Best movies like The Legend of the Three Trees
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Plot Summary:
Vivid visual imagery brings this classic legend to life. Told simply, in language even the youngest family members will understand, the story begins with three young trees who dream - as all children do - of doing big deeds. When the woodcutters come, the trees each find that the reality of their existence doesn't match their dreams... and yet... This touching story contains a simple lesson about God's Plan for every life, told in a way that will touch hearts. Narrated by Hal Holbrook.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 52
Genere: Animation, Short, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: christian film
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LeapFrog: Math Adventure to the Moon (2010)
Plot Summary:
Join Tad and Lily a they blast off on an exciting educational adventure! Tad and Lily need the perfect collection of things to take to school for their math assignment. When they finally decide on moon rocks, there's just one problem - how will they get them? With some magical help from their firefly friend, Edison, they board a rocket to start their quest. Soon the twins learn that math is everywhere, even in outer space!.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 25
Genere: Animation, Short, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 34 min
Plot tags: educational, explanatory, humorous, semi serious, captivating, learning
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The Amazing Feats of Young Hercules (1997)
Plot Summary:
When Hercules misuses his might, Zeus banishes him from Mt. Olympus. In order to return home, he must prove his worth by facing four perilous tasks on earth. Because he has abused his mighty powers, Young Hercules is banished from Mt. Olympus by his father Zues. In order to return he must prove himself worth by facing challenges of Earth. Follow the perils and adventures of Hercules and his sidekick Falina, a princess who's been turned into a sable. Hercules defeats the Stymphalian birds, which are drawn as robots, and the Hydra, a clumsy three-headed dragon. He also tangles with a Gorgon (borrowed from the legend of Perseus) and goes after some golden apples.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 53
Genere: Animation, Short, Adventure, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 31 min
Plot tags: mockbuster, surprise ending, independent film
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Scamper the Penguin (1986)
Plot Summary:
Scamper is a little penguin who loves wandering around the Artic where he lives with his parents. Unfortunately his little adventures tend to get he, and his friend Snowflake into trouble, especially when he disobeys his father and goes exploring with seagulls who want to eat him flying above, and men and dogs on the ground with them. One day the adventure goes too far and they float out to sea, only to be caught by men who want to sell them to the zoo. Scamper, Snowflake and their new friend, a macaroni penguin named Louie, must escape and get back to their families to warn them.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Short, Adventure, Family
Country: Japan, Soviet Union, USA
Duration: 29 min
Plot tags: sweet, crying
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The Velveteen Rabbit (1985)
Plot Summary:
First published in 1922, Margery Williams' enchanting story about a toy rabbit is a classic of children's literature. This gentle rendition comes alive through Meryl Streep's soothing narration, George Winston's beautiful music score, and David Jorgensen's charming illustrations.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 140
Genere: Animation, Short, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime
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Animaland (1998)
Plot Summary:
ANIMALAND consists of nine (9) animal stories, which might be compared to the characterizations and style of "Bambi". Lost for nearly fifty years, this collection contains nine animated short stories produced and directed by David Hand, one of the creative talents behind such legendary Disney features as "Snow White" and "Fantasia." Available for the first time in the U.S., and filled with lovable animated characters, this historic video collection features such endearing titles as: "The Ostrich," "Ginger Nutt's Forest Dragon" and "The Lion.".
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 43
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: UK
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Wind in the Willows (1988)
Plot Summary:
Based on Kenneth Grahame's classic children's yarn, this charming animated tale follows four colorful talking critters: the blithe Mr. Toad, the sensible Mole, the urbane Rat and the cranky but insightful Badger. When Mr. Toad's passion for cars lands him in dutch, it's up to his three woodland cohorts to bail him out and restore his reputation by outfoxing a horde of underhanded weasels.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 160
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: Australia
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags:
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The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas (2012)
Plot Summary:
Marjorie the cow lives in a run-down stable in the middle of Bethlehem. Nothing exciting ever happens in Bethlehem until now… there’s a census or something and there’s going to be some sort of street party – that’s what Marje has heard, anyway!.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 30
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Family
Country: UK
Duration: 28 min
Plot tags:
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The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree (1979)
Plot Summary:
Papa Bear and the cubs search the woods for the perfect Christmas tree, but run afoul of the woodland animals who live in the trees they aim to cut down.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 264
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: christmas special, anthology, crying
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Chico Bon Bon and the Very Berry Holiday (2020)
Plot Summary:
The Fix-It Force makes a plan to hit every home as fast as they can, delivering Blunderberry Cakes before the town awakes to avoid a holiday disaster.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 43
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags:
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The Action Pack Saves Christmas (2022)
Plot Summary:
The Action Pack teams up with Santa Claus to save the day when greedy Teddy Von Taker plots to steal all of the Christmas cheer from Hope Springs.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 55
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 27 min
Plot tags: educational
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Oseam (2003)
Plot Summary:
Two orphans, Gamie, a young blind girl and her little brother Gil-sun, are taken in by a Buddhist monk. While the shy little girl finds her at ease at the temple, the enthusiastic and dynamic little Gil-sun soon starts to disturb this quiet place. After his sister told him their mother had visited her in a dream, the little boy tries to understand why his mom did not come to see him too. In order to meet her again, he decides to follow the monk for a very long initiatic trip.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 735
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: South Korea
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: anime, psychological, sincere, captivating, disturbing, spiritual
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Raggedy Ann & Andy: The Great Santa Claus Caper (1978)
Plot Summary:
When inventor/efficiency expert Alexander Graham Wolf plots to take over Santa's workshop, Comet asks for help from Raggedy Ann, Andy and their dog, Raggedy Arthur.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 116
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: christmas special, crying
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The Little Engine That Could (2011)
Plot Summary:
Featuring an all-star cast, the timeless story comes to life in this all-new, feature-length film filled with fun and adventure!.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 422
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: uplifting, feel good, humorous, semi serious, anime, exciting
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Winnie the Pooh: Frankenpooh (1995)
Plot Summary:
The Hundred Acre Wood is alive with excitement when "Dr. Von Piglet" creates the monster Frankenpooh, a giant of a bear on a humungous hunt for honey. Then, all sorts of bumpities and spookables lead Pooh and friends on a wild ghost chase in "Things That go Piglet in the Night." In the "Pooh Moon" Pooh and Piglet land on the :honey" moon looking for the sweet sticky stuff, but everyone thinks the've been nabbed by the "Grabme Gotcha.".
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 594
Genere: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 23 min
Plot tags:
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A Flintstone Christmas (1977)
Plot Summary:
When Santa has an accident at Fred's house on Christmas Eve, Fred and Barney have to continue his run for him.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 938
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: christmas special
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! (2012)
Plot Summary:
The Cat in the Hat, Sally, Nick and Fish help a baby reindeer find its way home in time for Christmas.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 149
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: Canada, UK
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags:
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Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas (1984)
Plot Summary:
The Cabbage Patch Kids have their first Christmas adventure!.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 106
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 23 min
Plot tags: christmas special
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Mighty Express: A Mighty Christmas (2020)
Plot Summary:
The Mighty Express welcomes a new train and speeds into a snowstorm to deliver Santa’s presents and save Christmas for all the kids in Tracksville.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 58
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: Canada
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, touching, feel good, stylized, whimsical
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Ben Hur (2003)
Plot Summary:
During the first century A.D., Judah Ben-Hur is a young Hebrew prince who is thrown into slavery by the Romans after a tragic accident. He sets out to win his way back to his home on a heroic journey of discovery. Judah's love for a beautiful slave girl is threatened by the bitter conflict dividing two former friends, and his triumph is set against the backdrop of the historic struggle between a captive people and a mighty empire.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 950
Genere: Animation, Drama, Family
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: epic, exciting, uplifting, serious, captivating, christian film
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Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales (1979)
Plot Summary:
A TV movie special that compiles of a few Looney Tunes episodes centered around an episode of a Christmas Carol, with the part of Scrooge played by Yosemite Sam.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 526
Genere: Animation, Short, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: slapstick, christmas special, anthology, exciting, feel good, humorous, stylized, not serious
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Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002)
Plot Summary:
Tis the season for the cheer and charm of the Peanuts kids - and this delight special offers five segments full of unforgettable moments. Snoopy works as a bell-ringer to raise money and tries making peace with the ferocious cat next door. Linus strives to strike the right tone in his letter to Santa - and his friendship with an indecisive girl at school. Sally's idea about gift giving and the identity of Santa may be unusual - but her strange notion about how to obtain a Christmas tree surprisingly does the job. Lucy tries awfully hard to be nice...and still coax everyone around her to buy her presents. Charlie Brown and Sally wait up for Santa (a surprisingly short man), who spreads Christmas gift cheer further than they had thought. Make merry!.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 18 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, christmas special
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Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond (2019)
Plot Summary:
Captain Sabertooth and his crew are up against a sunburnt vampire, a manipulating queen, a violent monkey army and two young pirates while on the hunt for the magical diamond.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 508
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: Norway, Belgium
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: anime, funny, exciting, entertaining, feel good, humorous, captivating
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Dragons: Rescue Riders: Huttsgalor Holiday (2020)
Plot Summary:
Snowfall marks the start of Odinyule — the Viking holiday of giving! But crazy weather might cancel the tradition unless the Rescue Riders can swoop in.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 150
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 46 min
Plot tags: touching, entertaining, semi serious, visually appealing
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It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown! (1974)
Plot Summary:
Charlie Brown, Linus and the entire Peanuts gang are off on a lively Easter egg hunt. They suspect they've spotted the Easter Bunny … but the trouble is, he looks a lot like a certain beagle who's near and dear to Charlie Brown's heart. Is it truly the Easter Bunny, or is it just the irrepressible Snoopy playing a trick on the kids?.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: touching, feel good, humorous, semi serious
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You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown (1972)
Plot Summary:
With the school election looming, Linus is talked into running for school president. With Lucy and Charlie Brown as his campaign manager and Snoopy and Woodstock assisting, he stands a decent chance of victory. Soon however, he makes unrealistic promises and learns the hard way that preaching about the Great Pumpkin can not be considered a sound campaign strategy.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)
Plot Summary:
Turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie... and the Peanuts gang to share them with. This is going to be the greatest Thanksgiving ever! The fun begins when Peppermint Patty invites herself and her pals to Charlie Brown's house for a REALLY big turkey party. Good grief! All our hero can cook is cold cereal and maybe toast. Is Charlie Brown doomed? Not when Linus, Snoopy and Woodstock chip in to save the (Thanksgiving) Day. With such good friends, Charlie Brown - and all of us - have so many reasons to be thankful.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious
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The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus (2000)
Plot Summary:
Based on the popular book by L. Frank Baum, the beloved author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, comes the incredible story of The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus. Many centuries ago, long before toys had even been invented, a baby abandoned at the edge of an enchanted forest was adopted and raised by a beautiful wood nymph, thus beginning the life story of Santa Claus. From his first truly magical childhood through the discovery of his life's work of making children happy, discover the origin of every tradition surrounding Santa Claus, from toys, stockings and lighted trees to reindeer and sleigh. Journey back to a time of magic and wonder, and experience this heartwarming tale that will bring joy each holiday season.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 549
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, funny, light, humorous, captivating, entertaining, folk tale
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Prep & Landing (2009)
Plot Summary:
Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Animation, Short, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, not serious, exciting, christmas special, 3d animation, computer animated
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Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol' (2008)
Plot Summary:
On Christmas Eve, Kelly is reluctant to go to a Christmas Eve ball, so Barbie tells her the story of Eden Starling, a glamourous singing diva in the Victorian England and the owner of a theatre house. However, Eden is self-centred and loves only herself. She is frequently accompanied by her snooty cat, Chuzzlewit. She does not believe in Christmas and orders all her employees to work on Christmas.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 76 min
Plot tags: feel good, christmas special, light, entertaining, captivating, computer animated, exciting, touching, offbeat, humorous
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Frosty the Snowman (1969)
Plot Summary:
A discarded silk top-hat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren, after it magically brings a snowman to life. Realizing that newly-living Frosty will melt in spring unless he takes refuge in a colder climate, Frosty and Karen, a young girl who he befriends, stow away on a freight train headed for the north pole. Little do they know that the magician is following them, and he wants his hat back!.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: sweet, christmas special, anime, crying, feel good, humorous, semi serious, fairy tale, sentimental, light