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Movies that feel like Babe (1995)

If you loved Babe, the closest films we have are Twitches (2005), Hocus Pocus (1993) and Mrs. Doubtfire (1993). All three share Babe's witty and playful feel, which is what we rank on before quality. 8 of the 12 picks below are included with a subscription right now on Disney Plus, Hulu and fuboTV and others, checked against today's data.

Babe is a little pig who doesn't quite know his place in the world. With a bunch of odd friends, like Ferdinand the duck who thinks he is a rooster and Fly the dog he calls mum, Babe realises that he has the makings to become the greatest sheep pig of all time, and Farmer Hoggett knows it. With the help of the sheep dogs, Babe learns that a pig can be anything that he wants to be.

πŸ… 98% Rotten Tomatoesβ˜… 6.9 IMDb β†—TMDB β†—dir. Chris Noonandreamlikecontemplativewittyplayfulwarmcozy

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Twitches
2005 Β· dir. Stuart Gillard
πŸ… 60%β˜… 5.8comedy Β· drama Β· family

Dreamlike and contemplative in the same breath

The difference: Critics were much harder on this one

Twins separated at birth, Camryn and Alex meet by chance for the first time on their 21st birthday and discover they're witches with the power to save their homeland of Coventry from the evil that threatens it. But when Camryn leaves Alex to face the darkness alone, will Coventry be doomed? Or will the sisters multiply their magic by standing together?

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Hocus Pocus
1993 Β· dir. Kenny Ortega
πŸ… 42%β˜… 6.9fantasy Β· comedy Β· family

Both land wit and play at once

The difference: Not nearly as contemplative as Babe

After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once and for all.

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Mrs. Doubtfire
1993 Β· dir. Chris Columbus
πŸ… 71%β˜… 7.1comedy Β· drama Β· family

Warm where it counts, cozy underneath

Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.

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Casper
1995 Β· dir. Brad Silberling
πŸ… 59%β˜… 6.2fantasy Β· comedy Β· family

Dreamlike fantasy, and it commits to that

Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.

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Night at the Museum
2006 Β· dir. Shawn Levy
πŸ… 43%β˜… 6.5fantasy Β· family Β· comedy

Based on children's book sits at the heart of each

Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army of gladiators, a Tyrannosaurus rex and other exhibits.

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Evan Almighty
2007 Β· dir. Tom Shadyac
πŸ… 24%β˜… 5.4fantasy Β· comedy Β· family

Comedy with a pulse of wit, in both cases

God contacts Junior Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.

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Matilda
1996 Β· dir. Danny DeVito
πŸ… 89%β˜… 7comedy Β· family Β· fantasy

Both trade on play more than on being family

Matilda Wormwood is an brilliant and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, fail to see that fact. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a terrifying, sadistic headmistress. As she becomes fed up with the constant cruelty, she discovers she has a special gift that she just might be able to use to outwit the unruly adults around her.

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971 Β· dir. Mel Stuart
πŸ… 84%β˜… 7.8family Β· fantasy Β· comedy

Warm drama in both cases

The difference: A 1970s film, from a different era of filmmaking

When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
2000 Β· dir. Ron Howard
πŸ… 50%β˜… 6.4family Β· comedy Β· fantasy

Fantasy built on comfort, twice over

The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...

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Elf
2003 Β· dir. Jon Favreau
πŸ… 85%β˜… 7.1comedy Β· family Β· fantasy

Both trade on dream logic more than on being comedy

When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.

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Mary Poppins
1964 Β· dir. Robert Stevenson
πŸ… 95%β˜… 7.8comedy Β· family Β· fantasy

Witty family, and it commits to that

In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.

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Freaky Friday
2003 Β· dir. Mark Waters
πŸ… 88%β˜… 6.4comedy Β· family Β· fantasy

Drama with a pulse of play, in both cases

Mother and daughter bicker over everything -- what Anna wears, whom she likes and what she wants to do when she's older. In turn, Anna detests Tess's fiancΓ©. When a magical fortune cookie switches their personalities, they each get a peek at how the other person feels, thinks and lives.

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