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Movies like Spring at Heart (1985)

The best movies like Spring at Heart (1985) are The Nutcracker (1993), Make Mine Music (1946) and Sneakerella (2022). If Spring at Heart hooked you with its music and family, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Nutcracker (1993)

    On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his kingdom and defends her from the Mouse King.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & family

  2. 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 music & family

  3. Sneakerella (2022)

    When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a ‘legit’ sneaker designer in the industry.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & family

  4. My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks (2014)

    Music rules and rainbows rock as Twilight Sparkle and pals compete for the top spot in the Canterlot High "Mane Event" talent show. The girls must rock their way to the top, and outshine rival Adagio Dazzle and her band The Dazzlings, to restore harmony back to Canterlot High.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & music

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  5. Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021)

    Upon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost father. A musical adventure.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & music

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  6. Camp Rock (2008)

    When Mitchie gets a chance to attend Camp Rock, her life takes an unpredictable twist, and she learns just how important it is to be true to yourself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & family

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  7. 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 · both family & music

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  8. Curly Top (1935)

    Wealthy Edward Morgan becomes charmed with a curly-haired orphan and her pretty older sister Mary and arranges to adopt both under the alias of "Mr. Jones". As he spends more time with them, he soon finds himself falling in love with Mary.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & music

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  9. Blue's Big City Adventure (2022)

    When Josh gets the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for Rainbow Puppy’s Broadway musical, Josh and Blue skidoo to NYC for the very first time where they meet new friends and discover the magic of music, dance, and following one’s dreams.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & music

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  10. Let It Shine (2012)

    A teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help a friend and win the girl of his dreams while overcoming self-doubt and the expectations of his strict religious parents.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & music

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  11. Save the Last Dance (2001)

    After the death of her mother, Sara moves to the South Side of Chicago to live with her father and gets transferred to a majority-black school. Her life takes a turn for the better when befriends Chenille and her brother Derek, who helps her with her dancing skills.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & music

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  12. Teen Spirit (2019)

    A shy teenager living on the Isle of Wight dreams of pop stardom. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  13. Young at Heart (1954)

    The lives and romances of three sisters in a musical family; the youngest daughter's life is complicated by the subsequent arrival of a charming composer and a cynical music arranger.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  14. Lemonade Mouth (2011)

    When five ragtag freshman first meet in detention, it seems they have nothing in common. But, through music, they form an unbreakable bond and discover they have the makings of the greatest high school garage band in history! In the face of incredible odds, Olivia, Stella, Wen, Mohini and Charlie find they can make a real difference when they learn to lean on each other and let go of everything holding back their dreams.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  15. Pure Country 2: The Gift (2010)

    Three angels bestow the gift of song to a young girl, who must follow a series of rules in order hold on to it during her rise to fame and fortune.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  16. A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (2011)

    In this modern telling of the classic tale, aspiring singer Katie Gibbs falls for the new boy at her performing arts high school. But Katie's wicked stepmother and stepsister are scheming to crush her dream before she can sing her way into his heart.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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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 family

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  18. Drumline: A New Beat (2014)

    A girl from New York attends a college in Atlanta to join their once-famous marching band.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  19. Battle of the Year (2013)

    A down-on-his-luck coach is hired to prepare a team of the best American dancers for an international tournament that attracts all the best crews from around the world, but the Americans haven't won in fifteen years.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  20. A Cinderella Story: Starstruck (2021)

    Finley Tremaine, a small-town farm girl, longs to spread her wings and soar as an aspiring performer. When a Hollywood film crew arrives in her sleepy town, she is determined to land a role in the production and capture the attention of handsome lead actor Jackson Stone. Unfortunately, a botched audition forces her to change course. Now, disguised as cowboy “Huck,” Finley finally gets her big break. But can she keep the charade a secret from everyone, including her evil stepmother and devious step-siblings?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Spring at Heart?

The closest matches to Spring at Heart are The Nutcracker (1993), Make Mine Music (1946) and Sneakerella (2022). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Spring at Heart?

Start with The Nutcracker (1993), the closest match to Spring at Heart.

What is the highest-rated movie like Spring at Heart?

My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks (2014), rated 8.1/10 by 216 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Spring at Heart?

Blue's Big City Adventure (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

How are movies similar to Spring at Heart chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Spring at Heart, 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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