Movies like Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979) (2008)
The best movies like Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979) (2008) are Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987), WWE Royal Rumble 2025 (2025) and The Happiest Millionaire (1967). If Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979) hooked you with its family, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedAnne of Green Gables (1985)8.1/10 from 263 votes
- NewestDaydream (2026)Released 2026
Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987)
Anne Shirley, now a schoolteacher, has begun writing stories and collecting rejection slips. She acts as Diana's maid of honor, develops a relationship with Gilbert Blythe, and finds herself at Kingsport Ladies' College. But while Anne enjoys the battles and the friends she makes, she finds herself returning to Avonlea.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2025 (2025)
Royal Rumble (2025) was the 38th annual Royal Rumble presented by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The event took place on February 1, 2025 at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Happiest Millionaire (1967)
A happy and unbelievably lucky young Irish immigrant, John Lawless, lands a job as the butler of an unconventional millionaire, Biddle. His daughter, Cordelia Drexel Biddle, tires of the unusual antics of her father--especially since the nice young men around town all fear him. Wouldn't you fear a father-in-law that keeps alligators for pets and teaches boxing at his daily Bible classes?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDory's Reef Cam (2020)
Dive into the waters below and watch the aquatic wildlife from the world of Nemo and Dory.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family
SnoozefestMovies like thisAround the World in 80 Days (1956)
Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisVoyage of the Unicorn (2001)
One day the Aislings find themselves magically transported to a ship called the Unicorn. Here, they discover that they've been chosen to fulfill an incredible quest! They undergo an incredible journey of discovery in strange lands with enchanted creatures, but find their voyage is really one of the spirit, as they each learn faith and the power of love.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSnow Queen (2002)
Since a bitter winter storm stole the life of Gerda's mother, she and her father have sadly continued to run the remote hotel they call home. Lonely and isolated, Gerda's only joy is Kai, the handsome bellboy. A mysterious guest with an icy stare arrives at the hotel one night, wrapped in fur and diamonds. By daybreak, the "Snow Queen" has vanished with Kai! Gerda embarks on a journey of morphing seasons, fantastical creatures, and long-frozen mysteries in a desperate quest to find her stolen love.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAnne of Green Gables (1985)
Anne Shirley, an orphan, is fostered by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to be sent them to help with their farm work. They accept Anne, who quickly endears herself to them and to the local villagers.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Sound of Music (1965)
In the years before World War II, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children and brings a new love of life and music into the home.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLooney Tunes Spotlight Collection: The Premiere Edition (2004)
28 of the very best animated shorts starring the very wackiest Warner Bros. cartoon characters. It's an unprecedented animation celebration for cartoon lovers eager to relive the heady, hilarious, golden age of Warner Bros. animation.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMuppets from Space (1999)
When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him kidnapped by a secret government agency, prompting the Muppets to spring into action to rescue their friend.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDaydream (2026)
A young adult recounts childhood memories involving his 6th grade teacher and the lessons she taught, particularly her unconventional assignment: to daydream.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and the rest of the Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Standard Deviants: Internet Basics (1999)
Jump onto the information superhighway with the Standard Deviants! Learn how to log on, surf the web and find everything you need in a matter of minutes!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Follow That Bird (1985)
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWhisper of the Heart (1995)
Shizuku lives a simple life, dominated by her love for stories and writing. One day she notices that all the library books she has have been previously checked out by the same person: "Seiji Amasawa."
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Tale of the Bunny Picnic (1986)
As they get ready for their annual Bunny Picnic, Bean, a young, imaginative bunny eager to help, is told he's too little. Hurt, he wanders off into the lettuce patch where he comes face to face with the grumpy old farmer's junk yard dog! Bean runs and warns the others but no one believes him. Undaunted, little Bean helps the Muppet Bunnies in a big, big way!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Reach for the Sky! (2006)
Join Elmo as he discovers how much fun it can be to go to school, to jump really high, and to reach for the sky. Elmo finds out the importance of going to school.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
My Teacher Is a Thug (2017)
Jia Tianxiong (Li Nanxing) is a gambler and addicted to drinking. He was asked to do a mission to spy on someone and disguised himself as a teacher in SCP school. He met Zeng Kaixin (Bonnie Loo), a teacher in the school. But, on Kaixin's birthday, her foster father told her that he is not her biological father. Kaixin was devastated and felt angry with her biological father for not reuniting with her and her mother who had passed away. Will Kaixin ever find her biological father?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThey Might Be Giants: Here Comes Science (2009)
Here Comes Science is a 2009 children's album from Brooklyn-based band They Might Be Giants, packaged as a CD/DVD set. The album is (as the title suggests) science-themed, and is the third in their line of educational albums, following 2005's Here Come the ABCs and 2008's Here Come the 123s. It is the band's 14th studio album and fourth children's album. It was nominated for the "Best Musical Album For Children" Grammy.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Nanny McPhee (2005)
Widower Cedric Brown hires Nanny McPhee to care for his seven rambunctious children, who have chased away all previous nannies. Taunted by Simon and his siblings, Nanny McPhee uses mystical powers to instill discipline. And when the children's great-aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch, threatens to separate the kids, the family pulls together under the guidance of Nanny McPhee.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSesame Street: Big Bird's Story Time (1987)
Everybody's heard about this bird! Sesame Street's old fuss and feathers, Big Bird, will entrance kids with this collection of stories that only he can tell. Big Bird's gathered his favorite yarns for a truly entertaining, once-upon-a-time reverie that might appeal to quite a few adults, too.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Aliko and Ambai (2017)
Aliko & Ambai is a feature film about two young women facing the challenges of growing up in the beautiful Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The challenges are significant: tribal conflict, poverty, bullying, domestic violence,and forced marriage. Aliko struggles to complete her education and Ambai searches to escape her abusive home and reunite with her biological father. They navigate the many obstacles in their lives and endeavour to build brighter futures for themselves, supported by the strength of friendship.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Dad... Can I Borrow the Car? (1970)
A live-action short, using many avant-garde film techniques, that looks at American car culture in the late 1960s. The main section deals with the many trials and obstacles a teenager must face on the path to being able to drive. Surviving the driver's education class is only the first step, as the teenager must then pass his driving test, and then finally get permission to borrow the family car.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
The Reading Boy (2012)
A boy living in the countryside with only his dog and his grandfather as companions struggles through life with the overwhelming longing for his parents that have moved far away.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites (2004)
Welcome to a song-filled, smile-making, simply scrumptious video starring everyone's favorite Sesame Street connoisseur de crumbs: Cookie Monster!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland (2009)
A compilation of Jim Henson's fairy tale adaptations including condensed versions of Tales of the Tinkerdee, Hey Cinderella and The Frog Prince, as well as excerpts from Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Sesame Street: Monster Hits! (1990)
You'll have a monstrously good time with Herry Monster as he hosts the Monster Music Award Show! Everyone's favorite furry monsters from Sesame Street sing eleven of their greatest hits: Clap along as Cookie Monster croons his classic "C Is for Cookie." Tap along as Grover and his friends perform the lively "Fuzzy and Blue." Delight in Herry Monster's heartwarming rendition of "That Furry Blue Mommy of Mine," and so much more! Sing along with Monster Hits! and bring out the little bit of monster in you.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family
Like Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979) and something else?
Blend two favourites and we’ll find the films in between.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)?
The closest matches to Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979) are Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987), WWE Royal Rumble 2025 (2025) and The Happiest Millionaire (1967). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)?
Start with Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987), the closest match to Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979).
What is the highest-rated movie like Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)?
Anne of Green Gables (1985), rated 8.1/10 by 263 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)?
Daydream (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)?
Yes: Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987), WWE Royal Rumble 2025 (2025) and The Happiest Millionaire (1967).
How are movies similar to Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979) chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979), then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.