Movies Like Applause

If you liked Applause (1994), a movie directed by Bent Hamer, 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
Pluto's Sweater (1949)
★ 6.8/10
Minnie Mouse knits a sweater for Pluto. When she puts it on him, Pluto does whatever he can to try to get it off, eventually shrinking it to the perfect size for Figaro.
2
Solid Serenade (1946)
★ 7.5/10
Tom ties up Spike and sneaks into the courtyard of the glamorous Toodles Galore with his bass, hoping to woo her with his song, much to the annoyance of a sleeping Jerry.
3
The Bodyguard (1944)
★ 7.4/10
Spike the bulldog, grateful to Jerry for getting him out of the dogcatcher's van, offers to help the little mouse any time he whistles. Tom, Jerry's feline tormentor, seeks to overcome this new disadvantage.
4
The Yankee Doodle Mouse (1943)
★ 7.2/10
As Tom and Jerry stage their typical fight sequences, the patriotic soldier theme of the title is evidenced by such things as a carton of eggs labeled "Hen Grenades"; Jerry dropping light bulbs from an airplane like…
5
Canine Caddy (1941)
★ 6.5/10
Mickey's going golfing, and Pluto is his caddy. Besides the usual caddy duties, Pluto runs to the ball and points to it. But when the ball lands in a gopher hole, Pluto's got another task: chase the gopher. They…
6
Barbecue Brawl (1956)
★ 6.7/10
Spike is showing his son Tyke how to barbecue when his cooking is disrupted by a typical Tom-and-Jerry chase.
7
A Knight for a Day (1946)
★ 6.6/10
By accident, Cedric (Goofy), replaces his master, Sir Loinsteak, in the armor just before the joust with champion Sir Cumference.
8
Joker: Put on a Happy Face (2020)
★ 7.9/10
Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all…
9
Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Computer? (2019)
★ 5.9/10
Trixie explains to Forky what a computer does as they experience the common stresses of technology.
10
Casanova Cat (1951)
★ 6.7/10
Tom heads for a big city penthouse to become acquainted with a rich pretty female cat that lives there. He brings her Jerry as a gift and does some humiliating things to Jerry. Jerry, in turn, attracts the attention of…
11
Sea Scouts (1939)
★ 6.4/10
Donald is an admiral on a seagoing voyage with his nephews in which they encounter a ravenous shark.
12
No Time for Nuts (2006)
★ 7.4/10
Scrat comes across a time machine and is transported to various times all in pursuit of his beloved acorn.
13
Mickey's Delayed Date (1947)
★ 6.6/10
Even though Mickey's evening started slow and lazy, things get moving in a hurry when Minnie calls from outside the big dance, wondering why he's late. Luckily his best pal Pluto is happy to help wrangle the…
14
His Mouse Friday (1951)
★ 6.5/10
Tom is shipwrecked on an island, which is inhabited by at least one mouse - Jerry. To thwart the hungry cat, Jerry disguises himself as a cannibal.
15
Chips Ahoy (1956)
★ 6.7/10
Chip and Dale are starving in their tree home when they notice a plentiful supply of acorns on an island in a lake. To get to the island, they borrow a miniature model ship of Donald's to sail on. The irate Donald…
16
Forky Asks a Question: What Is Money? (2019)
★ 6/10
Forky Asks a Question: What is Money? Hamm attempts to give Forky a lesson on how the US monetary system works.
17
Far from the Tree (2021)
★ 8.1/10
On an idyllic beach in the Pacific Northwest, curiosity gets the better of a young raccoon whose frustrated parent attempts to keep them both safe.
18
Donald's Nephews (1938)
★ 6.5/10
Donald's sister Dumbella sends her three sons Huey, Dewey, and Louie to visit their uncle Donald. They prove to be quite a handful for Donald, even with help from his book on child rearing.
19
Good Scouts (1938)
★ 6.3/10
Donald is leading a scout troop consisting of his nephews on a hike in the woods. Donald isn't nearly the expert on the woods that he thinks he is, much to the amusement of the boys. In a bid for sympathy, he douses…
20
Mickey's Service Station (1935)
★ 6.6/10
Mickey, Goofy & Donald have 10 minutes to fix Pete's car. Or else!