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Movies like Brute Charm (1989)

The best movies like Brute Charm (1989) are Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002), The Living Desert (1953) and Nude (2017). If Brute Charm hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)

    Against impossible odds, Spirit, a young mustang, sets out across the majestic wilderness to regain his freedom and save his homeland. Along the way, he forms a friendship with a young Lakota brave, outwits a squadron of soldiers, and ultimately, finds love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. The Living Desert (1953)

    Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between desert creatures of every shape, size and description.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Nude (2017)

    NUDE explores perceptions of nudity in art by chronicling the creative process of photographer David Bellemere as he's commissioned by NU Muses founder Steve Shaw to shoot a fine art calendar of nude photographs.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. 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

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  5. The 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

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  6. African Cats (2011)

    African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Hatari! (1962)

    A female wildlife photographer arrives on an East African reservation where a group of men trap wild animals for zoos and circuses.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Earthlings (2005)

    Using hidden cameras and never-before-seen footage, Earthlings chronicles the day-to-day practices of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely entirely on animals for profit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon (2021)

    An epic journey of a young hero and her Spirit Guides, 'Dillo' a cute and humorous armadillo and "Vaca" a goofy oversized tapir, who embark on a quest to save their home in the spectacular Amazon Rainforest.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006)

    In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Barnyard Olympics (1932)

    Mickey and his friends are staging a sort of olympics in a makeshift stadium on his farm. The main event is a sort of quadrathlon, with running, pole vaulting, rowing, and cycling. Mickey gets a late start due to some foul play by Pete, and that's not the only foul play.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Every Which Way but Loose (1978)

    Philo Beddoe is your regular, easygoing, truck-driving guy. He's also the best bar-room brawler west of the Rockies. And he lives with a 165-pound orangutan named Clyde. Like other guys, Philo finally falls in love - with a flighty singer who leads him on a screwball chase across the American Southwest. Nothing's in the way except a motorcycle gang, some cops, and legendary brawler Tank Murdock.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Madagascar (2005)

    Four animal friends get a taste of the wild life when they break out of captivity at the Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Primeval (2007)

    A news team is sent to Burundi to capture and bring home a legendary 25-foot crocodile. Their difficult task turns potentially deadly when a warlord targets them for death.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

    Alex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. The precariously repaired craft stays airborne just long enough to make it to the African continent. There the New Yorkers encounter members of their own species for the first time. Africa proves to be a wild place, but Alex and company wonder if it is better than their Central Park home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016)

    Set in the African savannah, the film follows Kion as he assembles the members of the 'Lion Guard'. Throughout the film, the diverse team of young animals will learn how to utilize each of their unique abilities to solve problems and accomplish tasks to maintain balance within the Circle of Life, while also introducing viewers to the vast array of animals that populate the prodigious African landscape.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Born to Be Wild (2011)

    Born to Be Wild observes various orphaned jungle animals and their day-to-day behavioural interactions with the individuals who rescue them and raise them to adulthood. The film unfurls in two separate geographic spheres. Half of it takes place in the rain forests of Borneo, where celebrated primatologist Dr. Birute Galdikas assists baby orangutans; the other half takes place on the arid savannahs of Kenya, where zoologist Dame Daphne Sheldrick works with baby elephant calves.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. The Plague Dogs (1982)

    Two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, struggle to survive in the countryside after escaping from an animal research laboratory. They're pursued by search parties and then the military after rumours spread that they could be carrying the bubonic plague.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935)

    In the Northwest Frontier of India, the 41st Bengal Lancers led by the harsh Colonel Tom Stone are having trouble with the rebellious leader Mohammed Khan. Surly McGregor and wry, blue-blooded Forsythe are officers in charge of newcomer Lieutenant Stone, the commanding officer’s inexperienced son. Motivated by a grudge toward his father, Lt. Stone allows himself to be captured by the enemy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. 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

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Brute Charm?

The closest matches to Brute Charm are Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002), The Living Desert (1953) and Nude (2017). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Brute Charm?

Start with Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002), the closest match to Brute Charm.

What is the highest-rated movie like Brute Charm?

Earthlings (2005), rated 8.1/10 by 351 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Brute Charm?

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

Are there English movies like Brute Charm?

Yes: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002), The Living Desert (1953) and Nude (2017).

How are movies similar to Brute Charm chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Brute Charm, 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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