Movies like Guess Who's for Dinner (1980)
The best movies like Guess Who's for Dinner (1980) are The Twits (2025), Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe (2020) and Forky Asks a Question: What Is Reading? (2020). If Guess Who's for Dinner hooked you with its animation and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Guess Who's for Dinner
Quick picks
- Highest ratedBack to the Future Part II (1989)7.8/10 from 14,511 votes
- NewestWandererr (2026)Released 2026
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 animation & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisPhineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe (2020)
Phineas and Ferb travel across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who has been abducted by aliens and taken to a utopia in a far-off planet, free of her pesky little brothers.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisForky Asks a Question: What Is Reading? (2020)
The energetic Peas-n-a-Pod siblings teach Forky about reading and how it is done, with a little help from Mr. Spell
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
SnoozefestMovies 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 & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Silly (2023)
Mickey and gang must stop hundreds of old film reel versions of Mickey from wreaking havoc all over town.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMy Little Pony: Best Gift Ever (2018)
As the ponies prepare for another Hearth's Warming, families come together to celebrate the holiday; Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash are ready for the big day, but Princess Twilight Sparkle doesn't have time to celebrate.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDog Trouble (1942)
Tom's chasing Jerry when he runs right into a sleeping dog and the two of them must work together to fend him off.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Flintstones and WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! (2015)
The WWE comes to town in the new animated film teaming the Flintstones with Bedrock-ready versions of John Cena, Daniel Bryan and more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Loud House Movie (2021)
The Loud family travel to Scotland and discover they are descendants of Scottish royalty as they move into their giant ancestral castle.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies 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 & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll (2016)
As Po looks for his lost action figures, the story of how the panda inadvertently helped create the Furious Five is told.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHammy's Boomerang Adventure (2006)
RJ the raccoon produces a nature video, which turns out to be an excuse for him and the porcupine children to play pranks on Hammy the squirrel.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRecess: School's Out (2001)
The school year is finally ending, and T.J. Detweiler is looking forward to summer. But boredom quickly sets in when his friends leave for camp — until T.J. uncovers an evil plot to do away with summer vacation! A crazy former principal, Dr. Benedict, is planning to use a laser beam to alter the weather and create permanent winter. Faced with the dire threat of year-round school, T.J. rounds up the RECESS gang and bands together with some unexpected allies — Miss Finster and Principal Prickly — in a nonstop adventure to save everyone's summer break.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) (1980)
Charlie Brown, Linus, Peppermint Patty and Marcie travel to France as foreign exchange students. Also along is Snoopy and Woodstock. While everyone is excited about the opportunity to travel to a foreign country, Charlie is disturbed by a letter he receives from a mysterious girl from France who invites him as a her guest only to find that he does not seem welcomed to her Chateau.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWinnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo (2004)
Spring has sprung, and baby Roo is excited to get out and explore and make new friends. But Rabbit seems preoccupied with spring cleaning, instead of embracing his usual role of playing Easter Bunny. Leave it to Roo to show Rabbit -- through love -- that it's more important who you love and not who's in charge.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGroot Takes a Bath (2022)
Everybody needs some alone time to relax and wash up, but things go quite differently when you’re a Flora Colossi toddler.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWinnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)
Christopher Robin's bear attempts to raid a beehive in a tall tree.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Emperor's New Groove (2000)
When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Puffins: Rise of the Robo-Puffin (2024)
In a whimsical adventure, Otto Van Walrus creates a mischievous RoboPuffin to outshine the real puffins. Led by Johnny Puff, the feathered friends train to defend their home. Join the fun as they battle wits and show the power of teamwork.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Emil and the Detectives (1935)
Erich Kästner’s beloved novel has been adapted for film or television six times since its publication in 1929; this 1935 British version was the first in English. Believed lost for decades, it was recently rediscovered by the BFI and has now been restored. The film moves the action from Berlin to London, where Emil goes to stay with his grandmother and cousin. Thereafter, the tale of Emil’s adventures with a gang of streetwise London children faithfully follows the original plot.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Back to the Future Part II (1989)
Marty and Doc are at it again as the time-traveling duo head to 2015 to nip some McFly family woes in the bud. But things go awry thanks to bully Biff Tannen and a pesky sports almanac. In a last-ditch attempt to set things straight, Marty finds himself bound for 1955 and face to face with his teenage parents -- again.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFinders Keepers (1952)
A curious toddler creates trouble when he finds bank robbers' loot
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Litterbugs (2016)
Helped by her self-made flying mechanical creatures, a young inventor and an enigmatic pint-sized superhero defeat the town bullies and find an unexpected friendship.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Wandererr (2026)
When his prized possession is destroyed, 8-year-old Aarush resolves to find the culprit and give them the "worst punishment ever".
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Tiny Christmas (2017)
It is Christmas Eve, and a clumsy elf accidentally shrinks down two cousins into miniature sizes! The kids are then scooped up into Santa's sack and dropped off across the street at their neighbour's house. In order to make it home for Christmas (just one house away!), the tiny kids must comically work together and overcome holiday hazards to set themselves right and make Christmas magic happen! But, will the tiny kids get home on time?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Problem Child 3 (1995)
Now a pre-teen, Junior has fallen head over heels for a classmate who doesn't even notice him, but does notice three other boys – a child star, a hockey player and a Boy Scout – who are rivals to Junior. This means war!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisDora the Explorer: Dora's Big Birthday Adventure (2010)
Three more animated adventures for Dora the intrepid explorer and her pet monkey Boots. Episodes are: 'Dora's Big Birthday Adventure', 'We All Scream for Ice Cream' and 'Wizzle Wishes'.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Guess Who's for Dinner?
The closest matches to Guess Who's for Dinner are The Twits (2025), Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe (2020) and Forky Asks a Question: What Is Reading? (2020). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Guess Who's for Dinner?
Start with The Twits (2025), the closest match to Guess Who's for Dinner.
What is the highest-rated movie like Guess Who's for Dinner?
Back to the Future Part II (1989), rated 7.8/10 by 14,511 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Guess Who's for Dinner?
Wandererr (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Guess Who's for Dinner?
Yes: The Twits (2025), Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe (2020) and Forky Asks a Question: What Is Reading? (2020).
How are movies similar to Guess Who's for Dinner chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Guess Who's for Dinner, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.