Movies like The Legend of Catclaws Mountain (2024)
The best movies like The Legend of Catclaws Mountain (2024) are Adventures of Dally and Spanky (2019), The Water Horse (2007) and A Mermaid's Tale (2017). If The Legend of Catclaws Mountain hooked you with its fantasy and family, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedStardust (2007)7.3/10 from 4,659 votes
- NewestCandy Cane Lane (2023)Released 2023
Adventures of Dally and Spanky (2019)
A girl inherits a miniature horse that develops an unlikely friendship with her half-sister's Jack Russell Terrier, who takes to riding on the horse's back.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Water Horse (2007)
A lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Mermaid's Tale (2017)
12-year-old Ryan moves to the town where her father was born—a bleak, dying fishing town. However, exploring the coast, she discovers a cove that is home to a mysterious girl named Coral who reveals herself to be a mermaid.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
SnoozefestMovies like thisSparkle: A Unicorn Tale (2023)
Fifteen-year-old Annabelle runs away from an orphanage with two other kids to rescue the animals on her family's farm before they're taken by a greedy neighbor. The orphans discover a magical unicorn has taken up residence, and they try to determine the mythical beast's purpose.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & fantasy
Dog Gone (2023)
When his beloved dog goes missing, a young man embarks on an incredible search with his parents to find him and give him life-saving medication.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDakota (2022)
Dakota, an ex-service dog, joins single mum Kate and her daughter Alex to live on their small-town family farm. Dakota quickly adjusts to her new home and becomes somewhat of a local hero, soon becoming inseparable from Alex. But when the farm’s existence is threatened by the town’s rogue sheriff, Dakota must help the family band together and save the land.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Chupa (2023)
While visiting family in Mexico, a lonely boy befriends a mythical creature hiding on his grandfather's ranch and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLena and Snowball (2021)
Lena, a troubled youth takes a white lion cub under her wing; little does she know the lion escaped from criminals intended to take the cub to an evil trophy hunter named Ben Percy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Emily and the Magical Journey (2020)
A young girl goes on a magical journey to find happiness for her mother.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & fantasy
My Pet Dinosaur (2017)
When a young boy named Jake accidentally makes a new friend in an experiment gone wrong a troubled town is plunged into chaos. But with the creature rapidly evolving every day, Jake finds it increasingly difficult to keep his new pet secret. Jake's friends and new girl Abbie realize they are not the only ones interested in this strange, mischievous little dinosaur and soon discover that the only thing more mysterious than what it is, is who is looking for it.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & fantasy
SnoozefestMovies like thisTimber the Treasure Dog (2016)
A local villain is buying up all the ranches where 12 year old Mickey and his family live, and unless they can find a small fortune they will lose theirs too! Luckily, Mickey's dog Timber holds the clue to a local legend of buried treasure, so with a group of friends and his trusty dog, Mickey sets off on the adventure of a lifetime to save his family's home.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Black Beauty (2015)
A modern retelling of Anna Sewell’s classic novel, Black Beauty explores the heartfelt story of 15 year-old Audry who makes the discovery of a lifetime whilst volunteering at a city animal shelter. Rescued from an abusive owner and recovering from a traumatic past, Black Beauty possesses a most unique quality of character, endearing itself to Audry and her Grandpa who adopt the horse in order to give it a second chance and perhaps even help revitalize their own family situation. Aided by dedicated trainer James and tested by the many challenges of equine life, Black Beauty has his work cut out for him as he embarks on a remarkable journey of discovery and friendship.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Upside-Down Magic (2020)
Nory and her best friend Reina enter the Sage Academy for Magical Studies, where Nory’s unconventional powers land her in a class for those with wonky, or “upside-down,” magic. Undaunted, Nory sets out to prove that that upside-down magic can be just as powerful as right-side-up.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe BFG (2016)
An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Gift Horse (2015)
Torn apart by the loss of her mother, young Amanda spends time at a ranch owned by a business tycoon. When his spoiled daughter rejects their new horse, Amanda proves that Misty is a true champion and restores her happiness in the process.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Apple of My Eye (2017)
A young girl struggles after a traumatic horse riding accident causes her to lose her eyesight. CHARLES, the head trainer of Southeastern Guide Dogs, trains Apple, a miniature horse, to be her companion and surrogate eyes.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Flicka: Country Pride (2012)
Flicka and Toby help out a struggling stable owner and her teenage daughter.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAlbion: The Enchanted Stallion (2016)
A twelve-year-old girl is transported by a magical black stallion to the mystical world of Albion, where she discovers that she alone is the key to saving an entire race of people.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & family
SnoozefestMovies like thisSpirit Riders (2015)
When a rebellious teen is arrested and sentenced to an equine therapy camp, she forms a connection with a spirited thoroughbred that she helps train with the guidance of the ranch's no-nonsense owner.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Adventures of Rufus: The Fantastic Pet (2021)
At his grandmother's house, Scott and his friend Emily meet Rufus, a swashbuckling, furry creature who begs them to help restore his fading kingdom. Wizard Abbott's spell book contains the magic healing formula - but Abbott's ancient nemesis Lilith, posing as Grandmother's servant, wants the book too! To save Rufus' magical world, Scott and Emily must face many exciting challenges...
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & fantasy
The Secret Kingdom (2023)
Verity and Peter’s trip to the old family mansion takes a turn when the floor of their room suddenly gives way and they fall into an underground chamber where they are met by a civilization of creatures. The leader tells them that Peter's arrival was foretold as he’s the one who can use Great Clock of the Citadel to restart time and destroy the Shroud, a malevolent creature who feeds on fear itself...
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWish Upon a Unicorn (2020)
Two children discover that their mother is gone. The youngest of the pair, adventurer and upcomming singer, Long Johnson forces his older sister, Lily Johnson, to hunt down a unicorn with magical blood.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisShorts (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
SnoozefestMovies like thisSnow 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCandy 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 fantasy & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Amazing Mr. Blunden (2021)
Jamie and Lucy have an encounter with what appears to be a pair of ghost children. But these spooky kids, Sara and Georgie, aren’t actually ghosts. They’ve travelled forwards in time to seek help, believing they’re going to be murdered by the wicked Mr and Mrs Wickens. And Lucy and Jamie’s strange visitor seems to be the key to it all. With his help, they must travel back to 1821 to save Sara and Georgie and redeem their remorseful new friend – The Amazing Mr Blunden.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStardust (2007)
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. His journey takes him into a world beyond his wildest dreams and reveals his true identity.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Monster Calls (2016)
12-year-old Conor encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDiscovering Dinotopia (2002)
The citizens of Waterfall City flee for the tenuous safety of Earthfarm, abandoning their city to the dangerous Outsiders - who discover the key to Dinotopias future and threaten its survival.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Legend of Catclaws Mountain?
The closest matches to The Legend of Catclaws Mountain are Adventures of Dally and Spanky (2019), The Water Horse (2007) and A Mermaid's Tale (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Legend of Catclaws Mountain?
People who watched The Legend of Catclaws Mountain most often go on to Adventures of Dally and Spanky (2019), The Water Horse (2007) and A Mermaid's Tale (2017).
What is the highest-rated movie like The Legend of Catclaws Mountain?
Stardust (2007), rated 7.3/10 by 4,659 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Legend of Catclaws Mountain?
Candy Cane Lane (2023) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Legend of Catclaws Mountain?
Yes: Adventures of Dally and Spanky (2019), The Water Horse (2007) and A Mermaid's Tale (2017).
How are movies similar to The Legend of Catclaws Mountain chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Legend of Catclaws Mountain, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.