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Dennis The Menace (1993)
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Dennis The Menace (1993)

Everyone's favorite kid from the comics is back. When his parents have to go out of town, he stays with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. The little menace is driving Mr. Wilson crazy, but Dennis is just trying to be helpful. Even to the thief who's arrived in town.

Themes:
friendship
Locations:
chicago illinois
Characters:
thieffamily relationships
Story:
dennis the menacemischievous boyhidden safemischievous childpretending to sleepnaughty childmischievousnesssplashbeanslifting a male into the airproblem childworking mommarshmallowgarden partytoy store β€¦mischieftricycleprecocious childbased on comic stripwagontreehouseslingshotgeneration gaprhyme in titlerunning awaypaintpillbarbecuechild's point of viewswitchbladerampageappleflatulencelifting someone into the airrecord playerrunawayflowertied upprankperson on firesuburbbased on tv seriesbathaccidentneighborcharacter name in titlesequeldog (See All)

Home Alone 3 (1997)
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Home Alone 3 (1997)

Four high-tech industrial spies, Beaupre, Alice, Jernigan and Unger, steal a top-secret microchip, and, to fool customs, hide it in a remote-control toy car. Through a baggage mix-up at the airport, grumpy old Mrs.Hess gets the toy and gives it to her neighbor, 8-year-old Alex. Spies want to get the β€¦ toy back before their clients get angry and decide to burglarize every house at Alex's street to find the chip. But Alex is prepared for their visit... (Read More)

Subgenre:
slapstick comedy
Themes:
friendshipkidnappingmarriagechristmas
Mood:
car chase
Locations:
chicago illinoisswimming poolairplanebicycleairportlakerooftoptaxi driversan francisco californiaschool bus
Characters:
family relationshipspolicemother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshiplittle boysecurity guardvillainboy hero
Story:
lifting a male into the airpaintchild's point of viewlifting someone into the airsuburbneighbordogsequelphotographknifechaseshowerfireunderwearfood β€¦rescueslow motion scenewatching tvcomputercatfalling from heightsubjective cameraspybound and gaggedcookingvideo cameradisguisebasketballbridgeweapontied to a chairapologybirdthird partelectrocutionfactorycharacter's point of view camera shotactor shares first name with characterwigbasementtrapratsilencericeeavesdroppingfalling down stairsfireplacelooking at oneself in a mirrortalking animalbabysitterdrug abusevillainessladderhaircutburglartelescopemisunderstandingburglaryhit in the crotchchild protagonistshovelbribebooby trapatticgadgetparrotweatherblack marketelementary schoolblizzardunsubtitled foreign languagetrampolinevideo footagesiblingillinoisjumping into watertoy gunfake moustachespaghettifirecrackervulturehook555 phone numbersittingrenovationlawn mowergolf cartmicrochipfrozen bodyhome alonefederal bureau of investigationdollhousehangargrandfather clockmousetrapbusiness tripbad smellburglar alarmweathermandisbelieving adultweather reportwreathgetaway driveriglooremote controlled toy carkid outsmarts adultbroken boneweather forecastertalking dollweather forecastingwalking the dogfemale stuck in sticky substancechicken poxdirty clothesdog whistleweather mapswitched luggagethe weather channelmilitary recruiting officebroken toiletfishing hook (See All)

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Home Alone (1990)
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Home Alone (1990)

It is Christmas time and the McCallister family is preparing for a vacation in Paris, France. But the youngest in the family named Kevin got into a scuffle with his older brother Buzz and was sent to his room which is on the third floor of his house. Then, the next morning, while the rest of the fam β€¦ily was in a rush to make it to the airport on time, they completely forgot about Kevin who now has the house all to himself. Being home alone was fun for Kevin, having a pizza all to himself, jumping on his parents' bed, and making a mess. Then, Kevin discovers about two burglars, Harry and Marv, about to rob his house on Christmas Eve. Kevin acts quickly by wiring his own house with makeshift booby traps to stop the burglars and to bring them to justice. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmslapstick comedy
Themes:
friendshipchristmasfearangerlonelinessdysfunctional familyhumiliationchildhoodcourage
Mood:
nightbreaking the fourth wall
Locations:
chicago illinoistrainchurchcarsnowairplaneparis francewaterairportkitchenapartmentpolice stationpolice carfrancetruck β€¦america (See All)
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshiplittle boyamericanamerican abroaddriverself discoveryneighbor neighbor relationshipboy hero
Period:
1990s
Story:
mischievous childmischiefprecocious childtreehousechild's point of viewlifting someone into the airsuburbneighborviolencedancingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingtelephone callfire β€¦foodmirrorrescuewatching tvarrestrunningbedtelevisioncriminaltelephonesubjective camerabedroomdisguisehouseweaponapologyone man armychild in perilpaintreeargumentdangercostumescreamingproduct placementvacationstatuechristmas treescreamautomobilethreatbasementfirst partsleepingfireworkspizzaholidayropehuggingfalling down stairsflyingslow motionhattoyhidingspiderblockbusterhomeclockbarefootremote controlimaginationshopliftingburglarychild protagonistpower outageshovelstairsbooby trapatticspyingsnowinglightlyingunclebushpetauntyellingcartoon on tvlaundryfamily reuniontelling someone to shut uplooking out a windowrumorkidparentunsubtitled foreign languagefamous scorefeatherhit with a shovelillinoispizza deliveryhiding under a bedheatcrowbarbagtoy gunshopping carttoothbrushchristmas carolticketcurtainmusical instrumenttoothluggagetoy carmicrowave ovenchild swearingsledtarantulasweaternailhome alonechild heroironlifting male in airnosy neighborchristmas decorationgluedumb criminalfurnaceestranged parentcountingpepsi colareference to michael jordanangry mangold toothnativitychildren's choirwreathtarscene based on paintingtv dinnerdoorknobwavingangry womanchristmas ornamentfront doormale musicianmacaronichristmas with familycriminal duolifting a boy into the airpet dooryelllifting a child into the airmissing toothangry parentflypapergrabbed by anklepet spidercrystal glassoveractive imagination (See All)

E.t. The Extra-terrestrial (1982)
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E.t. The Extra-terrestrial (1982)

After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie, and the children decid β€¦e to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmmelodramavideofish out of waterchrist allegory
Themes:
friendshipdeathdrunkennessdancelonelinessspace travelmissing child
Mood:
car chase
Locations:
schoolforestbicyclebaseballouter spaceschool busschool nursecar bicycle chase
Characters:
family relationshipsmother son relationshipdoctorchildrenbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipgirlnursealienlittle girlsingle motherlittle boyalien friendship
Period:
1980s
Story:
lifting a male into the airrhyme in titlechild's point of viewlifting someone into the airflowersuburbcharacter name in titledogchasebeersunglassesrunningrock musicscientisthalloween β€¦gay slurflashlightcaliforniadisguiseradioacronym in titlespaceshiplatex glovescostumemissionproduct placementrace against timedollrabbitscreamufopizzaperiod in titleeyeglassesgameflyingnipples visible through clothingelectronic music scoreloss of friendtoybeardspacecraftblockbusterclassical musicfrogfull mooninnocenceplaygroundconstruction sitechild protagonistresurrectionmiracleheadphonesabsent fatherhearthealingrefrigeratorgovernment agentextraterrestrialyellinglevitationcartoon on tvexpeditionneedlehiding in a closetmedical maskstuffed animaltrick or treatingstrandedinventionschool principalstethoscoperoadblockmoustachefamous scorequarantinerainboworchestral music scorepizza deliveryalien contactcarrotfamous lineraccoonnoisespacesuitsittingchild swearingyoung boypenis jokeauto theftsurgical gownheadbandghost costumeempathyhazmat suitencounterdefibrillationdefibrillatorimitationketchupmultiple cameosmockerydissectioncoors beerburgerchild driving a cara cappellacurly hairmale tearsbalaclavabowler hatfake illnesstransmitterdolly zoomstorm drainhooded sweatshirtcardiopulmonary resuscitationfirst contactr&bstar wars referencetool shedcontemporary settingsetisymphonic music scoreelectrocardiogrambicyclistshot in sequencechildhood innocencefriendly alienscally capbaritonefawnleitmotifrollextraterrestrial alienhealing giftinterspecies friendshipalien visitationfamous entrancepez dispenserbass voicealto voiceeegoldies musicvoice impersonationsearch team (See All)

Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992) is one of the best movies like Dennis The Menace (1993)
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Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992)

Kevin McCallister is back. But this time he's in New York City with enough cash and credit cards to turn the Big Apple into his very own playground. But Kevin won't be alone for long. The notorious Wet Bandits, Harry and Marv, still smarting from their last encounter with Kevin, are bound for New Yo β€¦rk too, plotting a huge holiday heist! Kevin's ready to welcome them with more battery of booby traps the bumbling bandits will never forget! (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmslapstick comedy
Themes:
friendshiprevengesurrealismchristmasfearescapememoryrobberyhome invasionhomelessnessmissing child
Mood:
rainnightbreaking the fourth wall
Locations:
hospitalnew york cityswimming poolhotelairplanetaxiairportelevatorurban settingpolice stationpolice carcityrooftoptaxi driver
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshippolice officerlittle boymaidboy hero
Period:
1990swinter
Story:
mischievous childlifting a male into the airtoy storeprecocious childlifting someone into the airperson on firesequelnumber in titlegunphotographchaseshowertelephone callfiredigit in title β€¦rescueslow motion scenearrestfalling from heightsecond partplace name in titlenumbered sequelmanhattan new york citytelevisioncriminaltelephonesubjective cameranew yorkconcertcolon in titlefishapologybirdparklimousinetreehotel roomelectrocutionpay phoneproduct placementvacationchristmas treescreamskeletoncity name in titlegiftpigtrapfireworkspizzaholidayropehuggingflyingtape recordertoyblockbusterfloridaladderorchestraremote controlburglarvisionseven word titleburglarychild protagonistpower outagemiami floridachristmas evebooby trapatticbody landing on a carroomsequel to cult favoriteworld trade center manhattan new york citypigeonuncleabandoned buildingcartoon on tvcentral park manhattan new york citysecond in seriessenior citizenbrooklyn bridgevacuum cleanercoca colacredit cardreference to donald trumpunsubtitled foreign languagemale protagonistchewing gumtimes square manhattan new york cityjumping into waterroof10 year oldstaffdoverevolving doorice rinkphysical comedydeja vuchristmas giftchristmas movienail gunwish fulfillmentwoman punches a mannumber 2 in titlehotel managerhome alonehomeless womanlost childchild heromother son reuniontwin towersroom serviceluxury hotelchristmas decorationbird attackchildren's choirjumping into a swimming poolmovie reality crossovercredit card fraudhead in a toiletcarnegie hall manhattan new york citymemory lapsekid outsmarts adultblurry visioncartoon reality crossovergreen slimehit with a brickrockefeller center manhattan new york cityreference to donald duckmale antagonisttownhousebrick thrown through a windowhitting one's headplaza hotel manhattan new york cityvoice recorderwoman punches manchristmas with familycriminal duohotel guestwoman slaps man in the facehit on the head with a bricki cross my heart and hope to dieschool concertskeleton visible during electrocutionfalling brickforgetting namehotel bellmanscreaming boy (See All)

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The Santa Clause (1994)
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The Santa Clause (1994)

Divorcee Scott Calvin is disgusted to learn that his ex and her husband have tried - and failed - to break it easy to their 6-year-old son Charlie that Santa isn't real. On Christmas Eve, Scott reads The Night Before Christmas... then receives an unexpected visitor on his roof. When he's startled by β€¦ Scott's calling out and falls, the Santa impersonator disappears, leaving only an 8-reindeer sleigh and a suit with instructions to put it on if he's involved in an accident. Scott does, and is transported around the town dropping gifts through chimneys until he's taken to the North Pole and informed by a group who claim they're elves that he is now Santa. Charlie is proud of his dad's new job, though Scott's convinced it's a dream. Until his hair turns white, his beard refuses to stay shaved, he gains weight inexplicably, even for his sudden love of junk food... Now he's accepted it, there's just one problem: how to keep it secret from his disbelieving family? (Read More)

Themes:
revengesurrealismmagic
Locations:
chicago illinoisrestaurantschoolsnowpolice station
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipdoctorboypolice officerlawyerpsychiatristex husband ex wife relationshipstepfather stepson relationshippolice interview
Story:
precocious childflatulencelifting someone into the airsuburbaccidentrescuearrestletterbookhandcuffssoccertied to a chairjudgeproduct placementreading β€¦christmas treecourtdestinyshavingfireplaceflyinglawjail cellsanta clausteddy bearinnocenceobesityrowboatchristmas eveflamethrowerteleportationfirefighterthanksgivingelfschool principalbusiness cardcookiereindeerbeliefchild custodydivorced parentsjailbreakholiday seasontreadmillcity hallnorth polesnowglobechristmas seasonadvertising executivefat suitchristmas daysleightoy traintoy makerhot chocolatefat jokesanta suitegg nogpet as giftson of santa clausgaining weighthair growthdog as giftword play in titlechristmas elfchild visitation rightsdenny's restaurantrenewed faith (See All)

The Goonies (1985)
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The Goonies (1985)

Mikey Walsh and Brandon Walsh are brothers whose family is preparing to move because developers want to build a golf course in the place of their neighborhood -- unless enough money is raised to stop the construction of the golf course, and that's quite doubtful. But when Mikey stumbles upon a treas β€¦ure map of the famed "One-Eyed" Willy's hidden fortune, Mikey, Brandon, and their friends Lawrence "Chunk" Cohen, Clark "Mouth" Devereaux, Andrea "Andy" Carmichael, Stefanie "Stef" Steinbrenner, and Richard "Data" Wang, calling themselves The Goonies, set out on a quest to find the treasure in hopes of saving their neighborhood. The treasure is in a cavern, but the entrance to the cavern is under the restaurant of evil thief Mama Fratelli and her sons Jake Fratelli, Francis Fratelli, and the severely disfigured Lotney "Sloth" Fratelli. Sloth befriends the Goonies and decides to help them. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmslapstick comedyteen movieteen comedyswashbuckler
Themes:
friendshipmurderdeath
Mood:
car chaseone night
Locations:
beachsmall townbicyclecavetunnel
Characters:
thieffamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipteenage girlteenage boypolice officerjewishpolice chase
Period:
1980s
Story:
lifting a male into the airchild's point of viewswitchbladelifting someone into the airsuburbviolencetwo word titlekisstitle spoken by characterexplosionchasesurprise endingpistolshootoutcorpse β€¦urinationblonderescuewatching tvswordarrestgunfightvomitingshowdowndead bodyrevolvercriminalswimmingfoot chasenewspapertoiletmapchild abusechildchild in perilsearchjourneyconfessionfugitivemistaken identitystatueopening action sceneskeletonconvertiblecheerleadertrapunderwaterclass differencespiratequestgroup of friendstreasureblockbustervisitgirl with glassesadventurerinventorhit in the crotchfirst kissthunderstormdynamiteoutlawbooby trapdungeonatticyoung loveopening a doorwishgadgetcellarcoinhappy endinghuman monsterrestroomreal estateasthmalanguage barriertreasure huntunsubtitled foreign languageoctopussubterraneanrescue from drowningdeformityorgantelevision reportercavernberetteenage heropirate shipfedorasittingshower roomtreasure mapdental bracesforeclosurejail breakdevelopmentfreezerhome alonechild heropacific northwestteenager fighting adulttoupeereference to george washingtonbad motherhawaiian shirtcountry clubcounterfeithousingfamous songfake suicidehidden treasurehiddenbullet holewater slidehare krishnatravellingwet jeansblenderchained to a wallagainst the oddslost treasurereference to liberaceoverweight childexercise machinecutlassrube goldberg machinecovegroup of childrentrufflewalking the planksoaked clothesrunning gunfightscally capfrozen corpsewishing welljail escapemichelangelo's davidpirate hatgroup vomitintentional mistranslationschwinn bicyclebaby ruthstepping on a rake (See All)

Matilda (1996)
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Matilda (1996)

Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, Matilda is misunderstood by her family because she is very different from their ways of life. As time passes, Matilda finally starts school that has a kindly teacher, loyal friends and a sadistic principal. As she gets fed  β€¦up with the constant cruelty, Matilda begins to realize that she has a gift of telekinetic powers. After some days of practice, Matilda suddenly turns the tables to stand up to her parents and outwit the principal. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmblack comedydark comedy
Themes:
friendshipangersupernatural powerdysfunctional familyadoptioncruelty
Locations:
schoolwater
Characters:
family relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanbrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistteacherbabybest friendlittle girlsingle mothervillainteacher student relationshipaunt niece relationshipbaby girl
Story:
precocious childwagonchild's point of viewlifting someone into the aircharacter name in titlef ratedbased on novelone word titletitle spoken by charactercryingbased on bookcatbookclassroomcooking β€¦child abuselibraryfbidollreadingdirected by starsingle parentflyingdresswoman with glassesfbi agentstealingoverallsvillainessmilkgirl with glasseswatching televisionmisunderstandingchild protagonistironytime lapse photographythrown through a windowtelekinesisgeniusclose up of eyesforename as titlereading aloudsarcasmmathematicslibrarianelementary schoolschool principalcottageprincipalblackboardglassfemale heroroller skatingadopted daughtercarrotfemale athleteswingingchild prodigyfat womanglobepancakehung upside downcerealfederal bureau of investigationphone bookhula hooplifting a female into the airbraided hairgluefirst day of schoolchalkspellingpsionic powerneglected childribbonchild neglectreference to moby dickadoptive motherhopscotchoverweight childdisbelieving adultsiren the alarmadoptive mother adopted daughter relationshipspinningdedicated teacherprincipal's officechocolate cakelibrary bookthrowing foodroller bladessix year oldchild geniussleepmaskbad parentssupergluecharacter calls female sirhair ribbonshot putbad parentingegg beatermunich olympicsnewtfirst grade teacherhammer throwreference to ishmaelteaching oneself to read (See All)

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Over The Hedge (2006) is one of the best movies like Dennis The Menace (1993)
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Over The Hedge (2006)

RJ, a raccoon who needs food, accidentally takes food from a hungry bear named Vincent and he wants his food to be found in exactly the same place in a week. He finally finds that an animal family, with a tortoise named Verne as their leader, could help him restore the food from the suburbia, the ga β€¦teway to the good life. But little does RJ know, there is a woman who has recently hired an exterminator to try to hunt them down. (Read More)

Subgenre:
computer animationcgi animation
Themes:
revenge
Mood:
nightmarenight
Locations:
foresttruckcavesuv
Characters:
family relationshipsfather daughter relationshipfriendvillain
Story:
based on comic stripwagonbarbecuesuburbdogtitle spoken by characterexplosioncell phonefoodcatwomanhousedream sequencetreetrap β€¦gardenbearbirthday caketalking animalstealinglaserturtlerefrigeratorchainwilhelm screamsurprise after end creditsbullet timeconservationsquirrelcookieconsumerismvending machineraccoonanimal that acts humanhumanpretending to be deadexterminatorskunktalking catcgi filmanimal protagonistbelchjunk foodstealing foodgarden gnomecoolerpotato chipporcupinerabieshibernationgirl scoutsgelatinbug zapperurban sprawlpersian cattalking bearpossumpet doorpool housetalking turtleanimal driving a carsqueeze toyhome owners association (See All)

Shaun Of The Dead (2004)
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Shaun Of The Dead (2004)

Shaun doesn't have a very good day, so he decides to turn his life around by getting his ex to take him back, but he times it for right in the middle of what may be a zombie apocalypse... But for him, it's an opportunity to show everyone he knows how useful he is by saving them all. All he has to do β€¦ is survive... And get his ex back. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmcult filmblack comedypost modernbritish comedyzombie apocalypsezombie survivalbritish horrorzombie outbreak
Themes:
friendshipdeathmilitarydeath of mothercannibalism
Mood:
goresatiresocial satirezombie parodyzombie film
Locations:
london england
Characters:
husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipzombieactressbest friendstepfather stepson relationshipzombie girl
Period:
2000s
Story:
flatulencelifting someone into the airflowersuburbneighborcharacter name in titleviolenceexplosionchasesurprise endingcryingcell phoneshot to deathmachine guncar accident β€¦shot in the chestslow motion scenerifledead bodyf worddecapitationthroat slittingimpalementfour word titlesevered headcultno opening creditsanti heroroommateshot in the foreheadbeaten to deathlong takesevered armloss of motherpubdismembermentarsonanswering machinefriendship between menswat teamimpersonationeaten alivebreakupgash in the faceconvenience storedisembowelmentsalesmanslackersiegeloss of husbandsevered legshot multiple timesspoof titlehit and runbeheadingaccountantmolotov cocktailshot in the necktelevision newsjukeboxclimbing through a windowold ladyshot in the eyebitten in the neckbritainlook aliketrampolineflesh eating zombiehit with a shovelzombie violenceimprovised weaponbroken bottlesecret lovewinchester riflezombie attackgeneration xflower shoptv show in filmzombie childinkpool cuedartcar alarmtire ironmale tearsair raid sirencricket batcorkscrewflesh eating zombiesshot repeatedlythe color redzombie biteshop assistantbitten by a zombieimpressionrecord collectiontool sheddysfunctional societyreference to queenelectronic storebloody handprintssmashing through a windowtetherballzombie walkhuman versus zombienational emergencykilling a zombie (See All)

No Reservations (2007)
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No Reservations (2007)

A master chef, Kate, lives her life like she runs the kitchen at upscale 22 Bleecker Restaurant in Manhattan--with a no-nonsense intensity that both captivates and intimidates everyone around her. With breathtaking precision, she powers through each hectic shift, coordinating hundreds of meals, prep β€¦aring delicate sauces, seasoning and simmering each dish to absolute perfection. (Read More)

Themes:
deathpregnancydrinkingdeath of motherdepressiongrief
Mood:
rain
Locations:
hospitalnew york cityrestaurantschoolsnowcemeterykitchen
Characters:
family relationshipsmother daughter relationshipdoctorsingerboygirlstudentdancersister sister relationshipartistactresssingle motherwaitressgrandmother grandson relationshipaunt niece relationship
Story:
precocious childrunning awayrunawayaccidentneighborsexkisscigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingtelephone callfirevoice over narrationcrying β€¦cell phonesongfoodcar accidentremakeslow motion scenewatching tvdrinklettertearscafemanhattan new york cityorphansocceroperacookingwinecandlemontageeatingfishsearchgraveyardparkgravedollblindfoldloss of mothertherapypizzapickup truckwaiteranswering machinebabysittercooktoytherapisteccentricchefhome moviebirthgrocery storejob interviewshoppingabsent fatherdeath of sistervoice over lettersnowingwishalarm clockphoto albumcartoon on tvschool principalquitting a jobguardianloss of sisterscarfhiding under a bedgame playingopposites attracttai chilobstergoth girlspaghettipillow fightrecipepancakecrossword puzzlefatal accidentcuisinemealsteaksidewalk cafefish marketstuffed animal toyapronchinatown manhattan new york cityitalian foodcookbookmonopoly the board gamerefusing to eatwatching a cartoon on tvfemale chefbistrotruffleculinary artssense of tastefoie grasquailsous chefrestaurant criticsecret ingredientreference to puccinirestaurant reviewpeacock featherpulling tablecloth from under dishes (See All)

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Gremlins (1984)
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Gremlins (1984)

Minature green monsters tear through the small town of Kingston Falls. Hijinks ensue as a mild-mannered bank teller releases these hideous loonies after gaining a new pet and violating two of three simple rules: No water (violated), no food after midnight (violated), and no bright light. Hilarious m β€¦ayhem and destruction in a town straight out of Norman Rockwell. So, when your washing machine blows up or your TV goes on the fritz, before you call the repair man, turn on all the lights and look under all the beds. 'Cause you never can tell, there just might be a gremlin in your house. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmblack comedystop motion animationholiday horrorchristmas horror
Themes:
friendshipchristmasmonsterunlikely hero
Locations:
barswimming poolsmall townwater
Characters:
family relationshipsboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother
Period:
1980swinter
Story:
slingshotrampagerecord playersuburbdogone word titletitle spoken by charactervoice over narrationpart of seriescreaturetransformationpuppetfirst of seriesproduct placementchristmas tree β€¦bankgiftfirst partcult directorpubholidaychainsawelectronic music scorebeer drinkingexploding buildingmovie theaterblockbustersocial commentarycrossbowinventorpsychotronicyoung lovegadgetpetcar troublecartoon on tvfountainurban legendanimal crueltydepartment storebankerorchestral music scoresnowmanchinatownhorror for childrentoy carmicrowave ovenanimal in cast creditsbarmaidmidnightfire alarmshopkeepermicrowaveskunkmass destructionfreak accidentbank tellercandy barcoors beerflasherreference to snow whitescience teachergremlinsnowplownegative asian stereotypebroken ruledumb copbright lightswimming bathslight sensitivitysalespeoplegreedy bankerreference to pepe le pewyoung men's christian association (See All)

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) is one of the best movies like Dennis The Menace (1993)
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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)

Molly Mahoney is the manager of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, the awesome toy store owned by Mr. Edward Magorium. Molly was a promising composer and piano player when she was a girl, and now she is a twenty-three year-old insecure woman who feels stuck in her job. Among the costumers of the Empori β€¦um is the lonely hat collector, Eric Applebaum, who has only Molly and Mr. Magorium for friends. When the last pair of shoes that Mr. Magorium bought in Toscana is worn, he hires the accountant, Henry Weston to adjust the accounts of the Emporium. Furthermore, he claims that he is two hundred and forty-three years old and his time to go has come; he gives a block of wood called Congreve cube to Molly and asks Henry to transfer the Emporium to her name. Molly tries to convince Mr. Magorium to stay in his magical toy store instead of "going". (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent film
Themes:
friendshipdeathfuneralmagicchildhoodinheritance
Locations:
hospitalnew york citybeachcemetery
Characters:
doctormusicianlittle boy
Story:
toy storerhyme in titlechild's point of viewcharacter name in titlepunctuation in titletearsapostrophe in titlepianovoice overgravepuppetpianistreference to william shakespeareperiod in titlefainting β€¦hateccentriccomposerpart animationanthropomorphismimaginationjob interviewshopping mallscene after end creditssurprise after end creditsaccountantscooterreference to albert einsteinreference to abraham lincolngoosecity parksheet musiczebrareference to napoleonmotivationalreference to thomas edisonpogo stickreference to shakespeare's king learlemuranthropomorphic toymagic shopreference to rachmaninoff (See All)

My Girl (1991)
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My Girl (1991)

1972. Vada Sultenfuss (played by Anna Chlumsky) is an intelligent, bubbly, hypochondriacal 11-year old girl. Her father, Harry (Dan Aykroyd), is a mortician and a widower. Her best friend is Thomas J Sennett (Macaulay Culkin). Then her father hires a new receptionist, Shelly (Jamie Lee Curtis), and  β€¦life will never be the same again. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of age
Themes:
friendshipdeathmarriagefeardancefuneralmemoryangertheftgriefpoetryphotographypanicchildhoodwriting β€¦death in childbirthfear of death (See All)
Locations:
forestsmall townbicyclewoodswheelchairlakeschool teacherpennsylvania
Characters:
family relationshipsfather daughter relationshipdoctorchildrenbrother brother relationshipboyteachergirlpolice officernursestudentmusicianwriterbest friendlittle girl β€¦little boyteacher student relationshipamericangrandmother granddaughter relationshipsingle fatheruncle niece relationshipchildhood friendboy girl kiss (See All)
Period:
1970ssummeryear 1972
Story:
precocious childbarbecuelifting someone into the airrecord playerneighborbloodtwo word titlekissdancingphotographsingingpantiescryingcorpsewatching tv β€¦tearsbeddead bodyclassroomrivertelevisionswimmingbasketballdeath of friendfishcoffinfishingtreeargumentmicrophonewidowermini skirtdeath of childscreamringdatebasementfirst partloss of motherfireworkstypewritergaragesingle parentgirl in pantiespoemapplausegamesupermarkethattitle based on songloss of friendoverallsloss of wifelosstimecrushcarnivalpicnicyogaministerold agemourninghippieinsectsong in titlemedical examinationmakeupfirst kissrosedead childengagementmeditationlipstickdivorceeuncleplaying cardspetmenstruationbeebicyclingundertakertween girlponytailtomboyboy with glassesgoldfishteasingreceptionistblackboardbikedocumentcrying femalefuneral homeallergy11 year oldfourth of julyreference to richard nixonshopping cartmortuarycasketex wifemortalityrocking chairbingocampermorticianblond boyfunfairphonograph recordoathfairgroundfireworksenilitymakeup artistlongingjumping ropecadaverwaspdead fishlifting a female into the airbeehivebumper carfirst crushmotor homecrying childmenarchecuckoo clockpuppy lovebee stingpunched in the gutex husbandchocolate barsitting in a treecrypony tailskipping ropejoblessembalmingpledge of allegiancetubaprostate cancerstylistteacher crushmajor child rolehypochondriastashbee attackcarnival gamegender in titlethe star spangled bannerfish bowlreference to the marx brotherstree climbingwant adbell bottomslaneswarm of beescarnyinsect attackleaseproducewriting classreference to walter cronkitedeath noticemixed bloodchild killed by an animalmood ringphrenologyschwinn bicyclecrush on teacherrope skippingcosmetologist (See All)

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Lars And The Real Girl (2007)
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Lars And The Real Girl (2007)

In this comedy, Lars Lindstrom is an awkwardly shy young man in a small northern town who finally brings home the girl of his dreams to his brother and sister-in-law's home. The only problem is that she's not real - she's a sex doll Lars ordered off the Internet. But sex is not what Lars has in mind β€¦, but rather a deep, meaningful relationship. His sister-in-law is worried for him, his brother thinks he's nuts, but eventually the entire town goes along with his delusion in support of this sweet natured boy that they've always loved. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of ageblack comedydark comedy
Themes:
friendshipdeathjealousypregnancydrinkingfearfunerallonelinessguiltgriefmental illnessdyingdeath in childbirth
Locations:
hospitalrestaurantchurchsnowcemeterysmall townbathtubrural settingwheelchairlakeofficeoffice party
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipdancerpriestlove trianglebrother in law sister in law relationship
Period:
winter
Story:
treehouserecord playerbathneighborcharacter name in titledancingphotographsingingpartytelephone callsongfoodcomputerdrinkcafe β€¦flashlightambulanceeatinginternetdinnergraveyardmarriage proposalflash forwardgravedollreadingflowersisolationgaragepsychologistteddy bearrejectionanxietyheadphonesco workerdelusionfirst kisschoirsnowingbowlinggrowing updead motherbrushing teethsirenearphoneshandshakeshynesswebsitephysiciantombstonebowling alleyreverendresponsibilitynoosetolerancewakegravestonehymnvending machineschizophrenicscrabbleblanketchurch servicechopping woodemergencysex doll911phonograph recorddoctor's officeaction figureintrovertcounselingchurch choiranxiety attacklutheranartificial respirationspring the seasonmother dies in childbirthmail orderchild likeineptloss of confidenceaphephobiagrowing painsimaginary girlfriendin love with an inanimate objectlifesize dollcommunity support (See All)

Envy (2004)
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Envy (2004)

Ben Stiller and Jack Black star as Tim and Nick, best friends, neighbors and co-workers, whose equal footing is suddenly tripped up when one of Nick's harebrained get-rich-quick schemes actually succeeds: Vapoorizer, a spray that literally makes dog poop, or any other kind for that matter, evaporate β€¦ into thin air -- to where exactly is anyone's guess. Tim, who had scoffed at Nick's idea and passed on an opportunity to get in on the deal, can only watch as Nick's fortune -- and Tim's own envy -- grow to equally outrageous proportions. When the flames of jealousy are fanned by an oddball drifter (Walken) who imposes himself into the situation, Tim's life careens wildly out of control ... taking Nick's with it. (Read More)

Themes:
friendshipmoneyjealousypoliticsdrinkingdrunkennesspovertyblackmailwealth
Mood:
rain
Locations:
barswimming poolhotelairplaneitalylakebaseballgas station
Characters:
family relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsister sister relationshipbest friendaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationship
Period:
2000s
Story:
barbecueapplesuburbneighbordogone word titletelephone callhorsedrinkpaintingpianowinevideo cameramansion β€¦montagemodelpainterlatex gloveslimousinefired from the jobpoisondolltentpianistcabineuropeitaliangolfbow and arrowrome italyphone boothtarget practiceinventormillionairezooadvertisinghot tubseparationpalacetv commercialfriendship between womeninventionarcheryharmonicaenvybowling alleyroadblockgolf coursefilling stationwashing machinecarouselprivate jetmerry go roundvineyardschool playracetrackcolleaguegolf cartu.s. congresstrashcandog fecesinfomercialpolitical rallyfrat packreference to robin hooddead horsefalling down a hillvagabondreference to thomas edisonkilling a horsemanufacturingcoffee machinewenchmulti millionairegolden eggpretzelliposuctionpulleyhoistmodel cardry icemaple syrupschool pageantflanvaporizationgarbage can lidabandoned by familystate senate (See All)

The Addams Family (1991) is one of the best movies like Dennis The Menace (1993)
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The Addams Family (1991)

The Addams step out of 'Charles Addams' (qv)' cartoons. They live with all of the trappings of the macabre (including a detached hand for a servant) and are quite wealthy. Added to this mix is a crooked accountant and his loan shark and a plot to slip in the shark's son into the family as their long β€¦ lost Uncle Fester. Can the false Fester find his way into the vault before he is discovered? (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmblack comedyfish out of water
Themes:
christmaspregnancytortureangerdysfunctional familygreedamnesiainheritance
Locations:
cemetery
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshiplawyerlust for money
Period:
1990s
Story:
based on comic striplifting someone into the airbased on tv seriescharacter name in titlesequelsurprise endingrescuehalloweensword fightbased on comic bookmansioncigar smokingthreatbrotherfirst part β€¦strong female characterchainsawoccultdysfunctional marriagefraudblockbustereccentricscamcrossbowimpostorbutlerpassionate kissshaved headunclegothaccountantfreaktween girlfencingloan sharkmacabrereference to shakespeare's hamletopposites attractknittingtrapdoorschool playhunchbackstrong manconcreepylifting a female into the airdisembodied handsiamese twinsfake bloodtrailer narrated by percy rodriguezwatching someone sleepfake doctorfamily lovelong lost brotherquirkysleeping womanreboot of seriesreference to george h.w. bushreunited familyweirdescapadebased on adaptationreal tv show shown in fictional situationreference to nerotalladdams familypreteenage daughtertreasuryuncle festerloving family (See All)

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Nim's Island (2008)
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Nim's Island (2008)

Nim Rusoe is a girl who joins her father, a scientist, when he does research on marine life on an island. It's just the two of them but she spends her time making friends with all the animals she encounters, chatting on the computer and reading the adventure books of Alex Rover. When her father goes β€¦ to do some research but when a storm strikes the island he doesn't come back, she gets worried and frightened. She then e-mails Alex Rover hoping that he will come but what she doesn't know is that Alex Rover is a woman who is agoraphobic and germaphobic. But her creation comes to life and eggs her to go. Unfortunately she has never gone anywhere before and is denied her necessities like her sanitary gel by the customs officer at the airport. In the meantime, Nim tries to be strong while waiting for Alex to arrive. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of ageabsurdismslapstick comedyfish out of water
Themes:
surrealismfearescapeheromemorytravelparanoiapaniccouragenear death experienceobsessive compulsive disorder
Mood:
rainnightmare
Locations:
beachforesthelicopterairplaneboatbathtubdesertwatertaxiairportwoodsseashiprooftopocean β€¦jungletaxi drivercampfirestormsan francisco californiastorm at seaboat accident (See All)
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboygirldancerwritersecurity guardaustralianamerican abroadsingle fatherhuman animal relationship β€¦ship captain (See All)
Story:
treehousebarbecuechild's point of viewflatulencelifting someone into the airbathcharacter name in titlef ratedbased on novelflashbackfightdancingphotographchasesurprise ending β€¦telephone callfirevoice over narrationcryingcell phonefoodrescueslow motion scenecomputercamerafalling from heightletterbookvomitingtearsbedhallucinationislandtelephonescientistsubjective cameraswimmingsurvivalsoccerflashlightcookingmountainvideo cameramontageeatinginternetmapfishradiofishingchild in perilunderwater scenetreeauthordangerelectrocutionfantasy sequencecharacter's point of view camera shotactor playing multiple rolesproduct placementstorytellingrace against timesuitcasemissing personreadinglightningisolationloss of mothersingle parentpirateanswering machinefarceheavy raineggmachetequesttouristsurvivorcaptivespidersharkhome movietorchpresumed deadfull moonpassportreverse footagefloodtelescopebraveryinvasionfanmisunderstandinganimated sequenceobesitypower outageevacuationnovelistrowboatlostvolcanoaerial shote mailrainstormcaptureturtlecliffsailorlanterndead motherbonfirenewspaper clippingfast motion scenecamelexplorationnovelwhaleshipwrecklizardeditorsailboattween girlsailingfish tankimaginary friendseagullhurricanelavawormsouppalm treemotorboatcruise shipclimbing a treesurrogate mothermicroscopewet t shirtmetal detectorgame playingrescue from drowninganimated creditsgolden gate bridgereclusemountain climbingrock climbingtreadmillagoraphobialeg injuryfemale writertropical islandscottish accenthelicopter pilotcoconutseal the animalrole modelvolcanic eruptioncatapultpinatatidal wavealternate worldlifeboatqueenslandbelchingsatellite dishcratersouth pacificwet jeansspyglasswater pumpstarfishlost at seapelicansea lionsolar powertug of warclosing credits sequencetoolswindsurfingsea turtleashwading in watertropicssinking boatcalling parent by first nameport a pottymarine biologistarachnophobiaanimated scenecall for helpmonsoonhomeschoolinghiding in a treeman versus naturespear fishingnational geographic magazineroasted pigsatellite phonecan openerdesolate islandplanktonsecurity checkpointalonenessboatmanbuccaneerhula danceroverboardoceanographerair hostessamerican expatriatesextantflossing one's teethtropical stormfear of spidershand sanitizersatellite telephonewoman girl relationship (See All)

Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
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Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, as a young boy and girl fall in love they are moved to run away together. Various factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down - which might not be such a bad thing.

Subgenre:
coming of ageblack comedyabsurdismdeadpan comedy
Themes:
surrealismmarriageinfidelityadulteryextramarital affairdepressionunfaithfulnessfirst lovemissing child
Mood:
rainbreaking the fourth wall
Locations:
boatbathtubwoodsstormnew england
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrenboybrother sister relationshipgirlsherifffrench kissboy in underwear
Period:
1960syear 1965
Story:
running awaychild's point of viewrunawaybathdogf ratedbloodflashbacktwo word titleexplosionchaseerectiontelephone callslow motion scenepainting β€¦bookbeerrunninglingerieislandscientistorphanstabbingmapnonlinear timelinesearchon the runbinocularsfugitivesuitcasetentreadingpursuitsplit screentypewriterscene during opening creditsrecordingragewalkie talkiecampforbidden loveunfaithful wifetitle appears in writingscissorsfirst kissyoung lovevoice over lettersocial workereye patchalienationpipe smokinglocation in titlegirl in bra and pantiesyelling12 year olddockkilling a dogcanoepink pantiesadolescencereading aloudlistening to a radiomegaphoneshort skirtbadgeteenage girl in underwearwhite brastabbed with scissorsfoster childhandkerchiefdevastationsmall town sheriffstruck by lightningrunaway childboy scoutdummyfoster parentsearch partypen palwaterfrontbook readinglovers on the lammeet cutetitle appears in textboy scoutschild smokingthe color redcovesleeping on a beachsplit screen telephone callbookwormspontaneous erectionthe color bluerunaway boysearch for missing personreel to reel tape recorderrunaway girlwading across a riverscout campthe color yellowboy scout saluteelectric kissreference to francoise hardy (See All)

The Sandlot (1993)
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The Sandlot (1993)

Scotty Smalls moves to a new neighborhood with his mom and stepdad, and wants to learn to play baseball. Rodriguez, the neighborhood baseball guru, takes Smalls under his wing - soon he becomes part of the local baseball buddies. They fall into adventures involving baseball, treehouse sleep-ins, the β€¦ desirous lifeguard at the local pool, the snooty rival ball team, and the travelling fair. Beyond the fence at the back of the sandlot menaces a legendary ball-eating dog called The Beast, and the kids inevitably must deal with him. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmcoming of age
Themes:
friendshipchildhood
Locations:
swimming poolbaseball
Characters:
family relationshipschildrenboyself narrationboy girl kiss
Period:
1960ssummeryear 1962
Story:
treehouselifting someone into the airdogtwo word titlekisstitle spoken by characterexplosionchasevoice over narrationslow motion scenevomitingcandledream sequenceunderwater sceneprofanity β€¦fireworkswhat happened to epiloguecakescene during opening creditsgroup of friendstwinspoolcarnivaldivingteamblack and white sceneblack eyefriendship between boysblind manspittingjunkyardsports teamfencetelling someone to shut upname callingvacuum cleanerboy with glassesbeastkidkiss on the lipsbaseball capbaseball gameutahjumping into waterfourth of julyunwanted kissbaseball fieldmale vomitingstory tellingchild swearingfunfaircatapultcalling someone an idiotsteakbaseball moviemouth to mouth resuscitationdiving boardchased by a dogbaseball glovesummertimebaseball fanhomerunclimbing over a fencedoghouseplaying catchjumping into a swimming poolbaseball cap worn backwardsreference to babe ruthgroup of childrenwavingchewing tobaccoreference to the new york yankeesreference to playboyhome runthumbs up gesturereference to herculesjumping into a poolmastiffhit with a baseballcampoutplaying baseballyankees baseball capdiving into waterfemale lifeguardjuly 4thunable to swimpretending to drownautographed baseballcannonball divehit in face with a ballreference to lou gehrigreference to the world serieschild vomittingfairground rideredheaded childsandlot baseballsteak on black eye (See All)

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An American Tail (1986) is one of the best movies like Dennis The Menace (1993)
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An American Tail (1986)

Fievel is a young Russian mouse separated from his parents on the way to America, a land they think is without cats. When he arrives alone in the New World, he keeps up hope, searching for his family, making new friends, and running and dodging the cats he thought he'd be rid off.

Themes:
murderescapeheroangermafia
Mood:
rain
Locations:
new york citystormsewersea monster
Characters:
family relationshipsfather son relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipbabyjewishbullyjewrussianmayorrussian jewkiller cat
Period:
19th century1880s
Story:
slingshotapplerecord playerbathkissthree word titlefirecryingcatpianocriminalgood versus evilsurvivalorphanband β€¦gangdisguisecigar smokingimmigrationpop musicreunionratfirst parthenchmancard gamepokercoptalking animalhong kongmouseloss of loved onebeardfraudclassical musicirishviolinanthropomorphismwhiskeyanti semitismfloodimaginationinvasionsoapnostalgiaitalian americanimpostoranthropomorphic animallove at first sightdespairdrummerlostthunderstormcon artistoutlawmustachepigeonsmokecoinseparationaccountantstreet gangcockroachaccordionalarmseagullbubble bathrazorcheeserallyteethknittingscoldingstatue of libertygang leaderbarrelberetnoisetop hatticketduetbird cageangryshakespearean quotationwavesgoonnosechorusconfidenceclarinettenorcastle thunderspeech impedimentsopranoseasicknesssweatshopgrandmahanukkahbad tempergrandparenthalf dressed cartoon animalsecret revealedmaster of disguiseballadeerbowler hatanthropomorphic mouseroller skatetrue identity revealedgrandpagrowlingsobbingtubacat versus mousebarefoot cartoon animalpogrombubblescossackhiccupmockingevil catright hand manirish immigrantpoker chipanger issuesearsfake nosereference to shakespeare's twelfth nightboat dockcat attackscally capbaritoneloss of family membergang bossroaringanger anonymousbabushkafake earsknit capamerican tailpurring (See All)

Mary Poppins (1964)
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Mary Poppins (1964)

When Jane and Michael, the children of the wealthy and uptight Banks family, are faced with the prospect of a new nanny, they are pleasantly surprised by the arrival of the magical Mary Poppins. Embarking on a series of fantastical adventures with Mary and her Cockney performer friend, Bert, the sib β€¦lings try to pass on some of their nanny's sunny attitude to their preoccupied parents. (Read More)

Subgenre:
stop motion animationlive action and animation
Themes:
marriagedancemagic
Mood:
breaking the fourth wall
Locations:
london englandfarmrooftop
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboybrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistgirl
Period:
1910s
Story:
child's point of viewlifting someone into the airneighborcharacter name in titledogf ratedbased on noveltitle spoken by charactermirrorcafejokebrunetteapologybirddrawing β€¦umbrellaactor playing multiple rolesbankfireworksfireplacehatcookblockbusterpart animationcannonjob interviewmedicationrainstormhousekeeperlaughingunclenannynew joblevitationdual rolepenguinhorse racingtween girlbankerquitting a jobcloudkitecathedralfamous scorecarouseladmiralcockney accentstreet musicianlifting female in airjob promotionsnowglobechimneylifting an adult into the airnurserylullabytea partycartoon duckvirtual setconstablesiblings living togethersuffragettecartoon reality crossovercartoon pigfox huntchimney sweepwind stormmeasuring tapecheerfulnesscartoon penguinone man bandcarousel horsesliding down a banisterbank of englandcartoon horse (See All)

Big (1988)
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Big (1988)

Josh Baskin would do anything to be big to hang out with his crush at the carnival. He finds a Zoltar machine, and he wishes to be big. After Zoltar tells him, "his wish is granted", Josh notices the machine is unplugged. He wakes up the next morning in an adult's body but he still has the same pers β€¦onality. With the help of his best friend, Billy, Josh learns how to act like a grown up. But as he gets a girlfriend and a fun job, he doesn't want to be a kid again. Will Josh stay big or become a 13 year old boy again? (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of agefish out of water
Themes:
friendshipseductionhope
Mood:
affection
Locations:
new york cityhotelbicycleofficeoffice party
Characters:
policemother son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage boybest friendbullyemployer employee relationshipchildhood friend
Period:
1980s
Story:
toy storechild's point of viewlifting someone into the airneighborsexf ratedone word titlebare chested malekisstitle spoken by charactertitle directed by femaleunderwearmirrorpianomanhattan new york city β€¦basketballchildbirthday partygunshotlimousineringhairy chestgameloss of virginitywalkie talkietoyblockbusterhomecarnivalbossmale underwearco workerthirty somethingclassmatecareerfemale directorwishjobage differencepiano playeradolescencebaseball gamebunk bedrole reversaltrampolinebronx new york citymarketingbody swapduettap dancingjob promotionfunfairwish fulfillmentpinball machineloftbody switchingshaving creamtap dancewhat ifracquetballbody transformationtoy makerswitching bodieschild as adulthomesickpiano duetyankee stadium bronx new york citybirthday songunplugged electronic workscheap hotelquarterdo oversilly stringchild as an adultface on a milk carton (See All)

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Fright Night (2011)
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Fright Night (2011)

A remake of the 1985 original, teenager Charley Brewster (Yelchin) guesses that his new neighbor Jerry Dandrige (Farrell) is a vampire responsible for a string of recent deaths. When no one he knows believes him, he enlists Peter Vincent (Tennant), a self proclaimed vampire killer and Las Vegas magi β€¦cian, to help him take down Jerry. (Read More)

Subgenre:
vampire comedy
Themes:
murderdeathrevengesupernatural powercelebritymurder of family
Mood:
gorecar chasehorror movie remakedeath of vampire
Locations:
hospitalswimming poolmotorcyclenightclubdesert
Characters:
mother son relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipvampirebullysingle motherdeath of girlfriendvampire girl
Story:
appleperson on firesuburbneighborbloodbare chested maletitle spoken by characterpistolcell phonecorpseblood splattershot in the chestremakeshotgunbeer β€¦car crashdead bodysubjective cameraaxestabbingdeath of friendimpalementstabbed in the chesttransformationstalkercharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backcharacter's point of view camera shotshot in the shoulderlong takedisappearancehigh school studentstalkingcrossexploding bodybasementsuspicioncharacter says i love youfirst partsevered armlas vegas nevadacasinofireplaceburned alivebreaking and enteringgothicmagiciancrucifixeaten alivecameocrossbow3 dimensionalstabbed in the necktitle appears in writingaerial shotspyingtitle at the endraised middle fingerlens flaredead woman with eyes openarrowimprisonmentintimidationmarijuana jointsunsethiding in a closethorror hostfemale vampireburnt faceheld captivebitten in the neckdripping bloodsunriselighting a cigarettehiding under a bedexploding housevampirismtrapdoorinvitationvampire hunterhouse firefinger gunholy waterregenerationcamera focus on female buttdead woman on floorthroat rippingsexual predatorhidden roomdrinking bloodremake of american filmman wearing a wignailfangsleather pantsstabbed in the heartvampire bitemagician's assistantblood on mouthsilver bulletspying on someoneblood on handhorror comiceating an applewooden stakeduskremake of cult favoritehit by a vanfalling into a poolmale vampiremaster vampirevampire teethbitten by a vampirefake mustachelicking bloodno reflectionsucking bloodturned into vampirevampire driving a carpanic roomsetting someone on fireteenage vampireturning into a vampirehiding on the ceilingwoman disintegratedmurdered in an elevatoropen shirt (See All)

Uncle Buck (1989) is one of the best movies like Dennis The Menace (1993)
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Uncle Buck (1989)

As an idle, good-natured bachelor, Uncle Buck is the last person you would think of to watch the kids. However, during a family crisis, he is suddenly left in charge of his nephew and nieces. Unaccustomed to suburban life, fun-loving Uncle Buck soon charms his younger relatives Miles and Maizy with  β€¦his hefty cooking and his new way of doing the laundry. His carefree style does not impress everyone though - especially his rebellious teenage niece, Tia, and his impatient girlfriend, Chanice. With a little bit of luck and a lot of love, Uncle Buck manages to surprise everyone in this heartwarming family comedy. (Read More)

Subgenre:
fish out of water
Themes:
drunkennessdysfunctional familyunemployment
Mood:
high schoolnightaffection
Locations:
chicago illinoiscar
Characters:
family relationshipsteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girllittle girllittle boyteacher student relationshipuncle nephew relationshipuncle niece relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationship
Period:
1980s
Story:
suburbneighborcharacter name in titledogtwo word titletitle spoken by characterpunched in the facebirthdaybound and gaggeddinnercigar smokingclownproduct placementcharacter says i love youprofanity β€¦heart attackgolfteen angstbabysittertwinswatching televisionmisunderstandingfather figurebowlinggamblersarcasmtelling someone to shut upvacuum cleanertween girlredheaded womanmaking out15 year oldcoughingkiss on the lipsbowling alleyrespecthouse partyman wearing glassesfamily homehatchetracetrackpancakeanswering machine messageperson in a car trunkreference to karl marxfear of commitmenttireends with freeze frame40 year olddefiancedressing gown6 year oldattitudemother daughter hugfalling out of bedreference to mikhail gorbachevsharing a bedbreaking a plateelectric drillhit by a doorhit on the head with a balljalopysinging along with radiocaught eavesdroppingeavesdropping at a doorhit with a golf ballbound and gagged with duct tapecrazy uncleparent teacher meeting (See All)

Son Of Rambow (2007)
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Son Of Rambow (2007)

SON OF RAMBOW is the name of the home movie made by two little boys with a big video camera and even bigger ambitions. Set on a long English summer in the early '80s, SON OF RAMBOW is a comedy about friendship, faith and the tough business of growing up. We see the story through the eyes of Will, th β€¦e eldest son of a fatherless Plymouth Brethren family. The Brethren regard themselves as God's 'chosen ones' and their strict moral code means that Will has never been allowed to mix with the other 'worldlies,' listen to music or watch TV, until he finds himself caught up in the extraordinary world of Lee Carter, the school terror and maker of bizarre home movies. Carter exposes Will to a pirate copy of Rambo: First Blood and from that moment Will's mind is blown wide open and he's easily convinced to be the stuntman in Lee Carters' diabolical home movie. Will's imaginative little brain is not only given chance to flourish in the world of film making, but is also very handy when it comes to dreaming up elaborate schemes to keep his partnership with Lee Carter a secret from the Brethren community. Will and Carter's complete disregard for consequences and innocent ambition means that the process of making their film is a glorious roller-coaster that eventually leads to true friendship. They start to make a name for themselves at school as movie makers but when popularity descends on them in the form of the Pied Piper-esque French exchange student, Didier Revol, their unique friendshi… (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmcoming of ageslapstick comedy
Themes:
friendshipsurrealismreligiontorturefilmmakingtheftbullyingchildhoodreligious upbringing
Mood:
nightmare
Locations:
hospitalrestaurantschoolchurchforestsmall townbusbicyclewoodswheelchairenglandlake
Characters:
thieffamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipteachergirlnursedanceractor β€¦artistchristianbullysingle motherbiblefrenchgrandmother grandson relationshipwriter directorreligious sectchildren in love (See All)
Period:
1980s
Story:
running awayrecord playerrunawayprankdogviolenceflashbackgunkissfightcigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by characterpartychase β€¦three word titlecryingdreamfoodrescuewatching tvwritten by directorbookvomitinglietearssunglassesrunningcafebathroomhallucinationclassroomprayerrivercookingcandlevideo cameraambulanceeatingwidowtoiletapologyno opening creditsdrawingchild in perilunderwater scenedrowningliarumbrellastatuereadingconvertiblepursuitwigfilm within a filmgiftclassgraffiticowsubtitled scenesupermarketinjuryhelmetrecordingmousemale bondingmovie starvideotapewristwatchvisitskateboardbroken legmovie theatregrocery storeimaginationshopliftingbraverycrossbowmobile phonedrummertheatre audiencemedical examinationscissorsoilabsent fatherschool uniformfriendship between boysclassmatearrowalarm clocksurprise after end creditsprayingcandyboredompickpocketdead fathercrutchesalarmdrumgoldfishstuntworkshopkitescarecrowhallwaynursing homegurneyclimbing a treehome videoprivate schoolcamouflageintentionally misspelled titlestuntmanrescue from drowningtoy gunvisitorabsent motherphonographwater fountainmovie fannecktiewater hosefrench accentbuilding collapserole modelheadbandsodabubble gumhead scarfexchange studentcatapulttoilet stallmovie premierepower plantschool lockerold people's homescreen testchild driving a carpiggy bankgood samaritanreference to ramboentouragestitchfishbowltarforeign exchange studentinjured childanimated sceneaneurysmleg in castblood oathflip bookswinging on a ropetool shedblood brothersholding a gun to one's own headyoung filmmakerjumping into a riverabsent parentshit on the head with a ballamateur filmmakingfundamentalist religionguide dogplaying hookynose bandageboy smoking a cigarettescabtalking through a windowbicycle lockpineconestocking feetfake tattooimitating someonejumping from a treelow techprayer meetingschool tiemuscle suitflying dogsliding down a hill (See All)

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The Wizard Of Oz (1939)
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The Wizard Of Oz (1939)

In this charming film based on the popular L. Frank Baum stories, Dorothy and her dog Toto are caught in a tornado's path and somehow end up in the land of Oz. Here she meets some memorable friends and foes in her journey to meet the Wizard of Oz who everyone says can help her return home and possib β€¦ly grant her new friends their goals of a brain, heart and courage. (Read More)

Subgenre:
allegory
Themes:
friendshipescapedancemagicdysfunctional familyguiltabductioncourage
Locations:
forestsnowbicyclevillagefarmroad tripcastlewalled city
Characters:
husband wife relationshipsingerhostagewitchuncle niece relationshipaunt niece relationshipcoronerevil witchgirl and her dog
Story:
lifting someone into the airrunawayflowerperson on firedogtitle spoken by charactersingingfirecryingsongdreamhorserescuecatsecret β€¦falling from heightgood versus evilaxedisguisechild in periltreethreatmonkeytalking animalquestfaintingwitchcraftvillainesshomecompassionanimal attackcrushed to deathclockguarddwarfinnocenceimpostorpet dogwizardawardlionjumping through a windowheartdeath of sisterdungeonsnowingsecret identityfortune tellerbrainadolescentcrowauntlevitationgatefireballfarmhousetween girlmedalhot dogtornadoshoecornfieldunconsciousnessfantasy worldchandelierscarecrowhot air balloonbeauty salonbechdel test passedreference to abraham lincolnkansaspigtailsrecluselocked in a roomintellectualdoormanvoyagemagic spellcurtainbroomcowardicebubblecrystal ballfalling asleepniecehomesicknesshourglassbasketrich snobalternate universetalking to a dogdeus ex machinait was all a dreampleadingwizard of ozcrossroadslittle personpet owner relationshipcharlatandrawbridgereference to julius caesarfarm handapple treegreen skinreference to cleopatracycloneanimate treedeath certificatediplomaowner dog relationshipwavinghaunted forestreference to isistin mansmall dogtalking treefacadeslipperwoodsmanreference to the egyptian god osirisaccidental herobroomstickomaha nebraskahome sweet homepigstybucket of waterflying monkeyimaginary landmagical shoegood witchskywritingfloating headloyal doganthropomorphic treemelting womanoil canpoppy fieldflying witchhonorary degreeruby slippers (See All)

Peter Pan (2003)
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Peter Pan (2003)

In stifling Edwardian London, Wendy Darling mesmerizes her brothers every night with bedtime tales of swordplay, swashbuckling, and the fearsome Captain Hook. But the children become the heroes of an even greater story, when Peter Pan flies into their nursery one night and leads them over moonlit ro β€¦oftops through a galaxy of stars and to the lush jungles of Neverland. Wendy and her brothers join Peter and the Lost Boys in an exhilarating life--free of grown-up rules--while also facing the inevitable showdown with Hook and his bloodthirsty pirates. (Read More)

Subgenre:
martial artsswashbucklersword and fantasy
Themes:
friendshipmurderdeathbetrayaljealousyfearheromagicangerlonelinesstheftadoptioncouragefirst love
Locations:
schoolsnowbathtublondon englandwatershipcastlejunglestormcity of children
Characters:
thieffamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipteachergirlstudent β€¦tough guynative americanvillainaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationshipmermaidboy hero (See All)
Period:
1900s
Story:
child's point of viewlifting someone into the airrecord playercharacter name in titledogbased on novelviolencegunkissfighttitle spoken by charactervoice over narrationcryingrescueslow motion scene β€¦battleswordlettershootingshowdownhand to hand combatbedislandclassroomfightingcombatbound and gaggedsword fightgangambushmixed martial artsweaponman with glassesno opening creditschilddisarming someoneone man armydrawingduelattempted murderone against manydangerpoisonstorytellingtough girlskeletonglassestrapunderwaterclassicepirategoldcaptainbow and arrowflyinghead buttheroinehattreasurehidinggossipteddy bearfemale tied upcannonbarefoottelescopefairychild protagonistrowboatlostrivalshadowyoung lovegrowing upsword duelparrotwilhelm screamnannyclose up of eyesflagswordsmangatecrocodiletween girladventure heroboy with glasseshanging upside downbankerfencingcloudwhistlingfeathersiblingmusketsewingcomettop hathookshot with a bow and arrowflintlock riflenightgownflintlock pistolsolar systemwire fubig ben londonchild heromale tied upreference to cinderellapleadingchild in dangerteepeehook for handplay fightvictrolamake believepirate captainnightshirtwooden swordsaint bernard dogpulling hairflying boygirl in dangerwalking the plankjolly rogerskull and crossbonesboy in dangerfantasy landflying shipblushingmagical dustthimblecrowingfairy dustbarefoot boy (See All)

The Flintstones (1994) is one of the best movies like Dennis The Menace (1993)
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The Flintstones (1994)

The Flintstones and the Rubbles are modern stone-age families. Fred and Barney work at Slate and Company, mining rock. Fred gives Barney some money so he and Betty can adopt a baby. When Fred and Barney take a test to determine who should become the new associate vice president, Barney returns the f β€¦avor by switching his test answers for Fred's, whose answers aren't very good. Fred gets the executive position, but little does he know that he's being manipulated by his boss to be the fall guy for an embezzlement scheme. (Read More)

Subgenre:
fairy talealternate history
Themes:
friendshipkidnappingdanceheroguiltgreedadoptionself sacrifice
Locations:
restaurantcarbusnightclubdesertdance restaurant
Characters:
family relationshipsfriendsingerbest friendlittle girllittle boyvillainsecretary
Story:
lifting someone into the airtied upbased on tv seriescharacter name in titlesequelkissdancingsingingpartyshowerfiresongfoodblondebook β€¦runninggood versus evilbound and gaggedbasketballhousebirdfantasy sequenceproduct placementstorytellingdebtreadingglasseswitnesssacrificetv newshuggingshavinggameheroineeggenemyvillainessblockbusterhomedinosaurbarefoothomelessdeath threatballpunchpetjewelryyellingsandwichlaundrymarketpromotionsuitsleepbased on cartoonmother in lawchild kidnappingaltered version of studio logoprehistoric timesapecavemanspoontelevision setanachronismlynchingbitelifting female in airfurbedtime storyquarrystudio logo segues into filmprehistorycatapultfrying panbreaking glassbonesstone agerich snobtailplayinglayoffpleadingwheelplatedrive in theaterevil plotlawn mowingconcreteattempted escapebusboyneanderthaldictaphonedinosaur eggreboot of seriescave womangarbage disposalembezzler1000000 b.c.buyingmodern stone age humorsnow conestudio logo parodykitchen appliancedinosaur and manpay raisedinosaurs humans coexistpet dinosaur (See All)

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Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
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Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (1998)

Four Jack-the-lads find themselves heavily - seriously heavily - in debt to an East End hard man and his enforcers after a crooked card game. Overhearing their neighbours in the next flat plotting to hold up a group of out-of-their-depth drug growers, our heros decide to stitch up the robbers in tur β€¦n. In a way the confusion really starts when a pair of antique double-barrelled shotguns go missing in a completely different scam. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmcult filmblack comedygangster comedy
Themes:
friendshipmurderdeathdrugsmoneytorturedrunkennessgangsterrobberyangergamblinghome invasion
Mood:
nightambiguous ending
Locations:
barlondon englandelevatorpolice stationstrip club
Characters:
thieffather son relationshiptough guy
Period:
1990s
Story:
rhyme in titleswitchbladeperson on fireneighborfemale nuditynumber in titlebloodviolenceflashbackbare chested malefemale rear nuditycigarette smokingsurprise endingpistol β€¦telephone callvoice over narrationpunctuation in titlecell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestface slapshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facethongvomitingrifleheld at gunpointcar crashdead bodymarijuanapianobritishalcoholstripperf wordsubjective camerafoot chasegay slurbound and gaggedgangambushdrug dealerbridgechild in perilhit by a carvancigar smokingdrowningbartenderdrug addictorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathstabbed in the backcharacter's point of view camera shotstorytellingrace against timedebtknocked outsplit screensix word titlethreatened with a knifedirectorial debutpubeuropesubtitled scenefreeze framecrime bossmachismoeavesdroppinggolfteahead buttpokermachetecagefriendship between menshot in the stomachfaintingphone boothchefhomicidemasked manduct tape over mouthnicknamestealing a carburglaryensemble castcard playingaccidental killingknife throwingcomma in titledrug lordfast motion scenemarijuana jointbag of moneyshot in the neckspit in the faceblack manblack marketstonerstabbed in the armdouble barreled shotgunhanging upside downsawed off shotgunman punching a womanbased on short filmwalkingkicked in the headcarjackingshot in the footpun in titleboxing ringhiding under a bedreference to james bondantiquecockney accentsmoking marijuanasex shopkicking in a doortrenchcoatcocktailhatchetsmoking potcamera focus on female buttslow motion action scenechild swearingpublic phonereference to winston churchillsnorricamtelling a jokedrink thrown into someone's faceliverpudliancounting moneypassed out drunkdumb criminalhit with a car doorhit with a rifle buttskull crushingduffel bagreference to snow whitedeliberate crueltyhit with a golf clubthrown through a walltanning bedmob enforcerstrip showcheating at cardspoker playerwad of cashpunch into the camerasevered toeaxe in the backhigh stakesantique gunair rifleliverpool accentgrow opcardsharpdildo used as weaponwall of tv screensfixed gamerhyming slang (See All)

Hugo (2011)
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Hugo (2011)

Hugo is an orphan boy living in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. He learned to fix clocks and other gadgets from his father and uncle which he puts to use keeping the train station clocks running. The only thing that he has left that connects him to his dead father is an automaton (mecha β€¦nical man) that doesn't work without a special key. Hugo needs to find the key to unlock the secret he believes it contains. On his adventures, he meets George Melies, a shopkeeper, who works in the train station, and his adventure-seeking god-daughter. Hugo finds that they have a surprising connection to his father and the automaton, and he discovers it unlocks some memories the old man has buried inside regarding his past. (Read More)

Subgenre:
steampunksilent moviesilent filmmakingfrench filmmakingdieselpunk
Themes:
friendshipdeathlovedrinkingdrunkennessescapefilmmakingmagicmemoryangerlonelinessdeath of fatherobsessionpoetryphotography β€¦theatrefalling in lovewritingdog in love (See All)
Mood:
nightmarefilm history
Locations:
restauranttrainschoolsnowcemeteryparis francebathtubfrancemuseum
Characters:
thiefhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boygirlpolice officerpolicemandancermusician β€¦actorphotographerwriterartistactresslittle girllittle boyfilmmakerfilm directorfrenchuncle nephew relationshipmermaid (See All)
Period:
1930s
Story:
toy storerunning awaychild's point of viewflowerbathcharacter name in titledogone word titleflashbackdancingphotographexplosionchasetelephone callfire β€¦voice over narrationcryingbased on bookdreamcorpserescueslow motion scenecatcameradrinkarrestsecretbooktearsrunningdead bodycaferobotrivertelephonesubjective camerafoot chasenewspaperorphanname in titleold manmontageno opening creditschilddrawingchild in perilsearchgraveyardtheatergravelibraryauthorprologuekeyuniformpassionstatuereadingscreampursuitsadnessstageworld war onecinemaactingpoettrustcircuspoemapplauseentertainmentbreaking and enteringcagefamehappinessmagiciantoyhidingwatching a moviewristwatchtimeaudienceladderrailway stationorphanagefollowing someoneorchestraclockembarrassmentguardmovie theatregypsyinventorpet dog3 dimensionalwizardtheatre audiencemakeup3dlaughterfilm setdrunksketchbookstorecapturesnowingnotelanternbonfireholding handsmusic bandposterbeing followedsaving a lifeforename as titlemagic tricknotebookeiffel tower parisspiral staircasefilm clipmachinefilm projectortween girlflaskshow businesspocket watchfallingtrain tracksindustryfilm studioashescollectorentertainercarpenterhiding placevaultcarousellimpcinematographercollectionenigmalobstermovie cameramerry go roundkiss on the cheekpenhouse fireapprenticeloudspeakerhookspotlightguard dogoverhead shotmovie posterwrenchcard tricktantrumboy girl relationshipspectatorreference to charlie chaplinmusetrain conductormausoleum3 dmovie projectordead brotherstreet kidshopkeeperoil lampinkdead parentsgalasideshowsteamfake beardleg bracefire breathing dragontoy soldierseine riverdobermanscavengerdreamerlooking through a keyholerepairmanclock towerdeath of uncletrain wreckscreenpastrypicking a locklarge format cameramementomagician's assistantlock picknewsstandpost world war onepresentationslidewar injurydachshundtoolscupboardeiffel towerauteurnotre dame cathedraljazz combobook sellernightshirtreference to london england3d glassesdestroying propertymagic actillustrationtrain derailmentrailroad trackshistory of cinemalong underwearreference to rudolph valentinowind up toyclimbing a wallcroissantwearing clothes in a bathtubfilm preservationmechanicalreference to jules vernetraveling circusclockworkfilm restorationautomatoncrankreference to buster keatoninnovatorfilm historianwicker basketdoberman pinschertrain enginereference to douglas fairbanksreference to harold lloydtrampledantiquariandream within a dream within a dreamlistening at a doorreelgodfather goddaughter relationshipsense of timearc de triomphebroken chaircelluloidclockmakerovationpurpose in lifereference to georges meliesarmoireflower selleryear 1895film academygearsreference to the lumiere brothersbass fiddlehand crankedoil canstanding on a chairwind upfootlightsmechanical dragonmechanical manreference to hal roachshoe heelsmelling a flower (See All)

Jack (1996)
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Jack (1996)

The movie is about a boy with a unique aging disorder: one that makes him age 4 times faster than normal. It picks up when Jack (Robin Williams) is 10 years old, but looks 40. He tries to go to public school for the first time, and to become friends with kids his own age. His physical appearance cau β€¦ses him lots of problems, however. (Read More)

Subgenre:
fish out of water
Themes:
friendshipdysfunctional family
Locations:
hospitalbarschoolbicycle
Characters:
family relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyteachergirllittle girllittle boyteacher student relationshipnew student
Story:
treehousechild's point of viewflatulencecharacter name in titleone word titletitle spoken by characterjailclassroomhalloweenbedroomcaliforniabasketballnunpantyhosetree β€¦actor shares first name with characterhalloween costumespeechchildbirthheart attackfemale stockinged legsdiseasecrushplaygroundbutterflyfriendship between boyshalloween partygraduationforename as titletrick or treatingfreaktutoressayhandicap10 year oldhigh school graduationwoman in laborcardboard boxfirst day of schoolfirst crushmaturitypaperboypenthouse magazineblowing bubblesteacher crushwater balloonrapid agingpremature birthclass photographaging disorderpremature agingfifth graderadult actor playing minorgummi bearprogeriacollapsing chair (See All)

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Oliver! (1968) is one of the best movies like Dennis The Menace (1993)
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Oliver! (1968)

Musical adaptation of 'Charles Dickens (I)' (qv)'s classic tale of an orphan who runs away from the orphanage and hooks up with a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor.

Subgenre:
melodrama
Themes:
friendshipmurderlovekidnappingbetrayaldrunkennessdancefuneraltheftpovertyredemptionabuseabductionhopehomelessness β€¦wealth (See All)
Locations:
london englandcourtroomrooftop
Characters:
thieffamily relationshipspolicehostagewaitresspolice chaseboy singer
Period:
19th century1830s
Story:
child's point of viewrunawaycharacter name in titledogbased on novelone word titlefightpunctuation in titlearrestcleavageorphanchild abusefalse accusationchildanti hero β€¦coffinchild in perilsearchscreamingdomestic violenceexclamation point in titleclass differenceschessbeardblockbusterorphanagecompassionsocial commentaryburglarybutchersexy womanbalconysongwriterinjusticecellarowlbanditvictorian erajewelryyellingnew jobforename as titlepickpocketfountainwalletstaircaseundertakerunderworldtavernupper classkindnessfriends who live togetherbritainrags to richesguardianmoustachefamous scorejuvenile delinquencylocketbludgeoningstreet vendorbarmaidchild laborhandkerchiefrunaway childbased on stage musicalauthorityaproncockneycrime ringlondon bridgegang that lives togetherlife of crimetrestlespontaneous choreographydrawing strawsgreat unclenewsboy capbased on stage musical based on novelgruel (See All)

Withnail & I (1987)
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Withnail & I (1987)

London, 1969 - two 'resting' (unemployed and unemployable) actors, Withnail and Marwood, fed up with damp, cold, piles of washing-up, mad drug dealers and psychotic Irishmen, decide to leave their squalid Camden flat for an idyllic holiday in the countryside, courtesy of Withnail's uncle Monty's cou β€¦ntry cottage. But when they get there, it rains non-stop, there's no food, and their basic survival skills turn out to be somewhat limited. Matters are not helped by the arrival of Uncle Monty, who shows an uncomfortably keen interest in Marwood... (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmcult filmblack comedydark comedyautobiographical
Themes:
friendshiplovemoneypoliticsdrinkingfeardrunkennesspovertyparanoiadrug useillnessunemploymentforgivenesshuntingwilderness
Mood:
raindarkness
Locations:
restaurantbathtublondon englandrural settingkitchenfarm
Characters:
homosexualfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfriendpolicemanactorwriteralcoholichomosexualityjewuncle nephew relationship
Period:
1960syear 1969
Story:
pillflatulencebathneighborcharacter name in titledogfightcigarette smokingphotographthree word titlevoice over narrationpunctuation in titleunderwearfoodurination β€¦shotguncatdrinkshootingvomitingriflebedlow budget filmcafemarijuanatelephonenewspapercookingwinecandlestrangulationdrug dealerfishroommatecigar smokingcoffeekeyauditiondollrabbitfarmercountrysideratchickenreference to william shakespearerefugeepubcowtwenty somethingampersand in titleeyeglassesshavingpot smokingteawolfathletemedicinecakeeccentrictv showgoatclockhaircutwhiskeybootsconstruction sitebuddyhippieironymillionaireanxietycard playingthirty somethinglanternbriefsgunfirereckless drivinghairdressermen's bathroomtv commercialdrunk drivingfarmhousedegradationcottagetheatre productionurineconservativesoupsense of smellbullbumperfumetelegrampark benchreference to shakespeare's hamletbritish renaissancesleeplessnessstarvingovenglobebaldnesspoachergrungecreekplastic bagheart conditioneeltheatrical agentburnt handrubber glovesplierssleeping on a sofaaspiringinvaliumapronthinnessenglish countrysidewrecking ballsteroidfaithfulnesstearoomwindshield wiperpheasantsharing a bedcidermulti millionairejaguar the carsqualorlighter fluidsherrydrama schoolcamden town londonout of work actorthermostat (See All)

The Pacifier (2005)
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The Pacifier (2005)

After a Navy SEAL fails to rescue a scientist who developed a top secret device, he is assigned to guard the man's children while searching for information on where the device may be hidden inside the house. Along the way, he must cope with rebellious teens, child care, an overbearing school officia β€¦l, and foreign spies also looking for it. (Read More)

Subgenre:
martial arts
Themes:
murderdanceheromilitarydeath of fatherwrestlingu.s. military
Mood:
high schoolcar chase
Locations:
bicyclesewer
Characters:
family relationshipspolicemother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boybabysister sister relationshipaction herolittle girlinterracial relationshipasianprofessor β€¦asian americanrussianpolice chase (See All)
Story:
lifting someone into the airtied upprankneighbortwo word titlebare chested malekisstitle spoken by charactersingingchasepistolsongbeatingfistfightbrawl β€¦held at gunpointbeerhand to hand combatcar crashcombatscientistsoccerassassinbound and gaggedwidowdrivingnundisarming someoneone man armychild in perilone against manybinocularskeymissiontentopening action scenebankbraceletgymbodyguardhigh school studentcheerleaderdeath of husbandlaptoptraploss of fathercharacter says i love yougaragetraitorfalling down stairsassassination attemptbeer drinkingbabysittersecurity cameraloss of loved onerehearsalgaggedfemale tied upmilkbald mankicked in the crotchbooby trapcommandowedding ringduckexploding helicopterreckless drivingnannytracking devicemusclemantaekwondoschool principalstage playquitting a jobcommando missiondisciplinecookiecdsubmachine gunhouse partyvaultpasswordmilitary trainingfamily homeinspectortrapdoorcctvdouble agentsecret roomshoulder holsterstrong manbroomnazi uniformbedtime storygpsdental braceshands tiedwrestling matchsecret doordiaperdriving lessonfamily photographfamily in dangerplay rehearsalhigh school principalmale tied uprebellious daughterheld hostagelawn sprinklerbondingczechmini vantennis racketclichejuiceplay within a filmlearning to drivecode namenavy sea air and land forcenun costumedental headgearamateur theateradult child friendshipboy scoutsdiaper changehit with a fire extinguishergirl scoutgirl scoutscar showroomcrossed eyescode wordescaping from bondsvice principalfake nunmale nannynorth koreandisciplinarianmilitary disciplinegps trackinghit with a broomnorth korean spyadult child bondingdirty diaper (See All)

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Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (1989)
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Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (1989)

Wayne Szalinski is your average "nutty scientist", working on a top secret machine that shrinks objects. When it unexpectedly starts working, he's so amazed he forgets to tell his family to be careful. And when they wander into his lab...

Subgenre:
cult filmstop motion animation
Themes:
surrealismkidnappingwilderness
Characters:
brother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girl
Period:
1980s
Story:
generation gapchild's point of viewsuburbdogtitle spoken by charactercryingblondescientistsurvivalman with glassessearchjourneyfive word titledirectorial debutexperiment β€¦mutantblockbustervisitlaserpart animationinventordespaircomma in titleopening a doorbeeantfootsie under the tablebackyardanimated creditsscience runs amokfemale to male footsie playingminiaturizationhome aloneshrinkingtravellingmale to female footsie playingsudden change in sizebreakfast machineshrinking raylego brick (See All)

Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) is one of the best movies like Dennis The Menace (1993)
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Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)

Subgenre:
music video
Themes:
lovedanceguiltcelebrity
Locations:
beachsmall townfarmcountry
Characters:
family relationshipsfather daughter relationshipteenagersingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlfemale protagonistmusicianbest friendsecurity guardgrandmother granddaughter relationshipsingle fatherself realization
Story:
rhyme in titleprankbased on tv seriescharacter name in titlef rateddancingsingingfirecryingcell phonehorsecamerasecretlieband β€¦concertdinnernunbirthday partylimousineargumentpop musicwidoweractor shares first name with characterscene during end creditsbodyguardwigdatewaterfallsingle parentpickup truckteen angstfamecatfightoverallshollywood californiacountry musicpop starshoescharityshoppingskateboardingdressing roomsecret identitysouthern accenthorseback ridingstage performanceautographdouble lifeselfishnessvolleyballactress shares first name with characterpaparazzimovie in titlesurfboardacoustic guitaralter egobased on tv showtabloidnashville tennesseeprivate jetfundraisertour busexposeamerican southeggsidentity swapgolf cartsong and dancebritish accentsecret lifegym classsongwritingstardommultiple cameosmalibu californiapublicistcaught in a lieaccentyoung romancemud bathfamous singerreal life father and daughter playing father and daughtersolo performancedance routineswitching clothesfranklin tennesseeticket boothhenhousehannah montana (See All)

Aladdin (1992)
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Aladdin (1992)

Aladdin is a poor street urchin who spends his time stealing food from the marketplace in the city of Agrabah. His adventures begin when he meets a young girl who happens to be Princess Jasmine, who is forced to be married by her wacky yet estranged father. Aladdin's luck suddenly changes when he re β€¦trieves a magical lamp from the Cave of Wonders. What he unwittingly gets is a fun-loving genie who only wishes to have his freedom. Little do they know is that the Sultan's sinister advisor Jafar has his own plans for both Aladdin and the lamp. (Read More)

Subgenre:
2d animationdisneybased on fairy tale
Themes:
prisonescapeheromagicrobberypovertyevilfirst love
Mood:
breaking the fourth wallpoetic justice
Locations:
snowdesertcitycavesubmarine
Characters:
thieffather daughter relationshipvillainthief hero
Period:
18th century
Story:
applelifting someone into the airrunawaycharacter name in titledogbased on novelone word titlekissdancingtitle spoken by charactersingingchasefirehorserescue β€¦swordjailgood versus evilbound and gaggedsword fightmountaindisguisefishchildbirdunderwater scenecontroversyprincessdrowningtransformationsmokingmicrophonemissionactor playing multiple rolescheerleaderratfirst partgardenfireworksmonkeyprincechesstalking animalelephanttreasureblockbusterimpersonationjumping from heightsheepparadeanthropomorphismguardmiddle easttrappedanthropomorphic animalbananabalconytigerwishparrotwilhelm screampalacecamelhappy endingsidekickmarketbreadbeeyoung womanlavasorcererblackboardblizzardhypnotismfriends who live togetherrags to richesfinal battlecrabpart computer animationgenieyoung manracial stereotypetailoranachronismstafftitle appears in songcobrascotsmanwish fulfillmentfire breathingfalse namefortunesaudi arabiahourglasslifting a female into the aircarpetgiant snakesultanbare midriffdiamond ringsphinxsecret laboratoryevil sorcererlampreference to arnold schwarzeneggerflamingorubystealing foodhookahtalking birdrubber duckbased on folk talevoice imitationreference to jack nicholsonreference to jerry lewisblue skinreference to groucho marxreference to pinocchioaladdincrackermagical lampstiltspants falling downmagical carpetthree wishesarabian nightsdisney princessreference to peter lorrestreet urchinanthropomorphic birdflying carpetball and chainreference to casanovareference to robert de niroreference to ed sullivanforbidden cityreference to ethel mermantoy monkey1710sreference to cab callowayspiraling eyesreference to dumboreference to a thousand and one nightsreference to rodney dangerfieldreflection in an eyegenie in a bottlereference to walter brennan (See All)

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The Secret Garden (1993)
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The Secret Garden (1993)

Living in India, Mary Lennox, a young, privileged girl, is left orphaned when her parents are killed in an earthquake. She is sent back to England where she goes to live on her uncle's estate. It is a fairly isolated existence and she has to find things to keep herself occupied. She finds a sickly y β€¦oung boy...and a secret garden. (Read More)

Subgenre:
costume drama
Themes:
friendshipmagicnaturelonelinessdeath of fatherdeath of motherredemptiongriefhopecrueltychildhoodwealth
Locations:
bathtubrural settingwheelchairindia
Characters:
family relationshipsfather son relationshipfriendboygirllittle girllittle boymaidcousin cousin relationshipemployer employee relationshipuncle niece relationshipself discovery
Period:
19th century
Story:
child's point of viewlifting someone into the airneighbordogfemale nudityf ratedbased on novelphotographtitle spoken by characterfirevoice over narrationcryingtitle directed by femaledreamunderwear β€¦horseface slapcamerasecretorphanmansiondream sequenceportraitpuppetkeywidowergardenstrong female charactericeelephantloss of wifeservantstrong female leadtorchearthquakereconciliationtime lapse photographyrosefrustrationyoung loveswinghousekeeperhorse and carriagebonfirepigeonunclehorseback ridingvictorian eratriple f ratedparalysismedical maskweedestatestaircasediscoverygardenerhideoutbellmusic boxhiding under a bedsick childcarriagetantrumpuppet showliverpoolsecret passagewaymanor househidden doormaster servant relationshipoil lampjigsaw puzzlesunlightwhite horseseedneglecttemperorphan girljigsawchild as main characterneglected childcomfortspiritual healingivorystrange noisebluebellsrobintapestryemotional healingshut inwidowed fatheryorkshire englandinner strengthchange of seasonswater lilymaharajaenglish gardenwoman slaps a girllearning to walk (See All)

Happiness (1998)
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Happiness (1998)

A woman breaks up with her boyfriend, he thinks it's because he's fat. A man is unable to tell her next door neighbor he finds her sexually attractive. An old couple wants to split up, but they don't want to get a divorce. A therapist masturbates to teen magazines. An 11 year old kid is insecure abo β€¦ut the fact that he hasn't cum yet. Office workers try to recall the face of a coworker who recently died. A woman is sure she has everything she could ever want. The lives of these individuals intertwine as they go about their lives in their own unique ways, engaging in acts society as a whole might find disturbing in a desperate search for human connection. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmcult filmblack comedy
Themes:
suicidemarriagerapedivorcedysfunctional family
Mood:
satiresocial satire
Locations:
hospitalrestauranttaxielevatorkitchenapartmentofficetaxi driverschool bus
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyteacherbabysister sister relationshiplittle boyrussian
Story:
flowersuburbneighbordogsexone word titleflashbackmasturbationgunkisscigarette smokingejaculationtitle spoken by charactersingingshower β€¦telephone callcryingdreamunderwearshootingvomitingguitardinnerchild abuseman with glasseschildcontroversyparkhotel roomcostumeprotestfantasy sequenceglassesdateneck breakingtherapysexual abuseice creammagazinetherapistdysfunctional marriagerapistapartment buildingnew jerseyconvenience storeensemble castpedophilesunbathingmultiple storylinesandwichstorepedophiliaepisodic structurechild molestationstrikeboy with glassesunhappinessparentoverweightchild molestersiblingsmetromolestationchild rapeensemblecrime of passionshock humorserial rapistenglish teacherphone booklanguage learningdessertlynchiansibling relationshipthree sisterstunatelephone sexwoman murders a mandrugged foodpicket linesardonicsleep overlearning englishobscene telephone callrobot costumelanguage teaching (See All)

Kicking & Screaming (2005) is one of the best movies like Dennis The Menace (1993)
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Kicking & Screaming (2005)

Subgenre:
slapstick comedy
Themes:
marriagedivorceobsessionadoption
Locations:
hospitalswimming poolcampfire
Characters:
family relationshipsfather son relationshipboylittle boyasian americanlesbian mother
Story:
barbecuesuburbneighbordogflashbackvoice over narrationpunctuation in titleface slapbooksoccerchildbirdcigar smokingcoffee β€¦prologuescreaminguniformglassesampersand in titlechainsawcoacheyeglassesdestinyfireplacefarcegay parentbirthgrandfatheritalian americanlove at first sightlesbian coupleuncleyellingshynesssports teamstepmothershoutingfish tankboy with glasseswormwagerillinoissewing10 year oldbanquetinterracial adoptionfake commercialsoccer footballtrack and fieldsnorricammerchanttoupeedartsoccer coachcoffeehousebutcher shopgoalkeepercompetitivenesshealth foodboys' soccersporting goods storeshy boytetherballjuice box (See All)

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Daddy Day Care (2003)
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Daddy Day Care (2003)

In the comedy Daddy Day Care, two fathers lose their jobs in product development at a large food company and are forced to take their sons out of the exclusive Chapman Academy and become stay-at-home fathers. With no job possibilities on the horizon, the two dads open their own day care facility, "D β€¦addy Day Care", and employ some fairly unconventional and sidesplitting methods of caring for children. As "Daddy Day Care" starts to catch on, it launches them into a highly comedic rivalry with Chapman Academy's tough-as-nails director... who has driven all previous competitors out of business. (Read More)

Subgenre:
martial artsslapstick comedyfish out of waterslapstick humor
Themes:
friendshipmarriagewrestlingpanicunemployment
Locations:
office
Characters:
father son relationshipchildrenlawyer
Story:
problem childflatulencelifting someone into the airdogtitle spoken by charactercell phoneurinationfalling from heightbathroomguitarkung fufootballman with glassesdrawingfired from the job β€¦product placementconvertiblechickengolfsabotagesupermarketfireplacefarcebabysittervandalismvillainesssheepteddy bearcarnivalgoatgirl with glassesrock concertplaygroundmisunderstandinghit in the crotchlove at first sightco workerbribemakeupturtleparrotsports carpajamasdonkeyloss of jobbloopers during creditsdead animalparenthoodcockroachtelling someone to shut upbeefemale lawyerhanging upside downquitting a jobcookietrailer parkmale protagonistpark benchhair salonreference to star warstai chiblues musicfundraiserreference to supermanreference to batmanpillow fightgoosetoddlertantrumtarantulabody paintingcaregiverpuppet showsuperhero costumemercedesplaying acoustic guitarsmall businesschild's drawinglost childheadmistresslawn sprinklerpre schoolbeehivereference to star treklayoffout takebusiness rivalrynapstring quartetbeeperpoor white trashbreakfast cerealchild careemployee dismissallaid offsaint bernard dogsoap bubblecrossing guardkicked in the shinbaking cookiesdaisylamaface paintingchild rearingpet rabbitchild's playfocus groupswarm of beestrekkieday care centerhousehusbandpet turtlehired helpsuper gluechild day caremarketing executivemarket researchputtingreference to lex luthortoilet trainingvulcan salutepetting zooawakened by a childcarrot costumegreen eggs and ham (See All)

Fido (2006)
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Fido (2006)

In an Earthly world resembling the 1950s, a cloud of space radiation has shrouded the planet, resulting in the dead becoming zombies that desire live human flesh. A company called Zomcon has been able to control the zombie population. Zombies can be temporarily neutralized by being shot, but can onl β€¦y be permanently neutralized by their brain being destroyed. Their ultimate disposal is through cremation, or burial, the latter which requires decapitation with the head being buried separately from the body. Conversely, Zomcon has created the domestication collar, when activated and placed on a zombie makes the zombie controllable and thus an eternally productive creature within society. Because all dead initially become zombies, the elderly are viewed negatively and suspectly. And all people, adult or child, learn to shoot to kill to protect society. Zomcon is the go to organization for all things zombie. In the town of Willard, the Robinsons - father Bill, mother Helen, and adolescent son Timmy - are one family who don't own a zombie as a domestic since Bill is afraid of zombies, as, when he was a child, he had to shoot his own zombie father, who tried to eat him. Bill has thus become fascinated with funerals to see zombies put away permanently. But Helen feels pressured to get a zombie when Zomcon's new head of security in Willard, the officious Jonathan Bottoms, moves into the neighborhood with his family. Never having had to deal with a zombie directly, Timmy is initially wa… (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmblack comedy
Themes:
friendshipmurderdeathpregnancyfuneralmonsterexploitationcrueltycannibalismfirst loveunlikely hero
Mood:
goresatirespoofmurder of a boy
Locations:
cemeterykitchen
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyzombiewarriorbully
Period:
1950s
Story:
child's point of viewrampagesuburbneighborcharacter name in titleone word titlekisscigarette smokingchasemachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenewatching tvrunning β€¦dead bodyclassroomdecapitationsevered headcoffinhit by a carcreatureold womanshot in the foreheadbeaten to deathscreamsevered armnewspaper headlineeaten aliveremote controltarget practicechild protagonisthousewifemurder of a childsiegedead boysevered legneighborhood12 year oldfenceacidpeer pressurehazingunplanned pregnancykiller childzombie violencedelivery manevil corporationzombie attackgrave diggingevil childconformitytied to a treechild with a gunchild killerzombie childnext door neighborleashmass destructionwalkercanuxploitationreal life mother and daughter playing mother and daughterloud shirtchild as main characterchild uses a gunmultiple monsterswashing a carlawn mowingboy in perilboy dog relationshipbb guncrossing guardboy in dangerbloodthirstylove slaveemotionally unavailable (See All)

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Inside a snowflake exists the magical land of Whoville. In Whoville, live the Whos, an almost mutated sort of munchkinlike people. All the Whos love Christmas, yet just outside of their beloved Whoville lives the Grinch. The Grinch is a nasty creature that hates Christmas, and plots to steal it away β€¦ from the Whos which he equally abhors. Yet a small child, Cindy Lou Who, decides to try befriend the Grinch. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult film
Themes:
lovesurrealismchristmasmonsterdepressionredemption
Mood:
affection
Locations:
villageusa
Characters:
thiefgirllittle girlnew love
Period:
2000schristmas party
Story:
switchbladelifting someone into the aircharacter name in titledogsingingremakeexploding carcreaturechristmas treeholidayfarcesanta clausblockbusterhomecelebration β€¦reverse footagepublic humiliationholding handsnarratorbroken heartreclusehermitbased on children's bookx rayed skeletonmaterialismvillain turns goodchildhood sweetheartchristmas decorationsfeasthome alonelifting a female into the airbraided hairsleightrailer narrated by percy rodriguezchristmas in dangersanta costumesnowflakecongamagical landburning treeimaginary creatureimaginary landkey partydr. seuss' how the grinch stole christmassmall child (See All)

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Life Is Beautiful (1997) is one of the best movies like Dennis The Menace (1993)
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Life Is Beautiful (1997)

In 1930s Italy, a carefree Jewish book keeper named Guido starts a fairy tale life by courting and marrying a lovely woman from a nearby city. Guido and his wife have a son and live happily together until the occupation of Italy by German forces. In an attempt to hold his family together and help hi β€¦s son survive the horrors of a Jewish Concentration Camp, Guido imagines that the Holocaust is a game and that the grand prize for winning is a tank. (Read More)

Subgenre:
tragicomedy
Themes:
holocaustself sacrifice
Locations:
restauranthotelbicycleitaly
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipjewishjew
Period:
world war two1940s1930s
Story:
lifting a male into the airchild's point of viewlifting someone into the airtitle spoken by charactersubjective cameracontroversyracial slurcharacter's point of view camera shottankdirected by starautomobilesacrificewaiterclaim in titlemass murder β€¦cakehathappinessloss of loved oneblockbusterinnocenceresistancedeath of protagonistconcentration campbookstorefascismriding a bicycledeportationfascistschoolteacherssnazi occupationriddleoptimismpoodlejewish familysecrecyracialserendipityanvilbookshopnazi concentration camptuscanyregimecharadesmake believepogromitalian fascismnational socialismpretensionrise of fascismchildhood innocencenazi retaliationpretendercollaboration with nazisnazi occupied italyreunited with parentcharadeintentional mistranslationdouble talk (See All)

The Blues Brothers (1980)
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The Blues Brothers (1980)

After the release of Jake Blues from prison, he and brother Elwood go to visit "The Penguin", the last of the nuns who raised them in a boarding school. They learn the Archdiocese will stop supporting the school and will sell the place to the Education Authority. The only way to keep the place open  β€¦is if the $5000 tax on the property is paid within 11 days. The Blues Brothers want to help, and decide to put their blues band back together and raise the money by staging a big gig. As they set off on their "mission from God" they seem to make more enemies along the way. Will they manage to come up with the money in time? (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmblack comedybased on sketch comedycountry and western
Themes:
friendshiprevengemoneyprisonescapedeceptionredemptionblindness
Mood:
car chase
Locations:
chicago illinoisbarbeachrestaurantchurchhotelcarelevatorpolice stationpolice carroad tripcityofficemotelgas station β€¦usatunnelcatholic churchfire trucktruck explosion (See All)
Characters:
husband wife relationshippolicetattoosingerbrother brother relationshipsoldierpolice officerpriestsnipercatholiccanadianex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipsniper riflepolice chaseamerican nazi
Period:
1980s
Story:
barbecuerecord playerrunawaybased on tv seriescharacter name in titleviolencebare chested malecigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by characterexplosionsingingchasethree word titlepistol β€¦songmachine guncar accidentshotguncondomarrestbikinifalling from heightshootingriflebeersunglassesbombrunningcar crashcafepianohandcuffsrevolverguitaralcoholf wordbandconcertaxeambulancemontagebridgedinerprisonerman with glassesnunanti herocigar smokinglooking at the cameraracial sluron the runattempted murderprotestfactorypay phonewritten and directed by cast memberchampagneon the roadrace against timeamerican flagchickenex convictobscene finger gesturefalling down stairssabotagedestructionwarehousefarcegroup of friendscountry musicassaultblockbusterswat teamwristwatchimpersonationphone boothchefmoborphanagerocket launcherpreacherguardcameojanitorprison guardfloodrock concertu.s. armyconstruction sitebuddyitalian americanwhipconvenience storebroken glassshopping mallm 16stairslaughterassault riflemusical numbersaunatuxedogasolineblind manrelease from prisonflamethrowerreckless drivingcrowdpipe smokingposterfirefightersouthern accentjoyfianceeswastikacar drivingmoney problemsbottlebroken windowneo naziharmonicaflareloanquitting a jobtoastglasstrumpetillinoisdeskparolejumping into watercashblues musicroadtripfemale bartenderlack of moneytalking while drivingorgancar rolloverloudspeakerattempted robberyballroomautomatic weaponsidewalkmusic storesmilingthreatened with a gunmusical performancedetonatorgas station attendantenglishwoman abroadrunning out of gastoasterbuilding collapsemusic producerel trainhighway traveljumping off a bridgewearing sunglasses insidesoul musicblowtorchpolice vigilantismblockademass destructionbeer bottleham radiolugerwhite supremaciststate trooperlounge singerdisputetaxescar stuntoffice buildingroman catholicmystery womanbowler hatdivine interventiongovernment officialdedicationused condombuilding explosiondrawbridgeparolee8 trackfancy restaurantwinnebagoamateur radiocarsploitationdrum kitdangerous drivingneeding moneywearing sunglasses at nightcatholic orphanagejukebox musicalraising moneyrecord contractspurned womansinging to the camerabody odorout of gasfirearm pointed at the cameraroadhouseblack suittraffic violationmaitre d'record executivejailhousestreet musicgovernment workerholiday inncar pileupex fianceefunny naziwrigley fieldgas station explosionnazi paraphernaliawagner ride of the valkyriesmale in women's restroomband the musical groupjilted womanmusical grouppolished fingernailstoaster ovenunpaid taxes (See All)

James And The Giant Peach (1996)
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James And The Giant Peach (1996)

James' happy life at the English seaside is rudely ended when his parents are killed by a rhinoceros and he goes to live with his two horrid aunts. Daringly saving the life of a spider he comes into possession of magic boiled crocodile tongues, after which an enormous peach starts to grow in the gar β€¦den. Venturing inside he meets not only the spider but a number of new friends including a ladybug and a centipede who help him with his plan to try and get to New York. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult film
Themes:
surrealismmagictravelrivalryblindness
Mood:
nightmare
Locations:
new york cityseaengland
Characters:
family relationshipsfriendlittle boy
Story:
child's point of viewlifting someone into the airrunawaycharacter name in titlebased on novelbased on bookdreammirrordrinkswordfalling from heightbirthdaymanhattan new york cityorphanchild abuse β€¦transformationtreeskeletongiftloss of fatherloss of motherropewhat happened to epiloguespidersharkpart animationviolinanthropomorphic animalhungerscene after end creditssurprise after end creditsauntcar troublehot dogseagullcheesefriends who live togetherpart live actionbagcalendarmysterious strangergiant spiderfruit in titlerhinocerosgiant insectempire state building manhattan new york citylifting male in airpart animatedneglected childvagabondpeachcentipedegrasshopperearthwormgiant wormchicken as foodanthropomorphic insectpart stop motion animationroald dahlshark fin above water (See All)

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Beethoven (1992)
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Beethoven (1992)

The Newton family live in their comfortable home, but there seems to something missing. This "hole" is filled by a small puppy, who walks into their home and their lives. Beethoven, as he is named, grows into a giant of a dog... a St Bernard. Doctor Varnick, the local vet has a secret and horrible s β€¦ideline, which requires lots of dogs for experiments. Beethoven is on the bad doctor's list. (Read More)

Themes:
kidnappingescapedysfunctional familyredemption
Mood:
poetic justice
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshipchildrenlittle girlmotherfatherself discoverydog actor
Period:
1990s
Story:
lifting someone into the airsuburbcharacter name in titledogone word titlebare chested maleguntitle spoken by characterrescuecaliforniaanimalnews reportlatex glovesfirst of seriesglasses β€¦first partbarefootpet dogpuppyanimal name in titlepetveterinarianfamily homedog movieanimal in cast creditsbathing suitanimal rescuecharacter appears on tvgym classdesertionlawn sprinklerfake bloodfalling into a swimming poolchild driving a carpet fooddog poundanimal actorappeared on tv newsfake injurymontage with pop songsaint bernard dogreleasing laboratory animaldognappingwatching self on tvescapadesaved from drowninganimal urinationdog to rescuedog in dangerhitting a dogdog eating ice cream (See All)

Cars 3 (2017) is one of the best movies like Dennis The Menace (1993)
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Cars 3 (2017)

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few  β€¦unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage! (Read More)

Subgenre:
cgi animation
Themes:
traveltechnology
Mood:
night
Locations:
beachbusdesertwatercitytrucksinging in a cartownsinging on a truck
Characters:
old friend
Story:
wagonpaintaccidentsequelinterviewflashbackcar accidentcompetitioncandlemountainbridgedrivingvanthird partflash forward β€¦racingmoonstreetsandmentorsunhighwaypiertrailerfieldtrophysmokesouthern accentmudshowflagsunsetrace carcrashprizesimulationpaparazzitestwindmillhigh techgrassferraricar racingtaperace trackwavephotomemoriescollisionred cardayplayercranescreenwheelgrand prixtanker truckanthropomorphic vehicledemolition derbyspeedwaybonsairusttalkingwind farmpink cartaking photoblack carscrapanthropomorphic carspeedometeryellow carwhite car (See All)

In The Land Of Women (2007)
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In The Land Of Women (2007)

L.A. soft-porn writer Carter Webb is frustrated enough, after his actress girlfriend dumps him, to need a serious break. He decides to spend it with his grandmother, who can't really take care of herself and her Detroit suburb house anyway. Helpful Carter soon overcomes mishaps to bond with the foxy β€¦ neighbor across the street and her daughters. Helping them actually helps him regain perspective and self-confidence. (Read More)

Themes:
friendshipdeathloveinfidelityadulteryextramarital affairdeath of mothercancerunfaithfulnessillnessbreak updyingradiation
Mood:
rain
Locations:
hospitalrestaurantforestlos angeles californiataxiwoodskitchensinging in a car
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlteenage boygirlwritersister sister relationshipactresswaitressolder woman younger man relationship β€¦grandmother grandson relationshiptalking to oneself in a mirror (See All)
Story:
suburbneighbordogflashbackkisscigarette smokingpartyshowertelephone callcryingcell phonemirrorwatching tvcomputercat β€¦secretletterpaintingvomitingtearscafegay slurwomandinerman with glassesprologuetwenty somethingsupermarketlistening to musicice creamjoggingyogashopping mallfather figurescreenwritershaved headearphonesheartbreakmen's bathroomdetroit michiganbreast cancermichiganunderage smokingporschedeath of grandmotherraccoonsing alongtaxidermyhypochondriacprecociousnesssplit lipherbfatal illnesscamarofan the personkissing in the rainmastectomyteen partyhypochondriapublic break uprunning into a treecutting one's own hairsoftcore porn filmmaking (See All)

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