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Movies like Family Dream (1980)

The best movies like Family Dream (1980) are Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011), Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet (2014) and Angela's Christmas Wish (2020). If Family Dream hooked you with its animation, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Kung 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

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  2. Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet (2014)

    Exiled artist and poet Mustafa embarks on a journey home with his housekeeper and her daughter; together the trio must evade the authorities who fear that the truth in Mustafa's words will incite rebellion.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  3. Angela's Christmas Wish (2020)

    A determined Angela makes a wish to reunite her family in time for Christmas, then launches a plan to find her way from Ireland to Australia.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  4. Where Is Anne Frank (2021)

    The film follows the journey of Kitty, the imaginary friend to whom Anne Frank dedicated her diary. A fiery teenager, Kitty wakes up in the near future in Anne Frank's house in Amsterdam and embarks on a journey to find Anne, who she believes is still alive, in today's Europe. While the young girl is shocked by the modern world, she also comes across Anne's legacy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  5. The 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 animation

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  6. Jimmy 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

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  7. The House (2022)

    Across different eras, a poor family, an anxious developer and a fed-up landlady become tied to the same mysterious house in this animated dark comedy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  8. Day & Night (2010)

    When Day, a sunny fellow, encounters Night, a stranger of distinctly darker moods, sparks fly! Day and Night are frightened and suspicious of each other at first, and quickly get off on the wrong foot. But as they discover each other's unique qualities--and come to realize that each of them offers a different window onto the same world-the friendship helps both to gain a new perspective.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  9. 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 animation

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  10. In Your Dreams (2025)

    Stevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfect family.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  11. Chickenhare 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

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  12. Wish Dragon (2021)

    Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend when he meets a wish-granting dragon who shows him the magic of possibilities.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  13. Inception: The Cobol Job (2010)

    Cobb, Arthur and Nash are enlisted by Cobol Engineering.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  14. Snoopy Presents: There's No Place Like Home, Snoopy (2026)

    When Snoopy's beloved doghouse goes missing, he tries to track it down, and learns what makes a house feel like home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  15. Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986)

    It's the night of Peppermint Patty’s New Year’s Eve bash, but Charlie Brown has to write a book report about War and Peace. Hoping to join the fun for a special dance with the Little Red-Haired Girl, he tries desperately to finish in time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  16. OPAL (2020)

    A curious girl investigates the cries she hears coming from a forbidden house across the street.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  17. Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide (2006)

    Cartoon worlds collide in this hourlong adventure starring whiz kid Jimmy Neutron and Timmy Turner from "The Fairly OddParents." When the boys duel over Cindy Vortex, it draws the attention of Jimmy's archenemy, Prof. Calamitous, who teams with Wanda and Cosmo, forcing Jimmy and Timmy to work together to save the world from the all-powerful villain.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  18. Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale (2017)

    After tumbling into a magic storybook, Puss in Boots must fight, dance and romance his way through wild adventures as he searches for an escape.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  19. Shrek's Yule Log (2010)

    Inside the Shrek home, a fire blazes in the fireplace during a Christmas party. Christmas music plays in the background as Shrek, his family, and his friends, come and go while tending the fire and engaging in various Christmas activities.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  20. Hilda and the Mountain King (2021)

    When Hilda wakes up in the body of a troll, she must use her wits and courage to get back home, become human again — and save the city of Trolberg.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Family Dream?

The closest matches to Family Dream are Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011), Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet (2014) and Angela's Christmas Wish (2020). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Family Dream?

Start with Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011), the closest match to Family Dream.

What is the highest-rated movie like Family Dream?

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

What is the newest movie like Family Dream?

Snoopy Presents: There's No Place Like Home, Snoopy (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Family Dream?

Yes: Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011), Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet (2014) and Angela's Christmas Wish (2020).

How are movies similar to Family Dream chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Family Dream, 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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