Movies Like Max and the Donkey

If you liked Max and the Donkey (1912), a movie directed by René Leprince and Max Linder, 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
EO (2022)
★ 6.5/10
The world is a mysterious place when seen through the eyes of an animal. EO, a grey donkey with melancholic eyes, meets good and bad people on his life’s path, experiences joy and pain, endures the wheel of fortune…
2
Shrek (2001)
★ 7.8/10
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely…
3
The Star (2017)
★ 6.5/10
A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.
4
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)
★ 7.6/10
Christopher Robin's bear attempts to raid a beehive in a tall tree.
5
Mickey's Steam Roller (1934)
★ 6.4/10
While streetworker Mickey romances Minnie, Mickey's nephews Morty and Ferdie take control of his steamroller and it's full speed ahead on a very destructive ride.
6
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! (2009)
★ 6.5/10
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…
7
The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
★ 7.5/10
Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.
8
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968)
★ 7.3/10
Winnie the Pooh and his friends experience high winds, heavy rains, and a flood in Hundred Acre Wood.
9
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977)
★ 6/10
Nestor the donkey is a bit of an oddity--his long ears are enough for six donkeys and stretch all the way to the ground. One night, when Nestor is locked out in the cold, he begins to wander the desert.
10
Mr. Duck Steps Out (1940)
★ 6.6/10
Donald visits the house of his new love interest for their first known date. At first Daisy acts shy and has her back turned to her visitor. But Donald soon notices her tailfeathers taking the form of a hand and…
11
Way Out West (1937)
★ 7.1/10
Stan and Ollie try to deliver the deed to a valuable gold mine to the daughter of a dead prospector. Unfortunately, the daughter's evil guardian is determined to have the gold mine for himself and his saloon-singer wife.
12
Thriller Night (2011)
★ 6.8/10
A Shrek parody of Michael Jackson's Thriller song and music video, with Donkey singing.
13
The Tramp (1915)
★ 6.5/10
The Little Fellow finds the girl of his dreams and work on a family farm. He helps defend the farm against criminals, and all seems well, until he discovers the girl of his dreams already has someone in her life…
14
The Hockey Champ (1939)
★ 6.9/10
Donald shows his nephews the moves that won him his hockey trophy. But the boys have a few moves of their own.
15
The Bank (1915)
★ 6.3/10
A janitor at a bank is in love with a secretary and dreams that she has fallen in love with him too.
16
Knighty Knight Bugs (1958)
★ 7.2/10
King Arthur's kingdom and the knights of the Round Table are in the doldrums since the Dark Knight stole the Singing Sword and put it under the protection of a fire-breathing dragon. The king's jester, Bugs Bunny, says…
17
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
★ 6.5/10
Alex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. The precariously repaired craft stays airborne just long enough to make it to the African…
18
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest (2015)
★ 6/10
Two groups of classic cartoon characters come together in this fun-filled crossover with the popular action-adventure series Jonny Quest. Fans of all ages won't want to miss this heart-stopping romp as Tom and Jerry…
19
Merry Madagascar (2009)
★ 6.5/10
While trapped on the island of Madagascar, the Central Park Zoo escapees receive a visit from Santa--crash landing on their territory and getting amnesia to boot! The animals must help Santa assume his rightful place…
20
Madly Madagascar (2013)
★ 6.6/10
Your favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure! Alex's favorite holiday, Valentine's Day, brings hilarious surprises and excitement for the entire gang. Melman plans a big surprise for Gloria, Marty…