Movies like Elmo's Magic Cookbook (2001)

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.

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

Follow That Bird (1985)

Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.

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

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)

Wimpy Greg Heffley, now in seventh grade, thinks he has it all together. He has mastered middle school and gotten rid of the Cheese Touch. However, Greg's older brother, Rodrick, is itching to cut him down to size. He gets the perfect opportunity when their mother tries to force the boys to bond. Rodrick may be Greg's chief tormentor, but he feels his constant pranks are just what his little brother needs to prepare him for life's hard knocks.

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

Muppets from Space (1999)

When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him kidnapped by a secret government agency, prompting the Muppets to spring into action to rescue their friend.

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

The Muppet Show (2026)

Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos is bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!

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

How to Eat Fried Worms (2006)

During the first day of his new school year, a fifth grade boy squares off against a bully and winds up accepting a dare that could change the balance of power within the class.

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

Pups Alone (2021)

After receiving an exciting new job opportunity at a cutting edge Pet Invention company, Robert, his teenage daughter Jenna and their trusty and special border collie Charlie make the move to the new neighborhood, right before Christmas. Upon arriving, Robert meets his gorgeous next door neighbor Holly, and her sassy and spunky border collie Gidget. Before the sparks can fly, they are set upon my Robert’s conniving and obnoxious next door neighbor and project manager Victor, his neighborhood bully bulldog “Vinnie P” and the sycophantic sidekick Chihuahua “Jose”.

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

Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin (2024)

Franklin is new to town and hoping to make friends, but his usual tactics don't work on the Peanuts gang. When the Soap Box Derby arrives, he's sure it's a chance to impress new pals and teams up with the only other unpartnered kid: Charlie Brown.

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

Switched (2020)

Tired of being bullied, Cassandra Evans prays that her nemesis, Katie Sharp, the queen bee of social media, would know what it’s like to walk a day in her shoes. Her prayer is answered in an unexpected way when they get switched.

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

The Air Up There (1994)

Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team.

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

Minions & More Volume 2 (2022)

This collection of 11 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Mower Minions (2016); Yellow Is the New Black (2018); Competition (2015); Cro Minion (2015); Binky Nelson Unpacified (2015); Panic in the Mailroom (2013). From the "Secret Life of Pets" franchise: Super Gidget (2019). From the "Sing" franchise: Eddie's Life Coach (2017); Gunter Babysits (2017). From the "Lorax" franchise: Serenade (2012); Wagon Ho! (2012).

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

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011)

Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents Papi and Chloe upside down when their rambunctious, mischievous puppies present one challenge after another. But when their human owners end up in trouble, the tiny pups will stop at nothing to save them - because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. So Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on a heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages.

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

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)

Greg Heffley is headed for big things, but first he has to survive the scariest, most humiliating experience of any kid’s life – middle school! That won’t be easy, considering he’s surrounded by hairy-freckled morons, wedgie-loving bullies and a moldy slice of cheese with nuclear cooties!

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

Beethoven (1992)

The Newton family live in their comfortable home, but there seems to something missing. This "hole" is filled by a small puppy, who walks into their home and their lives. Beethoven, as he is named, grows into a giant of a dog... a St Bernard. Doctor Varnick, the local vet has a secret and horrible sideline, which requires lots of dogs for experiments. Beethoven is on the bad doctor's list.

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

Rookie of the Year (1993)

When the cast comes off his once broken arm, a 12-year-old boy can throw a 100-mile-an-hour fastball, and the Chicago Cubs want him as their new pitcher.

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

The Main Event (2020)

An 11-year-old aspiring wrestler enters a competition to become the next WWE superstar by using special powers from a magical mask.

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

MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate (2001)

MVP 2 opens with the lovable Jack being ousted from his hockey team, the Seattle Simians, and having to hit the road after being falsely accused of league misconduct. Jack ends up in the city, where he's befriended by Ben, a homeless skateboarder, and Ollie, a skate shop owner. Jack proves to be as adept at mastering the half-pipe as he does at delivering a slap shot, and before long, he and Ben are crashing amateur skateboarder competitions all over the country.

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

Gus (1976)

The California Atoms are in last place with no hope of moving up. But by switching the mule from team mascot to team member, (He can kick 100 yard field goals!) they start winning, and move up in the rankings, Hurrah! The competition isn't so happy.

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

The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)

A nine-year-old boy gets a plastic Indian and a cupboard for his birthday and finds himself involved in adventure when the Indian comes to life and befriends him.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

Four Kids and It (2020)

A group of kids on holiday in Cornwall meet a magical creature on the beach with the power to grant wishes.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

Dog City (1989)

This parody of film noir and gangster flicks takes us through the dangerous town of Dog City, teeming with colorful Muppet Dog characters. Rowlf the dog is your guide through the underside of canine life during the 1930s in Dog City. Our hero, Ace, enters the world of bulldog gangsters and terrier molls when he inherits a saloon from his late Uncle Harry. Unwilling to pay protection money, Ace finds himself the target of Bugsy, a bulldog bully who owns most of Dog City. Life can be ruff!

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family & comedy

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 (2001)

This third edition of 'The Very Best of the Muppet Show' is a collection of three Muppet Show episodes. In the 'Linda Carter Episode', Wonder Woman inspires Fozzie, Scooter and other cast members to become apprentice heroes. In the 'Diana Ross Episode', the soul diva helps Kermit win over a tough crowd, shows Fozzie how to tell a joke and performs 'Love Hangover' and 'Reach Out and Touch'. Finally in the 'Johnny Cash Episode', the country singer joins Kermit and friends for a live radio show on Muppet station WHOG and sings some favourites like 'Orange Blossom Special' and 'Ghost Riders in the Sky'.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & family

Wake, Bake & Vibe (2024)

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & family

Taste of Freedom (2024)

An aspiring chef Varia learns the importance of staying true to her Ukrainian roots when she stumbles upon a legendary cookbook from 1929 — and its author's ghost, the legendary chef Olha Franko.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites (2008)

Elmo's World: Opposites is a 2008 Sesame Street DVD featuring three complete, and previously unreleased, episodes of "Elmo's World". It also includes Opposite Stuff, which is played over the credits. This was the first Elmo's World video to have a non-Elmo's World segment.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

R.P.P. (2017)

On a stormy night Caleb decides to box away his past but little does he know what power lies inside the box that risk him and his friends lives.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

A Perfect Slice (2022)

A young woman descends into the depths of human depravity while attempting to craft the perfect slice of toast.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Big Night (1996)

Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

A Bunch of Melons Eating Shawarma (2017)

A short documentary concerning a group of friends who get together, eat shawarma and drink beer. They talk utter nonsense at times, yet they couldn't be happier.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

The Ramen Girl (2008)

An American woman is stranded in Tokyo after breaking up with her boyfriend. Searching for direction in life, she trains to be a ramen chef under a tyrannical Japanese master.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy