Movies Like Gerald McBoing-Boing (1950)

Gerald McBoing-Boing is a 1950 animation, comedy film from Robert Cannon with a MovieMagicScore of 6.6/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Autograph Hound and Starstruck.

Animation Comedy

The Autograph Hound

1939

While trying to collect autographs at a Hollywood studio, Donald meets a number of movie stars, and runs afoul of a security guard.

6.7

MagicScore

Starstruck

2010

Pop star Christopher Wilde has fame, fortune and a big-budget Hollywood movie awaiting him. But after meeting Jessica Olson, a down-to-earth girl from the Midwest, he is faced with following his heart or doing what's best for his career.

7.0

MagicScore

Vincent

1982

Young Vincent Malloy dreams of being just like Vincent Price and loses himself in macabre daydreams that annoy his mother.

7.9

MagicScore

Trust Me

2013

In an attempt to sign a Hollywood starlet, struggling talent agent and former child star Howard Holloway must contend with her volatile father, a scheming long-time rival, and a producer and casting director who despise him.

5.8

MagicScore

Kitchen Sink

1989

From the bowels of the kitchen sink, comes a dark and tender love… An original and full-blooded short film that combines humour with surrealism and leads the viewer towards the fantasy of horror.

6.5

MagicScore

Trap

2024

A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they're at the center of a dark and sinister event.

6.3

MagicScore

Runaway

2013

Runaway is an animated short film about a misunderstanding between a man named Stanley and his treasured 1950s refrigerator, named Chillie.

5.9

MagicScore

Carry On Matron

1972

A gang of thieves plan to make their fortune by stealing a shipment of contraceptive pills from Finisham maternity hospital. They assume disguises and infiltrate the hospital, but everything doesn't go according to plan. The hypochondriac consultant Sir Bernard Cutting, Matron and the doctors and nurses at Finisham have a habit of getting in the way.

6.1

MagicScore

Amateur Night

2016

Guy Carter, an insecure expectant father unable to find work in his field, accepts a job driving hookers around Los Angeles. One long and crazy evening proves to our hero that he is, in fact, up to the task of fatherhood.

5.5

MagicScore

#10

Invincible

2024

Inspired by a true story, Invincible recounts the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom.

6.5

MagicScore

#11

Grandmaster

2012

Chandrashekhar lives alone in a dark and violent city. Even with crime occurring all around him, he withdraws from all responsibility and lives quietly. Soon, change is forced upon him in order to catch a serial killer. Like a grandmaster who anticipates his opponents moves well in advance, he proceeds forward. But only once, just once, he makes a fatal mistake.

6.6

MagicScore

#12

Macabre

1958

After his wife and her blind sister have died under his care, a doctor's young daughter is kidnapped and reported as buried alive, leaving him with mere hours to find and rescue her.

6.0

MagicScore

#13

Every Child

1979

This animated short follows an unwanted baby who is passed from house to house. The film is the Canadian contribution to an hour-long feature film celebrating UNESCO's Year of the Child (1979). It illustrates one of the ten principles of the Declaration of Children's Rights: every child is entitled to a name and a nationality. The film took home an Oscar® for Best Animated Short Film.

6.3

MagicScore

#14

Daisies

1966

Two teenage girls embark on a series of destructive pranks in which they consume and destroy the world around them.

7.3

MagicScore

#15

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

2022

On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.

7.1

MagicScore

#16

Negative Space

2017

Even though Sam's father is hardly ever home because he is often away on business trips, he is able to connect with his son by teaching him how to pack a suitcase.

7.4

MagicScore

#17

Eight Legged Freaks

2002

The residents of a rural mining town discover that an unfortunate chemical spill has caused hundreds of little spiders to mutate overnight to the size of SUVs. It's then up to mining engineer Chris McCormack and Sheriff Sam Parker to mobilize an eclectic group of townspeople, including the Sheriff's young son, Mike, her daughter, Ashley, and paranoid radio announcer Harlan, into battle against the bloodthirsty eight-legged beasts.

5.8

MagicScore

#18

Anne of Green Gables

1934

Anne Shirley, an orphan, is fostered by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to be sent them to help with their farm work. They accept Anne, who quickly endears herself to them and to the local villagers.

5.5

MagicScore

#19

Frivolous Lola

1998

In 1950s northern Italy, a woman tests her fiancé's love and passion by trying to break his commitment to premarital chastity.

5.1

MagicScore

#20

The Teasers

1975

Loredana is a schoolgirl who takes advantage of her fellow students and teachers by using her innocent schoolgirl beauty. After she loses her virginity to an older man she soon realizes there are more important things to life than teasing men.

4.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Gerald McBoing-Boing?

The top films similar to Gerald McBoing-Boing by MovieMagicScore are The Autograph Hound (6.7), Starstruck (7.0), Vincent (7.9). Each shares animation/comedy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Gerald McBoing-Boing worth watching?

Gerald McBoing-Boing holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.6/10 from 67 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Gerald McBoing-Boing?

Gerald McBoing-Boing (1950) is a animation, comedy film directed by Robert Cannon, starring Marvin Miller.

Where can I find more recommendations like Gerald McBoing-Boing?

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About movies like Gerald McBoing-Boing

This ranked list pairs Gerald McBoing-Boing (1950), a animation and comedy film from Robert Cannon, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Marvin Miller 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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