Movies like Garfield on the Town (1983)
The best movies like Garfield on the Town (1983) are Ed, Edd n Eddy's Big Picture Show (2009), He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown (1968) and Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002). If Garfield on the Town hooked you with its animation and family, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedHey Arnold! The Jungle Movie (2018)7.6/10 from 204 votes
- NewestBig City Greens the Movie: Spacecation (2024)Released 2024
Ed, Edd n Eddy's Big Picture Show (2009)
When a scam goes horribly wrong and leaves the neighborhood kids furious, the Eds embark on a journey to find Eddy's brother in the "Ed, Edd, n Eddy" series finale.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHe's Your Dog, Charlie Brown (1968)
When the gang loses patience with Snoopy's mischief, he suddenly finds himself back in obedience training. With a vengeance, Snoopy decides it's time to run away to Peppermint Patty's house, but soon realizes life might not be so bad with Charlie Brown after all.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHey Arnold! The Movie (2002)
Arnold and his friends must recover a stolen document in order to prevent the neighborhood from being bulldozed.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBig City Greens the Movie: Spacecation (2024)
When thrill-seeker Cricket tricks his family into taking a "road trip" in space, chaos in the cosmos quickly ensues. Despite growing frustrations between Cricket and his dad, Bill, the two must learn to appreciate each other's unique perspectives in order to prevent Big City from being destroyed by an interstellar disaster.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Fairly OddParents: Channel Chasers (2004)
After being punished with no more television for the rest of his life, Timmy wishes himself into the world of television in order to escape the harsh reality of his life and his parents. Unfortunately for him, his carelessness with magic results in Vicky taking over the world in the future. It's all up to Timmy to stop her in attempts to prevent her from destroying Dimmsdale, while escaping a mysterious masked man that is trying to track him down.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHey Arnold! The Jungle Movie (2018)
When their trip to San Lorenzo takes a turn for the worst, Arnold and his classmate’s only hope of getting home is retracing the dangerous path that led to Arnold's parents' disappearance.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies 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 & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWalt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection (2015)
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SHORTS: "John Henry," "Lorenzo," "The Little Matchgirl," "How To Hook Up Your Home Theater," "Tick Tock Tale," "Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa," "The Ballad Of Nessie," "Tangled Ever After," "Paperman," "Get A Horse!", "Feast," "Frozen Fever"
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisStar Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion (2014)
It is a dark time. The Jedi are no more, and the Empire rules the galaxy with an iron fist -- bringing tyranny to the Outer Rim world of Lothal. Their ominous presence is a cloud over the planet, squashing any hope of freedom or a better life, especially for 14-year-old orphan Ezra Bridger. But the young con artist soon finds that destiny has other plans for him, as he encounters a small band of rebels who dare to strike back against the Empire.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Willoughbys (2020)
When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash (2018)
Reverse-Flash manipulates the Speed Force to put the Flash into a time loop that forces him to relive the same day over and over again—with progressively disastrous results, including losing his powers and being fired by the Justice League. The Flash must find a way to restore time to its original path and finally apprehend his worst enemy before all is lost for the Flash…and the world!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJimmy Timmy Power Hour (2004)
Mayhem reigns supreme in the animated kingdom as whiz kid Jimmy Neutron and Timmy from "The Fairly Oddparents" swap places in each other's worlds.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMinions & More Volume 1 (2022)
This collection of 10 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Puppy (2013); Minion Scouts (2019); Training Wheels (2013); The Secret Life of Kyle (2017); Santa's Little Helpers (2019). From the "Grinch" franchise: The Dog Days of Winter (2019). From the "Secret Life of Pets" franchise: Norman Television (2016); Weenie (2016). From the "Sing" franchise: Love at First Sight (2017). From the "Lorax" franchise: Forces of Nature (2012).
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994)
Fred is cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in a stage adaption of the classic Christmas story, but is acting a bit stingy in real life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMooned (2023)
Villainous Vector must figure out how to get off the moon and return to Earth.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (1997)
When Toaster and the gang spark friendships with the playful animals at the veterinary hospital, they soon discover their new pals are about to be sent to a testing laboratory.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMegamind: The Button of Doom (2011)
For their first day on the job as the new protectors of Metro City, Megamind and Minion are selling off the gadgets from their evil lair. But when one seemingly harmless "button" unleashes the gigantic robot MEGA-MEGAmind, the duo will have to resort to their old tricks to restore order.
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 thisB.O.B.'s Big Break (2009)
Dr. Cockroach comes up with a brilliant plan to break themselves out of Area 52 – but to implement the plan, he has to trick B.O.B. into thinking it’s his birthday.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure
SnoozefestMovies like thisStewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005)
The maniacal baby of the Griffin family, Stewie, meets his future self. In doing this he discovers that his future image is not what he has anticipated because of a near death experience.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGarfield in the Rough (1984)
Garfield is taken on a camping trip by Jon, much against his will. A series of very funny disasters follow. But not all is well, as a panther has escaped from the local zoo and is stalking them. Will our hero survive to eat another lasagna and kick Odie off the table again?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & family
Garfield: His 9 Lives (1988)
Garfield plays multiple roles including ancient Egyptian royalty, a fairyland kitten, a movie "stunt cat" and more!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Garfield In Paradise (1986)
Garfield, Odie and Jon go vacationing on a tropical island along with the High Rama Lama of rock and roll, a princess and her cat - and a rumbling volcano.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Garfield's Feline Fantasies (1990)
Garfield and Odie fantasize that they are on a Middle-East mission to retrieve the Banana of Bombay, the symbol of humour to nations around the world.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Here Comes Garfield (1982)
The first TV special starring the rotund comic strip staple Garfield the Cat. Here, he and his dull-witted canine cohort Odie end up at the pound.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
A Garfield Christmas (1987)
Garfield, Jon and Odie go to Jon's family farm for Christmas, where Garfield finds a present for Grandma.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGarfield Gets a Life (1991)
Garfield and his owner, Jon Arbuckle, are in a rut. Life for them is a complete bore. They both need a life. Jon tries several unsuccessful times to get a date. Then he attends a class for the personality impaired where he meets a young woman and all seems to be great for Jon, but Garfield starts to feel neglected and left out.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Garfield Goes Hollywood (1987)
Jon, Garfield and Odie audition for the talent show "Pet Search" in hopes of winning the $1000 prize and a chance at the finals in Hollywood.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Garfield's Thanksgiving (1989)
On Thanksgiving, according to Garfield, people celebrate food by eating as much of it as possible. It's a tradition! But that tradition is history following a checkup from vet Liz, who says Garfield must go on a diet.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGarfield's Babes and Bullets (1989)
Garfield the cat daydreams that he's an old-time private detective.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Garfield on the Town?
The closest matches to Garfield on the Town are Ed, Edd n Eddy's Big Picture Show (2009), He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown (1968) and Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Garfield on the Town?
Start with Ed, Edd n Eddy's Big Picture Show (2009), the closest match to Garfield on the Town.
What is the highest-rated movie like Garfield on the Town?
Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie (2018), rated 7.6/10 by 204 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Garfield on the Town?
Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation (2024) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Garfield on the Town?
Yes: Ed, Edd n Eddy's Big Picture Show (2009), He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown (1968) and Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002).
How are movies similar to Garfield on the Town chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Garfield on the Town, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.