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Movies like Snakeboy and the Sandcastle (2002)

The best movies like Snakeboy and the Sandcastle (2002) are Far from the Tree (2021), The Clique (2008) and Sneakerella (2022). If Snakeboy and the Sandcastle hooked you with its family, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Far from the Tree (2021)

    On an idyllic beach in the Pacific Northwest, curiosity gets the better of a young raccoon whose frustrated parent attempts to keep them both safe.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  2. The Clique (2008)

    A young girl tries to fit in with a clique of popular middle school girls after moving into the guest house of one of their homes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

  3. Sneakerella (2022)

    When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a ‘legit’ sneaker designer in the industry.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

  4. Swimming for Gold (2020)

    Young elite swimmer Claire is sent to Australia to coach a boys swimming team, where she must overcome an old rival and a secret fear to save the swimming camp from closing.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  5. Love at the Shore (2017)

    Single mom Jenna Thompson only five weeks to deliver her next teen novel to her publisher. So, this year's annual beach vacation with her kids will be a working vacation. Upon arrival, the family soon meets their new next-door neighbor, confident, devil-may-care surfer Lucas McKinnon.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  6. Thunderstruck (2012)

    After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  7. PAW 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 family

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  8. The Little Rascals (1994)

    When nine-year-old Alfalfa falls for Darla, his "He-Man-Woman-Hating" friends attempt to sabotage their relationship.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  9. Flicka (2006)

    Katy McLaughlin desires to work on her family's mountainside horse ranch, although her father insists she finish boarding school. Katy finds a mustang in the hills near her ranch. The headstrong 16 year old then sets her mind to tame a mustang and prove to her father she can run the ranch. But when tragedy happens, it will take all the love and strength the family can muster to restore hope.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  10. The Nutcracker (1993)

    On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his kingdom and defends her from the Mouse King.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

  11. Recess: All Growed Down (2003)

    T.J. and The Recess Gang are kidnapped by the Third Street School's kindergartners, who are in turn being bullied by a new kid in their class.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  12. 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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  13. Love Don't Co$t a Thing (2003)

    A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  14. Christmas in the Heartland (2017)

    Kara and Jessie are two teenage girls from very different worlds, but with a little Christmas magic, they find they have much more in common than they ever imagined.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  15. I Believe (2019)

    A 9 year old boy experiences God's power in a supernatural way.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  16. Skater Girl (2021)

    Prerna, a teenager growing up in rural India, comes of age when she’s introduced to the sport of skateboarding. As a result, she has to fight the odds to follow her dreams and compete in the national championship.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  17. White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994)

    A boy and his dog, White Fang, must try to save the noble Haida tribe from evil white men in turn-of-the-century Alaska.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  18. Rip Girls (2000)

    A teen-age girl and her father come to an island on Hawaii, they find a closer relationship to each other and think about changing the island. During her adventures, Sydney finds friends, a new hobby with her fantastic photography, and the truth about her mother.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  19. Monster High: Friday Night Frights (2012)

    After Monster High’s roller skating team is defeated at the Skulltimate Roller Maze tournament, the ghouls team up to face an all-boys league, with the hope of winning back the school crest and restoring school spirit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  20. The Last Song (2010)

    A drama centered on a rebellious girl who is sent to a Southern beach town for the summer to stay with her father. Through their mutual love of music, the estranged duo learn to reconnect.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Snakeboy and the Sandcastle?

The closest matches to Snakeboy and the Sandcastle are Far from the Tree (2021), The Clique (2008) and Sneakerella (2022). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Snakeboy and the Sandcastle?

Start with Far from the Tree (2021), the closest match to Snakeboy and the Sandcastle.

What is the highest-rated movie like Snakeboy and the Sandcastle?

Far from the Tree (2021), rated 8.1/10 by 395 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Snakeboy and the Sandcastle?

Sneakerella (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Snakeboy and the Sandcastle?

Yes: Far from the Tree (2021), The Clique (2008) and Sneakerella (2022).

How are movies similar to Snakeboy and the Sandcastle chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Snakeboy and the Sandcastle, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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