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Movies that feel like Fun and Fancy Free (1947)

If you loved Fun and Fancy Free, the closest films we have are Pete's Dragon (1977), Pinocchio (1940) and Cinderella (1950). All three share Fun and Fancy Free's whimsical and warm feel, which is what we rank on before quality. 9 of the 12 picks below are included with a subscription right now on HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium and others, checked against today's data.

Jiminy Cricket hosts two Disney animated shorts: Bongo about a circus bear escaping to the wild, and Mickey and the Beanstalk, a take on the famous fairy tale.

πŸ… 73% Rotten Tomatoesβ˜… 6.3 IMDb β†—TMDB β†—dir. Hamilton Luskewhimsicalwarmcozydreamlikewittyplayful
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Pete's Dragon
1977 Β· dir. Don Chaffey
πŸ… 56%β˜… 6.3fantasy Β· animation Β· comedy

Both keep coming back to the same thing: live action and animation

The difference: 30 years apart, and the 1970s show

Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes invisible dragon named Elliott! When they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her father, Elliott's prank playing lands them in big trouble. Then, when crooked salesmen try to capture Elliott for their own gain, Pete must attempt a daring rescue.

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Pinocchio
1940 Β· dir. Hamilton Luske
πŸ… 100%β˜… 7.5animation Β· family Β· fantasy

The same hand behind both of them: Hamilton Luske

The difference: Reviewed even better

When the gentle woodcarver Geppetto builds a marionette to be his substitute son, a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. The puppet, named Pinocchio, is not yet a human boy. He must earn the right to be real by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish.

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Cinderella
1950 Β· dir. Hamilton Luske
πŸ… 95%β˜… 7.3family Β· fantasy Β· animation

Both are Hamilton Luske's work, and they rhyme

The difference: Not nearly as witty as Fun and Fancy Free

Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving a single glass slipper... the only key to the ultimate fairy-tale ending!

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Song of the South
1946 Β· dir. Harve Foster
πŸ… 50%β˜… 6.9family Β· animation

One thread runs through both: live action and animation

The difference: Missing the dream logic of Fun and Fancy Free

Uncle Remus draws upon his tales of Br'er Rabbit to help little Johnny deal with his confusion over his parents' separation as well as his new life on the plantation.

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Melody Time
1948 Β· dir. Clyde Geronimi
πŸ… 69%β˜… 6.1animation Β· music Β· family

Both land whimsy and warmth at once

The difference: Sits closer to music than Fun and Fancy Free does

In the grand tradition of Disney's great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You'll be sure to tap your toes and clap your hands in this witty feast for the eyes and ears.

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
1966 Β· dir. Chuck Jones
β˜… 8.3animation Β· family Β· comedy

Cozy and dreamlike in the same breath

Bitter and hateful, the Grinch is irritated at the thought of a nearby village having a happy time celebrating Christmas. Disguised as Santa Claus, with his dog made to look like a reindeer, he decides to raid the village to steal all the Christmas things.

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My Neighbors the Yamadas
1999 Β· dir. Isao Takahata
πŸ… 78%β˜… 7.1animation Β· comedy Β· family

The same mix in both: wit, then play

The Yamadas are a typical middle class Japanese family in urban Tokyo and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives. With tales that range from the humorous to the heartbreaking, we see this family cope with life's little conflicts, problems, and joys in their own way.

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Around the World in 80 Days
1956 Β· dir. Michael Anderson
πŸ… 72%β˜… 6.7adventure Β· comedy Β· family

Both lean on warmth more than on family

The difference: Leans harder into romance than Fun and Fancy Free does

Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.

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Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs
2019 Β· dir. Hong Sung-ho
πŸ… 40%β˜… 6.5animation Β· fantasy Β· family

Animation with a pulse of whimsy, in both cases

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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Asterix the Gaul
1967 Β· dir. Ray Goossens
β˜… 6.6family Β· animation Β· adventure

Cozy comedy, and it commits to that

In the year 50 BC, Gaul is occupied by the Romans - nearly. But the small village of Asterix and his friends still resists the Roman legions with the aid of their druid's magic potion, which gives superhuman strength. Learning of this potion, a Roman centurion kidnaps the druid to get the secret formula out of him.

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Lady and the Tramp
1955 Β· dir. Hamilton Luske
πŸ… 91%β˜… 7.3animation Β· family Β· romance

The same preoccupation in both: villain

Lady, a golden cocker spaniel, meets up with a mongrel dog who calls himself the Tramp. He is obviously from the wrong side of town, but happenings at Lady's home make her decide to travel with him for a while.

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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
2009 Β· dir. Betty Thomas
πŸ… 21%β˜… 4.6comedy Β· family Β· animation

Dreamlike fantasy in both cases

Pop sensations Alvin, Simon and Theodore end up in the care of Dave Seville's twenty-something nephew Toby. The boys must put aside music super stardom to return to school, and are tasked with saving the school's music program by winning the $25,000 prize in a battle of the bands. But the Chipmunks unexpectedly meet their match in three singing chipmunks known as The Chipettes - Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette. Romantic and musical sparks are ignited when the Chipmunks and Chipettes square off.

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