Movies Like Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape (2015)

Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape is a 2015 adventure, animation, comedy film from Jamel Debbouze with a MovieMagicScore of 5.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life and Genesis.

Adventure Animation Comedy

Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life

2009

Darwin's great insight – that life has evolved over millions of years by natural selection – has been the cornerstone of all David Attenborough’s natural history series. In this documentary, he takes us on a deeply personal journey which reflects his own life and the way he came to understand Darwin’s theory.

7.7

MagicScore

Genesis

2004

An African narrator tells the story of earth history, the birth of the universe and evolution of life. Beautiful imagery makes this movie documentary complete.

6.2

MagicScore

Hitpig!

2024

A porcine bounty hunter accepts his next hit: Pickles, a naive, ebullient elephant. Though he initially sets out to capture the perky pachyderm, the unlikely pair find themselves crisscrossing the globe on an adventure that brings out the best in both of them.

6.7

MagicScore

Racing Extinction

2015

An unlikely team of activists and innovators hatches a bold mission to save endangered species.

7.8

MagicScore

The African Queen

1952

At the start of the First World War, in the middle of Africa’s nowhere, a gin soaked riverboat captain is persuaded by a strong-willed missionary to go down river and face-off a German warship.

7.3

MagicScore

The Living Desert

1953

Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between desert creatures of every shape, size and description.

7.1

MagicScore

Dark Moon Rising

2015

A group of shape-shifting werewolves descend upon a small town in search of a girl who is re-born once every 2000 years. She holds the key to their survival and all will die who stand in their way.

3.2

MagicScore

2001: A Space Odyssey

1968

Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced super computer.

8.0

MagicScore

Finch

2021

On a post-apocalyptic Earth, a robot, built to protect the life of his dying creator's beloved dog, learns about life, love, friendship, and what it means to be human.

7.8

MagicScore

#10

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person

2023

Sasha is a young vampire with a serious problem: she's too sensitive to kill. When her exasperated parents cut off her blood supply, Sasha's life is in jeopardy. Luckily, she meets Paul, a lonely teenager with suicidal tendencies who is willing to give his life to save hers. But their friendly agreement soon becomes a nocturnal quest to fulfill Paul's last wishes before day breaks.

7.4

MagicScore

#11

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

2024

Several generations following Caesar's reign, apes – now the dominant species – live harmoniously while humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all he's known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.

7.1

MagicScore

#12

Religulous

2008

Commentator-comic Bill Maher plays devil's advocate with religion as he talks to believers about their faith. Traveling around the world, Maher examines the tenets of Christianity, Judaism and Islam and raises questions about homosexuality, proof of Christ's existence, Jewish Sabbath laws, violent Muslim extremists.

7.0

MagicScore

#13

I'm Your Man

2021

Alma is a scientist coerced into participating in an extraordinary study in order to obtain research funds for her work. For three weeks, she has to live with a humanoid robot tailored to her character and needs, whose artificial intelligence is designed to be the perfect life partner for her. Enter Tom, a machine in human form in a class of its own, created solely to make her happy.

6.8

MagicScore

#14

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

#15

Simon

1980

A group of scientists take Simon, a psychology professor, as a test person for a brainwashing experiment and try to convince him that he is a living being from another planet.

6.2

MagicScore

#16

Reign of Fire

2002

In post-apocalyptic England, an American volunteer and a British survivor team up to fight off a brood of fire-breathing dragons seeking to return to global dominance after centuries of rest underground. The Brit -- leading a clan of survivors to hunt down the King of the Dragons -- has much at stake: His mother was killed by a dragon, but his love is still alive.

6.2

MagicScore

#17

Evolution

2001

A comedy that follows the chaos that ensues when a meteor hits the Earth carrying alien life forms that give new meaning to the term "survival of the fittest." David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Seann William Scott, and Julianne Moore are the only people standing between the aliens and world domination... which could be bad news for the Earth.

6.1

MagicScore

#18

Tremors 3: Back to Perfection

2001

Survivalist Burt Gummer returns home to Perfection, to find that the little town has been shaken up again by morphing, man-eating Graboids.

5.8

MagicScore

#19

Human

2015

A collection of stories about and images of our world, offering an immersion to the core of what it means to be human. Through these stories full of love and happiness, as well as hatred and violence, it brings us face to face with the Other, making us reflect on our lives. From stories of everyday experiences to accounts of the most unbelievable lives, these poignant encounters share a rare sincerity and underline who we are – our darker side, but also what is most noble in us, and what is universal. Our Earth is shown at its most sublime through never-before-seen aerial images accompanied by soaring music, resulting in an ode to the beauty of the world, providing a moment to draw breath and for introspection. This film is a politically engaged work which allows us to embrace the human condition and to reflect on the meaning of our existence.

8.5

MagicScore

#20

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

2020

The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.

8.4

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape?

The top films similar to Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape by MovieMagicScore are Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life (7.7), Genesis (6.2), Hitpig! (6.7). Each shares adventure/animation/comedy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape worth watching?

Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.2/10 from 359 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape?

Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape (2015) is a adventure, animation, comedy film directed by Jamel Debbouze, starring Jamel Debbouze, Arié Elmaleh, Mélissa Theuriau.

Where can I find more recommendations like Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape?

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

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About movies like Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape

This ranked list pairs Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape (2015), a adventure and animation and comedy film from Jamel Debbouze, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Jamel Debbouze 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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