Movies Like The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie

If you liked The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie (2001), a animation and family movie directed by Ron Noble and Carol Millican, 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.

1
Snoopy Presents: There's No Place Like Home, Snoopy (2026)
★ 8.4/10Also animation and family
When Snoopy's beloved doghouse goes missing, he tries to track it down, and learns what makes a house feel like home.
2
PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and family
A royal relative steals a gem with the power to make things fly, the Paw Patrol takes to the skies to stop him and save Barkingburg.
3
Angela's Christmas Wish (2020)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and family
A determined Angela makes a wish to reunite her family in time for Christmas, then launches a plan to find her way from Ireland to Australia.
4
The Tidal Zone: SpongeBob Universe Special (2023)
★ 7.1/10Also animation
GrandPat travels through alternate dimensions and timelines to get home.
5
Cat Pack: A PAW Patrol Exclusive Event (2022)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and family
When Mayor Humdinger transforms his robot cat Meow-Meow into a tiger-sized metal-eating menace, the PAW Patrol calls in the Cat Pack for help in the stopping the creature.
6
Ploey: You Never Fly Alone (2018)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and family
A plover chick has not learned to fly when his family migrates in the fall. He must survive the arctic winter, vicious enemies and himself in order to be reunited with his beloved one next spring.
7
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! (2009)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and family
The film chronicles George's adventures as he befriends Kayla, a baby elephant, at a magic circus show and helps her travel across the country to be reunited with her family.Accompanied by his friend, the Man with the…
8
Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation (2024)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and family
When thrill-seeker Cricket tricks his family into taking a "road trip" in space, chaos in the cosmos quickly ensues. Despite growing frustrations between Cricket and his dad, Bill, the two must learn to appreciate each…
9
Minions & More Volume 1 (2022)
★ 7/10Also animation and family
This 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…
10
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) (1980)
★ 6.4/10Also family and animation
Charlie Brown, Linus, Peppermint Patty and Marcie travel to France as foreign exchange students. Also along is Snoopy and Woodstock. While everyone is excited about the opportunity to travel to a foreign country…
11
Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle (2015)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and family
When Curious George is offered a special space mission, Ted (The Man in the Yellow Hat) can't deny his little friend this exciting journey, especially after Curious George completes the training. But when he…
12
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys (2001)
★ 5.9/10Also animation and family
When the mysterious Toy Taker grabs all of Santa's toys, it looks like the children will miss out on Christmas. But everyone's favorite reindeer, Rudolph, comes to the rescue with his lovable friends: Hermey the elf…
13
LOL Surprise: The Movie (2021)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and family
Dazzling doll sisters Queen Bee and Royal Bee make their first movie with help from their fashionable friends in this one-of-a-kind magical adventure.
14
Barbie: A Perfect Christmas (2011)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and family
The vacation plans of Barbie and her sisters take a turn due to a snowstorm. Stranded in Tannenbaum town, they find themselves amidst a holiday venture where they learn a heartwarming lesson.
15
Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie (2018)
★ 7.6/10Also family and animation
When their trip to San Lorenzo takes a turn for the worst, Arnold and his classmate’s only hope of getting home is retracing the dangerous path that led to Arnold's parents' disappearance.
16
Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright (2013)
★ 7.5/10Also family and animation
Join Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the Mystery Inc. crew as they head to Chicago for Talent Star, a hit talent show in which Fred and Daphne are finalists with some high hopes. Unlucky for them, the competition is frightful…
17
Barbie: Skipper and the Big Babysitting Adventure (2023)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and family
When her babysitting business takes a hit, Skipper takes a summer job at the water park. Here she can quickly put her skills as a nanny to good use.
18
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe (2020)
★ 7.2/10Also family and animation
Phineas and Ferb travel across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who has been abducted by aliens and taken to a utopia in a far-off planet, free of her pesky little brothers.
19
Balto: Wolf Quest (2002)
★ 6.4/10Also family and animation
Balto and his daughter Aleu embark on a journey of adventure and self discovery.
20
Popeye's Voyage: The Quest for Pappy (2004)
★ 6.8/10Also family and animation
After a wild dream, Popeye, along with Bluto, Olive, Wimpy, and Swee'pea, takes to the seas to rescue his long-lost absent father for the holidays, while the dastardly Sea Hag tries to stop the rag-tag crew from…