Movies Like The Last of the Curlews

If you liked The Last of the Curlews (1972), a animation and drama movie directed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna, 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
Mickey's Tale of Two Witches (2021)
★ 7/10Also animation and family
On Halloween, Mickey tells a tale of two witches-in-training, Minnie and Daisy, who must pass four tests to graduate from the With Academy in Happy Haunt Hills.
2
Monster High: Frights, Camera, Action! (2014)
★ 7.5/10Also family and animation
When Draculaura is led to believe she's the rightful heir to the vampire throne, she and her best ghoulfriends are whisked away to Transylvania for a royal coronation to die for. But they soon discover the hunt for the…
3
The Book of Life (2014)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and family
The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans…
4
Once Upon a Forest (1993)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and family
A young mouse, mole and hedgehog risk their lives to find a cure for their badger friend, who's been poisoned by men.
5
Bambi II (2006)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and drama
Return to the forest and join Bambi as he reunites with his father, The Great Prince, who must now raise the young fawn on his own. But in the adventure of a lifetime, the proud parent discovers there is much he can…
6
Bambi (1942)
★ 7/10Also animation and drama
Bambi's tale unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns about life, love, and friends.
7
Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest (2013)
★ 7.2/10Also family and animation
Halloween is almost here and George can't wait for the festivities to begin: carving pumpkins, costume contests, and especially the Annual Boo Festival. Eager to get the festivities started, George and Allie visit…
8
Strange Magic (2015)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and family
A love potion works its devious charms on fairies, elves and the swamp-dwelling Bog King as they all try to possess the potion for themselves.
9
Swapped (2026)
★ 8.8/10Also animation and family
A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set off on an adventure of a lifetime to switch back. Their journey soon uncovers a greater threat—one…
10
Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess (2012)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and family
Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, the music-filled movie follows Sofia, an average girl whose life suddenly changes when her mother marries the king and she is whisked off to live in a castle with her mom, new…
11
LEGO Frozen Northern Lights (2017)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and family
Elsa, Anna and friends search for the Northern Lights.
12
The Gruffalo's Child (2011)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and family
A follow up to the 2009 animated feature and adapted from the childrens' book by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler. The Gruffalo's child explores the deep dark wood in search of the big bad mouse and meets the Snake…
13
A Dog's Purpose (2017)
★ 7.6/10Also family and drama
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
14
An Almost Christmas Story (2024)
★ 7/10Also animation and family
A young owl meets a lost little girl in New York City. Together, they try to get home for Christmas.
15
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure (2003)
★ 6/10Also animation and drama
Wilbur the pig knows how important friendship is - he learned that from a spider named Charlotte. So when Wilbur meets Cardigan, a lonely lamb, Wilbur immediately makes him his friend.
16
Elena and the Secret of Avalor (2016)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and family
In the Kingdom of Avalor, Elena takes Naomi up a mountain to show her favorite view of the kingdom. Elena laments to Naomi how she was trapped in the Amulet of Avalor for forty-one years, and then presents to her a…
17
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing (2020)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and family
When a musical dragon with a beautiful voice hypnotizes the dragons and people of Huttsgalor, the Rescue Riders have to find a way to break the spell.
18
The Last Unicorn (1982)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and family
A unicorn learns from a riddle-speaking butterfly that she is supposedly the last of her kind, all the others having been herded away by the monstrous Red Bull. The unicorn sets out to discover the truth behind the…
19
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and family
Dorothy wakes in post-tornado Kansas, only to be whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends, the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tin Man, and Glinda, from a devious new villain, the Jester. New comrades Wiser the Owl…
20
Peter Rabbit (2018)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and family
Peter Rabbit's feud with Mr. McGregor escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door.