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Plot Summary:
Nerdy middle schooler Tommy is forced take care of a baby dinosaur after his cloned science fair project hatches early. He quickly begins to think of the creature not only as a pet, but also as a friend. But when the dino escapes on the day of the fair, Tommy must figure out a way to get the creature back before greedy grown-ups get to the dinosaur first.
IMDB Rating: 3.1
IMDB Votes: 409
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
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The Midas Touch (1997)
Plot Summary:
Drama about a 12-year-old boy who fantasises about having enough money to be able to cure his grandmother's serious heart condition. When he finds himself in a haunted house, the mysterious owner 'grants' him one wish - the Midas touch. The boy soon learns that it is more of a curse than a blessing when everything he touches turns into gold.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 223
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Romania, USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: independent film
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How to Beat a Bully (2015)
Plot Summary:
When a new kid named Cory moves to town, he's picked on by the school bullies. To protect himself, he doesn't use his fists-he uses his brain instead! He scares the bullies off by fibbing that his father is a hit man for the mob. Word quickly spreads around and gets the attention of the REAL mobsters in town, too. Now his dad has the problem! As shenanigans between the family and the mobsters ensue, Cory must find a way to make things right.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 177
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: family comedy
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Two and a Half Heroes (2011)
Plot Summary:
It is the story of the unusual friendship that develops between Luka and Umut, two very different boys who meet by chance on the streets of Stuttgart. While Luka, the mute, communicates only through a bizarre hand puppet, the talkative Umut barely pauses for breath as he strives to grow up to be a policeman, a secret agent or perhaps a bodyguard. At first, Umut shows little more than mild curiosity for strange boy he names 'Psycho'. When the Turkish boy discovers Luka's dark secret, he suddenly learns much more about him. At the end of the most exhilarating day of their lives, they are both a whole lot more grown up.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 29
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: Germany
Duration: 52 min
Plot tags: light, captivating, entertaining
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Munchie (1992)
Plot Summary:
The ever hungry and funny Munchie is back in this sequel to "Munchies".
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Re-Animated (2006)
Plot Summary:
Part live-action, part animated story about a boy who, after an awful amusement park accident, gets a brain transplant, which allows him to see cartoon characters in real life.
IMDB Rating: 2.8
IMDB Votes: 773
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags:
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Raspberry Magic (2010)
Plot Summary:
Eleven-year-old Monica Shah is a brainy schoolgirl whose science fair project about growing raspberries becomes a touching emotional crusade. After her dad leaves and her mother falls into a funk, Monica decides it's her job to rescue the family.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 191
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: sentimental, sincere, humorous, captivating, sad, touching, serious, realistic
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Camp Tough Love (2017)
Plot Summary:
Chloe, a troubled teen, meets other troubled girls and must come to grips with her Christian faith at a camp where she must earn her way out.
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Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: psychological, christian film, tense, light, unusual plot structure, humorous, contemplative
Similar in 82%
Prehysteria! 3 (1995)
Plot Summary:
The dinosaurs help young Ella and her family save their mini-putt business.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 397
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: gay cinema
Similar in 77%
Prehysteria! 2 (1994)
Plot Summary:
A rich boy desperate for attention makes friends with the dinosaurs of "Prehysteria!". Prehysteria! 2.
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 567
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, independent film
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Anak Ng Bulkan (1997)
Plot Summary:
Remake of the 1959 film Anak ng Bulkan.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 110
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Philippines, USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Vampire Dog (2012)
Plot Summary:
VAMPIRE DOG is a feature length family film about finding courage and discovering that you belong. Ace, a 12-year-old boy is new in middle school. His grandfather from Transylvania passes away at the ripe age of 99, and sends him his dog, Fang, to look after. Ace soon discovers that Fang is a vampire dog. Professor Warhol, a mad scientist and her bumbling assistant Frank, try to capture Fang to steal his DNA, in order to look young. They are constantly in pursuit of Fang but Fang uses his superpowers to stay one step ahead of them. During their adventure Ace shows Fang how to behave like a normal dog and embrace his vampire powers. Fang helps Ace open up and come alive again through his music. Ace and Fang discover with the help of each other, when they face their fears, they can do anything.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Canada
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: not serious, humorous, light, feel good, unusual plot structure, vampire comedy
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You Wish! (2003)
Plot Summary:
Alex is a high school student who always feels like he is overshadowed by his little brother Stevie; he can't get the girl of his dreams; he and his two best friends, Abby and James, are outsiders at school; and he is constantly benched on his football team. Then Stevie receives a lucky coin from a strange old man, a coin which he gives to Alex, telling him to make a wish. The next day, Alex gets everything he ever wished for - Stevie is gone (in fact, he is the star of his own TV show, and his family don't even know him); Alex dates the most popular girl at school; he is one of the most popular kids himself; and he is the star of the football team. At first he enjoys his new life, only to later find out that everything that was great in his original life now is gone.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Drama
Country: New Zealand, USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, semi serious, teen
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Two-Bits & Pepper (1995)
Plot Summary:
Comedy about idiotic (the two can't even add 1+1) kidnappers, both played for unknown reasons by Joe Piscopo, who capture two young girls and hold them for ransom. However, in "Home Alone" fashion, the two girls make fools of the two men. The film becomes even sillier as two horses who talk to one another decide to rescue the girls from the kidnappers.
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 503
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: independent film, humorous, semi serious
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Barney's Great Adventure (1998)
Plot Summary:
Mom and dad dump son Cody, daughter Abby, her best friend Marcella and a baby on the farm with Grandpa and Grandma. Purple dinosaur Barney soon appears to entertain kids, and when a large colorful egg deposited on a farm by a shooting star is accidentally carted off, Barney and kids start their chase for it.
IMDB Rating: 3.2
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 76 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, funny, independent film, semi serious, light, romantic, sexy, unusual plot structure, sweet
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Santa Claws (2014)
Plot Summary:
Santa is allergic to cats, so he has a policy against delivering them as gifts, but little Tommy has been SO good, and all he wants is one small kitty. Santa says OK, but instead of one, the whole litter climbs into the sack. When Santa has a major allergic reaction, the kittens have to take over and deliver the presents on time.
IMDB Rating: 3.0
IMDB Votes: 848
Genere: Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags:
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A Talking Cat!?! (2013)
Plot Summary:
A mysterious talking cat uses its powers of communication to enrich the lives of two different families, and bring them together.
IMDB Rating: 2.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, feel good, captivating, cult classic, semi serious, cult film
Similar in 89%
Gordy (1994)
Plot Summary:
A talking pig named Gordy becomes involved in a quest to save his family from the slaughterhouse.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: light, feel good, touching, humorous, sad, hilarious, independent film, semi serious, road movie, sexy
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A Belle for Christmas (2014)
Plot Summary:
Family film about a pair of children whose father's girlfriend has kidnapped their dog. Dean Cain stars as Glenn Barrows, a recent widower doing his best to raise his young kids Elliot and Phoebe, who really miss their mother. Things start to look up when the Barrows adopt an adorable puppy named Belle during the holiday season. Just as the healing seems to have begun, Glenn's dog-hating, gold-digging new girlfriend spoils their newfound happiness by sending Belle away. Will the young kids pull off a daring Christmas Eve rescue of their beloved new pet? Haylie Duff co-stars in this heartwarming comedy about family, friendship, and a four-legged holiday miracle.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 557
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: light, touching, feel good, sweet, emotional
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Spooky House (2001)
Plot Summary:
A magician with a mysterious secret lives alone with his jaguar, Shadow, in the Spooky House, an old mansion rigged with magic tricks and hidden chambers.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 629
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: touching, feel good, semi serious, spooky, independent film
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Just Peck (2009)
Plot Summary:
At 104 pounds dripping wet, baby-faced sophomore Michael Peck (age 15) is not exactly the coolest guy at American High. Peck’s teachers make him feel like an idiot, his classmates make him feel like a geek and his home life is just as bad, with parents who schedule family time in their planners and require him to sign contracts with them about his extra-curricular activities.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 990
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, semi serious, humorous, realistic, independent film
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Mo (2007)
Plot Summary:
Every kid wants to be cool and fit in - life's a blast even when you're different. When Mo's reflection is revealed, he sees a body that doesn't quite resemble any of his peers. Here, he tells the tale of his youth, growing up on the south shore of Long Island, New York.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 222
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, feel good, semi serious, offbeat, humorous, realistic
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Smitty (2012)
Plot Summary:
SMITTY is a family film about a rescue dog. When life gets tough for Ben, a friendly paw is all it takes to pull him through. Mischievous thirteen-year-old Ben is sent to his grandfather's farm for the summer, where he crosses paths with a lovable mutt. With help from the unlikely canine companion, Ben learns the importance of friendship, family and responsibility.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 659
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: sincere, captivating, light, feel good, touching, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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Chilly Christmas (2012)
Plot Summary:
Eleven-year-old Bobby Cole and his dog Chilly are best friends, living happily in their Southern California beach house. But when Bobby's father Patrick (C. Thomas Howell), a single parent and police detective, accepts a job in New York City, they must find Chilly a new home. In an attempt to show his dad that Chilly can be a city dog, Bobby and his friends teach Chilly the indoor way of life. But Bobby's dad is not convinced, and it's not until Christmas Eve when corrupt dog thief Mr. Quarterman (Tom Arnold) breaks into the family home, that Chilly and Bobby can put their new training to the test! Can they band together to save Christmas -- and Chilly's future with the family?.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 249
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, light, captivating, entertaining, exciting, touching, realistic, semi serious, independent film
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Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Chapter 1, Planet of the Dino-Knights (1995)
Plot Summary:
Josh Kirby Time Warrior Chapter 1 Planet of the Dino-Knights: In the 25th century mankind has found a device capable of destroying the universe. Irwin 1138 separates the Nullifier into 6 pieces which he scatters throughout time. When the evil Dr. Zoetrope goes after the pieces, Irwin 1138 must try to stop him, with the help of a 20th century teenager, Josh Kirby, and a half-human warrior named Azabeth Siege. The race is on.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 300
Genere: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Romania
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags:
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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
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Hounded (2001)
Plot Summary:
A teenager ends up being hounded by a well-groomed and seemingly cute and tiny dog that actually turns out to be a nightmare of a beast.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, realistic
Similar in 75%
Chestnut: Hero of Central Park (2004)
Plot Summary:
Ray and Sal, two orphaned sisters, adopt and hide a Great Dane puppy from their two adopted parents living in a luxury downtown New York apartment that expressely forbids dogs.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, touching
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My Dog's Christmas Miracle (2011)
Plot Summary:
University professor Madeline Walters isn’t doing too well in the dating game. Good men are hard to find, so she’s happy spending time with her Maltese puppy Cinnamon, and her precocious teenage daughter Chloe.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 295
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, light, captivating, semi serious
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Pete's Christmas (2013)
Plot Summary:
An overlooked middle child finds himself in the unexpected spotlight when he realizes his family's terrible Christmas day keeps repeating. As the only one experiencing the day over and over, he decides to use his unique gift to give the holidays a makeover and his family a Christmas they will never forget.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, touching, semi serious, christmas special, offbeat
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Benji: Off the Leash! (2004)
Plot Summary:
Benji and his friends try to save his mother from a puppy mill.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 668
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, feel good, humorous, semi serious