Movies Like The Bushbaby
If you liked The Bushbaby (1969), a history and adventure movie directed by John Trent, 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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Kings of the Sun (1963)
★ 6.2/10Also history and adventureIn order to flee from powerful enemies, young Mayan king Balam leads his people north across the Gulf of Mexico to the coast of what will become the United States. They build a home in the new land but come into…
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The Last Mimzy (2007)
★ 6.3/10Also drama and adventureTwo siblings begin to develop special talents after they find a mysterious box of toys, and soon their parents and even their teacher are drawn into a strange new world – and find a task ahead of them that is far more…
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The Jungle Book (1994)
★ 6/10Also adventure and dramaRaised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty. But Mowgli must eventually face corrupt Capt. Boone, who wants both Kitty's hand and the treasures of Monkey City – a…
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True Grit (1969)
★ 7.3/10Also drama and adventureThe murder of her father sends a teenage tomboy on a mission of 'justice', which involves avenging her father's death. She recruits a tough old marshal, 'Rooster' Cogburn because he has 'true grit', and a reputation of…
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Hilda and the Mountain King (2021)
★ 7.6/10Also adventure and dramaWhen Hilda wakes up in the body of a troll, she must use her wits and courage to get back home, become human again — and save the city of Trolberg.
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Benji (2018)
★ 6.9/10Also drama and adventureTwo school kids strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy named Benji. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue.
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The High and the Mighty (1954)
★ 5.9/10Also adventure and dramaDan Roman is a veteran pilot haunted by a tragic past. Now relegated to second-in-command cockpit assignments he finds himself on a routine Honolulu-to-San Francisco flight that takes a terrifying turn when disaster…
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Black Beauty (1994)
★ 6.7/10Also adventure and dramaThe fates of horses, and the people who own and command them, are revealed as Black Beauty narrates the circle of his life.
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The Vikings (1958)
★ 7/10Also adventure and historyEinar, brutal son of the viking Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with clever slave Eric, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.
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Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995)
★ 6.2/10Also adventure and dramaTeenager Angus adopts a stray dog and names him Yellow. Several days later, while travelling along the coast of British Columbia with Angus's father, John, the boy and dog become stranded when turbulent waters capsize…
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Into the West (1992)
★ 6.4/10Also adventure and dramaAccused of a crime they didn't commit, two city kids and a magical horse are about to become the coolest outlaws ever to ride Into The West.
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The Last Rifleman (2023)
★ 6.6/10Also drama and historyA WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding the courage to face the ghosts of his…
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True Spirit (2023)
★ 7/10Also adventure and dramaWhen the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support of her sailing coach and mentor Ben…
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Kensuke's Kingdom (2024)
★ 7.1/10Also adventure and dramaA young boy and his family set off on a sailing trip of a lifetime until a violent storm erupts, sweeping Michael and his dog overboard. After washing up on a remote island, terrified, they struggle to survive and…
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A Far Off Place (1993)
★ 6.2/10Also adventure and dramaThrown together under incredible circumstances, two strangers must discover courage and strength when they begin a journey across the treacherous African desert! Equipped only with their wits and the expertise of a…
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A Passage to India (1984)
★ 6.8/10Also drama and adventureCultural mistrust and false accusations doom a friendship in British colonial India between an Indian doctor, an Englishwoman engaged to marry a city magistrate, and an English educator.
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The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire (2000)
★ 6.2/10Also adventure and dramaLittlefoot and his pals set off in search of a "stone of cold fire" that fell from the night sky. Since he's the only one who has seen it though, nobody really believes him. Petrie's uncle Pterano offers support only…
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Jacob (1994)
★ 6.7/10Also adventure and dramaIsaac's son Jacob deprives his brother Esau of his birthright and has to flee for his life. He finds shelter with his uncle Laban, but is himself deceived. Finally, Jacob has to face both his uncle and brother.
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Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House (2017)
★ 6.2/10Also drama and historyThe story of Mark Felt, who under the name "Deep Throat" helped journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the Watergate scandal in 1974.
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A Dog's Purpose (2017)
★ 7.6/10Also adventure and dramaA dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.