Best movies like Evan Almighty
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Plot Summary:
God contacts Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 153000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, hilarious, entertaining, light, inspirational, semi serious, christian film, romantic, teen
Best tv shows and movies like Evan Almighty (2007):
Similar in 87%
Oh, God! Book II (1980)
Plot Summary:
Second 'Oh God' movie has God appearing before 11-year-old Tracy Richards to ask for her help to spread his word and influence over the world which she suggests the slogan 'Think God.' Naturaly, Tracy's divorced parents Paula and Don think Tracy's just crazy and plot to halt her 'heaven-sent' mission to spread God's word. Written by Matthew Patay.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, funny, inspirational, biblical, unusual plot structure, stylized, idiotic, wistful
Similar in 75%
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief (2008)
Plot Summary:
Maya Dolittle (Kyla Pratt) is back in a heartwarming adventure of presidential proportions! Maya's dream of going to vet school is put on hold when she gets a call from the president of the United States. It seems the First Dog is out of control, and the president needs Maya's help. It's up to Maya and her own dog, Lucky, to stop a canine catastrophe from becoming a national crisis!.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, offbeat
Similar in 80%
Ghost Dad (1990)
Plot Summary:
Elliot Hopper is a widower with three children, he is currently working on a deal. It seems like his wife illness was very costly and this deal could put them out of the red. However he gets into a cab that is driven by a maniac, and Elliot crashes into a river. Elliot is sent back so that he could finish the deal and make sure that his children are taken care of.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: light, entertaining, humorous, semi serious, epic, absurd, black comedy, scary, touching, feel good
Similar in 84%
Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
Plot Summary:
Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot". They think it's dead so they decide to take it home (there could be some money in this). As you guessed, it isn't dead. Far from being the ferocious monster they fear "Harry" to be, he's a friendly giant.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 38000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, melancholic, feel good, entertaining, light, mystical, epic, family comedy, mythical
Similar in 87%
Oh, God! (1977)
Plot Summary:
When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: funny, clever, humorous, entertaining, grindhouse, feel good, semi serious, hilarious, sentimental, inspirational
Similar in 79%
The Ugly Dachshund (1966)
Plot Summary:
The Garrisons (Dean Jones and Suzanne Pleshette) are the "proud parents" of three adorable dachshund pups -- and one overgrown Great Dane named Brutus, who nevertheless thinks of himself as a dainty dachsie. His identity crisis results in an uproarious series of household crises that reduce the Garrisons' house to shambles -- and viewers to howls of laughter!.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: funny, entertaining, light, sweet, feel good, semi serious, humorous, family comedy, hilarious, fairy tale
Similar in 87%
The Shaggy Dog (2006)
Plot Summary:
The tale of a workaholic dad-turned-dog who finds that being man's best friend shows him the most important job - being a great dad.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 20000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: light, humorous, feel good, semi serious, teen, light hearted, touching, offbeat, psychotronic, funny
Similar in 82%
Dr. Dolittle 3 (2006)
Plot Summary:
Lisa Dolittle sends her daughter to 'Durango', a Dude Ranch, to find herself. While there, she uses her talent to talk to the animals in order to save Durango from being taken over by a neighboring Ranch.
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, romantic, offbeat
Similar in 89%
Doctor Dolittle (1998)
Plot Summary:
A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle (Eddie Murphy) seems to have the world by the tail, until a long suppressed talent he possessed as a child, the ability to communicate with animals is suddenly reawakened with a vengeance! Now every creature within squawking distance wants the good doctor's advice, unleashing an outrageous chain of events that turns his world upside down!.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 101000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: light, funny, emotional, hilarious, melancholic, humorous, sweet, parody, romantic, retro
Similar in 87%
Zookeeper (2011)
Plot Summary:
A comedy about a zookeeper who might be great with animals, but he doesn't know anything about the birds and the bees. The man can't find love, so he decides to quit his job at the zoo, but his animal friends try to stop him and teach him that Mother Nature knows best when it comes to love.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 64000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: funny, romantic, absurd, sweet, not serious, slapstick, feel good, hilarious, cult classic, humorous
Similar in 83%
The Kid (2000)
Plot Summary:
Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming 8-year-old version of himself who can't believe he could turn out so badly -- with no life and no dog. With Rusty's help, Russ is able to reconcile the person he used to dream of being with the man he's actually become.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 44000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: touching, inspirational, humorous, feel good, sweet, entertaining, melancholic, semi serious, funny, exciting
Similar in 75%
A Mom for Christmas (1990)
Plot Summary:
The story revolves around 11-year-old Jessica (Juliet Sorcey), whose mother died when she was three years old. Her father Jim (Doug Sheehan) is a workaholic with little time for his daughter. Just before the Christmas holiday season, Jessica wins a free wish from a wishing well. Her wish for a mother for Christmas is granted by Philomena (Doris Roberts) and Amy (Newton-John), a department store mannequin, is brought to life to be a mom for Jessica.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: romantic, touching, offbeat, humorous, semi serious
Similar in 89%
A Simple Wish (1997)
Plot Summary:
Murray is a male fairy godmother, and he is trying to help 8-year-old Anabel to fulfil her "simple wish" - that her father Oliver, who is a cab driver, would win the leading role in a Broadway musical. Unfortunately, Murray's magic wand is broken and the fairies convention is threatened by evil witches Claudia and Boots.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: feel good, fairy tale, funny, semi serious, humorous, mysterious, offbeat, light, romantic, clever
Similar in 79%
Stuart Little 2 (2002)
Plot Summary:
Stuart, an adorable white mouse, still lives happily with his adoptive family, the Littles, on the east side of Manhattan's Central Park. More crazy mouse adventures are in store as Stuart, his human brother, George, and their mischievous cat, Snowbell, set out to rescue a friend.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 58000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 77 min
Plot tags: light, entertaining, sentimental, stylized, sweet, feel good, humorous, semi serious, touching, fairy tale
Similar in 75%
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure (2011)
Plot Summary:
A Christmas elf accidentally takes off in Santa's sleigh, crash lands in a small town, and loses the magic toy bag. Beethoven must rescue the elf, recover the bag from greedy crooks, and return the sleigh to Santa in time to save Christmas.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, semi serious, humorous, light, exciting
Similar in 80%
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation (2010)
Plot Summary:
The Bannister family including former K-9 police hero Zeus (voiced by Mario López) is back, and this time they're spending their holidays at a beautiful Rocky Mountain resort. But toss in an unexpected visit from cocky Uncle Randy (Casper Van Dien of 'Watch Over Me' and 'The Curse of King Tut's Tomb') and his foxy poodle Bella (voiced by Paris Hilton) and a familiar pair of bumbling jewel thieves (led by Dean Cain of 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventure of Superman' and 'The Dog Who Saved Christmas') and this holiday may be headed downhill fast! Can Zeus solve the crime, save Bella and hit the slopes, all in time for Christmas Day? Gary Valentine ('King of Queens') and Elisa Donovan ('Sabrina the Teenage Witch' and 'Clueless') co-star in the all-new four-legged family adventure!.
IMDB Rating: 3.7
IMDB Votes: 467
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, light, touching, slapstick
Similar in 87%
Stuart Little (1999)
Plot Summary:
The adventures of a heroic and debonair stalwart mouse named Stuart Little with human qualities, who faces some comic misadventures while searching for his lost bird friend and living with a human family as their child.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 146000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Germany, USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: light, entertaining, feel good, humorous, funny, inspirational, epic, mysterious, light hearted, touching
Similar in 90%
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014)
Plot Summary:
Alexander's day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. Though he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him, his mom, dad, brother, and sister all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 46000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: entertaining, humorous, sweet, melancholic, touching, feel good, not serious, semi serious, funny, romantic
Similar in 78%
Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
Plot Summary:
Dr. John Dolittle the beloved doctor is back, but this time around he plays cupid to bumbling circus bear Archie as he's so smitten by a Pacific Western bear female, Ava. Dr. Dolittle must help a group of forest creatures to save their forest. But with the aid of his mangy, madcap animal friends, Dr. Dolittle must teach Archie the ways of true romance in time to save his species and his home before their habit is gone. So John held a meeting for every animal in the forest to not give up without a fight no matter what kind of animal expression they have and everyone agrees to do it and save their home.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 47000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: humorous, entertaining, not serious, funny, hilarious, sweet, sexy, parody, light, romantic
Similar in 82%
Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)
Plot Summary:
When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters. A perky teen runaway and hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over the post of Father Christmas.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: light, humorous, melancholic, surreal, entertaining, intense, feel good, not serious, light hearted, independent film
Similar in 88%
Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)
Plot Summary:
Jim Carrey stars as Tom Popper, a successful businessman who’s clueless when it comes to the really important things in life...until he inherits six “adorable” penguins, each with its own unique personality. Soon Tom’s rambunctious roommates turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland — and the rest of his world upside-down.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 104000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, entertaining, feel good, light, slapstick, sweet, sentimental, touching, uplifting
Similar in 85%
Bruce Almighty (2003)
Plot Summary:
Bruce Nolan toils as a "human interest" television reporter in Buffalo, N.Y. Despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Grace, Bruce remains unfulfilled. At the end of the worst day in his life, he angrily ridicules God -- and the Almighty responds, endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 426000
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: feel good, funny, humorous, light, inspirational, parody, hilarious, touching, absurd, sentimental
Similar in 76%
The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012)
Plot Summary:
A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 48000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: touching, funny, sentimental, feel good, humorous, semi serious, sad, inspirational, melancholic, crying
Similar in 88%
Liar Liar (1997)
Plot Summary:
Fletcher Reede is a fast-talking attorney and habitual liar. When his son Max blows out the candles on his fifth birthday he has just one wish - that his dad will stop lying for 24 hours. When Max's wish comes true, Fletcher discovers that his mouth has suddenly become his biggest liability.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 328000
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: funny, light, humorous, hilarious, slapstick comedy, slapstick, predictable, feel good, entertaining, inspirational
Similar in 86%
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)
Plot Summary:
Molly Mahoney is the awkward and insecure manager of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, the strangest, most fantastic, most wonderful toy store in the world. But when Mr. Magorium bequeaths the store to her, a dark and ominous change begins to take over the once remarkable Emporium.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 47000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: light, feel good, humorous, fairy tale, inspirational, motivational, touching, melancholic, semi serious, cute
Similar in 75%
Son of the Mask (2005)
Plot Summary:
Tim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist, finds himself in a predicament when his dog stumbles upon the mask of Loki. Then after conceiving an infant son "born of the mask", he discovers just how looney child raising can be.
IMDB Rating: 2.3
IMDB Votes: 59000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: humorous, slapstick comedy, absurd, light, slapstick, feel good, semi serious, psychotronic, independent film, sexy
Similar in 76%
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)
Plot Summary:
When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 133000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: light, humorous, funny, entertaining, absurd, not serious, cute, mystical, sweet, mystic
Similar in 79%
Bedtime Stories (2008)
Plot Summary:
Skeeter Bronson is a down-on-his-luck guy who's always telling bedtime stories to his niece and nephew. But his life is turned upside down when the fantastical stories he makes up for entertainment inexplicably turn into reality. Can a bewildered Skeeter manage his own unruly fantasies now that the outrageous characters and situations from his mind have morphed into actual people and events?.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 100000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: feel good, fairy tale, funny, romantic, humorous, light, sweet, predictable, slapstick, surreal
Similar in 78%
Matilda (1996)
Plot Summary:
An extraordinarily intelligent young girl from a cruel and uncaring family discovers she possesses telekinetic powers and is sent off to a school headed by a tyrannical principal.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 170000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: feel good, fairy tale, humorous, sweet, touching, psychological, mystical, funny, inspirational, uplifting
Similar in 90%
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010)
Plot Summary:
Nanny McPhee appears at the door of a harried young mother, Mrs. Isabel Green, who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. But once she’s arrived, Nanny McPhee discovers that the children are fighting a war of their own against two spoiled city cousins who have just moved in. Relying on everything from a flying motorcycle and a statue that comes to life to a tree-climbing piglet and a baby elephant, Nanny uses her magic to teach her mischievous charges five new lessons.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 36000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, War
Country: UK, France, USA
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: captivating, fairy tale, entertaining, scenic, touching, humorous, surreal, colorful, witty, semi serious