Movies Like Mater and the Ghostlight (2006)

Mater and the Ghostlight is a 2006 animation, comedy, family, horror film from John Lasseter with a MovieMagicScore of 6.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Moon Mater and Lonesome Ghosts.

Animation Comedy Family Horror

Moon Mater

2010

Mater is the first tow truck on the moon! When an auto-naut gets stranded on his lunar mission, it's up to Mater to venture into space and tow him back to Earth (with a little help from his friend Lightning McQueen, of course).

6.4

MagicScore

Lonesome Ghosts

1937

On a dark and stormy night, four bored ghosts decide to have some fun by calling the Ajax Ghost Exterminators.

6.9

MagicScore

The Haunted Hotel

1907

A traveler stays the night at a rural inn, but gets no rest as he is tormented by various spectres and mysterious happenings.

5.7

MagicScore

Neighbors

1981

One man's quiet suburban life takes a sickening lurch for the worse when a young couple move into the deserted house next door. From the word go it is obvious these are not the quiet professional types who *should* be living in such a nice street. As more and more unbelievable events unfold, our hero starts to question his own sanity... and those of his family.

5.6

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Dead End Drive-In

1986

In the future, a health nut and his tag-along girlfriend become trapped in a drive-in theater that has become a concentration camp for outcast youths.

5.6

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Mickey's Christmas Carol

1983

Ebenezer Scrooge is far too greedy to understand that Christmas is a time for kindness and generosity. But with the guidance of some new found friends, Scrooge learns to embrace the spirit of the season. A retelling of the classic Dickens tale with Disney's classic characters.

7.6

MagicScore

Claws for Alarm

1954

Porky and Sylvester stay overnight in what Sylvester realizes is a terrifying hotel filled with endless imminent danger.

7.3

MagicScore

Country Crush

2017

A city girl falls for a country boy who follows her to New York, but their romance may be over when she must choose between love and a music career.

6.8

MagicScore

Spook Sport

1940

It's midnight in a graveyard. The principal characters are spooks, ghosts, bats, bells, and, at the end, the sun. As midnight strikes, 12 spooks appear, then two ghosts. They move to the music's rhythm. Against the black night, they are blue and yellow. Bats appear as does a xylophone of bones. Mist rises, spooks swirl. A bell tolls. The sky turns light blue, the ghosts' dance slows. Then black night returns bringing intimations of frenzy. Bones play snare drums; spooks peek out of square graves. Scary faces appear. Frenetic movement takes over. A rooster crows and all return to earth as the sun's light appears.

5.9

MagicScore

#10

Undertow

2004

The Munns, father John and sons Chris and Tim, recede to the woods of rural Georgia. Their life together is forever changed with the arrival of Uncle Deel, though the tragedy that follows forces troubled Chris to become a man.

6.0

MagicScore

#11

Adoration

2009

For his French-class assignment, a high school student weaves his family history in a news story involving terrorism, and goes on to invite an Internet audience in on the resulting controversy.

5.9

MagicScore

#12

Coda

2013

A lost soul stumbles drunken through the city. In a park, Death finds him and shows him many things.

7.3

MagicScore

#13

Return

2018

A horror short with no dialogue (Advised to watch with headphones)

6.3

MagicScore

#14

Mamá

2008

Lili wakes her sister Victoria and insists that they both leave the house.

6.1

MagicScore

#15

Le château hanté

1897

A man has an encounter with several spooky apparitions in a castle that is evidently owned by the Devil.

5.7

MagicScore

#16

Sonic: Night of the Werehog

2008

One night of severe rain, Sonic and Chip come by an old mansion where they decide to take shelter. Whilst Sonic seems unfazed by the creepy surroundings, Chip is scared out of its wits. The mansion is inhabited by three scary - yet sweet - ghosts who like to play tricks on innocent visitors: A cute and girlish ghost who likes to collect photographs of her terrified guests. The remaining two boy ghosts compete for her attention by taking photographs of their scare victims. Their scariness is the key to popularity in the realm of ghosts. The boy ghosts are excited at the prospect of hunting their new and unusual guests, Sonic and Chip. Who will win the ultimate competition to her heart?

6.9

MagicScore

#17

What's New, Scooby-Doo? Vol. 7: Ghosts on the Go!

2006

In Ghosts On The Go, the gang crosses the Atlantic Ocean and takes on Europe! In Large Dragon at Large, the gang attends a Renaissance Faire, where a dragon interrupts their fun. While traveling in Greece, an ancient myth apparently comes to life because of a medallion Shaggy wears in It's All Greek to Scooby. In Pompeii and Circumstance, the gang's Italian vacation is interrupted by misdeeds in teh ancient city of Pompeii, leading to an ominous visit into the mouth of th no so dormant Vesuvius. And finally, the gang goes to Paris to see Daphne's cousin become a model, but only to discover she's been abducted by a giant gargoyle in Ready To Scare.

9.8

MagicScore

#18

Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost

2018

The Scooby gang visits a culinary resort run by Fred's uncle, Bobby Flay. While enjoying the sights, a ghost attacks the guests and destroys the resort, leaving the gang to put a stop to its threat.

8.0

MagicScore

#19

Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost

2019

Mystery Inc. withdraws from solving crimes after botching a case. When Vincent Van Ghoul contacts the gang about an unfinished investigation from Daphne, Shaggy and Scooby's past, the gang springs into action to finish the job that involves catching the 13th Ghost that escaped from the Chest of Demons and is still at large.

7.9

MagicScore

#20

Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown

2017

When the Scooby gang visits a dude ranch, they discover that it and the nearby town have been haunted by a ghostly cowboy, Dapper Jack, who fires real fire from his fire irons. The mystery only deepens when it’s discovered that the ghost is also the long lost relative of Shaggy Rogers!

7.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Mater and the Ghostlight?

The top films similar to Mater and the Ghostlight by MovieMagicScore are Moon Mater (6.4), Lonesome Ghosts (6.9), The Haunted Hotel (5.7). Each shares animation/comedy/family/horror themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Mater and the Ghostlight worth watching?

Mater and the Ghostlight holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.2/10 from 461 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Mater and the Ghostlight?

Mater and the Ghostlight (2006) is a animation, comedy, family, horror film directed by John Lasseter, starring Larry the Cable Guy, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt.

Where can I find more recommendations like Mater and the Ghostlight?

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About movies like Mater and the Ghostlight

This ranked list pairs Mater and the Ghostlight (2006), a animation and comedy and family and horror film from John Lasseter, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Larry the Cable Guy 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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