabulous and star-studded spectacular to make the whole world merry!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  3. 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 family

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  4. 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 family

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  5. Sneakerella (2022)

    When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a ‘legit’ sneaker designer in the industry.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

  6. Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas (2018)

    As Bright Fields preps for its Mistletoe Ball, a broken ornament leads Zoe to a family secret, while Gaby finds herself at the mercy of new boss Mia.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  7. Chang Can Dunk (2023)

    Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American, bets the high school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads 5' 8" Chang on a quest to learn to dunk—not only to impress his crush, Kristy, but to gain the respect of his high school peers too. But before he can rise up and truly throw one down, he'll have to reexamine everything he knows about himself, his friendships and his family.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  8. Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring (2002)

    The Oscar-winning cat-and-mouse twosome--Tom and Jerry--returns with another adventure. When Tom and Jerry's irrepressible curiosity gets the best of them, the mysterious magic ring that Tom guards with his life ends up stuck over Jerry's head. Now, Jerry must find a way to free himself of the ring while fleeing Tom, who wants to remove the ring any way he can! Find out if the pair can conjure up a solution in this fur-raising, madcap escapade.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  9. Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas (2021)

    After a series of mishaps, Mickey, Minnie and the gang are separated all over the world and must try to get back to Hot Dog Hills by Christmas Eve. A mysterious and jolly stranger shows up to tell them about The Wishing Star, which could be the secret to bringing everybody home in time to celebrate together.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  10. 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 family

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  11. Heavy Metal Mater (2010)

    Mater and Lightning McQueen are ready to rock! When Mater's garage band, Mater and the Gas Caps, records a hit song, Mater becomes a rock legend. Then Lightning joins Mater's band for the rock concert of the century!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  12. The Willoughbys (2020)

    When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  13. 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 family

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  14. Bah, Humduck!: A Looney Tunes Christmas (2006)

    In this adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Daffy Duck is the greedy proprietor of the Lucky Duck Mega-Mart and all he can think about is the money to be made during the holiday season.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  15. 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 family

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  16. Magic Stocking (2015)

    A young widow finds a tattered old Christmas stocking at a Holiday craft sale, but is skeptical of its magic when it seems to create small trinkets on its own.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  17. Make Mine Music (1946)

    In the tradition of Fantasia, Make Mine Music is a glorious collection of musically charged animated shorts featuring such fun-filled favorites as "Peter and the Wolf", narrated by the beloved voice behind Winnie the Pooh. In addition you'll enjoy such classic cartoon hits as "Casey at the Bat," "The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met" and "Johnnie Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

  18. The Twits (2025)

    When the meanest, nastiest villains pull a trick to take over their town, two brave children team up with a family of magical animals to bring them down.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

  19. Love Don't Co$t a Thing (2003)

    A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  20. The Air Up There (1994)

    Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  21. VeggieTales: Twas the Night Before Easter (2011)

    It's Easter time in Crisper County and cable news reporter Marlee Meade (Petunia Rhubarb) is hunting for a way to help others. On a tip that the old town theater will be shut down, Marlee cooks up a plan to save the stage and make a difference through the power of musical theater! With a cast of costume-clad townies, massive props and a 20-foot robot rabbit - "Up With Bunnies" is hatched! There's only one thing missing - the star of the show! When news spreads that singing sensation Cassie Cassava (Melinda Dolittle) is arriving to perform in her hometown church's Easter service, Marlee gets worried. Concerned about the competition, she schemes to steal the starlet for her own pageant! But when things go haywire, will it be curtains for Marlee's dreams - or will she discover the true meaning of Easter and what helping others is really all about?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

  22. Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Magic Flute (1994)

    The Queen of the Night has begged Prince Tamino to free her daughter Pamina from the clutches of the High Priest Sarastro, who has abducted her. Together with the bird-catcher Papageno, Tamino enters Sarastro's realm to seek her. When he finds her, the two fall in love, but they have to have to undergo ordeals before they can be together. At the end, Papageno is also rewarded with his Papagena.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

  23. Le Cas Pucine - Main mise (2025)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

  24. The Sleeping Beauty (The Australian Ballet) (2016)

    David McAllister, the artistic director of The Australian Ballet, has created a sumptuous new production of this timeless classic. With lavish sets and costumes by award-winning designer Gabriela Tylesova, this ballet spills over with fairies, princes, nymphs and storybook characters. Set to Tchaikovsky's sublime score, this enchanting production casts a spell of delight all the way to true love's kiss.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

  25. Paris 2024 Olympic Closing Ceremony (2024)

    Like an indelible memory, this Olympic closing ceremony will be marked by audacity, fraternity and emotion. In the heart of the Stade de France, athletes from all over the world will represent their countries one last time in an incredible moment of celebration and sharing. With their eyes riveted to the flame, the emotion will be immense as we close the great Olympic book of Paris 2024.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

  26. A Language All My Own (1935)

    Betty Boop takes her stage act on the road, and plays in Japan to great acclaim.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

  27. The Prank (2025)

    When 12-year-old Chinese exchange student Xi Zhou's April Fools' prank goes disastrously wrong, it drags his host family, their son Lucas, and his crush Charlotte (Charly) into a tumultuous adventure full of gangsters, cash and chaos. With the mafia, a crew of rapper-thugs, and a bumbling police duo in pursuit, Lucas and Xi must team up to fix the mess they’ve created. Their only hope? Pulling off one final, genius prank.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

  28. Arab & Broud (2013)

    Im Hussein and Im Elias decide to start an organization for young Arab Americans with the goal of projecting a positive image of Arabs. Their well-intentioned efforts lead to humorous situations, reflecting on cultural identity and community dynamics.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  29. Odyssey (2023)

    Six California kids test their brains and talents against students in Odyssey of the Mind, a problem-solving competition requiring mechanical, creative and intellectual skills. With little money and zero adult participation, the teens build a robot to tell a story about bullying, exclusion and mental health. But how does their solution measure up?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  30. SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME (2024)

    Shinee World VI: Perfect Illumination is the sixth concert tour by South Korean boy band Shinee. It began on June 23, 2023, at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul, and continued on to Japan later in the year. The tour is Shinee's first in several years, after a hiatus brought on by mandatory military service and the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been well received by critics, who have praised Shinee's live singing and performance skills, and was awarded Stage of the Year at the 2023 Melon Music Awards.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Today's Special: Live on Stage?

The closest matches to Today's Special: Live on Stage are PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue (2020), Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special (2020) and Thunderstruck (2012). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Today's Special: Live on Stage?

Start with PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue (2020), the closest match to Today's Special: Live on Stage.

What is the highest-rated movie like Today's Special: Live on Stage?

Far from the Tree (2021), rated 8.1/10 by 395 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Today's Special: Live on Stage?

The Twits (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Today's Special: Live on Stage?

Yes: PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue (2020), Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special (2020) and Thunderstruck (2012).

How are movies similar to Today's Special: Live on Stage chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Today's Special: Live on Stage, 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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