Movies Like Lion in the Roar

If you liked Lion in the Roar (1956), a animation and comedy movie directed by Seymour Kneitel, 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
Lambert the Sheepish Lion (1952)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and comedy
Disney Legend Sterling Holloway narrates this classic animated short. A mix-up by Mr. Stork finds a little lion cub in the care of a gentle flock of sheep. Doted on by his mother, but teased by the other lambs, Lambert…
2
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest (2015)
★ 6/10Also animation and comedy
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…
3
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016)
★ 6.7/10Also animation
Set in the African savannah, the film follows Kion as he assembles the members of the 'Lion Guard'. Throughout the film, the diverse team of young animals will learn how to utilize each of their unique abilities to…
4
The Lion King 1½ (2004)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and comedy
Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney animated adventure takes you back -- way back -- before Simba's adventure began…
5
Mouse Cleaning (1948)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and comedy
Mammy Two-Shoes threatens to throw Tom out of the house if he makes a mess. Jerry sees an opportunity to rid himself of his feline nemesis.
6
Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure (2013)
★ 5.9/10Also animation and comedy
Tom And Jerry are among the last animals living in Storybook Town, a fairy tale-inspired theme park "where dreams come true, if you believe."
7
Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry (2005)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and comedy
After being evicted from their old house by Tom's owner for causing major damage, cat and mouse Tom and Jerry enter a race entitled the "Fabulous Super Race" to win a mansion.
8
Jerry and the Lion (1950)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and comedy
Jerry agrees to help an escaped circus lion, whose first need is food. But first they'll have to evade Tom, who heard the news bulletin and is armed with a shotgun.
9
Mickey's Steam Roller (1934)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and comedy
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.
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
Shrek (2001)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and comedy
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…
12
The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and comedy
When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.
13
The Big Bad Wolf (1934)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and comedy
The Big Bad Wolf torments Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs.
14
Dog Trouble (1942)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and comedy
Tom's chasing Jerry when he runs right into a sleeping dog and the two of them must work together to fend him off.
15
The Ugly Duckling (1939)
★ 7/10Also animation and comedy
An outcast duckling's search for a family to accept him leads to constant rejection before learning his true identity as a swan.
16
Coming 2 America (2021)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy
Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son…
17
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…
18
Plankton: The Movie (2025)
★ 6.6/10Also 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.
19
The Million Dollar Cat (1944)
★ 7/10Also animation and comedy
Tom inherits $1,000,000 from an eccentric aunt on the condition that he not harm any living thing - even a mouse. And guess which mouse keeps following him around and pointing this out to him?
20
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! (2009)
★ 6.5/10Also animation
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…