Movies Like Monkeybone (2001)

Monkeybone is a 2001 adventure, animation, comedy, fantasy, science fiction film from Henry Selick with a MovieMagicScore of 5.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Coraline and The Smurfs 2.

Adventure Animation Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction

Coraline

2009

Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.

7.9

MagicScore

The Smurfs 2

2013

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?

5.8

MagicScore

Cool World

1992

A bizarre accident lands Frank Harris in Cool World, a realm of cartoons. Years later, cartoonist Jack Deebs, who's been drawing Cool World, crosses over as well. He sets his lustful sights on animated femme fatale Holli Would, but she's got plans of her own to become real, and it's up to Frank to stop her.

5.6

MagicScore

The Animal

2001

When loser Marvin Mange is involved in a horrible car accident, he's brought back to life by a deranged scientist as half man and half animal. His newfound powers are awesome -- but their adverse side effects could take over his life. Now, Marvin must fight to control his crazy primal urges around his new squeeze, Rianna, and his rival, Sgt. Sisk, who both think he's one cool cat.

5.1

MagicScore

Son of the Mask

2005

Tim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist, finds himself in a predicament when his dog stumbles upon the mask of Loki. Then after conceiving an infant son "born of the mask", he discovers just how looney child raising can be.

4.2

MagicScore

One Crazy Summer

1986

An aspiring teenage cartoonist and his friends come to the aid of a singer trying to save her family property from developers.

6.0

MagicScore

Welcome to Marwen

2018

When a devastating attack shatters Mark Hogancamp and wipes away all memories, no one expected recovery. Putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous town named Marwen where he can heal and be heroic. As he builds an astonishing art installation — a testament to the most powerful women he knows — through his fantasy world, he draws strength to triumph in the real one.

6.5

MagicScore

James and the Giant Peach

1996

When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possession of a giant peach that flies him away to strange lands.

6.6

MagicScore

Turtles Forever

2009

Whoa, dude! Worlds collide when the Turtles from one dimension meet the Turtles from another dimension! What the shell is going on? The two Turtle teams must work together to find the Technodrome and undo this multi-dimensional mess!

7.3

MagicScore

#10

Batman & Bill

2017

Everyone thinks that Bob Kane created Batman, but that’s not the whole truth. One author makes it his crusade to make it known that Bill Finger, a struggling writer, actually helped invent the iconic superhero, from concept to costume to the very character we all know and love. Bruce Wayne may be Batman’s secret identity, but his creator was always a true mystery.

7.1

MagicScore

#11

Faust

1994

A very free adaptation of Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus", Goethe's "Faust" and various other treatments of the old legend of the man who sold his soul to the devil. A nondescript man is lured by a strange map into a sinister puppet theatre, where he finds himself immersed in an indescribably weird version of the play, blending live actors, clay animation and giant puppets.

7.5

MagicScore

#12

The Lego Movie

2014

An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from conquering the universe.

7.4

MagicScore

#13

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

#14

The Smurfs

2011

When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours -- in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.

5.8

MagicScore

#15

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

2017

In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

6.6

MagicScore

#16

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

2019

When an alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun the Sheep goes on a mission to shepherd the intergalactic visitor home before a sinister organization can capture her.

6.9

MagicScore

#17

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

2004

There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is the culprit. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.

7.1

MagicScore

#18

A Minecraft Movie

2025

Four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve.

6.2

MagicScore

#19

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

2015

Burger Beard is a pirate who is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, which happens to be the Krabby Patty secret formula. When the entire city of Bikini Bottom is put in danger, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton need to go on a quest that takes them to the surface. In order to get back the recipe and save their city, the gang must retrieve the book and transform themselves into superheroes.

6.1

MagicScore

#20

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

2004

A masked villain wreaks mayhem on the city of Coolsville with a monster machine that creates real-life versions of Mystery Inc.'s former foes like The 10,000 Volt Ghost, The Cotton Candy Glob, The Skelemen and The Pterodactyl Ghost. Fred, Daphne, Shaggy, Velma and Scooby-Doo launch an investigation into the monster outbreak that leaves Shaggy and Scooby questioning their roles in Mystery Inc. Eager to prove their detective skills, the ever-ravenous duo comes up with a secret plan to solve the mystery all by themselves. Can the gang unravel their most challenging case?

6.1

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Monkeybone?

The top films similar to Monkeybone by MovieMagicScore are Coraline (7.9), The Smurfs 2 (5.8), Cool World (5.6). Each shares adventure/animation/comedy/fantasy/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Monkeybone worth watching?

Monkeybone holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.2/10 from 353 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Monkeybone?

Monkeybone (2001) is a adventure, animation, comedy, fantasy, science fiction film directed by Henry Selick, starring Brendan Fraser, Bridget Fonda, John Turturro.

Where can I find more recommendations like Monkeybone?

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About movies like Monkeybone

This ranked list pairs Monkeybone (2001), a adventure and animation and comedy and fantasy and science fiction film from Henry Selick, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Brendan Fraser 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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