Movies Like Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire is a 2001 adventure, animation, family, science fiction film from Gary Trousdale with a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Atlantis: Milo's Return and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Adventure Animation Family Science Fiction

Atlantis: Milo's Return

2003

Milo and Kida reunite with their friends to investigate strange occurances around the world that seem to have links to the secrets of Atlantis.

6.3

MagicScore

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

1954

A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.

7.0

MagicScore

Warlords of Atlantis

1978

Searching for the lost world of Atlantis, Prof. Aitken, his son Charles and Greg Collinson are betrayed by the crew of their expedition's ship, attracted by the fabulous treasures of Atlantis. The diving bell disabled, a deep sea monster attacks the boat. They are all dragged to the bottom of the sea where they meet the inhabitants of the lost continent, an advanced alien race that makes sailors their slaves.

5.8

MagicScore

Iron Lung

2026

In a post-apocalyptic future where an event known as "The Quiet Rapture" caused all known stars and habitable planets in the universe to disappear, a convict is sent to search an ocean of blood discovered on a desolate moon, using a small submarine nicknamed the "Iron Lung".

6.9

MagicScore

Gods of the Deep

2023

When a daring mission leads a deep sea submarine team into a mysterious opening on the ocean floor, they uncover a lost underwater world and awaken its ancient race of otherworldly beings.

4.9

MagicScore

The Abyss

1989

A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious force that has the power to change the world or destroy it.

7.3

MagicScore

Black Sea

2014

A rogue submarine captain pulls together a misfit crew to go after a sunken treasure rumored to be lost in the depths of the Black Sea. As greed and desperation take control on-board their claustrophobic vessel, the increasing uncertainty of the mission causes the men to turn on each other to fight for their own survival.

6.3

MagicScore

The Spy Who Loved Me

1977

Russian and British submarines with nuclear missiles on board both vanish from sight without a trace. England and Russia both blame each other as James Bond tries to solve the riddle of the disappearing ships. But the KGB also has an agent on the case.

6.8

MagicScore

The Good Dinosaur

2015

An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.

6.7

MagicScore

#10

Moana

2016

In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.

7.6

MagicScore

#11

The Aristocats

1970

When Madame Adelaide Bonfamille leaves her fortune to Duchess and her children—Bonfamille’s beloved family of cats—the butler plots to steal the money and kidnaps the legatees, leaving them out on a country road. All seems lost until the wily Thomas O’Malley Cat and his jazz-playing alley cats come to the aristocats’ rescue.

7.3

MagicScore

#12

Atlantis: End of a World, Birth of a Legend

2011

Tells the story of the greatest natural disaster of the ancient world, an event that experts believe inspired the legend of Atlantis.

6.0

MagicScore

#13

The Little Mermaid

1989

This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.

7.4

MagicScore

#14

Pinocchio

1940

A little wooden puppet yearns to become a real boy.

7.1

MagicScore

#15

Raiders of the Lost Ark

1981

When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.

7.9

MagicScore

#16

Aquaman

2018

Half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry is taken on the journey of his lifetime to discover if he is worth of being a king.

6.9

MagicScore

#17

Creature from the Black Lagoon

1954

When scientists exploring the Amazon River stumble on a “missing link” connecting humans and fish, they plan to capture it for later study. But the Creature has plans of his own, and has set his sights on the lead scientist's beautiful fiancée, Kay.

6.8

MagicScore

#18

The Land Unknown

1957

Navy Commander Alan Roberts is assigned to lead an expedition to Little America in Antarctica to investigate reports of a mysterious warm water inland lake discovered a decade earlier. His helicopter and its small party, including reporter Maggie Hathaway, is forced down into a volcanic crater by a fierce storm. They find themselves trapped in a lush tropical environment that has survived from prehistoric times.

5.6

MagicScore

#19

Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight

2019

Second compilation movie of the TV series which covers episodes 9-13. Riko and Reg descend to the third and fourth layer where Riko has her first experience of the Curse.

8.3

MagicScore

#20

Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul

2020

A continuation of the epic adventure of plucky Riko and Reg who are joined by their new friend Nanachi. Together they descend into the Abyss' treacherous fifth layer, the Sea of Corpses, and encounter the mysterious Bondrewd, a legendary White Whistle whose shadow looms over Nanachi's troubled past. Bondrewd is ingratiatingly hospitable, but the brave adventurers know things are not always as they seem in the enigmatic Abyss.

7.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Atlantis: The Lost Empire?

The top films similar to Atlantis: The Lost Empire by MovieMagicScore are Atlantis: Milo's Return (6.3), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (7.0), Warlords of Atlantis (5.8). Each shares adventure/animation/family/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Atlantis: The Lost Empire worth watching?

Atlantis: The Lost Empire holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10 from 4,982 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Atlantis: The Lost Empire?

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) is a adventure, animation, family, science fiction film directed by Gary Trousdale, starring Michael J. Fox, Cree Summer, James Garner.

Where can I find more recommendations like Atlantis: The Lost Empire?

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About movies like Atlantis: The Lost Empire

This ranked list pairs Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), a adventure and animation and family and science fiction film from Gary Trousdale, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Michael J. Fox take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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