Movies Like h.a.w.a.i.i. (Valencia Short Film)

If you liked h.a.w.a.i.i. (Valencia Short Film) (2021), a music and science fiction movie directed by Sebastian Carandang and Chris Cadaver, 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
Groot Takes a Bath (2022)
★ 7.1/10Also science fiction
Everybody needs some alone time to relax and wash up, but things go quite differently when you’re a Flora Colossi toddler.
2
Sing: Thriller (2024)
★ 7.1/10Also music
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.
3
Magnum Opus (2022)
★ 7.2/10Also science fiction
Groot sets out to paint a family portrait of himself and the Guardians, only to discover just how messy the artistic process can be.
4
Groot's Pursuit (2022)
★ 7/10Also science fiction
Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance off.
5
Under the Sea: A Descendants Story (2018)
★ 7.1/10Also music
Mal emerges from the shadows of a mystical forest onto a dark coastline where she crosses paths with Dizzy.
6
The Little Guy (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also science fiction
Groot discovers a miniature civilization that believes the seemingly enormous tree toddler is the hero they’ve been waiting for.
7
Western Stars (2019)
★ 7/10Also music
The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream, in this intimate and personal concert film co-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen…
8
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003)
★ 7.8/10Also science fiction and music
Four talented alien musicians are kidnapped by a record producer who disguises them as humans. Shep, a space pilot in love with bass player Stella, follows them to Earth. Reprogrammed to forget their real identities…
9
Lorenzo (2004)
★ 6.4/10Also music
A cat named Lorenzo is dismayed to discover that his tail has developed a personality of its own.
10
Daft Punk Unchained (2015)
★ 7.2/10Also music
Daft Punk Unchained is the first film about the pop culture phenomenon that is Daft Punk, the duo with 12 million albums sold worldwide and seven Grammy Awards. Throughout their career Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel…
11
Press Play (2022)
★ 6.4/10Also music and science fiction
Laura and Harrison have the picture-perfect romance built on the foundation of a shared love of music. After a deadly accident, Laura gets the chance to save the love of her life when she discovers that their mixtape…
12
Groot's First Steps (2022)
★ 7/10Also science fiction
Following the events of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1,” Baby Groot is finally ready to try taking his first steps out of his pot—only to learn you have to walk before you can run.
13
Piece by Piece (2024)
★ 7.1/10Also music
A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and…
14
Help! (1965)
★ 6.9/10Also music
An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard…
15
Unidentified Flying Mater (2009)
★ 6.3/10Also science fiction
Mater finds a small UFO called Mator and they have a night out. Later, when Mator is captured by military forces, Mater sneaks up and saves him with the help of Lightning McQueen and the UFO's mother.
16
Trolls World Tour (2020)
★ 7.2/10Also music
Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery — there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, and their distinct differences create big clashes between these various tribes. When a mysterious threat puts all of…
17
Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020)
★ 5.9/10Also science fiction and music
Yet to fulfill their rock and roll destiny, the stakes are higher than ever for the now middle-aged Bill and Ted who set out on a new adventure when a visitor from the future warns them that only their song can save…
18
Heavy Metal Mater (2010)
★ 6.1/10Also music
Mater and Lightning McQueen are ready to rock! When Mater's garage band, Mater and the Gas Caps, records a hit song, Mater becomes a rock legend. Then Lightning joins Mater's band for the rock concert of the century!
19
Sneakerella (2022)
★ 5.9/10Also music
When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity…
20
OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) (2022)
★ 7.8/10Also music
Grammy® winner singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo takes a familiar road trip from Salt Lake City, where she began writing her debut album “SOUR,” to Los Angeles. Along the way, Rodrigo recounts the memories of writing…