Movies Like Bowler Hat and Red Nose

If you liked Bowler Hat and Red Nose (1978), a family and comedy movie directed by István Bácskai Lauró, 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
The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex (2013)
★ 7.8/10Also family and comedy
While trying to prove to her family she can be mature and responsible, teen wizard Alex Russo conjures up a spell to rid herself of her bad qualities, unintentionally creating a Good and Evil Alex. When Evil Alex gets…
2
Pets United (2019)
★ 5.9/10Also family and adventure
When Roger (a Robin Hood-esque, stray dog) and Belle (an elegant yet spoilt pet cat) are thrown together amidst the chaos of a robot take-over of their home city, they must push all their preconceptions aside in order…
3
PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups (2018)
★ 7.5/10Also adventure and family
When their latest scheme goes awry, Mayor Humdinger and his nephew Harold accidentally divert a meteor towards Adventure Bay. The meteor's golden energy grants the PAW Patrol superpowers. The heroic Mighty Pups are on…
4
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (2017)
★ 6/10Also family and tv movie
Can twelve 12-year-olds escape from the most ridiculously brilliant library ever created? Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library plunks a dozen sixth-graders into the middle of a futuristic library for a night of nonstop…
5
Drake & Josh Go Hollywood (2006)
★ 7.1/10Also family and comedy
When Drake and Josh accidentally send their little sister Megan on a plane to L.A., they soon find themselves in the middle of a dangerous situation.
6
Oddball (2015)
★ 6.9/10Also family and adventure
An eccentric chicken farmer, with the help of his granddaughter, trains his mischievous dog Oddball to protect a penguin sanctuary from fox attacks in an attempt to reunite his family and save their seaside town.
7
Two by Two: Overboard! (2020)
★ 7.6/10Also adventure and comedy
Two misfit castaways struggle to reunite an unorthodox family, out-run a volcano, and negotiate a peace deal on a creaking Ark.
8
To Grandmother's House We Go (1992)
★ 6.5/10Also family and adventure
When precocious twins Sarah and Julie feel like Mom is tired of them, they take off on an exciting adventure to their grandmother's house and encounter a pair of villains along the way.
9
The Pagemaster (1994)
★ 6.4/10Also family and adventure
Rich knows a lot about accidents. So much so, he is scared to do anything that might endanger him, like riding his bike, or climbing into his treehouse. While in an old library, he is mystically transported into the…
10
Adventures in Babysitting (2016)
★ 7.2/10Also comedy and family
Two teen rival babysitters, Jenny and Lola, team up to hunt down one of their kids who accidentally ran away into the big city without any supervision.
11
Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado (2025)
★ 6.6/10Also family and comedy
Dora, Diego, and their new friends trek through the perilous dangers of the Amazonian jungle in search of the ancient and powerful treasure of Sol Dorado to keep it out of enemy hands.
12
Duck Duck Goose (2018)
★ 6.2/10Also family and adventure
After he’s grounded by an injury, a high-flying bachelor is saddled with two wide-eyed orphans as they come face-to-face with the dangers and beauty of the outside world.
13
The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006)
★ 6/10Also adventure and comedy
Best friends Tod, a fox kit, and Copper, a hound puppy, visit a country fair when they see a band of dogs called "The Singin' Strays". The band has five members: Dixie, Cash, Granny Rose, and twin brothers Waylon and…
14
Invisible Sister (2015)
★ 6.7/10Also adventure and comedy
Teenager Cleo's school science project goes quite awry, causing her popular older sister Molly to go invisible.
15
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Hunt for the Golden Dragon (2020)
★ 6.7/10Also family and tv movie
It's the treasure hunt of a lifetime for the Rescue Riders, who must race to find a precious golden dragon egg and protect it from evil pirates.
16
Welcome to Smelliville (2021)
★ 6.7/10Also adventure and family
The Oggly family arrive at the municipal rubbish dump of Smelliville and must look for a new home, but they never feel really welcome anywhere. They stink and are for most humans just a tad too oggly. When Firebottom…
17
Hey There, It's Yogi Bear! (1964)
★ 6.5/10Also comedy and family
Following a misunderstanding about Yogi Bear’s whereabouts, Cindy Bear ends up in captivity at a Missouri circus. It’s now up to Yogi and his friend, Boo-Boo, to save her.
18
PAW Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue! (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also family and adventure
It’s the Adventure Bay 500! The pups have built an awesome race track and are ready to be the pit crew for their race hero, The Whoosh! But when the legendary racer is unable to drive in the championship race, he calls…
19
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (2022)
★ 6.5/10Also comedy and family
The fearless one-eyed weasel Buck teams up with mischievous possum brothers Crash & Eddie as they head off on a new adventure into Buck's home: The Dinosaur World.
20
Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle (2015)
★ 6.7/10Also family and adventure
When Curious George is offered a special space mission, Ted (The Man in the Yellow Hat) can't deny his little friend this exciting journey, especially after Curious George completes the training. But when he…