Movies like Manitou's Canoe (2025)
The best movies like Manitou's Canoe (2025) are Manitou's Shoe (2001), Texas - Doc Snyder hält die Welt in Atem (1993) and Shanghai Noon (2000). If Manitou's Canoe hooked you with its comedy and western, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedThe Croods: A New Age (2020)7.4/10 from 4,276 votes
- NewestThe Naked Gun (2025)Released 2025
- In GermanManitou's Shoe (2001)Also in German
Manitou's Shoe (2001)
Abahachi, Chief of the Apache Indians, and his blood brother Ranger maintain peace and justice in the Wild West. One day, Abahachi needs to take up a credit from the Shoshone Indians to finance his tribe's new saloon. Unfortunately Santa Maria, who sold the saloon, betrays Abahachi, takes the money and leaves. Soon, the Shoshones are on the warpath to get their money back, and Abahachi is forced to organize it quickly.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both western & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTexas - Doc Snyder hält die Welt in Atem (1993)
The dreaded Doc Snyder returns home after 30 years. After his long ride through the prairies of the wild west, his laundry is extremely dirty, and who could wash it better than his unshaven mommy? But first she sends him to the prison, from which he is to free his brother Hank, because otherwise he will be hanged. When that's done, they both spontaneously decide to rob a bank, which goes completely wrong. Before Doc Snyder's eyes, his beloved brother is shot by his intimate enemy, the Nose Man. Snyder initially manages to escape, but the Nose Man takes up the pursuit, and from then on many innocent people have to die - including Snyder's mother...
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & western
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisShanghai Noon (2000)
Chon Wang, a clumsy imperial guard, trails Princess Pei Pei when she's kidnapped from the Forbidden City and transported to America. Wang follows her captors to Nevada, where he teams up with an unlikely partner, outcast outlaw Roy O'Bannon, and tries to spring the princess from her imprisonment.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & western
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisShanghai Knights (2003)
When a Chinese rebel murders Chon's estranged father and escapes to England, Chon and Roy make their way to London with revenge on their minds.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & western
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Three Stooges (2012)
Left on the doorstep of an orphanage run by nuns, three newborn knuckleheads grow up to be finger-poking, nyuk-nyuking janitors named Larry, Curly and Moe. When they learn that financial problems will soon force the only home they've ever known to close, the trio sets out to raise $830,000 in one month. Out in the world for the very first time, the three innocent bumblers become embroiled in a murder plot and find stardom on a TV reality show.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Naked Gun (2025)
Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world: Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. Following in his father's footsteps, he must solve a murder case to prevent Police Squad from closure.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAlvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)
Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in New York City - and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBatman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2019)
Batman, Batgirl, and Robin forge an alliance with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to fight against the Turtles' sworn enemy, The Shredder, who has apparently teamed up with Ra's Al Ghul and The League of Assassins.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisShazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
Billy Batson and his foster siblings, who transform into superheroes by saying "Shazam!", are forced to get back into action and fight the Daughters of Atlas, who they must stop from using a weapon that could destroy the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTom & Jerry (2021)
Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse get kicked out of their home and relocate to a fancy New York hotel, where a scrappy employee named Kayla will lose her job if she can’t evict Jerry before a high-class wedding at the hotel. Her solution? Hiring Tom to get rid of the pesky mouse.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTeen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018)
All the major DC superheroes are starring in their own films, all but the Teen Titans, so Robin is determined to remedy this situation by getting over his role as a sidekick and becoming a movie star. Thus, with a few madcap ideas and an inspirational song in their hearts, the Teen Titans head to Hollywood to fulfill their dreams.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Ladykillers (2004)
An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a band in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting landlord – a sharp old woman.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Croods: A New Age (2020)
Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDespicable Me 4 (2024)
Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisIce Age: Continental Drift (2012)
Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisScooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)
A masked villain wreaks mayhem on the city of Coolsville with a monster machine that creates real-life versions of Mystery Inc.'s former foes like The 10,000 Volt Ghost, The Cotton Candy Glob, The Skelemen and The Pterodactyl Ghost. Fred, Daphne, Shaggy, Velma and Scooby-Doo launch an investigation into the monster outbreak that leaves Shaggy and Scooby questioning their roles in Mystery Inc. Eager to prove their detective skills, the ever-ravenous duo comes up with a secret plan to solve the mystery all by themselves. Can the gang unravel their most challenging case?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWoody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (2024)
After getting kicked out of the forest, Woody thinks he's found a forever home at Camp Woo Hoo — until an inspector threatens to shut down the camp.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLast of the Renegades (1964)
Forester, a ruthless oil baron, wants to create a war between the native American tribes and the white men. Old Shatterhand, Winnetou and their sidekick Castlepool try to prevent this.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both western
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRalph Breaks the Internet (2018)
Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope's video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet — the netizens — to help navigate their way, including an entrepreneur named Yesss, who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site BuzzzTube.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisScooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase (2001)
When Scooby and the gang get trapped in a video game created for the gang, they must fight against the 'Phantom Virus.' To escape the game they must go level by level and defeat the game once and for all.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAddams Family Values (1993)
Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gomez and Morticia. Things go from bad to worse when the new "black widow" nanny, Debbie Jellinsky, launches her plan to add Fester to her collection of dead husbands.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAmerican Pie 2 (2001)
After a year apart - attending different schools, meeting different people - the guys rent a beach house and vow to make this the best summer ever. As it turns out, whether that will happen or not has a lot to do with the girls. Between the wild parties, outrageous revelations and yes, a trip to band camp, they discover that times change and people change, but in the end, it's all about sticking together.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Cohens and Kellys in Trouble (1933)
Kelly's daughter falls for a revenue agent, and his divorced wife is after alimony.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Flesh Gordon Meets the Cosmic Cheerleaders (1990)
Space-faring hero and galactically-renowned stud Flesh Gordon is kidnapped by a group of space cheerleaders hoping to use him to save their planet. A being simply known as Evil Presence has been rendering the men of their world impotent, and the women are desperate for some form of relief. Flesh's girlfriend Ardor, meanwhile, is following behind to try to keep him out of trouble, but soon finds herself kidnapped by Evil Presence's henchman who has plans of his own. Can Flesh get the men of this planet standing tall once again?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisGood Luck Chuck (2007)
Cursed since childhood, dentist Charlie Logan cannot find the right woman. Even worse, he learns that each of his ex-girlfriends finds true love with the man she meets after her relationship with him ends. Hearing of Charlie's reputation as a good-luck charm, women from all over line up for a quick tryst. But when Charlie meets the woman of his dreams, he must find a way to break the curse or risk losing her to the next man she meets.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisVan Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj (2006)
Taj Mahal Badalandabad leaves Coolidge College behind for the halls of Camford University in England, where he looks to continue his education, and teach an uptight student how to make the most out of her academic career.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisMiss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005)
After her triumph at the Miss United States pageant, FBI agent Gracie Hart becomes an overnight sensation — and the new "face of the FBI". But it's time to spring into action again when the pageant's winner, Cheryl, and emcee, Stan, are abducted.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisGet Over It (2001)
When Berke Landers, a popular high school basketball star, gets dumped by his life-long girlfriend, Allison, he soon begins to lose it. But with the help of his best friend Felix's sister Kelly, he follows his ex into the school's spring musical. Thus ensues a love triangle loosely based upon Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", where Berke is only to find himself getting over Allison and beginning to fall for Kelly.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisFeast (2005)
When a motley crew of strangers find themselves trapped in an isolated tavern, they must band together in a battle for survival against a family of flesh-hungry creatures.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHot Rod (2007)
For Rod Kimble, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring matches. When Frank falls ill, Rod devises his most outrageous stunt yet to raise money for Frank's operation -- and then Rod will kick Frank's butt.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Manitou's Canoe?
The closest matches to Manitou's Canoe are Manitou's Shoe (2001), Texas - Doc Snyder hält die Welt in Atem (1993) and Shanghai Noon (2000). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Manitou's Canoe?
Start with Manitou's Shoe (2001), the closest match to Manitou's Canoe.
What is the highest-rated movie like Manitou's Canoe?
The Croods: A New Age (2020), rated 7.4/10 by 4,276 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Manitou's Canoe?
The Naked Gun (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there German movies like Manitou's Canoe?
Yes: Manitou's Shoe (2001), Texas - Doc Snyder hält die Welt in Atem (1993) and Last of the Renegades (1964).
How are movies similar to Manitou's Canoe chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Manitou's Canoe, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.