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Movies like It's All Around You (2006)

The best movies like It's All Around You (2006) are Mike's New Car (2002), Mater and the Ghostlight (2006) and Being James Bond (2021). If It's All Around You hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Mike's New Car (2002)

    Mike discovers that being the top-ranking laugh collector at Monsters, Inc. has its benefits – in particular, earning enough money to buy a six-wheel-drive car that's loaded with gadgets. That new-car smell doesn't last long enough, however, as Sulley jump-starts an ill-fated road test that teaches Mike the true meaning of buyer's remorse.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Mater and the Ghostlight (2006)

    Mater, the rusty but trusty tow truck from Cars, spends a day in Radiator Springs playing scary pranks on his fellow townsfolk. That night at Flo's V8 Café, the Sheriff tells the story of the legend of the Ghostlight, and as everyone races home Mater is left alone primed for a good old-fashioned scare.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Being James Bond (2021)

    Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares his personal memories in conversation with 007 producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Tome of the Unknown (2013)

    Wirt and Gregory are brothers who get tired of walking, so, they borrow a car from a romantic songster made of vegetables.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Perfect Day (1929)

    Two families embark on a pleasant Sunday picnic but manage to run into a variety of issues with their temperamental automobile. Each incident requires repeated exits and reboardings by Laurel, Hardy, their wives and grouchy, gout-ridden Uncle Edgar.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. 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

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  7. Our Wife (1931)

    Oliver is making plans to marry his sweetheart Dulcy with Stan as his best man, but the plans are thwarted when Dulcy's father sees a picture of Ollie and forbids the marriage. The couple plan to elope, and run away to a Justice of the Peace. After typical Laurel and Hardy blundering, they manage to sneak the girl away from her father's house.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. In a Heartbeat (2017)

    A closeted boy runs the risk of being outed by his own heart after it pops out of his chest to chase down the boy of his dreams.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Thicker Than Water (1935)

    Oliver's in trouble with his wife after missing a payment on their furniture, having given the money to Stanley, who used it instead to pay Mrs. Hardy for his room and board. At Stan's suggestion Ollie then withdraws the couple's savings from the bank to pay for the furniture and inadvertently pays virtually the whole amount at an auction for a grandfather clock which is soon crushed under a passing truck. Mrs Hardy then unintentionally causes serious injuries to Ollie requiring him to be rushed to hospital for a blood transfusion. The doctor conscripts Stan to be the unwilling blood donor. Problems occur with the transfusion and when Stan and Ollie leave the hospital they appear to have morphed into each other.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. No Time for Nuts (2006)

    Scrat comes across a time machine and is transported to various times all in pursuit of his beloved acorn.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. The Radiator Springs 500½ (2014)

    A 'leisurely drive' planned in honor of Radiator Springs’ town founder, Stanley, turns precarious as Baja pros descend on the town and challenge Lightning McQueen to an off-road race. Meanwhile, the townsfolk, led by a Stanley-costumed Mater, enjoy the planned 'leisurely drive' to retrace Stanley’s original frontier route. Thinking they’re on the same course, a wrong turn sends McQueen and the Baja pros on a treacherously wild bid for survival. The misunderstanding leaves the racing professionals in awe of the 'legend' of Stanley: the Original Off-Road Racer.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Prep & Landing (2009)

    Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Once Upon a Snowman (2020)

    The previously untold origins of Olaf, the innocent and insightful, summer-loving snowman are revealed as we follow Olaf’s first steps as he comes to life and searches for his identity in the snowy mountains outside Arendelle.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Hammy's Boomerang Adventure (2006)

    RJ the raccoon produces a nature video, which turns out to be an excuse for him and the porcupine children to play pranks on Hammy the squirrel.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024)

    Four tales unfold in Wes Anderson's anthology of short films adapted from Roald Dahl's beloved stories, "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar", "The Swan", "The Rat Catcher", and "Poison."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Point Blank (2019)

    A nurse is forced to spring a wounded murder suspect from the hospital when the man’s brother kidnaps his pregnant wife and wants to make a trade.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018)

    Toby, a cynical film director finds himself trapped in the outrageous delusions of an old Spanish shoe-maker who believes himself to be Don Quixote. In the course of their comic and increasingly surreal adventures, Toby is forced to confront the tragic repercussions of a film he made in his idealistic youth.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (2022)

    A feature length documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar's original feature, Turning Red. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Director Domee Shi and her core leadership crew, this story shines a light on the powerful professional and personal journeys that brought this incredibly comical, utterly relatable, and deeply heartfelt story to the screen.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Lost in La Mancha (2002)

    Fulton and Pepe's 2000 documentary captures Terry Gilliam's attempt to get The Man Who Killed Don Quixote off the ground. Back injuries, freakish storms, and more zoom in to sabotage the project.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Seven Up! (1985)

    A group of British children aged 7 from widely ranging backgrounds are interviewed about a range of subjects. The filmmakers plan to re-interview them at 7 year intervals to track how their lives and attitudes change as they age.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like It's All Around You?

The closest matches to It's All Around You are Mike's New Car (2002), Mater and the Ghostlight (2006) and Being James Bond (2021). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after It's All Around You?

Start with Mike's New Car (2002), the closest match to It's All Around You.

What is the highest-rated movie like It's All Around You?

In a Heartbeat (2017), rated 8.0/10 by 1,041 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like It's All Around You?

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like It's All Around You?

Yes: Mike's New Car (2002), Mater and the Ghostlight (2006) and Being James Bond (2021).

How are movies similar to It's All Around You chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside It's All Around You, 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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