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Movies like Art for Beginners: Fun with Lines (1973)

The best movies like Art for Beginners: Fun with Lines (1973) are Harriet the Spy (1996), Curious George (2006) and La luna (2012). If Art for Beginners: Fun with Lines hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Harriet the Spy (1996)

    Harriet may only be in the sixth grade, but she's already found her calling: to be a spy. In a private journal she takes everywhere, Harriet records suspicious activity and keeps a running list of observations on virtually everyone she knows. It seems harmless enough until, one day, someone finds the journal and exposes Harriet's critical thoughts about her classmates. Suddenly, even her best friends are against her, and Harriet resolves to take revenge.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Curious George (2006)

    When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. La 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

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  4. The Longshots (2008)

    The true story of Jasmine Plummer who, at the age of eleven, became the first female to play in Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. The Gabby Douglas Story (2014)

    The true story of Gabby Douglas who becomes the first African American to be named Individual All-Around Champion in artistic gymnastics at the Olympic Games.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Waterland (1992)

    The story of a mentally anguished high school history teacher going through a complete reassessment of his life. His method for reassessing his life is to narrate it to his class and interweave in it three generations of his family's history.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. I Believe (2019)

    A 9 year old boy experiences God's power in a supernatural way.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Donald in Mathmagic Land (1959)

    Disney used animation here to explain through this wonderful adventure of Donald how mathematics can be useful in our real life. Through this journey Donald shows us how mathematics are not just numbers and charts, but magical living things.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. A Dry White Season (1989)

    During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a white school teacher's life and values are threatened when he asks questions about the death of a young black boy who died in police custody.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Snoopy Presents: Lucy's School (2022)

    The Peanuts gang is anxious about starting at a new school in the fall, inspiring Lucy to start her own school instead. She soon learns that teaching isn't as easy as it sounds and that change can be a good thing.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Lemonade Mouth (2011)

    When five ragtag freshman first meet in detention, it seems they have nothing in common. But, through music, they form an unbreakable bond and discover they have the makings of the greatest high school garage band in history! In the face of incredible odds, Olivia, Stella, Wen, Mohini and Charlie find they can make a real difference when they learn to lean on each other and let go of everything holding back their dreams.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Prodigy (2017)

    Jimmy is a committed child psychologist who uses his own playbook, but when he is brought in to work with Ellie, he is completely unprepared for his subject—a 9-year-old psychopathic genius with nothing to lose. As he begins to understand the extent of her capabilities and the fate that has been planned for her, he struggles to overcome her defenses before it is too late for them both.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth (2020)

    On the eve of Earth Day, a precocious seven-year-old learns about the wonders of the planet from his parents—and a mysterious exhibit at the aptly named Museum of Everything.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Gravity (2013)

    Dr Ryan Stone, an engineer on her first space mission, and Matt Kowalski, an astronaut on his final expedition, have to survive in space after they are hit by debris while spacewalking.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Think Like a Dog (2020)

    A 12-year-old tech prodigy, whose science experiment goes awry, forges a telepathic connection with his best friend, Henry-his dog! The duo join forces and use their unique perspectives on life to comically overcome complications of family and school.

    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. The Miracle Worker (2000)

    Devoted teacher Anne Sullivan leads deaf, blind and mute Helen Keller out of solitude and helps integrate her into the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Love the Coopers (2015)

    When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. The Trouble with Angels (1966)

    Mary and her friend, Rachel, are new students at St. Francis Academy, a boarding school run by the iron fist of Mother Superior. The immature teens grow bored and begin playing pranks on both the unsuspecting nuns and their unpleasant classmates, becoming a constant thorn in Mother Superior's side. However, as the years pass, Mary and Rachel slowly mature and begin to see the nuns in a different light.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Ice Castles (1978)

    Alexis is on top of the world until a tragic accident dashes her hopes and dreams of becoming a world-class figure skater. Only with the help of those who love her can she prove to the world — and herself — that she still has the potential to realize her dreams.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Art for Beginners: Fun with Lines?

The closest matches to Art for Beginners: Fun with Lines are Harriet the Spy (1996), Curious George (2006) and La luna (2012). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Art for Beginners: Fun with Lines?

Start with Harriet the Spy (1996), the closest match to Art for Beginners: Fun with Lines.

What is the highest-rated movie like Art for Beginners: Fun with Lines?

La luna (2012), rated 7.8/10 by 877 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Art for Beginners: Fun with Lines?

Snoopy Presents: Lucy's School (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Art for Beginners: Fun with Lines?

Yes: Harriet the Spy (1996), Curious George (2006) and La luna (2012).

How are movies similar to Art for Beginners: Fun with Lines chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Art for Beginners: Fun with Lines, 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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