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Movies like French Windows (1972)

The best movies like French Windows (1972) are Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019), Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021) and Sing: Thriller (2024). If French Windows hooked you with its animation and music, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Sturgill 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 & music

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  2. 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 animation & music

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  3. Sing: Thriller (2024)

    Buster Moon dreams up a star-studded spectacle set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in this animated short featuring characters from the hit "Sing" films.

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

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  4. UglyDolls (2019)

    In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll friends discover Perfection -- a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world to find the love of a child.

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

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  5. Destino (2003)

    Short film to a song of love lost and rediscovered, a woman sees and undergoes surreal transformations. Her lover's face melts off, she dons a dress from the shadow of a bell and becomes a dandelion, ants crawl out of a hand and become Frenchmen riding bicycles. Not to mention the turtles with faces on their backs that collide to form a ballerina, or the bizarre baseball game.

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

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  6. Vivo (2021)

    A music-loving kinkajou named Vivo embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.

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

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  7. Rock Dog (2016)

    When a radio falls from the sky into the hands of a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, he leaves home to fulfill his dream of becoming a musician, setting into motion a series of completely unexpected events.

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

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  8. Melody Time (1948)

    In the grand tradition of Disney's great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You'll be sure to tap your toes and clap your hands in this witty feast for the eyes and ears.

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

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  9. Rock Dog 2: Rock Around the Park (2021)

    When Bodi and his band 'True Blue' leave Snow Mountain to tour with pop sensation Lil' Foxy, they learn that fame comes at a price.

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

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  10. Piece by Piece (2024)

    A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music's most innovative minds.

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

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  11. Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (2023)

    After the heroic rescue of Toki Wartooth, DETHKLOK frontman Nathan Explosion finds himself traumatized in a BRUTAL professional and romantic flat-spin all while he is tasked with fulfilling the prophecy and confronting the ultimate songwriting challenge: write the SONG OF SALVATION and save the planet. Can Nathan Explosion look beyond his brutally damaged ego to save his band, stop the Metalocalypse, and finally face the ultimate evil: Salacia?

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

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  12. Trolls World Tour (2020)

    Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery — there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, and their distinct differences create big clashes between these various tribes. When a mysterious threat puts all of the Trolls across the land in danger, Poppy, Branch, and their band of friends must embark on an epic quest to create harmony among the feuding Trolls to unite them against certain doom.

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

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  13. Thriller Night (2011)

    A Shrek parody of Michael Jackson's Thriller song and music video, with Donkey singing.

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

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  14. 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

  15. Moonwalker (1988)

    This fantastical movie inspired by the music of Michael Jackson features imaginative interpretations of hit tracks from the iconic 1987 album “Bad”.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  16. 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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  17. The Tidal Zone: SpongeBob Universe Special (2023)

    GrandPat travels through alternate dimensions and timelines to get home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  18. Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted (1990)

    After her boyfriend ends their relationship, the dreamself of a heartbroken woman floats through the air over an industrial wasteland singing ballads of love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  19. Donald in Mathmagic Land (1959)

    Disney used animation here to explain through this wonderful adventure of Donald how mathematics can be useful in our real life. Through this journey Donald shows us how mathematics are not just numbers and charts, but magical living things.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  20. America: The Motion Picture (2021)

    A chainsaw-wielding George Washington teams with beer-loving bro Sam Adams to take down the Brits in a tongue-in-cheek riff on the American Revolution.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

  21. Text Messages from the Universe (2019)

    A film that immerses its audience in subjective states of consciousness they might experience when they die, imagining what they can see and think and hear in a seamless but fragmentary flow of poetic images, words and music. The viewer undertakes a journey into their own interior world of dreams and projections in which time and space, and cause and effect logic, are turned on their heads. Text Messages from the Universe is inspired by The Tibetan Book of the Dead, a text which guides souls on their journey of 49 days through the 'Bardo', or intermediate state, between dying and rebirth.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  22. Long Distance Calling: STUMMFILM - Live From Hamburg (2019)

    For 13 years the quartet Long Distance Calling, which is based in Münster, has been praised and celebrated for its equally weightless and colossal music. After returning to their instrumental roots, Long Distance Calling planned the next step. Under the perfect tour title 'Seats and Sounds', the band performed in front of a seated audience.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  23. Magma - Myths and Legends Volume IV (2008)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  24. Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (1972)

    British progressive rock band Pink Floyd perform at the ancient Roman Amphitheatre in the ruins of Pompeii, Italy in 1971. Although the band perform a typical live set from the era, there is no audience beyond the basic film crew.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

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  25. Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily (2014)

    In the feature documentary, Summer 82 – When Zappa Came to Sicily, filmmaker and Zappa fan Salvo Cuccia tells the behind-the-scenes story of Frank Zappa's star-crossed concert in Palermo, Sicily, the wrap-up to a European tour that ended in public disturbances and police intervention. Cuccia had a ticket to the concert but never made it. Thirty years later, collaborating with Zappa's family, he re-creates the events through a combination of rare concert and backstage footage; photographs; anecdotes from family, band members, and concertgoers; and insights from Zappa biographer and friend Massimo Bassoli. The story is also a personal one, as Cuccia interweaves the story of Zappa's trip to Sicily with his own memories from that summer.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  26. Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut (2021)

    Following the success of Rush: Cinema Strangiato - Director's Cut in movie theaters worldwide, Anthem Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing give Rush fans around the world the opportunity to experience it again – this time from the comfort of home. In celebration 40 years of Moving Pictures, this global streaming release features the “director’s cut” of 2019's R40+ event that was just shown in cinemas, giving audiences a special look into R40 LIVE, with a setlist including this year’s new additions of bonus tracks "One Little Victory" and “Red Barchetta” as well as "Cygnus X-1 / “The Story So Far” featuring Neil's final recorded drum solo masterpiece.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  27. Emerson, Lake and Palmer: The Live Broadcasts (2006)

    This is the Holy Grail for progressive rock fans. Emerson Lake and Palmer are captured here at the very beginning of a legendary career. Filmed at the time when the band had only just recorded their ground breaking first album, ELP had to use all of their huge individual creative talents to create a full show. That's what makes this film so special. Extensive improvisation virtuoso playing by Keith Emerson, inventive percussion from Carl Palmer and a bravura performance at the mike by the young Greg Lake make this an essential addition to the collection of any fan of the progressive rock era. TRACK LIST 1. The Barbarian 2. Rondo/Bach Improvisations 3. Drum Solo 4. Nutrocker 5. Take A Pebble 6. Knife Edge

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  28. An Evening with Frank Zappa During Which... The Torture Never Stops (2008)

    A "thing" created by Frank Zappa from two concerts filmed live at the Palladium, New York City, on Halloween 1981. With Ray White, Steve Vai, Bobby Martin, Tommy Mars, Ed Mann, Scott Thunes & Chad Wackerman.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  29. Opeth: The Making Of Blackwater Park (2010)

    Studio documentary about the making of the 2001 album 'Blackwater Park'.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  30. Here Come the 123s (2008)

    Rock legends, THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS return with their 2nd Children's album, GRAMMY® - winning HERE COME THE 123s. Follow up to the smash hit album, HERE COME THE ABCs, this fun and exciting CD + DVD of HERE COME THE 123s takes children on another educational musical adventure! This 2 disc set features 24 Brand New Songs PLUS an entire DVD of Music Videos that complement the songs on the CD.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like French Windows?

The closest matches to French Windows are Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019), Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021) and Sing: Thriller (2024). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after French Windows?

Start with Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019), the closest match to French Windows.

What is the highest-rated movie like French Windows?

Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (1972), rated 8.1/10 by 241 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like French Windows?

Sing: Thriller (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like French Windows?

Yes: Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019), Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021) and Sing: Thriller (2024).

How are movies similar to French Windows chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside French Windows, 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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