Movies Like Sun Knapping

If you liked Sun Knapping (2012), a animation movie, 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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Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin (2024)
★ 7.7/10Also animation
Franklin is new to town and hoping to make friends, but his usual tactics don't work on the Peanuts gang. When the Soap Box Derby arrives, he's sure it's a chance to impress new pals and teams up with the only other…
2
Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (2021)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
Barbie meets another Barbie Roberts, forming a close friendship, nicknaming each other Malibu and Brooklyn when they both attend the Handlers, Performing Art School in NYC, over the summer, competing for a spot at the…
3
Barbie Presents: Thumbelina (2009)
★ 6.7/10Also animation
Meet a tiny girl named Thumbelina who lives in harmony with nature in the magical world of the Twillerbees that's hidden among the wildflowers. At the whim of a spoiled young girl named Makena, Thumbelina and her two…
4
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)
★ 8.2/10Also animation
The unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy's search for home.
5
Barbie and the Diamond Castle (2008)
★ 7.5/10Also animation
Liana and Alexa are best friends who share everything, including their love of singing. Upon meeting a girl inside a mirror, the duo embark on a journey that will put their friendship to the ultimate test.
6
Carl's Date (2023)
★ 7.4/10Also animation
Carl Fredricksen reluctantly agrees to go on a date with a lady friend—but admittedly has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl's pre-date jitters and offer some…
7
Sing: Thriller (2024)
★ 7.1/10Also animation
Buster Moon dreams up a star-studded spectacle set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in this animated short featuring characters from the hit "Sing" films.
8
Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart (2014)
★ 7.2/10Also animation
Jack is born with his heart frozen solid on the coldest day in history. A wise midwife saves him by replacing it with a cuckoo clock. Now Jack must abide by three rules to keep his mechanical heart safe: never touch…
9
Once Upon a Studio (2023)
★ 8.3/10Also animation
Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.
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Once Upon a Snowman (2020)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
The previously untold origins of Olaf, the innocent and insightful, summer-loving snowman are revealed as we follow Olaf’s first steps as he comes to life and searches for his identity in the snowy mountains outside…
11
Paperman (2012)
★ 8/10Also animation
An urban office worker finds that paper airplanes are instrumental in meeting a girl in ways he never expected.
12
Bird Karma (2018)
★ 6.5/10Also animation
A tale of a long-legged bird's journey of blissful joy, inescapable greed and the accidental discovery of the consequences when too much is not enough.
13
Minions & More Volume 2 (2022)
★ 7.4/10Also animation
This collection of 11 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Mower Minions (2016); Yellow Is the New Black (2018); Competition (2015); Cro Minion (2015); Binky Nelson…
14
Kitbull (2019)
★ 7.9/10Also animation
An unlikely connection sparks between two creatures: a fiercely independent stray kitten and a pit bull. Together, they experience friendship for the first time.
15
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures (2010)
★ 6.1/10Also animation
Born on a Baja, California beach in 1959, new hatchling Sammy races across the beach to the ocean while avoiding being caught by seagulls and crabs. Thus begins Sammy's incredible fifty-year ocean journey where he…
16
For the Birds (2000)
★ 7.5/10Also animation
One by one, a flock of small birds perches on a telephone wire. Sitting close together has problems enough, and then comes along a large dopey bird that tries to join them. The birds of a feather can't help but make…
17
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009)
★ 6.8/10Also animation
A blue harvest moon will rise, allowing the fairies to use a precious moonstone to restore the Pixie Dust Tree, the source of all their magic. But when Tinker Bell accidentally puts all of Pixie Hollow in jeopardy, she…
18
Day & Night (2010)
★ 7.7/10Also animation
When Day, a sunny fellow, encounters Night, a stranger of distinctly darker moods, sparks fly! Day and Night are frightened and suspicious of each other at first, and quickly get off on the wrong foot. But as they…
19
Once Upon a Forest (1993)
★ 6.5/10Also animation
A young mouse, mole and hedgehog risk their lives to find a cure for their badger friend, who's been poisoned by men.
20
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022)
★ 7.2/10Also animation
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.