Movies Like A Detective Story

If you liked A Detective Story (2003), a science fiction and animation movie directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, 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
Beyond (2003)
★ 7.3/10Also science fiction and animation
While looking for her cat, a young woman and some kids find an abandoned building where strange things happen and the rules of physics don't always apply. Part of the Animatrix collection of animated shorts set in the…
2
Matriculated (2003)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and science fiction
The human resistance works to convert a sentinel to their side. Part of the Animatrix collection of animated shorts set in the Matrix universe.
3
Kid's Story (2003)
★ 7.1/10Also science fiction and animation
A high school student is haunted by thoughts of "The Matrix" and a person named "Neo".
4
No Time for Nuts (2006)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and science fiction
Scrat comes across a time machine and is transported to various times all in pursuit of his beloved acorn.
5
Groot Takes a Bath (2022)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and science fiction
Everybody needs some alone time to relax and wash up, but things go quite differently when you’re a Flora Colossi toddler.
6
Megamind: The Button of Doom (2011)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and science fiction
For their first day on the job as the new protectors of Metro City, Megamind and Minion are selling off the gadgets from their evil lair. But when one seemingly harmless "button" unleashes the gigantic robot…
7
Groot's Pursuit (2022)
★ 7/10Also animation and science fiction
Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance off.
8
Mooned (2023)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and science fiction
Villainous Vector must figure out how to get off the moon and return to Earth.
9
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.
10
Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders (2016)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and science fiction
Adam West and Burt Ward return to their iconic roles of Batman and Robin. The film sees the superheroes going up against classic villains like The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin and Catwoman, both in Gotham City… and…
11
Titan A.E. (2000)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and science fiction
A young man finds out that he holds the key to restoring hope and ensuring survival for the human race, while an alien species called the Drej are bent on mankind's destruction.
12
Auntie Edna (2018)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and science fiction
Taking place during the events of Incredibles 2, Edna Mode babysits Jack-Jack.
13
Justice League: Gods and Monsters (2015)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and science fiction
In an alternate universe, very different versions of DC's Trinity fight against the government after they are framed for an embassy bombing.
14
Stitch! The Movie (2003)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and science fiction
The continuing adventures of Lilo, a little Hawaiian girl, and Stitch, the galaxy's most-wanted extraterrestrial. Stitch, Pleakley, and Dr. Jumba are all part of the household now, but what Lilo and Stitch don't know…
15
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.
16
The Little Guy (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and science fiction
Groot discovers a miniature civilization that believes the seemingly enormous tree toddler is the hero they’ve been waiting for.
17
Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and science fiction
The maniacal baby of the Griffin family, Stewie, meets his future self. In doing this he discovers that his future image is not what he has anticipated because of a near death experience.
18
Batman vs. Two-Face (2017)
★ 6.3/10Also animation and science fiction
Former Gotham City District Attorney Harvey Dent, one side of his face scarred by acid, goes on a crime spree based on the number '2'. All of his actions are decided by the flip of a defaced, two-headed silver dollar.
19
Batman: Bad Blood (2016)
★ 7/10Also science fiction and animation
When Batman goes missing, it takes the entire Bat "family" - including Batwoman and Batwing - to keep the peace in Gotham and unravel the mystery behind the Dark Knight's disappearance.
20
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.