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Movies like Washed in Time (1980)

The best movies like Washed in Time (1980) are Thru the Mirror (1936), The Big Bad Wolf (1934) and Ferdinand the Bull (1938). If Washed in Time 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. 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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  2. 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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  3. Ferdinand the Bull (1938)

    This Oscar-winning short tells of a bull who preferred to sit under trees and smell flowers to clashing horns with his fellow animals. As luck would have it, an untimely bee reveals Ferdinand's ferocious side via pained howls and wild stomping. This lands him in the bull-fighting arena amidst characters based on Walt's animators with a matador reportedly modeled after Walt himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  4. Mickey and the Seal (1948)

    Mickey accidentally takes a seal home, after it sneaks into his picnic basket. When Mickey takes a bath, the seal is discovered and Mickey returns him to the park. Later, however, Mickey and Pluto discover that the bathroom is filled with seals!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  5. The Night Before Christmas (1933)

    A narrator sings the opening stanzas of the classic poem while we see the house at rest. Santa lands on the roof, comes down the chimney, and opens his bag. The toys march out and decorate the tree, with the toy soldiers shooting balls from their cannon, a toy airplane stringing a garland like skywriting, and the toy firemen applying snow. A blimp delivers the star to the top. Meanwhile, Santa fills the stockings. His laughter awakens the children, who sneak out. The toys rush to their places, and Santa escapes up the chimney just in time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  6. Puss Gets the Boot (1940)

    Jasper is given an ultimatum by his master: break one more thing and you're out. Rodent Jerry does his best to make sure that his tormentor "gets the boot".

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  7. Donald's Lucky Day (1939)

    Donald Duck, delivery boy, is hired to deliver a mysterious package on Friday the Thirteenth. He is hindered by a bothersome black cat -- and by the fact that the package contains a live bomb.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  8. Babes in the Woods (1932)

    Two Dutch children stumble on a clearing in the woods where gnomes are going about their business. The gnomes are friendly to the children. A witch comes and takes them away on her broom to her gingerbread house, where she turns nasty on them, turning the boy into a spider, her yowling cat to stone, and tries to turn the girl into a rat when a gnome's arrow stops her. While the gnomes are fighting the witch, Hansel and Gretl free the other children who have been imprisoned and transformed by the witch.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  9. Beach Picnic (1939)

    Donald Duck is at the beach and tries to ride a rubber horse. He notices Pluto sleeping at the shore and decides to have some fun with him by sending the rubber horse over to Pluto which completely mesmerizes him. Meanwhile, a tribe of ants abduct Donald's picnic lunch. Donald lays out fly paper to stop the ants. Pluto follows one of the ants and, of course, he and later Donald become enmeshed in the fly paper

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  10. Pluto's Judgement Day (1935)

    Pluto chases a kitten through a window and right into Mickey's lap. Mickey scolds him, and goes off to wash the kitten. Pluto falls asleep in front of the fire, and dreams of a hell ruled by cats where he is put on trial for all his crimes against cats and, of course, found guilty.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  11. The Ugly Duckling (1939)

    An outcast duckling's search for a family to accept him leads to constant rejection before learning his true identity as a swan.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  12. Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2 (2011)

    This short film continues the adventures of the title character as he tries to retrieve his elusive acorn.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  13. Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 1 (2007)

    Experience these masterpieces of storytelling from the creative minds that brought you Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and many more. With revolutionary animation, unforgettable music and characters you love, these dazzling short films have changed the face of animation and entertainment and are sure to delight people of all ages for years to come.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  14. The Pied Piper (1933)

    The people of Hamelin, overrun with rats, offer a bag of gold to anyone who can get rid of the rats. A piper offers to do the job, and successfully lures the rats into a mirage of cheese, which disappears. The citizens, disappointed that all he did was play a tune, offer only pocket change. The piper, angered, plays a new tune that has all the children of the city follow him, even the new twins the stork is preparing to deliver.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  15. Ye Olden Days (1933)

    The princess is to wed the Prince against her wishes. When she refuses, the king locks her in the tower. Minstrel Mickey sees her and rescues her, making a rope from the clothes of lady-in-waiting Clarabell. The king spots them and prepares to chop off Mickey's head until Minnie intercedes. The king calls for a joust. Mickey wins and they live happily ever after.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  16. The Dover Boys at Pimento University or The Rivals of Roquefort Hall (1942)

    Three fun-loving, morally upright brothers from Pimento University save their fiancée from their fiendish archenemy, Dan Backslide, in this spoof of the Rover Boys.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  17. Flowers and Trees (1932)

    A jealous stump threatens two trees that are in love by starting a forest fire. When the rain comes and puts out the fire the forest revives and celebrates the wedding.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  18. Terra das Canções de Ninar (1933)

    A baby is transported to Lullaby Land, where pacifiers grow on trees, diapers, bottles, and potty chairs march on parade, and the gingham dog comes to life. He wanders into the "keep out" cave, full of things like scissors, knives, and fountain pens that are not for baby and begins smashing watches with hammers and playing with giant matches. The matches chase after him; baby escapes by riding a bar of soap across a pond, but the smoke from the matches turns into boogey-men. The benevolent sandman, dressed as a wizard, spots baby hiding and works his magic, bringing us back to the real nursery.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  19. Hawaiian Vacation (2011)

    The toys throw Ken and Barbie a Hawaiian vacation in Bonnie's room.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  20. Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales (2008)

    Mater the tow truck travels from country to country as he retells his infamous but unbelievable stories.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  21. The Cat That Walked by Himself (1968)

    The story about the wild creatures of the wild forest and one impudent Cat who walks by himself, and all places are alike to him.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  22. Blue Curry (2021)

    The greatest life lessons are learned through the simplest of experiences. When your kitchen turns into your biggest classroom... and Mom just serves you a plate of wisdom.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  23. Christopher Walken's Coffee Shop (2016)

    Christopher Walken has branched out from his very successful acting career to pursue his true passion, creating artisanal coffee beverages and pastries, but be warned his concoctions have more than just meets the eye.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  24. The Moon's Kiss (2010)

    A poetic tale that explores the diversity of romantic relationships.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  25. Europe by Bidon (2022)

    Biodun is Nigerian. In this animated documentary, he tells the story of his journey on foot from Lagos to Paris, how he survives with a container (un bidon) and thanks to his courage. With his amazing patter, he transforms the events into extraordinary adventures.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  26. Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane (2002)

    At the end of 1918 while civil war is raging on in Russia, antagonism is slowly spreading to the East, between the Oral mountains and Shanghai. Stuck between a desire to save what's left of the great Imperial Russia, and starting from a clean slate, old generals, secret organizations, and mercenaries attracted by gold, struggle to take advantage of the events. As Corto Maltese returns to Shanghai, he barely gets time to cross paths with his old friend/nemesis Rasputin, and escape a murder attempt before being contacted by members of a Chinese secret organization called "The Red Lanterns". In the heart of violent Manchurian horizons, Corto and Rasputin launch themselves into a fabulous treasure hunt, following the tracks of the mysterious armor-plated train of Kolchak. A steel monster spiked with canons and machine guns, this trains protects the counter-revolutionaries gold...

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  27. The Tale of the Floating World (2004)

    A surrealistic montage set in motion by a tidal wave and incorporating a samurai battle.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  28. Blommig falukorv (1984)

    A film based on book and record by Hans Alfredson.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  29. Vom kleinen Wiesenkönig (1970)

    One day the meadow king notices that the grass has grown so high that he can no longer see over it. He investigates and finds out that the sheep have not come to graze, that the shepherd cannot work because he is hungry, that the farmer does not give the shepherd anything to eat because the mice are eating everything and that the cat does not want to chase the mice because they are so dirty. Then the king speaks a word of power...

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  30. Kieselchen (1979)

    A pretty mouse, gray as a pebble, comes into money, builds herself a cabbage house and looks around for a man. As she likes to sing herself, she wants him to have a nice voice. She doesn't like sheep, frog and rooster, so she gives her favor to a tomcat. One day, when he gets to lick her blood, his appetite overcomes him. She manages to escape - and they have lived in enmity ever since.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Washed in Time?

The closest matches to Washed in Time are Thru the Mirror (1936), The Big Bad Wolf (1934) and Ferdinand the Bull (1938). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Washed in Time?

Start with Thru the Mirror (1936), the closest match to Washed in Time.

What is the highest-rated movie like Washed in Time?

Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales (2008), rated 7.1/10 by 215 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Washed in Time?

Europe by Bidon (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

How are movies similar to Washed in Time chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Washed in Time, 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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