Movies Like April 21

If you liked April 21 (2014), a animation movie directed by Jessica Poon, 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
Anomalisa (2015)
★ 7.1/10Also animation
An inspirational speaker becomes reinvigorated after meeting a lively woman who shakes up his mundane existence.
2
Riley's First Date? (2015)
★ 7.2/10Also animation
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."
3
Baseball Bugs (1946)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
Bugs Bunny single handedly takes on the “Gas-House Gorillas,” a baseball team of hulking, cigar-chomping bullies.
4
Descendants: The Royal Wedding (2021)
★ 6.6/10Also animation
Happily-ever-after continues for Auradon's power couple as they prepare to say "I do" at an epic celebration with their friends and family, but Hades threatens to ruin it all.
5
Sing: Thriller (2024)
★ 7.1/10Also animation
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.
6
Hi Stranger (2017)
★ 6.5/10Also animation
I made this film especially for you. I needed to check in with you. I needed to tell you how I feel.
7
Luxo Jr. (1986)
★ 7/10Also animation
A baby lamp finds a ball to play with and it's all fun and games until the ball bursts. Just when the elder Luxo thinks his kid will settle down for a bit, Luxo Jr. finds a ball ten times bigger.
8
Red Hot Riding Hood (1943)
★ 7.3/10Also animation
Tired of always playing the same roles, Little Red Riding Hood, her grandmother and the Wolf demand a new version of the tale. The story then plays out in a more contemporary urban environment, with Little Red Riding…
9
Plankton: The Movie (2025)
★ 6.7/10Also animation
Plankton's tangled love story with his sentient computer wife goes sideways when she takes a stand — and decides to destroy the world without him.
10
Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (2021)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
Barbie meets another Barbie Roberts, forming a close friendship, nicknaming each other Malibu and Brooklyn when they both attend the Handlers, Performing Art School in NYC, over the summer, competing for a spot at the…
11
Flirty Birdy (1945)
★ 7/10Also animation
Tom is all set to eat Jerry when a hawk swoops down and grabs Jerry. To get Jerry back, Tom poses as a female hawk and quickly finds his new lover to be more than he bargained for.
12
Carl's Date (2023)
★ 7.4/10Also animation
Carl Fredricksen reluctantly agrees to go on a date with a lady friend—but admittedly has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl's pre-date jitters and offer some…
13
Pecos Pest (1955)
★ 7/10Also animation
Jerry's eccentric uncle, Pecos, a Texan mouse, comes to spend the night with him before his musical performance on television the next day. He decides to rehearse with his guitar for the performance but each time he…
14
Twenty Something (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also animation
Follows Gia, who has to deal with the challenges and insecurities of "adulting" during her 21st birthday.
15
Barbie and the Diamond Castle (2008)
★ 7.5/10Also animation
Liana and Alexa are best friends who share everything, including their love of singing. Upon meeting a girl inside a mirror, the duo embark on a journey that will put their friendship to the ultimate test.
16
Panic in the Mailroom (2013)
★ 6.8/10Also animation
Two Minions are busy at work in the mailroom. One of them, bored, decides to throw a box of expired PX-41 samples into its designated chute.
17
The Tidal Zone: SpongeBob Universe Special (2023)
★ 7.1/10Also animation
GrandPat travels through alternate dimensions and timelines to get home.
18
Arctic Dogs (2019)
★ 6/10Also animation
Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.
19
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011)
★ 6.5/10Also animation
Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu's greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox, and Master Croc.
20
Jerry's Cousin (1951)
★ 7/10Also animation
When Tom's harassment gets out of hand, Jerry writes to his Cousin Muscles, a tough inner city mouse, and asks for his help.