Movies like Trouble in Paradise
The best movies like Trouble in Paradise are Moana (2016), Hawaiian Holiday (1937) and Under the Boardwalk (2023). If Trouble in Paradise hooked you with its animation, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Trouble in Paradise
Quick picks
- Highest ratedWALL·E (2008)8.1/10 from 21,182 votes
- NewestForgotten Island (2026)Released 2026
Moana (2016)
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHawaiian Holiday (1937)
Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto experience all that Hawaii has to offer. Donald tries hula dancing, Pluto explores the beach and Goofy takes up surfing!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisUnder the Boardwalk (2023)
Two crabs embark on an epic journey to get home after a storm sweeps them away. Their courage soon unites their families, paving the way for great summers to come.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisForgotten Island (2026)
While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa must race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
Whether we’re young or forever young at heart, the Hundred Acre Wood calls to that place in each of us that still believes in magic. Join pals Pooh, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, Owl, Rabbit, Tigger and Christopher Robin as they enjoy their days together and sing their way through adventures.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMonster High: Escape from Skull Shores (2012)
It's officially Spring Break at Monster High, and Lagoona takes her gilfriends across the sea to the Great Barrier Reef, but they are ship wrecked and end up on a mysterious skull shaped island. At Skull Shores, they enjoy the local hospitality until they realize that they are being used by a slippery showman named Farnum to lure the rarest, most mysterious monster of them all, "the Beast.”
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWALL·E (2008)
After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E— a robot designed to clean up the earth—discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report to the humans. Meanwhile, WALL•E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most imaginative adventures ever brought to the big screen.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisScooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost (2019)
Mystery Inc. withdraws from solving crimes after botching a case. When Vincent Van Ghoul contacts the gang about an unfinished investigation from Daphne, Shaggy and Scooby's past, the gang springs into action to finish the job that involves catching the 13th Ghost that escaped from the Chest of Demons and is still at large.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKahlil 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024)
Porky and Daffy, the classic animated odd couple, turn into unlikely heroes when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot. Against all odds, the two are determined to save their town (and the world!)...that is if they don't drive each other crazy in the process.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMy Father's Dragon (2022)
Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer’s adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island and the friendship of a lifetime.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000)
Set several years after the first film, Ariel and Prince Eric are happily married with a daughter, Melody. In order to protect Melody from the Sea Witch, Morgana, they have not told her about her mermaid heritage. Melody is curious and ventures into the sea, where she meets new friends. But will she become a pawn in Morgana's quest to take control of the ocean from King Triton?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019)
In this anime visual album, a mysterious driver heads deep into a postapocalyptic hellscape toward a ferocious showdown with two monstrous opponents.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFar from the Tree (2021)
On an idyllic beach in the Pacific Northwest, curiosity gets the better of a young raccoon whose frustrated parent attempts to keep them both safe.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisScooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island (2019)
Scooby-Doo and his pals win an all-expense paid vacation and embark on a trip of a lifetime to a tropical paradise. Their destination however, turns out to be Zombie Island. As soon as they arrive, they realize the place looks strangely familiar and is reminiscent of a trip they took years ago, in which they became wrapped up in a mystery involving zombies. The gang soon learns that their trip to paradise comes with a price when the zombies re-emerge and attack their hotel. Will Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang finally solve the mystery behind Zombie Island?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Larva Island Movie (2020)
Back at home, Chuck relates the island shenanigans of his larva pals Red and Yellow to a skeptical reporter in this movie sequel to the hit cartoon.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLava (2015)
Inspired by the isolated beauty of tropical islands and the explosive allure of ocean volcanoes, Lava is a musical love story that takes place over millions of years.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDumbo (1941)
Dumbo is a baby elephant born with over-sized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks to his even more diminutive buddy Timothy the Mouse, the pint-sized pachyderm learns to surmount all obstacles.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDead Space: Downfall (2008)
On a deep space mining mission to a remote planet, an ancient religious relic - thought to be proof of the existence of God - is unearthed and brought aboard. When the unholy artifact unleashes a long-dormant alien race, its glimpse of Heaven transforms the ship into a living Hell. A prequel to the events of the 2008 video game Dead Space.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSpace Jam (1996)
With their freedom on the line, the Looney Tunes seek the help of NBA superstar Michael Jordan to win a basketball game against a team of moronic aliens.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBig Fish & Begonia (2016)
Beyond the human realm, there is a magical race of beings who control the tides and the changing of the seasons. One of these beings, a young girl named Chun, seeks something more—she wants to experience the human world! At sixteen, she finally gets her chance and transforms into a dolphin in order to explore the world that has her fascinated. But she soon discovers that it's a dangerous place and nearly gets killed in a vortex. Luckily, her life is spared when a young boy sacrifices himself to save her. Moved by his kindness and courage, she uses magic to bring him back to life only to learn that this power comes at a serious price. On a new adventure, she’ll have to make her own sacrifices in order to protect his soul until it is ready to return to the human world.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)
There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is the culprit. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMirage (2013)
A young Inuit boy reaches waters no one has ever reached before while trying to fish in the Arctic wilderness.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019)
Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fight a common threat. Aggressive birds from an island covered in ice are planning to use an elaborate weapon to destroy the fowl and swine.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSpongeBob SquarePants: SpongeBob Goes Prehistoric (2004)
It's twice the underwater hilarity in a double-length feature episode with SpongeBob, Patrick and Squidward as three pioneering sea dwellers in the time before comedy (BC). "SpongeBob Goes Prehistoric" includes a double-length episode plus eight bonus episodes: SpongeBob BC, Nature Pants, Fools in April, I'm with Stupid, Patty Hype, Squid on Strike, The Great Snail Race, Plankton's Arm, and Squilliam Returns.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
SpongeBob SquarePants: Spongicus (2009)
Prepare to be blown back on your tail fins! Visit the Bikini Bottom Symphony, check out the Chum Bucket's Rome-antic new look, see SpongeBob's take on normal, hear Plankton's new band, the Patty Stealers, take a trip to the Nautical Museum and more!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
All Cooked (2013)
A man is trapped on an island with no food and a greedy companion.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Granite Hotel (1940)
It's just another day at the Granite Hotel.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
SpongeBob SquarePants: Viking-sized Adventures (2010)
Dive in to hilarity when SpongeBob learns about the Vikings - right from the source, Squidward is banned from his lodge, SpongeBob and Patrick fill in for their heroes at an event, Captain Redbeard gets a surprise from his grandson, Mr. Krabs, and more!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Donks (2023)
An exploration of ocean plastic, avatars and adaptive bottom feeders. The musical!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Trouble in Paradise?
The closest matches to Trouble in Paradise are Moana (2016), Hawaiian Holiday (1937) and Under the Boardwalk (2023). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Trouble in Paradise?
Start with Moana (2016), the closest match to Trouble in Paradise.
What is the highest-rated movie like Trouble in Paradise?
WALL·E (2008), rated 8.1/10 by 21,182 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Trouble in Paradise?
Forgotten Island (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Trouble in Paradise?
Yes: Moana (2016), Hawaiian Holiday (1937) and Under the Boardwalk (2023).
How are movies similar to Trouble in Paradise chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Trouble in Paradise, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.





























