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Movies like Rising Hope (2012)

The best movies like Rising Hope (2012) are The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2012), Arctic Dogs (2019) and No Time for Nuts (2006). If Rising Hope hooked you with its animation and adventure, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2012)

    After a hurricane levels his city, a young man wanders into a mysterious library where books literally come to life. This film won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film in 2012.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & animation

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  2. Arctic Dogs (2019)

    Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure

  3. 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 · both adventure & animation

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  4. 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 · both animation & adventure

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  5. The Pilgrim's Progress (2019)

    An epic journey, faithfully adapted to modern-day. Christian faces distractions, challenges, and perils at every turn of the way. But ends victorious, with helpful guides, as he stays on the narrow path to the distant Celestial City.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure

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  6. Tokyo Mater (2008)

    A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, 'Dragon' Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure

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  7. Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022)

    A brave young animal explorer teams up with two trusty friends to find a powerful artifact before his greedy uncle can get his paws on it.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure

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  8. Monster Truck Mater (2010)

    As a professional monster truck wrestler, Mater must work his way up through the ranks from an amateur tow truck to World Champion Monster Truck Wrestler. But rival wrestlers I-Screamer, Captain Collision, and The Rasta Carian aren't about to give up without a fight.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure

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  9. How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019)

    It's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New Berk anymore, Hiccup continues the holiday traditions he once shared with his best friend. But the Vikings of New Berk were beginning to forget about their friendship with dragons. Hiccup, Astrid, and Gobber know just what to do to keep the dragons in the villagers' hearts. And across the sea, the dragons have a plan of their own...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure

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  10. Pigeon: Impossible (2009)

    The tale of Walter, a rookie secret agent faced with a problem seldom covered in basic training: what to do when a curious pigeon gets trapped inside your multi-million dollar, government-issued nuclear briefcase.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  11. Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: Wedlocked (2011)

    Wenches Scarlett and Giselle fix each other up for their wedding, in which they would each marry their groom. Upon realizing that both their grooms were the same man, Jack Sparrow, the two wenches found themselves in an auction led by the Auctioneer. This short film serves as a prequel to The Curse of the Black Pearl, and explains just why Jack Sparrow's boat the Jolly Mon was seen sinking at the beginning of the whole story; why the wenches were so upset with him; and how Cotton lost his tongue.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

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  12. Solid Serenade (1946)

    Tom ties up Spike and sneaks into the courtyard of the glamorous Toodles Galore with his bass, hoping to woo her with his song, much to the annoyance of a sleeping Jerry.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  13. Ticker (2002)

    The Driver drives a wounded diplomat, who carries a mysterious briefcase, while under helicopter attack. During the attack the briefcase is struck by a bullet, causing a display on it to begin counting down, and it to leak an unknown fluid from the bullet hole. The Driver manages to destroy his pursuers, but refuses to proceed without knowing the contents of the damaged briefcase. It is revealed that the diplomat guards a human heart for a peacekeeper, whose life is needed for the continued freedom of the people. The case is delivered, and the tyrant is forced to give up his attempt to take the country by force. The Driver leaves for another mission.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

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  14. A Knight for a Day (1946)

    By accident, Cedric (Goofy), replaces his master, Sir Loinsteak, in the armor just before the joust with champion Sir Cumference.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  15. Far from the Tree (2021)

    On an idyllic beach in the Pacific Northwest, curiosity gets the better of a young raccoon whose frustrated parent attempts to keep them both safe.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  16. Thru the Mirror (1936)

    Mickey has been reading Alice in Wonderland, and falls asleep. He finds himself on the other side of the mirror, where the furniture is alive.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  17. Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011)

    Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu's greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox, and Master Croc.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  18. Scrat's Continental Crack-Up (2010)

    You may think you know the history of continental drift, but forget all that. In pursuit of his most sought after possession, Scrat manges to singled-handedly alter the course of Earth’s history.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  19. The Bodyguard (1944)

    Spike the bulldog, grateful to Jerry for getting him out of the dogcatcher's van, offers to help the little mouse any time he whistles. Tom, Jerry's feline tormentor, seeks to overcome this new disadvantage.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  20. Mickey's Delayed Date (1947)

    Even though Mickey's evening started slow and lazy, things get moving in a hurry when Minnie calls from outside the big dance, wondering why he's late. Luckily his best pal Pluto is happy to help wrangle the uncooperative evening wear and help get him out the door...without the tickets

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  21. A Grand Day Out (1990)

    Wallace and Gromit have run out of cheese, and this provides an excellent excuse for the duo to take their holiday to the moon, where, as everyone knows, there is ample cheese.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & adventure

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  22. None of That (2015)

    A museum guard is doing his night patrol when a tiny nun breaks into the museum and starts censoring nude art.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure & animation

  23. The Wrong Trousers (1993)

    Wallace rents out Gromit's former bedroom to a penguin, who takes up an interest in the techno trousers created by Wallace. However, Gromit later learns that the penguin is a wanted criminal.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  24. A Close Shave (1996)

    Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin, and Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  25. Motor Tour (1982)

    Animated hijinks of a man whose car just will not start, no matter what he does.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  26. Stick and Stone (2017)

    When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, the pair becomes fast friends. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favor? With a subtle anti-bullying message even the young will understand, Stick and Stone have energy, emotion, and personality to spare and share a story of kindness and friendship that all will enjoy.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  27. The Forger (2017)

    Adolfo Kaminsky started saving lives when chance and necessity made him a master forger. As a teenager, he became a member of the French Resistance and used his talent to save the lives of thousands of Jews. The Forger is a well-crafted origin story of a real-life superhero.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  28. 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: Similar story and style · both animation

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  29. Luxna (2016)

    A man named Tom, who as a young boy, was passionate about astronomy and always dreaming about outer space.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  30. To Life (2016)

    Anouk, a little orphan, meets the Grim reaper and becomes a fan. A love that the servant of Death will have to cope with.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Rising Hope?

The closest matches to Rising Hope are The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2012), Arctic Dogs (2019) and No Time for Nuts (2006). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Rising Hope?

Start with The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2012), the closest match to Rising Hope.

What is the highest-rated movie like Rising Hope?

Far from the Tree (2021), rated 8.1/10 by 395 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Rising Hope?

Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Rising Hope?

Yes: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2012), Arctic Dogs (2019) and No Time for Nuts (2006).

How are movies similar to Rising Hope chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Rising Hope, 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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