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Movies like The Fisherman (1931)

The best movies like The Fisherman (1931) are All Wet (1927), Ploey: You Never Fly Alone (2018) and Far from the Tree (2021). If The Fisherman 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. All Wet (1927)

    Oswald takes a job as a lifeguard to keep an eye on Miss Rabbit, who in turn stages a boating accident hoping Oswald will come to save her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  2. Ploey: You Never Fly Alone (2018)

    A plover chick has not learned to fly when his family migrates in the fall. He must survive the arctic winter, vicious enemies and himself in order to be reunited with his beloved one next spring.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  3. 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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  4. Arctic Dogs (2019)

    Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

  5. 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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  6. Hey 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

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  7. Welcome 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

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  8. Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz (2011)

    After a deadly storm, Tom and Jerry find themselves stranded on an unknown island ruled by the evil Wizard of Oz. As they try to find their way back home, they worry for their master Dorothy's safety.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  9. Night of the Animated Dead (2021)

    An animated retelling of ‘Night of the Living Dead’, in which a group of people in a rural farmhouse struggle to survive the threat of bloodthirsty zombies.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  10. 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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  11. 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 animation

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  12. Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2019)

    Batman, Batgirl, and Robin forge an alliance with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to fight against the Turtles' sworn enemy, The Shredder, who has apparently teamed up with Ra's Al Ghul and The League of Assassins.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  13. My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever (2018)

    As the ponies prepare for another Hearth's Warming, families come together to celebrate the holiday; Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash are ready for the big day, but Princess Twilight Sparkle doesn't have time to celebrate.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  14. His Mouse Friday (1951)

    Tom is shipwrecked on an island, which is inhabited by at least one mouse - Jerry. To thwart the hungry cat, Jerry disguises himself as a cannibal.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  15. 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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  16. Dog 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

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  17. Snoopy Presents: It's the Small Things, Charlie Brown (2022)

    Charlie Brown is determined to win the big baseball game. But things turn into a fiasco right before the matchup, when Sally bonds with a little flower on the pitcher's mound and vows to protect it at all costs.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  18. Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968)

    Winnie the Pooh and his friends experience high winds, heavy rains, and a flood in Hundred Acre Wood.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  19. Cat Pack: A PAW Patrol Exclusive Event (2022)

    When Mayor Humdinger transforms his robot cat Meow-Meow into a tiger-sized metal-eating menace, the PAW Patrol calls in the Cat Pack for help in the stopping the creature.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  20. 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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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Fisherman?

The closest matches to The Fisherman are All Wet (1927), Ploey: You Never Fly Alone (2018) and Far from the Tree (2021). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Fisherman?

Start with All Wet (1927), the closest match to The Fisherman.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Fisherman?

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

What is the newest movie like The Fisherman?

Welcome to the Club (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The Fisherman?

Yes: All Wet (1927), Ploey: You Never Fly Alone (2018) and Far from the Tree (2021).

How are movies similar to The Fisherman chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Fisherman, 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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