Shows Like Babar

If you liked Babar (1989), a animation and family series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
101 Dalmatian Street (2019)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and family
Follow the adventures of eldest siblings Dolly and Dylan, their Mum Delilah and Dad Doug, and their 97 younger brothers and sisters as they embark on urban adventures and extreme sibling rivalry. Together, the pups…
2
The Backyardigans (2004)
★ 8.1/10Also animation
Meet five lively animal friends who love to sing, dance and use their imaginations to embark on outrageous adventures to magical places.
3
The Garfield Show (2009)
★ 6.5/10Also animation
Your favorite lazy, fat cat is at it again. Garfield, Odie, Jon and the rest of the gang are back for more funny misadventures. Whether he's scarfing down lasagna or tricking Nermal the kitten, Garfield is guaranteed…
4
Talking Tom and Friends (2014)
★ 7/10Also animation
Armed with technological gear, great ideas and an unfailing sense of humour, Talking Tom and his friends are on a mission to reach stardom at all costs.
5
Fish Hooks (2010)
★ 6.5/10Also animation
This inventive animated comedy series, set inside a giant fish tank in Bud's Pet Shop, presents high school life as seen through the eyes of three BFFs (best fish friends), Bea, Milo and Oscar. Together they experience…
6
The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib (2022)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and family
Framed for a corporate crime, an adult Ted Templeton turns back into the Boss Baby to live undercover with his brother, Tim, posing as one of his kids.
7
The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1994)
★ 7.5/10Also animation
Busytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences are invited to sing and laugh along as Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and other beloved characters from acclaimed author Richard Scarry make…
8
Timon and Pumbaa (1995)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and family
Set after the events of the "The Lion King," follow Timon and Pumbaa as they go on misadventures in the jungle, as well as across the globe in various.
9
The Smurfs (1981)
★ 7/10Also animation and family
Classic Saturday-morning cartoon series featuring magical blue elf-like creatures called Smurfs. The Smurfs, named for their personalities, inhabit a village of mushroom houses in an enchanted forest. These loveable…
10
The Bad Guys: The Series (2025)
★ 7/10Also animation and family
How did the Bad Guys break into the bad guy business in the first place? Find out in this hilarious prequel series set before the hit films.
11
Rugrats (2021)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
A reinvention of the beloved 90s cartoon, Rugrats follows a group of adventurous babies as they discover the big world around them. Led by Tommy Pickles, this toddler crew explores the world from their pint-sized and…
12
Catscratch (2005)
★ 7.5/10Also animation
When well-kept cat brothers Mr. Blik, Gordon and Waffle inherit their former owner's fortune, they get the keys to a lavish mansion -- and access to the very best adventures money can buy.
13
TaleSpin (1990)
★ 7.4/10Also family and animation
Baloo the Bear stars in an adventurous comedy of love and conflict with his friend Kit Cloudkicker. Rebecca Cunningham and her daughter Molly purchase Baloo's failing company and Baloo must fly transport runs to clear…
14
Big City Greens (2018)
★ 7.6/10Also family and animation
The offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moves to the big city with his wildly out of place family – older sister Tilly, father Bill and Gramma Alice.
15
Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990)
★ 6.4/10Also animation
Tom and Jerry in their childhood days, playing cat-and-mouse games even then.
16
The Cleveland Show (2009)
★ 5.9/10Also animation
The bizarre adventures of Cleveland Brown and his family.
17
Pink Panther and Pals (2010)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
A teenage version of the iconic character shares adventures with old friends and some new cartoon pals.
18
I Am Weasel (1997)
★ 7.1/10Also animation
The adventures of the noble, generous, intelligent and good-at-everything I.M. Weasel, who must compete once again with his arch-enemy, the bumbling, brainless and utterly talentless I.R. Baboon.
19
Martha Speaks (2009)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and family
Martha, a beloved family dog, is accidentally fed alphabet soup — this gives her the power of speech and the chance to speak her mind to anyone that will listen.
20
Eek! The Cat (1992)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
Koombaya, it's Eek the cat and all his friends. Annabelle, Eek's 800-pound girlfriend, Sharky the vicious but lovable sharkdog, and Elmo the elk. Plus you can watch the Terrible Thunderlizards try to make Bill and…