Movies Like Let's Start a Band: A Dragon Tales Music Special
If you liked Let's Start a Band: A Dragon Tales Music Special (2003), a music and animation movie directed by Kim Swink, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.
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Make Mine Music (1946)
★ 5.8/10Also animation and musicIn the tradition of Fantasia, Make Mine Music is a glorious collection of musically charged animated shorts featuring such fun-filled favorites as "Peter and the Wolf", narrated by the beloved voice behind Winnie the…
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UglyDolls (2019)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and musicIn the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll…
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The Loud House Movie (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and familyThe Loud family travel to Scotland and discover they are descendants of Scottish royalty as they move into their giant ancestral castle.
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Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022)
★ 6.8/10Also family and musicIn honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with new musical performances, sets and costumes inspired by the classic…
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Trolls Band Together (2023)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and familyWhen Branch's brother, Floyd, is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd…
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Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and familyDorothy wakes in post-tornado Kansas, only to be whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends, the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tin Man, and Glinda, from a devious new villain, the Jester. New comrades Wiser the Owl…
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Vivo (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and familyA music-loving kinkajou named Vivo embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.
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Melody Time (1948)
★ 6.1/10Also animation and musicIn the grand tradition of Disney's great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You'll be sure to tap your toes and clap your…
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Barbie: Princess Adventure (2020)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and musicWith new friends in a new kingdom, Barbie learns what it means to be herself when she trades places with a royal lookalike in this musical adventure.
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Blue's Big City Adventure (2022)
★ 7.1/10Also family and musicWhen Josh gets the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for Rainbow Puppy’s Broadway musical, Josh and Blue skidoo to NYC for the very first time where they meet new friends and discover the magic of music, dance, and…
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Spellbound (2024)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and familyWhen a powerful spell turns her parents into giant monsters, a teenage princess must journey into the wild to reverse the curse before it's too late.
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Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the Vampire (2003)
★ 7.1/10Also family and animationThe Yowie Yahoo starts kidnapping musicians at a concert attended by Scooby and the gang in Vampire Rock, Australia.
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Minions & More Volume 1 (2022)
★ 7/10Also animation and familyThis collection of 10 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Puppy (2013); Minion Scouts (2019); Training Wheels (2013); The Secret Life of Kyle (2017); Santa's Little…
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Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and familyUpon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost father. A musical adventure.
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Barbie in Rock 'N Royals (2015)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and musicWhen royal Princess Courtney trades places with famous rock star Erika, two worlds collide while both learn to appreciate new friends and experiences.
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How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019)
★ 8/10Also animation and familyIt'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…
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Fantasia (1940)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and familyWalt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.
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Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing (2020)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and familyWhen a musical dragon with a beautiful voice hypnotizes the dragons and people of Huttsgalor, the Rescue Riders have to find a way to break the spell.
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My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever (2018)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and musicAs the ponies prepare for another Hearth's Warming, families come together to celebrate the holiday; Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash are ready for the big day, but Princess Twilight Sparkle…
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Sing 2 (2021)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and familyBuster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with no connections, he and his singers must sneak into the Crystal Entertainment…