Movies like Out of Nothing (2018)
The best movies like Out of Nothing (2018) are The Casagrandes Movie (2024), La luna (2012) and The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021). If Out of Nothing hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- Highest ratedLa luna (2012)7.8/10 from 877 votes
- NewestIn the Blink of an Eye (2026)Released 2026
The Casagrandes Movie (2024)
On a birthday trip to Mexico, 12-year-old Ronnie Anne accidentally frees a demigod trapped in a mountain and needs her family's help to set things right.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLa luna (2012)
A young boy comes of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In an old wooden boat they row far out to sea, and with no land in sight, they stop and wait. A big surprise awaits the boy as he discovers his family's most unusual line of work. Should he follow the example of his Papa, or his Grandpa? Will he be able to find his own way in the midst of their conflicting opinions and timeworn traditions?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021)
Two teenagers trapped in an endless time loop set out to find all the tiny things that make that one day perfect.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGirl Rising (2013)
Nine filmmakers each profile a young girl from a different part of the world to weave a global tapestry of youth in the 21st century.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBarbie Presents: Thumbelina (2009)
Meet a tiny girl named Thumbelina who lives in harmony with nature in the magical world of the Twillerbees that's hidden among the wildflowers. At the whim of a spoiled young girl named Makena, Thumbelina and her two friends have their patch of wildflowers uprooted and are transported to a lavish apartment in the city.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIce Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011)
When Sid accidentally destroys Manny's heirloom Christmas rock and ends up on Santa's naughty list, he leads a hilarious quest to the North Pole to make things right and ends up making things much worse. Now it's up to Manny and his prehistoric posse to band together and save Christmas for the entire world!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTinker Bell (2008)
Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney's most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture "Tinker Bell."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWinnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore (1983)
Winnie the Pooh and friends decide to throw a birthday celebration for gloomy, old Eeyore.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Last Song (2010)
A drama centered on a rebellious girl who is sent to a Southern beach town for the summer to stay with her father. Through their mutual love of music, the estranged duo learn to reconnect.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain (1995)
Two teen girls, one from the city, one from the country, try to find the hidden gold of Bear Mountain learning about friendship, loyalty and courage on the way.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJacob (1994)
Isaac's son Jacob deprives his brother Esau of his birthright and has to flee for his life. He finds shelter with his uncle Laban, but is himself deceived. Finally, Jacob has to face both his uncle and brother.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Brave (1997)
A down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film, the resulting pay of which could greatly help his poverty stricken family.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBarbie as the Island Princess (2007)
Young Rosella is saved by a few kind animals after a shipwreck. Now called Ro, she learns to talk to animals. One day, she saves the life of a prince and returns to civilisation to discover her past.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPay It Forward (2000)
Like some other kids, 12-year-old Trevor McKinney believed in the goodness of human nature. Like many other kids, he was determined to change the world for the better. Unlike most other kids, he succeeded.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSkater Girl (2021)
Prerna, a teenager growing up in rural India, comes of age when she’s introduced to the sport of skateboarding. As a result, she has to fight the odds to follow her dreams and compete in the national championship.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMaggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare" (2012)
Maggie must navigate an eventful first day in daycare. At the Ayn Rand School for Tots, Maggie is diagnosed with average intelligence. Barred from the gifted children, she longs to escape from her glue-guzzling classmates. But when a lonely caterpillar befriends her, she makes it her mission to save it from a ruthless butterfly smashing toddler.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisIn the Blink of an Eye (2026)
Three storylines, spanning thousands of years, intersect and reflect on hope, connection, and the circle of life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisCurious George: A Halloween Boo Fest (2013)
Halloween is almost here and George can't wait for the festivities to begin: carving pumpkins, costume contests, and especially the Annual Boo Festival. Eager to get the festivities started, George and Allie visit Renkins' Farm to pick out the perfect pumpkin. There, they are told the spooky tale of the Legend of No Noggin. As the story goes, No Noggin is a hat-kicking scarecrow who appears on Halloween to kick people's hats off. On Halloween night, George and Allie are determined to get a picture of No Noggin and prove he's real once and for all. Will they be able to get the proof? Only the curious will find out!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisScooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders (2000)
A cosmic case of flying saucers, intergalactic intrigue and out-of-this-world romance launches Scooby-Doo! and the Mystery Inc., Gang into their most unearthly adventure ever.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special (2020)
Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there's only one person who can save the day: Santa's great friend Mariah Carey. The Queen of Christmas creates a fabulous and star-studded spectacular to make the whole world merry!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Out of Nothing?
The closest matches to Out of Nothing are The Casagrandes Movie (2024), La luna (2012) and The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Out of Nothing?
Start with The Casagrandes Movie (2024), the closest match to Out of Nothing.
What is the highest-rated movie like Out of Nothing?
La luna (2012), rated 7.8/10 by 877 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Out of Nothing?
In the Blink of an Eye (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Out of Nothing?
Yes: The Casagrandes Movie (2024), La luna (2012) and The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021).
How are movies similar to Out of Nothing chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Out of Nothing, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.



















