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Movies like Alibaba (2002)

The best movies like Alibaba (2002) are Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022), Arctic Dogs (2019) and The Willoughbys (2020). If Alibaba hooked you with its animation, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. 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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  2. 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

  3. 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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  4. Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing (2020)

    When a musical dragon with a beautiful voice hypnotizes the dragons and people of Huttsgalor, the Rescue Riders have to find a way to break the spell.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  5. 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 animation

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  6. Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales (2008)

    Mater the tow truck travels from country to country as he retells his infamous but unbelievable stories.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  7. Monster High: Scaris City of Frights (2013)

    The Monstruitas of Monster High are obsessed with going to Scaris, The City of Frights for Fashion international competition where the winner will become the apprentice of the world famous Madame Ghostier designer.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  8. Epic (2013)

    A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group characters in order to save their world—and ours.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  9. The House of Magic (2013)

    Thunder, an abandoned young cat seeking shelter from a storm, stumbles into the strangest house imaginable, owned by an old magician and inhabited by a dazzling array of automatons and gizmos. Not everyone welcomes the new addition to the troupe as Jack Rabbit and Maggie Mouse plot to evict Thunder. The situation gets worse when the magician lands in hospital and his scheming nephew sees his chance to cash in by selling the mansion. Our young hero is determined to earn his place and so he enlists the help of some wacky magician's assistants to protect his magical new home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  10. The Wind in the Willows (1983)

    One spring, Mole decides that he can ignore the spring cleaning for a little longer, and begins a series of adventures with his new friend Rat. They go for a picnic on the riverbank, on a caravan expedition with Toad, until Toad switches allegiance to his new car and his reckless driving makes Mole and Rat search out Badger for help in curbing Toad's profligate habits. But Toad gets away from them and gets a 20-year sentence from the magistrate for theft, reckless driving, and Gross Impertinence. While Toad works his wiles on the jailer's daughter and escapes jail dressed as a washer woman, Badger tries to guard Toad Hall from the machinations of the Weasels and is badly beaten. And it requires a plan of attack and all four comrades to regain Toad Hall.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  11. Revolting Rhymes (2017)

    Two half-hour animated films based on the much-loved rhymes written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  12. 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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  13. Monster High: Frights, Camera, Action! (2014)

    When Draculaura is led to believe she's the rightful heir to the vampire throne, she and her best ghoulfriends are whisked away to Transylvania for a royal coronation to die for. But they soon discover the hunt for the queen is not over yet. The Ghouls must locate an ancient artifact known as the Vampire's Heart in order to discover the identity of the true Vampire Queen. It's a fangtastic adventure that will lead them from the Tower of Londoom, to a haunted river boat in New Goreleans and finally to the glamorous boo-vie lots of Hauntlywood. Could this be the moment when Draculara finally receives her vampire powers and discovers screams really can come true?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  14. Monster High: Why Do Ghouls Fall in Love? (2012)

    Draculaura’s Sweet 1600th birthday is an extra special occasion to party at Monster High! But her high expectations lead to deadly results when she’s faced with the choice between practical boyfriend Clawd, and new vampire heartthrob, Valentine, a romantic blast from her past.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  15. 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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  16. Koati (2021)

    Three unlikely heroes - Nachi, a free-spirited coati; Xochi, a fearless monarch butterfly and Pako, a hyperactive glass frog - embark on an adventure to stop wicked coral snake Zaina from destroying their rain forest homeland.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  17. 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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  18. Monster Family 2 (2021)

    To free Baba Yaga and Renfield from the clutches of Monster Hunter Mila Starr, the Wishbone Family once more transforms into a Vampire, Frankenstein's Monster, a Mummy and a Werewolf but when aided by their three pet bats, the Monster Family zooms around the world again to save their friends, make new monstrous acquaintances.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  19. Minions & More Volume 2 (2022)

    This collection of 11 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Mower Minions (2016); Yellow Is the New Black (2018); Competition (2015); Cro Minion (2015); Binky Nelson Unpacified (2015); Panic in the Mailroom (2013). From the "Secret Life of Pets" franchise: Super Gidget (2019). From the "Sing" franchise: Eddie's Life Coach (2017); Gunter Babysits (2017). From the "Lorax" franchise: Serenade (2012); Wagon Ho! (2012).

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  20. 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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  21. Huang Pi: God of Money (2024)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  22. Vic the Viking: The Magic Sword (2019)

    Vic dreams of going to sea as a member of the crew captained by Halvar, his father, who unfortunately thinks that the child is too weak to embark with him and his brave warriors in search of dangerous adventures; but fate will offer Vic the opportunity to prove to Halvar that he is a true Viking.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  23. The Exploits of Moominpappa – Adventures of a Young Moomin (2022)

    A beautiful summer day in Moomin Valley. Suddenly, a wasp stings Moomintroll, who falls ill and has to stay in bed. To cheer him up, Moominpappa recounts his youthful adventures; his misunderstood childhood, escape from an orphanage and his historic meeting with the inventor Hodgkins.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  24. Barnyard (2006)

    Otis is a mischievous, carefree Holstein cow who lives on a farm where, unbeknownst to humans, the animals are anthropomorphic. He prefers having fun with his best friends: Pip the mouse, Freddy the ferret, Peck the rooster, and Pig the pig - rather than following strict rules and accepting responsibility. But when his adoptive father is killed in a coyote attack, he has a heavy responsibility thrust upon him to become leader of his farm home's community.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  25. Robots (2005)

    Rodney Copperbottom is a young robot inventor who dreams of making the world a better place, until the evil Ratchet takes over Bigweld Industries. Now, Rodney's dreams – and those of his friends – are in danger of becoming obsolete.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  26. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

    As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it, and instead befriends the beast – which he names Toothless – much to the chagrin of his warrior father.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  27. Shrek Forever After (2010)

    A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days of when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  28. Toy Story 3 (2010)

    Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys haven't been played with in years. With Andy about to go to college, the gang find themselves accidentally left at a nefarious day care center. The toys must band together to escape and return home to Andy.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  29. The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (2005)

    During the holiday season, when the animals of the Central Park Zoo are preparing for Christmas, Private, the youngest of the penguins notices that the Polar Bear is all alone. Assured that nobody should have to spend Christmas alone, Private goes into the city for some last-minute Christmas shopping. Along the way, he gets stuffed into a stocking

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  30. Sweet Dreams (2008)

    A cupcake escapes a city of sweets and is marooned on an island with vegetables where he learns to reform his destructive ways in this tasty stop-motion from the talented Kirsten Lepore.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Alibaba?

The closest matches to Alibaba are Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022), Arctic Dogs (2019) and The Willoughbys (2020). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Alibaba?

Start with Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022), the closest match to Alibaba.

What is the highest-rated movie like Alibaba?

Monster High: Why Do Ghouls Fall in Love? (2012), rated 8.0/10 by 208 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Alibaba?

In Your Dreams (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Alibaba?

Yes: Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022), Arctic Dogs (2019) and The Willoughbys (2020).

How are movies similar to Alibaba chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Alibaba, 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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