Movies Like The Writer

If you liked The Writer (2020), a comedy and science fiction movie directed by Noah Wilding-Emm, 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 Boxtrolls (2014)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy
An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator, Archibald Snatcher.
2
Banana (2010)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy
The Minions fight over a delicious banana... but is that all they want?!
3
Hawaiian Vacation (2011)
★ 7/10Also comedy
The toys throw Ken and Barbie a Hawaiian vacation in Bonnie's room.
4
Minions & More Volume 2 (2022)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy
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…
5
The Inseparables (2023)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy
The animated buddy movie follows the misadventures of Don, a runaway puppet with boundless imaginations, and DJ Doggy Dog, an abandoned plush looking for a friend, who cross paths in Central Park and team up against…
6
Day & Night (2010)
★ 7.7/10Also comedy
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…
7
Auntie Edna (2018)
★ 7.2/10Also comedy and science fiction
Taking place during the events of Incredibles 2, Edna Mode babysits Jack-Jack.
8
The Tidal Zone: SpongeBob Universe Special (2023)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy
GrandPat travels through alternate dimensions and timelines to get home.
9
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll (2016)
★ 6.9/10Also comedy
As Po looks for his lost action figures, the story of how the panda inadvertently helped create the Furious Five is told.
10
Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)
★ 7.2/10Also comedy and science fiction
A series of 30 sketches, following the hilarious antics of various characters from a galaxy, far, far away.
11
Home Makeover (2010)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
When a social worker visits Gru’s house to assess its suitability for children, chaos ensues. Margo, Edith, and Agnes, along with the ever-mischievous Minions, scramble to give the home a makeover in record time. Their…
12
Zambezia (2012)
★ 6.2/10Also comedy
Set in a bustling bird city on the edge of the majestic Victoria Falls, "Zambezia" is the story of Kai - a naïve, but high-spirited young falcon who travels to the bird city of "Zambezia" where he discovers the truth…
13
Monster Family 2 (2021)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy
To free Baba Yaga and Renfield from the clutches of Monster Hunter Mila Starr, the Wishbone Family once more transforms into a Vampire, Frankenstein's Monster, a Mummy and a Werewolf but when aided by their three pet…
14
Chicken Run (2000)
★ 6.9/10Also comedy
The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop–even if they can’t fly! It’s hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger…
15
The Son of Bigfoot (2017)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and science fiction
Teenage outsider Adam sets out on an epic and daring quest to uncover the mystery behind his long-lost dad, only to find out that he is none other than the legendary Bigfoot! He has been hiding deep in the forest for…
16
LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition (2024)
★ 6.5/10Also comedy and science fiction
A young, aspiring hero and superhero fan inadvertently unleashes a powerful new villain looking to rid the world of the Avengers.
17
Alien Xmas (2020)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy and science fiction
A young elf mistakes a tiny alien for a Christmas gift, not knowing her new plaything has plans to destroy Earth's gravity — and steal all the presents.
18
Orientation Day (2010)
★ 6.9/10Also comedy
The Minions embark on their first day of work, eager to prove themselves in their new roles. After watching a hilariously outdated 'Initiation Video,' three rookie Minions take on bomb-carrying duty. Predictably, their…
19
Sing: Thriller (2024)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy
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.
20
Lou (2017)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy
A lost-and-found box holds a mysterious and unseen monster within.