Movies like North American House Hippo (1999)
The best movies like North American House Hippo (1999) are David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013), A LEGO Brickumentary (2014) and Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014). If North American House Hippo hooked you with its documentary and fantasy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- Highest ratedGlee: The Concert Movie (2011)7.3/10 from 281 votes
- NewestRed Girl Rising (2025)Released 2025
David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013)
David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Woody Allen, and Robert DeNiro, to name a few. He goes to the homes of Kanye West and Harrison Ford, Will Smith and Olivia Wilde. He pays a visit to Stephen Hawking at his office in Cambridge University. Blaine also travels the world, astonishing people from all walks of life with never-before seen, inconceivable magic.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA LEGO Brickumentary (2014)
A look at the global culture and appeal of the LEGO building-block toys.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & family
SnoozefestMovies like thisMarvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014)
A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisElephant (2020)
Disneynature’s Elephant follows African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo as their herd make an epic journey hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert. Led by their great matriarch, Gaia, the family faces brutal heat, dwindling resources and persistent predators, as they follow in their ancestors’ footsteps on a quest to reach a lush, green paradise.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDolphin Reef (2018)
Echo is a youngster who can't quite decide if it's time to grow up and take on new responsibilities-or give in to her silly side and just have fun. Dolphin society is tricky, and the coral reef that Echo and his family call home depends on all of its inhabitants to keep it healthy. But Echo has a tough time resisting the many adventures the ocean has to offer.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGlee: The Concert Movie (2011)
A concert documentary shot during the Glee Live! In Concert! summer 2011 tour, featuring song performances and fans' life stories and how the show influenced them.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Meerkats (2008)
A coming of age story following a young meerkat pup, Kolo, growing up in the Kalahari desert; and an inspiring look at how one family's connection to each other and their surroundings is a model of resilience and fortitude for us all. Shot using ground-breaking techniques, this dramatised documentary is a one-of-a-kind presentation from The Weinstein Company and the BBC, featuring narration by Paul Newman.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Eagle Huntress (2016)
Follow Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter, and rise to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been typically been handed down from father to son for centuries.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Elephant Queen (2019)
Embark on an epic journey of family, courage, and coming home in this feature-length documentary. Join Athena, the majestic matriarch, as she leads her elephant herd across an unforgiving African landscape filled with vibrant wildlife.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPolar Bear (2022)
A new mother’s memories of her own youth prepare her to navigate motherhood in the increasingly challenging world that polar bears face today.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThat's Entertainment! (1974)
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisOne Life (2011)
One Life captures unprecedented and beautiful sequences of animal behaviour guaranteed to bring you closer to nature than ever before, as well as a second disc packed full of never before seen extras including an exclusive making of featurette narrated by Daniel Craig.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPenguins (2019)
The story of Steve, an Adélie penguin, on a quest to find a life partner and start a family. When Steve meets with Wuzzo the emperor penguin they become friends. But nothing comes easy in the icy Antarctic.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisUnacknowledged (2017)
Dr. Steven Greer presents brand new top-secret evidence supporting extraterrestrial contact, including witness testimony, classified documents, and UFO footage, while also exploring the consequences of ruthlessly enforcing such secrecy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTwinsters (2015)
Adopted from South Korea, raised on different continents & connected through social media, Samantha & Anaïs believe that they are twin sisters separated at birth.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNever Be A Victim (1996)
POLICE OFFICER JIM BYRNE, Canada's most honoured Safety Education Specialist brings you his famous TEN RULES, with which he has personally tested more than 25,000 students. Learn key strategies now taught in many schools and used by police working with the full NEVER BE A VICTIM Institutional Study Program. Develop your own personal streetproofing skills so you can train and test your family. Robert Gordon, who created this remarkable program in partnership with Metropolitan Police introduces this family video library against a backdrop of today's troubled society. TEACHING LIFE SKILLS FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY OFFICER JIM'S TEN RULES FOR STREETPROOFING • STRANGER MYTHS • ABDUCTION • BEING FOLLOWED • DANGEROUS PLACES • AVOIDING CARS AND VANS • GOOD TOUCHING-BAD TOUCHING
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & family
David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill (1960)
A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & family
Red Girl Rising (2025)
Joyce Jonathan Crone—Mohawk matriarch, retired teacher, activist, humanitarian—reaches forward into her community of Huntsville, Ontario, opening hearts and bridging gaps for Indigenous education.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
A Day in the Forest with Smokey Bear (2010)
Several children spend a day in the forest and learn from Smokey Bear the five rules to fire safety.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Your Friend, the Doctor (1950)
Explains the functions of the doctor and tells why it is important to co-operate with him.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue (1990)
The plot chronicles the exploits of Michael, a teenager who is using marijuana and stealing his father's beer. His younger sister, Corey, is worried about him because he started acting differently. When her piggy bank goes missing, her cartoon tie-in toys come to life to help her find it. After discovering it in Michael's room along with his stash of drugs, the various cartoon characters proceed to work together and take him on a fantasy journey to teach him the risks and consequences a life of drug-use can bring and save the world.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWild at the Wheel (1973)
This short film looks at the importance of maintaining safe driving practices and heeding traffic rules. A traffic cop investigates a serious car crash and attempts to understand the cause.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Hassles and Hangups (1973)
Emphasizes positive attitudes and constructive solutions to help individuals deal with problems related to sex, drugs, self-image and interpersonal relationships.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
More Dangerous Than Dynamite (1941)
A short film warning the unaware housewife of the dangers of “dry cleaning” with gasoline at home.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Cliff: A Portrait of an Artist (2021)
Acclaimed Canadian artist Cliff Eyland looks back on his life after a successful double lung transplant.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Ultimate Gretzky (2003)
They call him "the Great One" and this is the first time ever he has told the many stories behind his greatest accomplishments and moments. Hosted by hockey personality John Davidson and Wayne's good friend, Keifer Sutherland, sports fans take a journey into the man that is Wayne Gretzky.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Stand for Humanity [a PSA about Hate Crime] (TBA)
A PSA about Hate Crime. Young Izaak finds out that his father has been yet another victim of Hate Crime, while also learning what to do in this situations.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
The Story of Menstruation (1946)
A basic explanation of the purpose and process of menstruation, told largely with diagrams.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Ripple Rock (1959)
This film shows a complicated three-year engineering project leading to the destruction of Ripple Rock, a deathtrap in the shipping lane between Vancouver Island and the mainland. Also shown are tunnelling beneath the ocean floor of Seymour Narrows, the placing of the explosives and a close-up view of the successful explosion in 1958.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
The Ashgrove Experiment (2024)
An indie film crew throw caution to the wind when they attempt to shoot a completely improvised drama where the film's big twist is being kept secret from their lead actress, while also navigating on-set mishaps, bizarre twists of fate, and the first year of a global pandemic.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
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What are the best movies like North American House Hippo?
The closest matches to North American House Hippo are David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013), A LEGO Brickumentary (2014) and Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after North American House Hippo?
Start with David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013), the closest match to North American House Hippo.
What is the highest-rated movie like North American House Hippo?
Glee: The Concert Movie (2011), rated 7.3/10 by 281 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like North American House Hippo?
Red Girl Rising (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like North American House Hippo?
Yes: David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013), A LEGO Brickumentary (2014) and Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014).
How are movies similar to North American House Hippo chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside North American House Hippo, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.