Movies like Treasure Buddies (2012)
The best movies like Treasure Buddies (2012) are Santa Buddies (2009), Space Buddies (2009) and Air Buddies (2006). If Treasure Buddies hooked you with its adventure and family, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedReturn to Never Land (2002)6.5/10 from 2,442 votes
- NewestTimeCrafters: The Treasure of Pirate's Cove (2020)Released 2020
- Same seriesSanta Buddies (2009)Buddies
Santa Buddies (2009)
When Puppy Paws, the fun-loving son of Santa Paws, gets bored, he finds Budderball on Santa's naughty list and figures he's just the dog to show him how to be an ordinary pup. When the magical Christmas Icicle starts to melt however, and the world begins to forget the true meaning of the season, it's up to Puppy Paws and his newfound Buddies to journey back to the North Pole and save Christmas.
Why it matches: Same series: Buddies · both family & adventure
SnoozefestMovies like thisSpace Buddies (2009)
B-Dawg, Mudbud, Budderball, and all the rest of the Buddies are back, but this time, they're setting their sights even higher -- as in, the moon! With the help of their new pals Spudnick and Gravity, these pooches are go for launch. But to pull off their moon landing and make it home safely, our canine heroes will have to summon all their bravery and imagination...
Why it matches: Same series: Buddies · both adventure & family
SnoozefestMovies like thisAir Buddies (2006)
The offspring of sportsman canine Air Bud: B-Dawg, Mudbud, Budderball, Buddha, and Rosebud, uncover a kidnapping plot motivated by a little rich boy's desire to have the world's most athletic dog as a pet.
Why it matches: Same series: Buddies · both adventure & family
SnoozefestMovies like thisSpooky Buddies (2011)
The nefarious Warwick the Warlock has returned from his astral imprisonment, and plans to make the final sacrifice for ultimate power - all he needs is the soul of a pure heart. The Buddies, alongside their new spectral friend Pip, race against the clock to defeat the sorcerer, who has enlisted the Halloween Hound to do his dirty work under the cover of the neighborhood festivities.
Why it matches: Same series: Buddies · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSuper Buddies (2013)
When the Buddies stumble upon the Five Power Rings of Inspiron, they all develop super powers, and are enlisted in Captain Canine's battle against the evil Commander Drex. The pups have to master their abilities quick - for the Commander is headed to Earth, determined to defeat Captain Canine.
Why it matches: Same series: Buddies · both family
SnoozefestMovies like thisSnow Buddies (2008)
Dylan Sprouse, Jim Belushi and Kris Kristofferson lend their voices to this family-friendly tale about a feisty pack of golden retriever puppies that embarks on an Alaskan adventure. When they find themselves stranded in the northern wilderness, the canine offspring of famed sports star Air Bud team up with an experienced sled dog and a husky pup, who teach them the importance of working together.
Why it matches: Same series: Buddies · both family & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Search for Santa Paws (2010)
When Santa and his new best friend, Paws, discover that the boys and girls of the world have lost the spirit of the season, they take a trip to New York City. But after Santa loses his memory, it's up to Paws, a faithful orphan named Quinn, her new friend Will, and a wonderful group of magical talking dogs to save St. Nick and show the world what Christmas is really all about.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSanta Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012)
When Mrs. Claus travels to Pineville, the merriest place on the planet, a quartet of magical puppies stow away on her sled, granting joyful wishes to the town's boys and girls. However, something goes terribly wrong - the Christmas spirit begins to disappear. Now, the Santa Pups and Mrs. Claus must race to save Christmas magic from running out for all.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAir Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (2002)
Josh is off to his first year of college and Buddy has stayed behind with Josh’s little sister Andrea and the rest of the family. Andrea, attempting to fit in with her Jr. High classmates, decides to join the baseball team and along the way discovers that Buddy is a talented baseball player.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
SnoozefestMovies like thisHotel for Dogs (2009)
Placed in a foster home that doesn't allow pets, 16-year-old Andi and her younger brother, Bruce, turn an abandoned hotel into a home for their dog. Soon other strays arrive, and the hotel becomes a haven for every orphaned canine in town. But the kids have to do some quick thinking to keep the cops off their tails.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAir Bud: Spikes Back (2003)
Air Bud finds that he has the uncanny ability to play volleyball.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
SnoozefestMovies like thisRufus 2 (2017)
Rufus is a dog but turns into a human with a pendant. He meets a girl named Kat who asks him to go out. Kat is a cat who can also turn into a human as well.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMarley & Me: The Puppy Years (2011)
Fall into puppy love with “the world’s worst dog”, who now has a frisky voice and an attitude to match. Join Marley for his mischievous puppy years, as he and his summer pal, Bodie Grogan, wreak havoc on a neighborhood dog contest. Marley outwits Dobermans, Shepherds and Collies, while stealing hearts in his own unique and lovable way.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
SnoozefestMovies like thisAir Bud: Golden Receiver (1998)
Josh and Buddy move from basketball to football in this first of several sequels to the original Air Bud.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
SnoozefestMovies like thisPup Star: Better 2Gether (2017)
Pup Star is back for an all-new adventure! After winning the canine competition show Pup Star and becoming an international pup sensation, Tiny, the adorable Yorkie, has her world turned upside down when an evil rival switches her out in competition with a street pup named Scrappy. The two pups find themselves living the others' very different life and an incredible journey through iconic cities ensues in this fun and hilarious dog-out-of-water adventure! As they prepare for the Pup Star competition to reach its finale, each experiences life through a very different collar and discover the importance of family and being true to yourself. At the finale, both Yorkies claim to be Tiny leaving everyone, including the judges, wondering – who is the real Pup Star? A huge, fun musical adventure, ‘Pup Star: Better 2gether’ is filled with incredible singing pups, fantastic new paw-tapping songs, and an action packed heart-warming story that will have audiences of all ages howling for more!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009)
Zeus, a Labrador Retriever and a former police dog, has lost his bark after his barking ended up blowing off a five-year investigation and his partner can't shoot straight again and ends up at the pound. He is adopted by a father as both an early Christmas present and as a guard dog for the house, but the mom remains hesitant.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
SnoozefestMovies like thisPup Star (2016)
A Yorkshire Terrier, competing in a televised singing competition, is separated from her owner by an opportunist dog pound worker.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Lassie (2005)
A family in financial crisis is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog. Hundreds of miles away from her true family, Lassie escapes and sets out on a journey home.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFirehouse Dog (2007)
Rexxx, Hollywood's top canine star, gets lost and is adopted into a shabby firehouse. He teams up with a young kid to get the station back on its feet.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBark Ranger (2015)
Two kids and their trusty dog, Ranger, stumble across a treasure map while playing in an abandoned ranger station. They set out on the adventure of a lifetime in search of a forgotten gold mine, but things take a turn for the worst when they come across a pair of bumbling crooks hiding out from the police.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Robo-Dog (2015)
When Tyler's furry best friend dies tragically, his inventor Dad creates a new dog to take his place - complete with mechanical powers and robotic abilities to keep everyone on their toes.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Good Boy! (2003)
An intergalactic dog pilot from Sirius (the dog star), visits Earth to verify the rumors that dogs have failed to take over the planet.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
SnoozefestMovies like thisCats & Dogs (2001)
When a professor develops a vaccine that eliminates human allergies to dogs, he unwittingly upsets the fragile balance of power between cats and dogs and touches off an epic battle for pet supremacy. The fur flies as the feline faction, led by Mr. Tinkles, squares off against wide-eyed puppy Lou and his canine cohorts.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & adventure
SnoozefestMovies like thisDog Gone (2008)
A courageous boy battles a gang of bumbling thieves to rescue a dog carrying a fortune in stolen diamonds.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTimber the Treasure Dog (2016)
A local villain is buying up all the ranches where 12 year old Mickey and his family live, and unless they can find a small fortune they will lose theirs too! Luckily, Mickey's dog Timber holds the clue to a local legend of buried treasure, so with a group of friends and his trusty dog, Mickey sets off on the adventure of a lifetime to save his family's home.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & family
Bernie the Dolphin (2018)
A brother and sister who befriend a badly sunburned dolphin separated from his family and uncover a secret plan that could destroy the beach and their new friend's home. The kids must devise a clever plan to stop the bad guys, protect the sea life, and, most importantly, save their best friend, Bernie.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & adventure
TimeCrafters: The Treasure of Pirate's Cove (2020)
While searching for lost treasure, time traveling pirates end up in the modern day and do battle with unlikely foes: a group of kids with the latest in techy gadgetry.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & family
Tarzan II (2005)
When one of his missteps puts his family in jeopardy, Tarzan decides they would be better off without him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)
Legendary secrets are revealed as Aladdin and his friends—Jasmine, Abu, Carpet and, of course, the always entertaining Genie—face all sorts of terrifying threats and make some exciting last-minute escapes pursuing the King Of Thieves and his villainous crew.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisReturn to Never Land (2002)
In 1940, the world is besieged by World War II. Wendy, all grown up, has two children; including Jane, who does not believe Wendy's stories about Peter Pan.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & family
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Treasure Buddies?
The closest matches to Treasure Buddies are Santa Buddies (2009), Space Buddies (2009) and Air Buddies (2006). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Treasure Buddies?
People who watched Treasure Buddies most often go on to The Search for Santa Paws (2010), Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012) and Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (2002).
What is the highest-rated movie like Treasure Buddies?
Return to Never Land (2002), rated 6.5/10 by 2,442 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Treasure Buddies?
TimeCrafters: The Treasure of Pirate's Cove (2020) is the most recent release on this list.
Is Treasure Buddies part of a series?
Yes. It belongs to Buddies, which includes Santa Buddies (2009), Space Buddies (2009), Air Buddies (2006) and Spooky Buddies (2011).
Are there English movies like Treasure Buddies?
Yes: Santa Buddies (2009), Space Buddies (2009) and Air Buddies (2006).
How are movies similar to Treasure Buddies chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Treasure Buddies, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.