Movies Like The Boy

If you liked The Boy (2018), a family movie directed by Arunkumar Senthil, 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
Frozen Fever (2015)
★ 6.8/10Also family
On Anna's birthday, Elsa and Kristoff are determined to give her the best celebration ever, but Elsa's icy powers may put more than just the party at risk.
2
Dug's Special Mission (2009)
★ 7/10Also family
Dug is sent on foolish missions by Alpha, Beta, and Gamma so they can hunt for the Bird of Paradise Falls by themselves. Dug may find that where he belongs is not where he's been looking.
3
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin (2024)
★ 7.7/10Also family
Franklin is new to town and hoping to make friends, but his usual tactics don't work on the Peanuts gang. When the Soap Box Derby arrives, he's sure it's a chance to impress new pals and teams up with the only other…
4
My Spy (2020)
★ 6.9/10Also family
A hardened CIA operative finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family.
5
La luna (2012)
★ 7.8/10Also family
A young boy comes of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In an old wooden boat they row far out to sea, and with no land in sight, they…
6
Riley's First Date? (2015)
★ 7.2/10Also family
Riley, now 12, who is hanging out with her parents at home when potential trouble comes knocking. Mom's and Dad's Emotions find themselves forced to deal with Riley going on her first "date."
7
The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011)
★ 6.7/10Also family
When Grouchy Smurf behaves badly to everyone and refuses to celebrate Christmas, the Smurfs of Christmas Past, Present and Future teach him to appreciate Christmas.
8
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper (2004)
★ 7.5/10Also family
In her first animated musical featuring seven original songs, Barbie comes to life in this modern re-telling of a classic tale of mistaken identity and the power of friendship. Based on the story by Mark Twain.
9
UglyDolls (2019)
★ 6.6/10Also family
In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll…
10
The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
★ 7/10Also family
A group of dated appliances, finding themselves stranded in a summer home that their family had just sold, decide to seek out their eight year old 'master'.
11
Skater Girl (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also family
Prerna, a teenager growing up in rural India, comes of age when she’s introduced to the sport of skateboarding. As a result, she has to fight the odds to follow her dreams and compete in the national championship.
12
Mater and the Ghostlight (2006)
★ 6.3/10Also family
Mater, the rusty but trusty tow truck from Cars, spends a day in Radiator Springs playing scary pranks on his fellow townsfolk. That night at Flo's V8 Café, the Sheriff tells the story of the legend of the Ghostlight…
13
Float (2019)
★ 7.3/10Also family
A father discovers that his son floats, which makes him different from other kids. To keep them both safe from the judgement of the world, Dad hides, covers, and grounds him. But when his son's ability becomes public…
14
Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)
★ 6.5/10Also family
Olaf is on a mission to harness the best holiday traditions for Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff.
15
Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also family
After finding out her grandmother won't be visiting for Christmas, Lucy decides to cheer herself up by throwing the ultimate New Year's Eve party. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown tries to fulfill one of his resolutions before…
16
Nimona (2023)
★ 7.9/10Also family
A knight framed for a tragic crime teams with a scrappy, shape-shifting teen to prove his innocence.
17
Orientation Day (2010)
★ 6.9/10Also family
The Minions embark on their first day of work, eager to prove themselves in their new roles. After watching a hilariously outdated 'Initiation Video,' three rookie Minions take on bomb-carrying duty. Predictably, their…
18
The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
★ 7.5/10Also family
Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father, Lily flees with…
19
A Cinderella Story (2004)
★ 6.6/10Also family
Routinely exploited by her wicked stepmother, the downtrodden Samantha Montgomery is excited about the prospect of meeting her Internet beau at the school's Halloween dance.
20
Sing: Thriller (2024)
★ 7.1/10Also family
Buster Moon dreams up a star-studded spectacle set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in this animated short featuring characters from the hit "Sing" films.