Movies like The Great Bear (2011)
The best movies like The Great Bear (2011) are Mune: Guardian of the Moon (2015), The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear (2017) and The Magician's Elephant (2023). If The Great Bear hooked you with its adventure and animation, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedSong of the Sea (2014)8.0/10 from 1,653 votes
- NewestThe Magician's Elephant (2023)Released 2023
Mune: Guardian of the Moon (2015)
When a faun named Mune becomes the Guardian of the Moon, little did he had unprepared experience with the Moon and an accident that could put both the Moon and the Sun in danger, including a corrupt titan named Necross who wants the Sun for himself and placing the balance of night and day in great peril. Now with the help of a wax-child named Glim and the warrior, Sohone who also became the Sun Guardian, they go out on an exciting journey to get the Sun back and restore the Moon to their rightful place in the sky.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Incredible Story of the Giant Pear (2017)
Life in Solby is nice and peaceful until one day Mitcho and Sebastian find a message in a bottle by the harbour. The bottle is from the missing mayor of Solby with a message that he is on a mysterious island and has made a great discovery. Now they must embark on a perilous journey to help save the mayor and bring him home, and in the process they uncover something that will bring great pleasure to the city of Solby – a giant pear.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Magician's Elephant (2023)
Peter is searching for his long-lost sister when he crosses paths with a fortune teller in the market square. His only question is: is his sister still alive? The answer, that he must find a mysterious elephant and the magician who will conjure it, sets Peter off on a journey to complete three seemingly impossible tasks that will change the face of his town forever.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRonal the Barbarian (2011)
Ronal is a young barbarian with low self-esteem, the polar opposite of all the muscular barbarians in his village. He's a real wuss. However, as fate would have it, responsibility for the tribe's survival falls on Ronal's scrawny shoulders, when the evil Lord Volcazar raids the village and abducts every living barbarian with the exception of Ronal, who is forced to go on a perilous quest to save his enslaved clan and thwart Volcazar’s plot to rule the world.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTad the Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet (2022)
Tad accidentally unleashes an ancient spell, endangering the lives of his friends Mummy, Jeff, and Belzoni. With everyone against him and only helped by Sara, he sets off on an adventure to end the Curse of the Mummy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Legend of Sarila (2013)
Three young Inuits set off in search of a promised land to save their clan from starvation.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & animation
Legends of Valhalla: Thor (2011)
An over confident teen with a magical weapon and a handful of imperfect gods join forces against an evil queen and her army of giants
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
SnoozefestMovies like thisLeo Da Vinci: Mission Mona Lisa (2018)
Life flows peacefully in Vinci: Leonardo is struggling with his incredible inventions, Lorenzo helps him and Gioconda observes them mockingly. When A mysterious storyteller comes to town and speaks of a hidden treasure, an adventure begins.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe House of Magic (2013)
Thunder, an abandoned young cat seeking shelter from a storm, stumbles into the strangest house imaginable, owned by an old magician and inhabited by a dazzling array of automatons and gizmos. Not everyone welcomes the new addition to the troupe as Jack Rabbit and Maggie Mouse plot to evict Thunder. The situation gets worse when the magician lands in hospital and his scheming nephew sees his chance to cash in by selling the mansion. Our young hero is determined to earn his place and so he enlists the help of some wacky magician's assistants to protect his magical new home.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAsterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (2018)
Following a fall during mistletoe picking, Druid Getafix decides that it is time to secure the future of the village. Accompanied by Asterix and Obelix, he undertakes to travel the Gallic world in search of a talented young druid to transmit the Secret of the Magic Potion.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDreambuilders (2020)
Minna, a young girl, misuses her newfound ability to create and control other people’s dreams to teach her bothersome stepsister a lesson. When her stepsister can no longer wake up, Minna has to enter the dream world to save her.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKubo and the Two Strings (2016)
Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSavva. Heart of the Warrior (2015)
A fairytale about a grand life journey of a 10-year old boy Savva devoted to help his Mom and fellow village people to break free from the vicious hyenas.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & adventure
SnoozefestMovies like thisLegend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)
When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEpic (2013)
A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group of characters in order to save their world—and ours.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKirikou and the Men and Women (2012)
The grandfather welcomes us into his blue grotto, there was still beautiful memories of childhood to tell Kirikou: the times when he helped the men and women of his village and elsewhere ... He tells us how Kirikou, thanks to his bravery and intelligence, came to the aid of the strong woman. He tells us by what trick the little hero found the grumpy old man, who had been lost in the bush, and how a cherry threatened by the witch was finally able to pass on his knowledge to the villagers. We also discover the secret of a mysterious blue monster, and finally through a flute linked to the family of our small and valiant heroes, the magical power of music.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDeep Sea (2023)
Shenxiu has felt a deep sadness since her mother left. A storm plunges her into a dreamlike world of swirling colour. Led by the Hyjinx, and joined by inventive underwater chef Nanhe, she embarks on a quest to find solace in the Eye of the Deep Sea.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Little Prince (2015)
Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency and work are the only dogmas. Everything will change when accidentally she discovers her neighbor that will tell her about the story of the Little Prince that he once met.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDragon Rider (2020)
An unlikely trio of heroes – a dragon, a boy and a forest brownie – embark on an epic adventure to find the “Rim of Heaven” - the mythological safe haven for all dragons.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDilili in Paris (2018)
With the help of her delivery-boy friend, Dilili, a young Kanak, investigates a spate of mysterious kidnappings of young girls that is plaguing Belle Epoque Paris. In the course of her investigation she encounters a series of extraordinary characters, each of whom provides her with clues that will help her in her quest.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKaena: The Prophecy (2003)
Compelled by a mysterious force, Kaena, a rebellious, high-spirited teenage girl will defy the High Priest and her people's ancestral beliefs to take the perilous journey through the Axis and discover what dark secrets lie beyond the clouds.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisArthur and the Invisibles (2006)
Ten-year-old Arthur, in a bid to save his grandfather's house from being demolished, goes looking for some much-fabled hidden treasure in the land of the Minimoys, tiny people living in harmony with nature.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRiverdance: The Animated Adventure (2021)
A young Irish boy named Keegan and Spanish girl named Moya journey into a magical world of the Megaloceros Giganteus who teach them to appreciate Riverdance as a celebration of life. Based on the stage show phenomenon of the same name and featuring Bill Whelan’s multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning music.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Secret of Kells (2009)
Adventure awaits 12 year old Brendan who must fight Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. In order to finish Brother Aiden's book, Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a secret quest that will take him beyond the abbey walls and into the enchanted forest where dangerous mythical creatures hide. Will Brendan succeed in his quest?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAzur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest (2006)
Raised on tales of a Djinn fairy princess, Azur, a young Frenchman goes to North Africa in search of the sprite, only to discover that his close childhood friend, Asmar, an Arab youth whose mother raised both boys also seeks the genie.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEven Mice Belong in Heaven (2021)
Whizzy is a little mouse, Whitebelly is a fox. They are naturally mortal enemies. One day, after an unfortunate accident, both meet in animal heaven. Together, they will embark on a fantastic journey and discover friendship can overcome everything.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDragon Hunters (2008)
Dragon Hunters is a fantastic tale telling the adventures of two dragon hunters: the world has become a vast conglomerate of islands of varying size and shape. This babbling universe is mainly peopled with ruthless rogues, surly peasants and illiterate, petty lords Their main concerns revolve around two fundamental rules : Eat and don't get eaten.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLegend of the BoneKnapper Dragon (2010)
Hiccup and friends accompany their mentor, Gobber, on a quest to kill the legendary Boneknapper Dragon.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & fantasy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Monster in Paris (2011)
Paris, 1910. Emile, a shy movie projectionist, and Raoul, a colourful inventor, find themselves embarked on the hunt for a monster terrorizing citizens. They join forces with Lucille, the big-hearted star of the Bird of Paradise cabaret, an eccentric scientist and his irascible monkey to save the monster, who turns out to be an oversized but harmless flea, from the city's ruthlessly ambitious police chief.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSong of the Sea (2014)
The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & animation
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Great Bear?
The closest matches to The Great Bear are Mune: Guardian of the Moon (2015), The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear (2017) and The Magician's Elephant (2023). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Great Bear?
People who watched The Great Bear most often go on to Mune: Guardian of the Moon (2015), The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear (2017) and The Magician's Elephant (2023).
What is the highest-rated movie like The Great Bear?
Song of the Sea (2014), rated 8.0/10 by 1,653 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Great Bear?
The Magician's Elephant (2023) is the most recent release on this list.
How are movies similar to The Great Bear chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Great Bear, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.