Movies like The Forbidden Zone (2025)

Matriculated (2003)

The human resistance works to convert a sentinel to their side. Part of the Animatrix collection of animated shorts set in the Matrix universe.

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

The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act (2026)

With Caine gone and the circus dark, the cast are left with only the mistakes and traumas of their pasts to keep them company. As the prospect of eternity closes in around them, they discover the truth about the Digital Circus and its history. Will they come to terms with what they uncover, or will they make... the other choice? Also, presumably at some point someone says something funny, because this ending can’t be THAT depressing, can it? A theatrical screening of episode 8 and the all new, hour-long episode 9.

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

Metropia (2009)

In the near future, oil reserves are nearly depleted and Europe is connected by series of underground tunnels. While navigating these tunnels, Roger hears voices, one in particular. Seeking a way to rid himself of the voice only leads Roger deeper into a bizarre conspiracy of control - mind and body.

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

Battle for Terra (2007)

A peaceful alien planet faces annihilation, as the homeless remainder of the human race sets its eyes on Terra. Mala, a rebellious Terrian teenager, will do everything she can to stop it.

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

The Little Matchgirl (2006)

An animated short based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor young girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames filled with images of loving relatives, bountiful food, and a place to call home.

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

G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987)

G.I. Joe faces a new enemy as an ancient society of snake people known as Cobra-La try to forcefully take back the earth from those who drove them underground eons ago.

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

The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023)

A nationwide manhunt for Hank Venture leads to untold dangers and unexpected revelations, while The Monarch is literally out for Dr Venture's blood. An imposing evil from the past reemerges to wreak havoc on the Ventures, The Guild, and even the Monarch marriage—it will take friends and foes alike to restore the Ventures' world to order… or end it once and for all.

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

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)

As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, Anakin Skywalker and his new Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano plunge into a dangerous mission to rescue the kidnapped son of crime lord Jabba the Hutt.

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

Fire and Ice (1983)

The villainous Nekron and his mother, Queen Juliana, plot against the human race from their frigid fortress. Creating mass destruction with huge glaciers, mother and son incur the wrath of Larn, a warrior whose entire village was destroyed by ice. When Nekron's underlings kidnap the beautiful Princess Teegra, Larn sets out to rescue her, assisted by the fierce and enigmatic Darkwolf.

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

Strange World (2022)

A journey deep into an uncharted and treacherous land, where fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades—a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest, and by far most crucial, mission.

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

Heavy Metal 2000 (2000)

Upon discovery of a shard of what could be the Loc-Nar, a miner named Tyler becomes possessed with an insatiable hunger for power and a thirst for immortality. On his way to the planet of youth, Tyler wipes out most of a space colony and kidnaps a beautiful young woman. His only mistake is that he doesn't kill her sister, Julie, who then sets out on a mission of rescue and revenge.

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

Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 (2017)

This animated short revolves around the events causing an electrical systems failure on the west coast of the US. According to Blade Runner 2049’s official timeline, this failure leads to cities shutting down, financial and trade markets being thrown into chaos, and food supplies dwindling. There’s no proof as to what caused the blackouts, but Replicants — the bio-engineered robots featured in the original Blade Runner, are blamed.

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

Inception: The Cobol Job (2010)

Cobb, Arthur and Nash are enlisted by Cobol Engineering.

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

Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - The Movie (2020)

The assassin Deathstroke tries to save his family from the wrath of H.I.V.E. and the murderous Jackal.

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

DC Showcase: Death (2019)

Vincent, an artist with unresolved inner demons, meets a mysterious girl who helps him come to terms with his creative legacy… and eventual death.

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

Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars (2017)

Federation trooper Johnny Rico is ordered to work with a group of new recruits on a satellite station on Mars, where giant bugs have decided to target their next attack.

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

Waking Life (2001)

Waking Life is about a young man in a persistent lucid dream-like state. The film follows its protagonist as he initially observes and later participates in philosophical discussions that weave together issues like reality, free will, our relationships with others, and the meaning of life.

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

Final Flight of the Osiris (2003)

Immediately before the events of The Matrix Reloaded, the crew of the hovercraft Osiris discovers a quarter of a million sentinels drilling through the surface of the earth towards the last human city of Zion. But can the Osiris survive long enough to warn Zion?

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

Heavy Metal (1981)

The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.

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

The Dam Keeper (2014)

In a desolate future, one small town has survived because of a large windmill dam that acts as a fan to keep out pollution. The dam's operator, Pig, works tirelessly to keep the sails spinning and protect the town, despite abuse from classmates and an indifferent public. When a new student joins Pig's class, nothing will be the same again.

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

Huang Pi: God of Money (2024)

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

The House That Jack Built (1976)

Story about the cow with the crumpled horn that tossed the dog that worried the cat that killed the rat that ate the malt that lay in the house that Jack built.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

The Joke (2010)

A bunch of friends are celebrating the birthday of one of them when they decide to play a joke on him. None of them could imagine the consequences that would befall them.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

Angst & Flesh (2019)

Elena loves Abel, she is drowning on the anguish of being, her subconscious manifests her urges; during the funeral misfortune sets in. Laceration and calm, devotion and fear, angst and flesh.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

The Dog (2017)

When Albin lands a much-wanted acting job, he doesn't hesitate to make it his top priority in life. But he's still not clear about what the job entails.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

Success (2018)

Nils works with a comedy talk-show but doesn’t get the respect that he thinks he deserves. At a pitch meeting one of his ideas gets stolen by his colleague, Fabian. Everyone loves the idea, but no one except Nils realizes the fact that Fabian stole it.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

The Ambulance Man (2005)

The Ambulance Man is a story about a paramedic who faces a difficult time at home, as he lives with an abusive partner.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

Vic the Viking: The Magic Sword (2019)

Vic dreams of going to sea as a member of the crew captained by Halvar, his father, who unfortunately thinks that the child is too weak to embark with him and his brave warriors in search of dangerous adventures; but fate will offer Vic the opportunity to prove to Halvar that he is a true Viking.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

Electric Eye (2021)

An experimental short film, shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, made by one person. Using recorded scenes and archival footage, the short presents an unorthodox narrative to explore the themes of self-identification, identity, gender expression and androgyny.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both science fiction

Bearpuncher (2022)

Bearpuncher, a mountaineer with a monstrous curse, aims her ursine fist towards all that may threaten the safety of the Smoky Mountains. But when she discovers a destroyed lab while tracking a mysterious wildfire, she stumbles into a conflict she can’t punch her way out of.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation