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Movies like The Hunter (2012)

The best movies like The Hunter (2012) are Open Season (2006), How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019) and Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2 (2011). If The Hunter hooked you with its animation, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Open Season (2006)

    Boog, a domesticated 900lb. Grizzly bear finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before Open Season. Forced to rely on Elliot, a fast-talking mule deer, the two form an unlikely friendship and must quickly rally other forest animals if they are to form a rag-tag army against the hunters.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  2. How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019)

    It's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New Berk anymore, Hiccup continues the holiday traditions he once shared with his best friend. But the Vikings of New Berk were beginning to forget about their friendship with dragons. Hiccup, Astrid, and Gobber know just what to do to keep the dragons in the villagers' hearts. And across the sea, the dragons have a plan of their own...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  3. Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2 (2011)

    This short film continues the adventures of the title character as he tries to retrieve his elusive acorn.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  4. 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

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  5. Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (2008)

    Ordered to teach a martial arts class of rambunctious bunny kittens, Po tells stories of each of the Furious Five's pasts.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  6. Monster High: Friday Night Frights (2012)

    After Monster High’s roller skating team is defeated at the Skulltimate Roller Maze tournament, the ghouls team up to face an all-boys league, with the hope of winning back the school crest and restoring school spirit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  7. The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow (2013)

    When Brainy Smurf is favored to win the annual Smurfberry Hunt for the ninth year in a row, Gutsy Smurf sets out to discover how Brainy wins every year. Gutsy’s investigation takes him into spooky Smurfy Hollow–and right into Gargamel’s trap! Can Brainy and Gutsy, with the help of Smurfette, put aside their rivalry before Gargamel captures them–or worse, they come face-to-face with the legendary ghost, the Headless Horseman?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  8. Hawaiian Vacation (2011)

    The toys throw Ken and Barbie a Hawaiian vacation in Bonnie's room.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  9. Early Man (2018)

    Dug, along with his sidekick Hognob, unite a cavemen tribe to save their hidden valley from being spoiled and, all together as a team, to face the menace of a mysterious and mighty enemy, on the turf of an ancient and sacred sport.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  10. Lou (2017)

    A lost-and-found box holds a mysterious and unseen monster within.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  11. Open Season 2 (2008)

    After falling head over hooves in love with Giselle, Elliot's road to the altar takes a slight detour when Mr. Weenie is kidnapped by a group of pampered pets determined to return him to his owners.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

  12. Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales (2008)

    Mater the tow truck travels from country to country as he retells his infamous but unbelievable stories.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  13. Terra das Canções de Ninar (1933)

    A baby is transported to Lullaby Land, where pacifiers grow on trees, diapers, bottles, and potty chairs march on parade, and the gingham dog comes to life. He wanders into the "keep out" cave, full of things like scissors, knives, and fountain pens that are not for baby and begins smashing watches with hammers and playing with giant matches. The matches chase after him; baby escapes by riding a bar of soap across a pond, but the smoke from the matches turns into boogey-men. The benevolent sandman, dressed as a wizard, spots baby hiding and works his magic, bringing us back to the real nursery.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  14. Trail Mix-Up (1993)

    During a picnic, Baby Herman follows a beaver into a perilous sawmill - with Roger Rabbit in frantic pursuit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  15. The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (2022)

    The fearless one-eyed weasel Buck teams up with mischievous possum brothers Crash & Eddie as they head off on a new adventure into Buck's home: The Dinosaur World.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  16. 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

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  17. Hitpig! (2024)

    A porcine bounty hunter accepts his next hit: Pickles, a naive, ebullient elephant. Though he initially sets out to capture the perky pachyderm, the unlikely pair find themselves crisscrossing the globe on an adventure that brings out the best in both of them.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  18. Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade (2016)

    A harried prehistoric bird mother entrusts her precious, soon-to-hatch egg to Sid. When she recommends him to her neighbours, business booms at his new egg-sitting service. However, dastardly pirate bunny, Squint, who is seeking revenge on the herd, steals, camouflages and hides all the eggs. Once again, with Squint’s twin brother assisting, Manny, Diego and the rest of the gang come to the rescue and take off on a daring mission that turns into the world’s first Easter egg hunt.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  19. The Inseparables (2023)

    The animated buddy movie follows the misadventures of Don, a runaway puppet with boundless imaginations, and DJ Doggy Dog, an abandoned plush looking for a friend, who cross paths in Central Park and team up against all odds for a epic friendship adventure in New York.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  20. Puss Gets the Boot (1940)

    Jasper is given an ultimatum by his master: break one more thing and you're out. Rodent Jerry does his best to make sure that his tormentor "gets the boot".

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  21. Huang Pi: God of Money (2024)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  22. The House That Jack Built (1976)

    Story about the cow with the crumpled horn that tossed the dog that worried the cat that killed the rat that ate the malt that lay in the house that Jack built.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  23. Vic the Viking: The Magic Sword (2019)

    Vic dreams of going to sea as a member of the crew captained by Halvar, his father, who unfortunately thinks that the child is too weak to embark with him and his brave warriors in search of dangerous adventures; but fate will offer Vic the opportunity to prove to Halvar that he is a true Viking.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  24. Bearpuncher (2022)

    Bearpuncher, a mountaineer with a monstrous curse, aims her ursine fist towards all that may threaten the safety of the Smoky Mountains. But when she discovers a destroyed lab while tracking a mysterious wildfire, she stumbles into a conflict she can’t punch her way out of.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  25. The ErlKing (2003)

    This animated short is a visual representation of Goethe's poem, The ErlKing that uses sand-on-glass animation set to the music of Franz Schubert. The moving images, resembling woodcuts, capture the haunting, nightmarish quality of the tale of the ErlKing who steals and kills a little boy.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  26. The Exploits of Moominpappa – Adventures of a Young Moomin (2022)

    A beautiful summer day in Moomin Valley. Suddenly, a wasp stings Moomintroll, who falls ill and has to stay in bed. To cheer him up, Moominpappa recounts his youthful adventures; his misunderstood childhood, escape from an orphanage and his historic meeting with the inventor Hodgkins.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  27. Barnyard (2006)

    Otis is a mischievous, carefree Holstein cow who lives on a farm where, unbeknownst to humans, the animals are anthropomorphic. He prefers having fun with his best friends: Pip the mouse, Freddy the ferret, Peck the rooster, and Pig the pig - rather than following strict rules and accepting responsibility. But when his adoptive father is killed in a coyote attack, he has a heavy responsibility thrust upon him to become leader of his farm home's community.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  28. Robots (2005)

    Rodney Copperbottom is a young robot inventor who dreams of making the world a better place, until the evil Ratchet takes over Bigweld Industries. Now, Rodney's dreams – and those of his friends – are in danger of becoming obsolete.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  29. Growth Vitamin (1988)

    The teacher at school made a scientific experiment - he put two rats in different cages. One of the rats was given carrots containing vitamin of growth, and the other did not feed. Time passed, and the rat, to whom nothing was given, became thicker than the rat that was fed. It turned out that one student from pity fed another rat.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  30. NO LITTERING (2013)

    While enjoying a date in a park, a man carelessly tosses an empty bottle onto the ground. His selfish littering promptly summons an imposing figure wearing a white hockey mask. The gruesome events that follow tell an admonishing tale about the importance of preserving the outdoors and defending the environment from the ugly menace of litter. The short was made for the tve YouTube Relay project, but wasn't included because it's too violent.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Hunter?

The closest matches to The Hunter are Open Season (2006), How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019) and Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2 (2011). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Hunter?

Start with Open Season (2006), the closest match to The Hunter.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Hunter?

How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019), rated 8.0/10 by 1,154 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Hunter?

Hitpig! (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The Hunter?

Yes: Open Season (2006), How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019) and Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2 (2011).

How are movies similar to The Hunter chosen?

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