Movies Like Boomtown

If you liked Boomtown (1985), a animation and science fiction movie directed by Bill Plympton, 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
LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2026)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and science fiction
The Mandalorian and Grogu join their misfit allies for an epic party, celebrating their heroism. As friends regale the crowd with tales of their adventures, a pirate threat looms.
2
LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales (2021)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and science fiction
Poe Dameron and BB-8 must face the greedy crime boss Graballa the Hutt, who has purchased Darth Vader’s castle and is renovating it into the galaxy’s first all-inclusive Sith-inspired luxury hotel.
3
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe (2020)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and science fiction
Phineas and Ferb travel across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who has been abducted by aliens and taken to a utopia in a far-off planet, free of her pesky little brothers.
4
The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and science fiction
The Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time, they must defend themselves against an all-out attack from the Decepticons.
5
Arctic Dogs (2019)
★ 5.9/10Also animation and comedy
Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.
6
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II (2008)
★ 7.5/10Also science fiction and animation
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich serve up more hilarious Star Wars-inspired satire in this second compilation of sketches featuring the zany stop-motion animation of Adult Swim's "Robot Chicken." Gary the stormtrooper…
7
Plankton: The Movie (2025)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy and animation
Plankton's tangled love story with his sentient computer wife goes sideways when she takes a stand — and decides to destroy the world without him.
8
Groot's Pursuit (2022)
★ 7/10Also animation and comedy
Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance off.
9
Minions & More Volume 1 (2022)
★ 7/10Also animation and comedy
This collection of 10 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Puppy (2013); Minion Scouts (2019); Training Wheels (2013); The Secret Life of Kyle (2017); Santa's Little…
10
The Tidal Zone: SpongeBob Universe Special (2023)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and comedy
GrandPat travels through alternate dimensions and timelines to get home.
11
Yellow Mirror (2026)
★ 8.1/10Also animation and comedy
A defective lamp reveals a heartbreaking truth about what Homer believes is reality, and an AI-powered tablet befriends and controls Maggie. The Simpsons struggle to find the light through two dark tales of the curious…
12
LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation (2022)
★ 6.3/10Also animation and science fiction
Looking for a much-needed break, Finn arranges a surprise vacation for his friends Rey, Poe, Rose, Chewie, BB-8, R2-D2, and C-3PO, aboard the luxurious Halcyon. However, Finn's plan to have one last hurrah together…
13
LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out (2012)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and science fiction
Luke Skywalker embarks on a mission to destroy an Imperial base, but is relentlessly chased by a group of fanatic girls who think of him as a celebrity. Meanwhile, Darth Vader engages a rivalry with Darth Maul, in…
14
Groot Takes a Bath (2022)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and comedy
Everybody needs some alone time to relax and wash up, but things go quite differently when you’re a Flora Colossi toddler.
15
The Little Guy (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and comedy
Groot discovers a miniature civilization that believes the seemingly enormous tree toddler is the hero they’ve been waiting for.
16
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and comedy
Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu's greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox, and Master Croc.
17
Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and comedy
A series of 30 sketches, following the hilarious antics of various characters from a galaxy, far, far away.
18
Final Flight of the Osiris (2003)
★ 6.9/10Also science fiction and animation
Immediately before the events of The Matrix Reloaded, the crew of the hovercraft Osiris discovers a quarter of a million sentinels drilling through the surface of the earth towards the last human city of Zion. But can…
19
Magnum Opus (2022)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and science fiction
Groot sets out to paint a family portrait of himself and the Guardians, only to discover just how messy the artistic process can be.
20
Ron's Gone Wrong (2021)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and science fiction
In a world where walking, talking, digitally connected bots have become children's best friends, an 11-year-old finds that his robot buddy doesn't quite work the same as the others do.