50 Movies Like Coco (2017) You Need to Watch Next
Updated August 2026
View Coco details →Pixar's 2017 triumph follows young Miguel into the dazzling Land of the Dead to uncover his family's musical secret on Día de los Muertos. Vibrant, joyous and quietly devastating about memory and family, it earns its tears honestly. If its colour, music and heart moved you, the great Pixar films and culturally rich animated adventures share its blend of spectacle and deep feeling about the people we carry with us.
If you loved Coco (2017) by Lee Unkrich, here are 50 movies that share its content DNA. iRankMovies measures real similarity using cosine similarity across eight weighted dimensions — genre (50%), tone (12%), pace (10%), structure (8%), era (7%), theme (6%), audience (4%) and narrative perspective (3%) — not just the rating. The closest matches according to our analysis are Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip, Mufasa: The Lion King, Finding Nemo. Every title is ranked by how closely it matches and backed by the iRank Score, a composite of IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic and TMDb across 12,000+ analysed titles.
The Best Movies Similar to Coco
Selected for their real similarity in content, these are the movies that share the most with Coco in terms of theme, narrative tone, and cinematic style. Every recommendation goes beyond genre — we evaluate the type of conflict, pacing, dramatic context, and the experience they create for viewers.
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
2015 · Walt Becker
Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in New York City - and dump them. They have three days to get to hi
In common: Adventure · Animation
Mufasa: The Lion King
2024 · Barry Jenkins
Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their desti
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Finding Nemo
2003 · Andrew Stanton
Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worrisome father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish Do
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Mulan
1998 · Tony Bancroft
When Imperial China calls one man from every family to defend the empire from invading Huns, a young woman disguises herself as a soldier to take her ailing father’s place. Facing ruthless invaders, b
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
The Good Dinosaur
2015 · Peter Sohn
An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Tarzan
1999 · Chris Buck
Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child. He believed that this was his family, but on an expedition Jane Porter is rescued by Tarzan. He then finds out that
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
The Jungle Book
1967 · Wolfgang Reitherman
The boy Mowgli makes his way to the man-village with Bagheera, the wise panther. Along the way he meets jazzy King Louie, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the lovable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teaches
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Brother Bear
2003 · Aaron Blaise
When an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. His courageous and often zany journey
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Finding Dory
2016 · Andrew Stanton
Dory is reunited with her friends Nemo and Marlin in the search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
1977 · John Lounsbery
Whether we’re young or forever young at heart, the Hundred Acre Wood calls to that place in each of us that still believes in magic. Join pals Pooh, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, Owl, Rabbit, Tigger and Christo
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Kubo and the Two Strings
2016 · Travis Knight
Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Robin Hood
1973 · Wolfgang Reitherman
With King Richard off to the Crusades, Prince John and his slithering minion, Sir Hiss, set about taxing Nottingham's citizens with support from the corrupt sheriff - and staunch opposition by the wil
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Brother Bear 2
2006 · Ben Gluck
Kenai finds his childhood human friend Nita and the two embark on a journey to burn the amulet he gave to her before he was a bear, much to Koda's dismay.
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
The Land Before Time
1988 · Don Bluth
An orphaned brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. A land of lush vegetation where the dinosaurs can thrive and live in peace. Along the way he meets four othe
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Peter Rabbit
2018 · Will Gluck
Peter Rabbit's feud with Mr. McGregor escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door.
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
1996 · Tad Stones
Legendary secrets are revealed as Aladdin and his friends—Jasmine, Abu, Carpet and, of course, the always entertaining Genie—face all sorts of terrifying threats and make some exciting last-minute esc
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
2019 · Dean DeBlois
As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Trolls World Tour
2020 · Walt Dohrn
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 th
In common: Adventure · Animation
Trolls
2016 · Mike Mitchell
After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their missi
In common: Adventure · Animation
Trolls Band Together
2023 · Walt Dohrn
When Branch's brother, Floyd, is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers
In common: Adventure · Animation
Sing 2
2021 · Garth Jennings
Buster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with no connections, he and his singers must sneak into the Crysta
In common: Animation · Family
Sing
2016 · Garth Jennings
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.
In common: Animation · Family
Tangled
2010 · Byron Howard
Feisty teenager Rapunzel, who has long and magical hair, wants to go and see sky lanterns on her eighteenth birthday, but she's bound to a tower by her overprotective mother. She strikes a deal with F
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
The Lion King
2019 · Jon Favreau
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne
In common: Adventure · Animation
How to Train Your Dragon
2010 · Dean DeBlois
As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, h
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
The Prince of Egypt
1998 · Simon Wells
The strong bond between two Royal Egyptian brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.
In common: Adventure · Animation
Wish
2023 · Chris Buck
Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force – a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe -
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Dinosaur
2000 · Eric Leighton
An orphaned dinosaur raised by lemurs joins an arduous trek to a sancturary after a meteorite shower destroys his family home.
In common: Adventure · Animation
The Fox and the Hound
1981 · Richard Rich
When a feisty little fox named Tod is adopted into a farm family, he quickly becomes friends with a fun and adorable hound puppy named Copper. Life is full of hilarious adventures until Copper is expe
In common: Adventure · Animation
Madagascar
2005 · Eric Darnell
Four animal friends get a taste of the wild life when they break out of captivity at the Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar.
In common: Adventure · Animation
Toy Story 4
2019 · Josh Cooley
Woody has always been confident about his place in the world, devoted to taking care of his kid—whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But after Bonnie creates a reluctant new toy called "Forky", a road trip
In common: Adventure · Animation
Brave
2012 · Mark Andrews
In the mystical Scottish Highlands, Merida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Merida one day defies a sacred custom of t
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Up
2009 · Pete Docter
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-
In common: Adventure · Animation
Ice Age
2002 · Chris Wedge
Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger go on a comical quest to return a human baby back to his father, across a world on the brink of an ice age.
In common: Adventure · Animation
Frozen
2013 · Chris Buck
Young princess Anna of Arendelle dreams about finding true love at her sister Elsa’s coronation. Fate takes her on a dangerous journey in an attempt to end the eternal winter that has fallen over the
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Migration
2023 · Benjamin Renner
After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, the Mallard family embarks on a family road trip, from New England, to New York City, to tropical Jamaica.
In common: Adventure · Animation
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
2009 · Carlos Saldanha
Times are changing for Manny the moody mammoth, Sid the motor mouthed sloth and Diego the crafty saber-toothed tiger. Life heats up for our heroes when they meet some new and none-too-friendly neighbo
In common: Adventure · Animation
Transformers One
2024 · Josh Cooley
The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Ice Age: The Meltdown
2006 · Carlos Saldanha
Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt, which will destroy the trio's ch
In common: Adventure · Animation
A Bug's Life
1998 · John Lasseter
On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers led by the evil-minded Hoppe
In common: Adventure · Animation
Ice Age: Continental Drift
2012 · Steve Martino
Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.
In common: Adventure · Animation
The Garfield Movie
2024 · Mark Dindal
Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic – Garfie
In common: Adventure · Animation
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
2008 · Eric Darnell
Alex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. The precariously repaired craft stays airborne just long enough to make it to t
In common: Adventure · Animation
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
2012 · Eric Darnell
Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europe to find the penguins and chimps who broke the ba
In common: Adventure · Animation
Wreck-It Ralph
2012 · Rich Moore
Wreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain of an arcade video game named Fix-It Felix Jr., in which the game's titular hero fixes buildings that Ralph destroys. Wanting to prove he can be a
In common: Adventure · Animation
Alice in Wonderland
1951 · Clyde Geronimi
On a golden afternoon, wildly curious young Alice tumbles into the burrow and enters the merry, madcap world of Wonderland full of whimsical escapades.
In common: Adventure · Animation · Family
Bolt
2008 · Chris Williams
Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks it's real. After he's accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny, his beloved co-star and owner, B
In common: Adventure · Animation
Fantastic Mr. Fox
2009 · Wes Anderson
The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his famil
In common: Adventure · Animation
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
1961 · Wolfgang Reitherman
When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement.
In common: Adventure · Animation
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
2021 · Mike Rianda
A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope.
In common: Adventure · Animation
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