Movies Like The Phantom Ship

If you liked The Phantom Ship (1936), a animation and comedy movie directed by Jack King, 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
The Sea Beast (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and family
When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters — and make history to boot.
2
Forgotten Island (2026)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and comedy
While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the…
3
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)
★ 6.8/10Also family and animation
Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths…
4
Tales of the Black Freighter (2009)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and horror
A mariner survives an attack from the dreaded pirates of the Black Freighter, but his struggle to return home to warn it has a horrific cost.
5
Mater and the Ghostlight (2006)
★ 6.3/10Also animation and comedy
Mater, the rusty but trusty tow truck from Cars, spends a day in Radiator Springs playing scary pranks on his fellow townsfolk. That night at Flo's V8 Café, the Sheriff tells the story of the legend of the Ghostlight…
6
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and family
The sailor of legend is framed by the goddess Eris for the theft of the Book of Peace, and must travel to her realm at the end of the world to retrieve it and save the life of his childhood friend Prince Proteus.
7
LEGO Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash (2017)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and comedy
Mystery, Inc. heads to Blowout Beach for a real swinging beach party when the Ghost Pirates threaten to harsh the good vibes.
8
How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019)
★ 8/10Also animation and family
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…
9
Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy! (2006)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and comedy
It's horror on the high seas when Scooby-Doo and the gang take a creepy cruise into one of the world's most mysterious places, the Bermuda Triangle! If Scooby, Shaggy and the gang can't solve this mystery, they may…
10
Scared Shrekless (2010)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and comedy
Shrek challenges Donkey, Puss in Boots and his other fairy tale character friends to spend the night in Lord Farquaad's haunted castle, telling scary stories to see who can resist becoming scared and stay the longest.
11
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and family
The enthusiastic Pirate Captain, along with his rag-tag crew, sets out to beat his bitter rivals. The chaotic adventure takes them from exotic shores to Victorian London, and from a haplessly smitten scientist to a…
12
Ciao Alberto (2021)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and comedy
With his best friend Luca away at school, Alberto is enjoying his new life in Portorosso working alongside Massimo—the imposing, tattooed, one-armed fisherman of few words—who's quite possibly the coolest human in the…
13
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and comedy
Dracula, Mavis, Johnny and the rest of the Drac Pack take a vacation on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship, where Dracula falls in love with the ship’s captain, Ericka, who’s secretly a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, the…
14
Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and family
Legendary secrets are revealed as Aladdin and his friends—Jasmine, Abu, Carpet and, of course, the always entertaining Genie—face all sorts of terrifying threats and make some exciting last-minute escapes pursuing the…
15
Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and family
A hunt for a lost sheep turns into a competition between Hiccup and friends as they compete to become the first Dragon Racing champion of Berk.
16
Tom and Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers (2006)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and comedy
Dueling cat-and-mouse team Tom and Jerry hit the high seas on a hunt for buried treasure in this pirate adventure. The tale begins when crew member Tom sets sail with an infamous pirate and finds a treasure map along…
17
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and family
Ruby Gillman, a sweet and awkward high school student, discovers she's a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens. The kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids…
18
Zog (2018)
★ 6.7/10Also family and animation
Zog is a keen young dragon who wants to learn to fly, roar, and breathe fire, so he studies at the Dragon School. He is desperate to impress his teacher and win a golden star, but he is prone to accidents and he has to…
19
Groot's Pursuit (2022)
★ 7/10Also animation and family
Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance off.
20
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and family
When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.