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Movies like Ilya Muromets and Highwayman Nightingale (1978)

The best movies like Ilya Muromets and Highwayman Nightingale (1978) are Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet (2014), Hilda and the Mountain King (2021) and Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022). If Ilya Muromets and Highwayman Nightingale 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. 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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  2. Hilda and the Mountain King (2021)

    When Hilda wakes up in the body of a troll, she must use her wits and courage to get back home, become human again — and save the city of Trolberg.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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

  6. Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale (2017)

    After tumbling into a magic storybook, Puss in Boots must fight, dance and romance his way through wild adventures as he searches for an escape.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  7. 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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  8. Fire and Ice (1983)

    The villainous Nekron and his mother, Queen Juliana, plot against the human race from their frigid fortress. Creating mass destruction with huge glaciers, mother and son incur the wrath of Larn, a warrior whose entire village was destroyed by ice. When Nekron's underlings kidnap the beautiful Princess Teegra, Larn sets out to rescue her, assisted by the fierce and enigmatic Darkwolf.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  9. 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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  10. Super Monsters: Once Upon a Rhyme (2021)

    From Goldilocks to Hansel and Gretel, the Super Monsters reimagine classic fairy tales and favorite nursery rhymes with a musical, magical spin!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  11. Snoopy, Come Home (1972)

    Snoopy receives a letter from a mysterious hospitalized girl named Lila. Alongside his bird friend Woodstock, Snoopy sets off on a cross-country journey to visit her, constantly facing strict "No Dogs Allowed" obstacles along the way. When it is revealed that Lila is actually Snoopy's original owner, the loyal hound faces a heartbreaking dilemma: stay with Charlie Brown or return to Lila.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  12. The Pilgrim's Progress (2019)

    An epic journey, faithfully adapted to modern-day. Christian faces distractions, challenges, and perils at every turn of the way. But ends victorious, with helpful guides, as he stays on the narrow path to the distant Celestial City.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  13. The Big Trip (2019)

    A goofy stork mistakenly delivers a baby panda to the wrong door. A bear, a moose, a tiger and a rabbit set on an arduous but fun-filled adventure through the wilderness to return the panda to its rightful home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  14. 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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  15. Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe (2020)

    Phineas and Ferb travel across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who has been abducted by aliens and taken to a utopia in a far-off planet, free of her pesky little brothers.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  16. 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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  17. The Adventures of Buratino (1959)

    A wooden boy Buratino tries to find his place in life. He befriends toys from a toy theater owned by evil Karabas-Barabas, gets tricked by Alice the Fox and Basilio the Cat and finally discovers the mystery of a golden key given to him by kind Tortila the Tortoise.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  18. 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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  19. The Transformers: The Movie (1986)

    The Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time, they must defend themselves against an all-out attack from the Decepticons.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  20. Strings (2004)

    The story of Prince Hal who sets out to avenge his dead father against the city's rivals, the Zeriths, little knowing it was his wicked uncle Nezo who is the real killer, with his own designs on the throne.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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What are the best movies like Ilya Muromets and Highwayman Nightingale?

The closest matches to Ilya Muromets and Highwayman Nightingale are Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet (2014), Hilda and the Mountain King (2021) and Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Ilya Muromets and Highwayman Nightingale?

Start with Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet (2014), the closest match to Ilya Muromets and Highwayman Nightingale.

What is the highest-rated movie like Ilya Muromets and Highwayman Nightingale?

Hilda and the Mountain King (2021), rated 7.6/10 by 208 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Ilya Muromets and Highwayman Nightingale?

Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

How are movies similar to Ilya Muromets and Highwayman Nightingale chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Ilya Muromets and Highwayman Nightingale, 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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