Movies Like Rabbit Ears - Squanto and the First Thanksgiving

If you liked Rabbit Ears - Squanto and the First Thanksgiving (1991), a movie, 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
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale (1994)
★ 6.8/10
It's the 17th century, and Native American Squanto roams free in the New World until he's captured by visiting sailors who take him back to England. Monk Brother Daniel teaches him social customs, but other Englishmen…
2
Pollyanna (1960)
★ 6.9/10
A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.
3
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)
★ 7.3/10
Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy Jewish prince in Jerusalem, is betrayed by his childhood friend, Roman tribune Messala, and wrongfully sent to the galley slaves.
4
Little Women (1994)
★ 7.3/10
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
5
Wuthering Heights (1992)
★ 6.7/10
Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond…
6
The Fountain (2006)
★ 6.9/10
Spanning over one thousand years, and three parallel stories, The Fountain is a story of love, death, spirituality, and the fragility of our existence in this world.
7
Someone Like You (2024)
★ 7.3/10
Shocking news hits after young architect Dawson loses his best friend London. In his heartbreak, Dawson is compelled to launch an impossible search for London’s secret sister, twins separated as embryos. But along the…
8
True Spirit (2023)
★ 7/10
When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support of her sailing coach and mentor Ben…
9
In the Heart of the Sea (2015)
★ 6.8/10
In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.
10
Return to Me (2000)
★ 6.7/10
It took a lot of persuading to get Bob, a recently widowed architect, to go on a blind date at a quirky Irish-Italian eatery. Once there, he’s instantly smitten, not with his date, but with the sharp-witted waitress…
11
Indivisible (2018)
★ 7/10
Upon returning from serving in the U.S. Army, Chaplain Darren Turner faces a crisis that shatters his Family and Faith in God but through the help of his fellow soldiers, he returns to his faith and family
12
Paradise Hills (2019)
★ 5.9/10
A young woman is sent to Paradise Hills to be reformed, only to learn that the high-class facility's beautiful facade hides a sinister secret.
13
Anne of Green Gables (2016)
★ 7.2/10
Anne Shirley, an orphan, is fostered by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to be sent them to help with their farm work. They accept Anne, who quickly endears herself to them and…
14
Sarah's Oil (2025)
★ 7.9/10
Sarah Rector, a Black girl born in early 20th-century Oklahoma Indian Territory, believes there is oil beneath the barren land she’s allotted, and her faith proves right. As greedy oil sharks close in, Sarah turns to…
15
2 Hearts (2020)
★ 7.2/10
When illness strikes two people who are polar opposites, life and death bring them together in surprising ways.
16
A Walk to Remember (2002)
★ 7.7/10
When the popular, restless Landon Carter is forced to participate in the school drama production, he falls in love with Jamie Sullivan, the daughter of the town's minister. Jamie has a "to-do" list for her life, as…
17
The New World (2005)
★ 6.5/10
A drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century.
18
The Dead (1987)
★ 6.9/10
After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.
19
Mannequin (1987)
★ 6.9/10
Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces…
20
Signs (2002)
★ 6.7/10
A family living on a farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields which suggests something more frightening to come.