Movies like Gift of Gag (1955)
The best movies like Gift of Gag (1955) are Donald's Golf Game (1938), Kitty Foiled (1948) and Dog Trouble (1942). If Gift of Gag hooked you with its animation and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedChickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022)7.2/10 from 299 votes
- NewestSimpsley (2026)Released 2026
Donald's Golf Game (1938)
Donald Duck tries to exhibit his golfing ability to his nephews only to have them tease him with sneezes, noises and "trick" clubs. Finally, they put a grasshopper in a ball and it "jumps" all over.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKitty Foiled (1948)
Tom subjects Jerry to his usual harassment; but the cat finds a new enemy, and the mouse finds a new friend, in the canary of the house.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDog Trouble (1942)
Tom's chasing Jerry when he runs right into a sleeping dog and the two of them must work together to fend him off.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & 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 & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGone Fishing (2017)
On Motunui, Maui tries to catch a fish with his magical fishhook, only to be comically foiled by the ocean.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Art of Skiing (1941)
Goofy, staying at the Sugar Bowl resort, demonstrates the basics of downhill skiing, which the titles and announcer insist is pronounced "SHEEing". The equipment is, of course, of the era. As you can imagine, Goofy has much trouble keeping his skis parallel and pointing downhill. The final ski jump conveniently lands Goofy right back in bed.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisChip an' Dale (1947)
Donald needs a log for his fire. Unfortunately, the one he picks is occupied by a couple of chipmunks and their stash of acorns. When he cuts it down, Chip and Dale fall out, but their acorns stay behind, so they work at putting out Donald's fire and retrieving their stash. Donald, of course, takes this as calmly and cheerfully as you would expect.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPecos Pest (1955)
Jerry's eccentric uncle, Pecos, a Texan mouse, comes to spend the night with him before his musical performance on television the next day. He decides to rehearse with his guitar for the performance but each time he plays, one of his guitar strings snaps off. Fortunately, he is able to replace them by plucking off one of Tom's whiskers each time. Tom is rather reluctant about this and tries to hide to protect his whiskers from Uncle Pecos.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHow to Play Football (1944)
Taking all the places on both teams, Goofy demonstrates the game of football with varying results, having problems with the coach and the goal post.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Knight for a Day (1946)
By accident, Cedric (Goofy), replaces his master, Sir Loinsteak, in the armor just before the joust with champion Sir Cumference.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFuturama: The Lost Adventure (2008)
The cut-scenes from Futurama (2003) (VG), edited together to form an episode. Mom attempts to take over the universe and it's up to the Planet Express crew to stop her.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFixed (2025)
After learning he's getting neutered, a dog has 24 hours to squeeze in one last balls-to-the-wall adventure with the boys.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRed Hot Riding Hood (1943)
Tired of always playing the same roles, Little Red Riding Hood, her grandmother and the Wolf demand a new version of the tale. The story then plays out in a more contemporary urban environment, with Little Red Riding Hood working as a pin-up girl in a night club.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWelcome to the Club (2022)
Heart set on becoming a princess, Lisa Simpson is surprised to learn being bad might be more fun.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDonald's Nephews (1938)
Donald's sister Dumbella sends her three sons Huey, Dewey, and Louie to visit their uncle Donald. They prove to be quite a handful for Donald, even with help from his book on child rearing.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSimpsley (2026)
When penniless con-artist Marge Bouvier is sent to Italy to convince wealthy sap Seymour Skinner to come home, she's tempted by the trappings of his affluent lifestyle. But there’s a big fat fly in the ointment: Skinner's clingy, dim-witted mooch of a houseguest, Homer Simpsley. Lies, lust and Italian lira are abound.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisDonald's Lucky Day (1939)
Donald Duck, delivery boy, is hired to deliver a mysterious package on Friday the Thirteenth. He is hindered by a bothersome black cat -- and by the fact that the package contains a live bomb.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPluto's Party (1952)
It's Pluto's birthday party, but Mickey's dozen or so nephews seem to be having all the fun. Their present is a wagon so Pluto can pull them; the "Pin the Tail on Pluto" game doesn't go quite right, and everything seems to prevent Pluto from having his birthday cake. But Mickey has planned ahead.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSea Scouts (1939)
Donald is an admiral on a seagoing voyage with his nephews in which they encounter a ravenous shark.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Art of Self Defense (1941)
Goofy takes a lighthearted look at self defense through the ages: cavemen, knights, the age of chivalry, and finally boxing.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPopeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor (1936)
After wrecking Popeye's ship and stealing away Olive Oyl, hero of Arabic legend Sindbad decides to test him and his ever-resilient new rival's strength in order to prove their supremacy as the "most remarkable, extraordinary fella" of Sindbad's menagerie island.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPopeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves (1937)
Popeye the Sailor, accompanied by Olive Oyl and Wimpy, is dispatched to stop the dreaded bandit Abu Hassan and his force of forty thieves.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & animation
Goonland (1938)
While Popeye is searching for his Pappy, he discovers an island inhabited by super-strong natives.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter (1972)
Popeye, Olive Oyl and more King Features Syndicate comic strip characters are invited on a cruise hosted by Professor Grimsby, a mad scientist who wants to eliminate laughter from the world. When the ship is held hostage on his island lair, it's up to the much more action-inclined Mandrake the Magician, Steve Canyon, and Flash Gordon (among others) to save the funnymakers from their eternal inprisonment.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
The Spinach Overture (1935)
Popeye's ensemble is rehearsing the opening of the Poet and Peasant Overture (with interpolations of the Popeye theme and "I've Been Working on the Railroad"). Maestro Bluto drops in from next door to conduct and play violin and show Popeye up. Popeye plays horribly until he unlocks the previously unexplored artistic benefits of spinach.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Assault and Flattery (1956)
In Judge Wimpy's courtroom, Bluto accuses Popeye of assault and battery; he claims to have been attacked by him on several occasions, without provocation. Popeye then tells his side.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
A Haul in One (1956)
Popeye and Bluto are, believe it or not, pals and partners in a moving company. (Maybe it's because Popeye isn't squinting here.) Anyhow, Olive has made the mistake of hiring them. She hasn't finished packing yet, so the boys, smitten as soon as she answers the door, compete to help her. Once packed, they compete to move more impressive piles of her belongings. Popeye easily wins these contests, even though Bluto locks him in the van at one point. At the end, Bluto socks Popeye into the piano, then into a table; though he hardly seems to need it, Popeye still eats his spinach, then thrashes Bluto.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Sock-a-Bye, Baby (1934)
When Popeye takes the baby for a walk in the stroller, the little one won't be quiet unless he's sleeping. Of course there's no end of noisiness.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Let's You and Him Fight (1934)
Bluto is the boxing champ, Popeye his challenger, Wimpy the timekeeper. Popeye is pounded mercilessly until Olive comes by with a can of spinach.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Axe Me Another (1934)
Pierre Bluto, running a logging camp, has thrown Olive into the river because he didn't like her spinach. Popeye rescues her and proceeds to beat Bluto in a lumberjack contest.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Gift of Gag?
The closest matches to Gift of Gag are Donald's Golf Game (1938), Kitty Foiled (1948) and Dog Trouble (1942). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Gift of Gag?
Start with Donald's Golf Game (1938), the closest match to Gift of Gag.
What is the highest-rated movie like Gift of Gag?
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022), rated 7.2/10 by 299 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Gift of Gag?
Simpsley (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Gift of Gag?
Yes: Donald's Golf Game (1938), Kitty Foiled (1948) and Dog Trouble (1942).
How are movies similar to Gift of Gag chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Gift of Gag, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.