Movies Like La Maison en Petits Cubes (2008)

La Maison en Petits Cubes is a 2008 animation film from Kunio Katou with a MovieMagicScore of 7.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Shelter and The Red Turtle.

Animation

Shelter

2016

Shelter tells the story of Rin, a 17-year-old girl who lives her life inside of a futuristic simulation completely by herself in infinite, beautiful loneliness. Each day, Rin awakens in virtual reality and uses a tablet which controls the simulation to create a new, different, beautiful world for herself. Until one day, everything changes, and Rin comes to learn the true origins behind her life inside a simulation.

7.3

MagicScore

The Red Turtle

2016

The dialogue-less film follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs and birds.

7.4

MagicScore

Louise by the Shore

2016

On the last day of summer in a small seaside resort town, an older woman named Louise realizes that the last train has departed without her. She finds herself alone in the town, abandoned by everyone. As the weather turns for the worse and with no one to keep her company, louise must rely on her past to help her survive the present.

6.9

MagicScore

All of Us Strangers

2023

One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor Harry, which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life.

7.4

MagicScore

Julieta

2016

The film spans 30 years in Julieta’s life from a nostalgic 1985 where everything seems hopeful, to 2015 where her life appears to be beyond repair and she is on the verge of madness.

7.0

MagicScore

The Brown Bunny

2003

Bud Clay races motorcycles in the 250cc Formula II class of road racing. After a race in New Hampshire, he has five days to get to his next race in California. During his road trip, he is haunted by memories of the last time he saw Daisy, his true love.

5.4

MagicScore

Weathering with You

2019

The summer of his high school freshman year, Hodaka runs away from his remote island home to Tokyo, and quickly finds himself pushed to his financial and personal limits. The weather is unusually gloomy and rainy every day, as if taking its cue from his life. After many days of solitude, he finally finds work as a freelance writer for a mysterious occult magazine. Then, one day, Hodaka meets Hina on a busy street corner. This bright and strong-willed girl possesses a strange and wonderful ability: the power to stop the rain and clear the sky.

8.0

MagicScore

Neo Tokyo

1989

A trilogy of separate stories. In "Labyrinth labyrinthos", a girl and her cat enter a strange world. In "Running Man", a racer takes on the ultimate opponent. In "Construction Cancellation Order", a man must shut down worker robots.

6.7

MagicScore

Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc

2025

In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji's world, and he faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.

8.5

MagicScore

#10

Black★Rock Shooter

2010

The story of two girls bound in friendship, as well as Black Rock Star's struggle unfolding in another world. But when the two worlds come together... what will happen?

6.1

MagicScore

#11

Late Afternoon

2019

Emily finds herself disconnected from the world around her. She goes on a journey through her memories and relives different moments from her life. Emily must look to her past so that she may fully embrace the present.

7.4

MagicScore

#12

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man

1992

An animated short film based on the 1877 short story written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It chronicles the experiences of a man who decides that there is nothing to live for in the world, and is therefore determined to commit suicide. A chance encounter with a young girl changes his mind.

6.7

MagicScore

#13

Inner Workings

2016

This is the story of the internal struggle between a man's Brain—a pragmatic protector who calculates his every move, and his Heart—a free-spirited adventurer who wants to let loose.

7.8

MagicScore

#14

Dirty Computer

2018

The story of a young woman named Jane 57821, who is living in a totalitarian near-future society where citizens are referred to as 'computers.' 'Dirty Computer' explores humanity and what truly happens to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness when mind and machines merge, and when the government chooses fear over freedom.

6.9

MagicScore

#15

Lava

2014

Inspired by the isolated beauty of tropical islands and the explosive allure of ocean volcanoes, Lava is a musical love story that takes place over millions of years.

7.3

MagicScore

#16

Invention of Love

2010

An inventor tries to impress the woman he loves. Will she love him back?

6.3

MagicScore

#17

Wild Life

2011

An English dreamer experiences both the beauty and harshness of nature when he relocates to the Canadian prairie.

5.6

MagicScore

#18

The Human Voice

2020

A woman watches time pass beside the suitcases of her ex-lover (who is supposed to come pick them up but never arrives) and a restless dog who doesn't understand that his master has abandoned him.

6.8

MagicScore

#19

How to Be Alone

2019

When her husband leaves for a night shift, a woman battles physical manifestations of her repressed fears and desires.

6.3

MagicScore

#20

The Skywalk Is Gone

2002

A young woman wandering around meets a young man going to a casting call for a pornographic film.

5.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like La Maison en Petits Cubes?

The top films similar to La Maison en Petits Cubes by MovieMagicScore are Shelter (7.3), The Red Turtle (7.4), Louise by the Shore (6.9). Each shares animation themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is La Maison en Petits Cubes worth watching?

La Maison en Petits Cubes holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.9/10 from 445 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is La Maison en Petits Cubes?

La Maison en Petits Cubes (2008) is a animation film directed by Kunio Katou, starring Masami Nagasawa.

Where can I find more recommendations like La Maison en Petits Cubes?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more animation recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like La Maison en Petits Cubes

This ranked list pairs La Maison en Petits Cubes (2008), a animation film from Kunio Katou, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Masami Nagasawa 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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