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Movies that feel likeEncanto (2021)

The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.

If you loved Encanto, the closest films we have are Zootopia (2016), Turning Red (2022) and The Grinch (2018). All three share Encanto's whimsical and witty feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is The Boxtrolls (2014).

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Zootopia
2016 · dir. Byron Howard
🍅 98%★ 8animation · adventure · familyDisney+

Howard's other vibrant world where being underestimated is the point

The difference: A buddy-cop mystery — social satire instead of family healing

Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case - even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.

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Turning Red
2022 · dir. Domee Shi
🍅 95%★ 6.9animation · family · comedyDisney+

Family expectation as the real antagonist, worn with a smile

The difference: A specific 2000s Toronto puberty story — messier, no ensemble

Thirteen-year-old Mei is experiencing the awkwardness of being a teenager with a twist – when she gets too excited, she transforms into a giant red panda.

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The Grinch
2018 · dir. Yarrow Cheney
🍅 60%★ 6.4animation · comedy · familyRent or buy

Bright, musical warmth about opening a closed heart

The difference: A padded holiday retelling — one grump, not a family tapestry

The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. But a certain little who might change things.

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Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
2018 · dir. Genndy Tartakovsky
🍅 63%★ 6.3animation · comedy · familyNetflix

A big chaotic family vacationing on pure cartoon energy

The difference: Gags all the way down — no generational wounds to heal

Dracula, Mavis, Johnny and the rest of the Drac Pack take a vacation on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship, where Dracula falls in love with the ship’s captain, Ericka, who’s secretly a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, the notorious monster slayer.

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The Boxtrolls
2014 · dir. Graham Annable
🍅 78%★ 6.8animation · comedy · familyMaxHulu

An unconventional family misjudged by their whole town

The difference: Grubby stop-motion gothic — charm with dirt under its nails

An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator, Archibald Snatcher.

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Monsters University
2013 · dir. Dan Scanlon
🍅 80%★ 7.2animation · family · comedyHuluDisney+

Whimsical where it counts, witty underneath

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

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The Smurfs 2
2013 · dir. Raja Gosnell
🍅 14%★ 5.3fantasy · family · comedyNetflixParamount+

A magical community rallying around the question of belonging

The difference: Formula hybrid sequel — nowhere near the craft or the songs

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?

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The Addams Family
2019 · dir. Conrad Vernon
🍅 46%★ 5.9family · animation · comedyPeacock

Playful and warm in the same breath

The Addams family's lives begin to unravel when they face-off against a treacherous, greedy crafty reality-TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration.

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Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs
2019 · dir. Hong Sung-ho
🍅 40%★ 6.5animation · fantasy · familyRent or buy

A fairy-tale fantasy about worth beyond appearances

The difference: Knockoff production values — the message outclasses the movie

Princes who have been turned into Dwarfs seek the red shoes of a lady in order to break the spell, although it will not be easy.

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Alvin and the Chipmunks
2007 · dir. Tim Hill
🍅 28%★ 5.3comedy · family · fantasyDisney+

The same preoccupation in both: forest

A struggling songwriter named Dave Seville finds success when he comes across a trio of singing chipmunks: mischievous leader Alvin, brainy Simon, and chubby, impressionable Theodore.

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Shrek 2
2004 · dir. Conrad Vernon
🍅 89%★ 7.4animation · comedy · familyPeacock

One thread runs through both: magic

The difference: Leans harder into romance than Encanto does

Happily ever after never seemed so far far away when a trip to meet the in-laws turns into a hilariously twisted adventure for Shrek and Fiona. With the help of ever-faithful Donkey, Shrek takes on the potion-brewing Fairy Godmother, pompous Prince Charming, and infamous ogre-killer Puss In Boots.

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Mary Poppins Returns
2018 · dir. Rob Marshall
🍅 80%★ 6.6fantasy · family · comedyDisney+

Musical magic mending a family under strain

The difference: Live-action pastiche of a classic — nostalgia does the lifting

Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magical, musical adventures.

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