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Movies like The Little Penguin (1983)

The best movies like The Little Penguin (1983) are Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005), Polar Trappers (1938) and Brother Bear 2 (2006). If The Little Penguin 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. Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005)

    Who or what exactly is a Heffalump? The lovable residents of the Hundred Acre Wood -- Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga and the rest of the pack -- embark on a journey of discovery in search of the elusive Heffalump. But as is always the case, this unusual road trip opens their eyes to so much more than just the creature they're seeking.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  2. Polar Trappers (1938)

    Donald and Goofy are trappers in the frozen south (Antarctica) with different approaches. Donald sees a penguin and dresses as one to lure her to the chopping block; Goofy baits a trap with fish (then acts like a walrus to capture one that steals his bait bucket).

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  3. Brother Bear 2 (2006)

    Kenai finds his childhood human friend Nita and the two embark on a journey to burn the amulet he gave to her before he was a bear, much to Koda's dismay.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  4. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)

    Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. When it emerges that a vengeful figure from the past might be masterminding things, it falls to Gromit to battle sinister forces and save his master… or Wallace may never be able to invent again!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  5. 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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  6. Happy Feet Two (2011)

    Mumble the penguin has a problem: his son Erik, who is reluctant to dance, encounters the Mighty Sven — a penguin who can fly! Things get worse for Mumble when the world is shaken by powerful forces, causing him to bring together the penguin nations and their allies to set things right.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  7. 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

  8. Brother Bear (2003)

    When an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. His courageous and often zany journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, woolly mammoths and rambunctious rams.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  9. Happy Feet (2006)

    Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  10. Make Mine Music (1946)

    In the tradition of Fantasia, Make Mine Music is a glorious collection of musically charged animated shorts featuring such fun-filled favorites as "Peter and the Wolf", narrated by the beloved voice behind Winnie the Pooh. In addition you'll enjoy such classic cartoon hits as "Casey at the Bat," "The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met" and "Johnnie Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

  11. Regular Show: The Movie (2015)

    After a high school lab experiment goes horribly wrong, Mordecai and Rigby must go back in time to battle an evil volleyball coach in order to save the universe — and their friendship.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  12. Zootopia (2016)

    Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case - even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  13. Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You (1999)

    After Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Rabbit see Christopher Robin making a valentine for -- gasp! -- a girl, they find he's been bitten by a "Smitten" and is lovesick! Worried that he'll no longer have time for them, and hoping a second bite from the love bug will cure him, they set out on a wild adventure to capture the Smitten. This wonderful story, filled with magic and whimsy, and sweetened with three new songs, reminds us all that the heart is big and always has plenty of room for friends -- old and new.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  14. Cats in the Museum (2023)

    A cartoon about the famous four-legged inhabitants of the St. Petersburg Winter Palace - museum cats that protect the territory of the State Hermitage from rats and mice.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  15. Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005)

    The maniacal baby of the Griffin family, Stewie, meets his future self. In doing this he discovers that his future image is not what he has anticipated because of a near death experience.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  16. 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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  17. Piglet's Big Movie (2003)

    When the gang from the Hundred Acre Wood begin a honey harvest, young Piglet is excluded and told that he is too small to help. Feeling inferior, Piglet disappears and his pals Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger, Roo and Winnie the Pooh must use Piglet's scrapbook as a map to find him. In the process they discover that this very small animal has been a big hero in a lot of ways.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  18. 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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  19. 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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  20. 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 of characters in order to save their world—and ours.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Little Penguin?

The closest matches to The Little Penguin are Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005), Polar Trappers (1938) and Brother Bear 2 (2006). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Little Penguin?

Start with Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005), the closest match to The Little Penguin.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Little Penguin?

Regular Show: The Movie (2015), rated 7.9/10 by 455 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Little Penguin?

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

How are movies similar to The Little Penguin chosen?

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