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Movies like It Takes All Sorts (1978)

The best movies like It Takes All Sorts (1978) are Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip (1940), Six Shooter (2004) and Life in a Day (2011). If It Takes All Sorts hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip (1940)

    Mickey is heading out on vacation from Burbank to Pomona, taking the train. The conductor, Pete, won't let him on with Pluto, so he hides Pluto in his suitcase, and tries to hide him all throughout the trip without much luck. But Pete wins when Pluto is hooked by a mail hook. Or does he?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Six Shooter (2004)

    Overwhelmed by grief following the death of his wife, Donnelly shares a train carriage home with a troubled young man identified only as the 'Kid'. As the Kid becomes more agitated and foul-mouthed, the journey takes on a violent and dangerous hue – for the bereaved Donnelly and for other hapless passengers on the train. Academy Award Winner: Best Live Action Short Film – 2005

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Life in a Day (2011)

    A documentary shot by filmmakers all over the world that serves as a time capsule to show future generations what it was like to be alive on the 24th of July, 2010.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Robbery (1967)

    In this fictionalised account of the Great Train Robbery, career criminal Paul Clifton plans an audacious crime: the robbery of a mail train carrying millions in cash.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Training Wheels (2013)

    When Margo, Edith, and Agnes chase after an ice cream truck, little Agnes struggles to keep up and takes a tumble while pedaling her bike. Seeing her disappointment, the Minions spring into action to lift her spirits. Using their quirky ingenuity, they construct a unicorn-themed motorcycle to help Agnes ride in style. With her new wheels, Agnes embarks on a whimsical and heartwarming ride through town, showcasing the Minions’ unwavering dedication to bringing joy to the girls’ lives. This short captures the charm of teamwork, creativity, and pure delight.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. The Molly Maguires (1970)

    Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1876. A secret society of Irish coal miners, bond by a sacred oath, put pressure on the greedy and ruthless company they work for by sabotaging mining facilities in the hope of improving their working conditions and the lives of their families.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Rails & Ties (2007)

    A deadly collision between a train and car lead to an unlikely bond between the train engineer and a young boy who escapes the carnage.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. SAS: Red Notice (2021)

    An off-duty SAS soldier, Tom Buckingham, must thwart a terror attack on a train running through the Channel Tunnel. As the action escalates on the train, events transpire in the corridors of power that may make the difference as to whether Buckingham and the civilian passengers make it out of the tunnel alive.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  9. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

    A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. The Devil and Miss Jones (1941)

    The wealthiest man in the world, John P. Merrick, is a private person who likes to stay anonymous. One of his many assets is Neeley's Department Store. There is labor unrest at the store, and the employees' anger is directed at him, who they hang in effigy outside the store despite not knowing what he looks like. Merrick, not happy at what he sees going on, decides to mete out the rabble-rousers. So he goes undercover as a sales clerk in the shoe department.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Clockwise (1986)

    School headmaster Brian Stimpson is obsessed with timeliness, order, and discipline. Brian misses his train after meticulously preparing a speech for an education conference. With no one else to turn to, he asks young former student Laura Wisely for a ride. Laura, upset over a break-up, agrees to drive him in her parents' car - which alarms her mother and father, who worry that she has run away with a married man and subsequently alert the police.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Black Beauty (1994)

    The fates of horses, and the people who own and command them, are revealed as Black Beauty narrates the circle of his life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Affairs of the Art (2021)

    Look out: Beryl's back. With Affairs of the Art, British animator Joanna Quinn recounts another gloriously unhinged chapter in the adventures of Beryl, the comic everywoman she unleashed upon the world with her debut film, Girls' Night Out, which took home three major awards from Annecy in 1987.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  14. Wildcat (2025)

    An ex-black ops team reunite to pull off a desperate heist in order to save the life of their leader’s eight-year-old daughter.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Sullivan's Travels (1941)

    Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aiming to "know trouble" first-hand. When all he finds is a train ride back to Hollywood and a beautiful blonde companion, he redoubles his efforts, managing to land himself in more trouble than he bargained for when he loses his memory and ends up a prisoner on a chain gang.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. The Radiator Springs 500½ (2014)

    A 'leisurely drive' planned in honor of Radiator Springs’ town founder, Stanley, turns precarious as Baja pros descend on the town and challenge Lightning McQueen to an off-road race. Meanwhile, the townsfolk, led by a Stanley-costumed Mater, enjoy the planned 'leisurely drive' to retrace Stanley’s original frontier route. Thinking they’re on the same course, a wrong turn sends McQueen and the Baja pros on a treacherously wild bid for survival. The misunderstanding leaves the racing professionals in awe of the 'legend' of Stanley: the Original Off-Road Racer.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Knick Knack (1989)

    Life on a shelf as a snowman trapped in a snow-globe blizzard can become wearing, especially when you're surrounded by knickknacks from sunnier locales. When the jaded snowman finally breaks free of his glass house, his vacation plans are cut short.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Belfast (2021)

    Buddy is a young boy on the cusp of adolescence, whose life is filled with familial love, childhood hijinks, and a blossoming romance. Yet, with his beloved hometown caught up in increasing turmoil, his family faces a momentous choice: hope the conflict will pass or leave everything they know behind for a new life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Reservoir Dogs (1992)

    A botched robbery indicates a police informant, and the pressure mounts in the aftermath at a warehouse. Crime begets violence as the survivors -- veteran Mr. White, newcomer Mr. Orange, psychopathic parolee Mr. Blonde, bickering weasel Mr. Pink and Nice Guy Eddie -- unravel.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special (2020)

    Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there's only one person who can save the day: Santa's great friend Mariah Carey. The Queen of Christmas creates a fabulous and star-studded spectacular to make the whole world merry!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like It Takes All Sorts?

The closest matches to It Takes All Sorts are Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip (1940), Six Shooter (2004) and Life in a Day (2011). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after It Takes All Sorts?

Start with Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip (1940), the closest match to It Takes All Sorts.

What is the highest-rated movie like It Takes All Sorts?

Reservoir Dogs (1992), rated 8.1/10 by 16,028 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like It Takes All Sorts?

Wildcat (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like It Takes All Sorts?

Yes: Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip (1940), Six Shooter (2004) and Life in a Day (2011).

How are movies similar to It Takes All Sorts chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside It Takes All Sorts, 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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