Movies Like Exchange Student (2019)

Exchange Student is a 2019 animation, comedy, science fiction film from Natalie Nourigat with a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with There's Nothing Out There and Just a Thought.

Animation Comedy Science Fiction

There's Nothing Out There

1991

Mike's obsession with horror movies means he can't help but expect to find a monster lurking around every corner. When he joins his friends for a weekend away at a remote lodge, Mike instantly senses that something isn't right. Can Mike use his movie knowledge to save his pals from a bloody end?

5.7

MagicScore

Just a Thought

2019

An awkward 12-year old boy named Ollie experiences "bubble trouble" when his true feelings for a girl are embarrassingly revealed in the form of a physical thought bubble.

6.8

MagicScore

Lucky Toupée

2019

This clever bit of balderdash lifts the lid on an original tale about a hijacked hairpiece, a gang of larcenous leprechauns, and a budding romance.

6.4

MagicScore

The Race

2019

Grim desperately needs one more soul to win his work competition, but his last scheduled collection at a rigorous bike race turns his world upside-down. At the finish line, he learns that life is not always about the trophy at the end of the race.

6.1

MagicScore

Cycles

2018

The short follows the lives of a family consisting of Bert, Rae, and their daughter Rachel. The viewer serves as an observer of the family's lifecycle before, during, and after living in their home. It is Walt Disney Animation Studios' first short set in virtual reality.

7.6

MagicScore

Puddles

2019

An adventurous young boy discovers that puddles can be portals to a fantastical world, but struggles to get his sister's attention away from her phone to see the magic in the world around her.

7.0

MagicScore

Lightning in a Bottle

2019

During a thunderstorm, a young boy's effort to capture lightning in a glass bottle as part of a science fair project succeeds beyond his wildest expectations, but is shocked when he discovers the consequences of this unnatural feat.

6.3

MagicScore

Hair-Jitsu

2019

A young girl faces off against an evil hairdresser as she goes through imaginative lengths to avoid her first haircut.

6.2

MagicScore

Assassination Classroom: Graduation

2016

Story continues with the students' own conflicts, Koro Sensei’s identity and the fate of the world. The time limit for assassination is approaching.

7.1

MagicScore

#10

Lifted

2006

When an overconfident teen alien gets behind the controls of a spaceship, he must attempt to abduct a slumbering farmer under the watchful eye of a critical instructor. But abducting humans requires precision and a gentle touch, and within a few missteps it's painfully clear why more humans don't go missing every year.

7.5

MagicScore

#11

Puppy

2013

A Minion, longing for a puppy, humorously tries to catch a dog, a squirrel, and even a ladybug, but none of his attempts succeed. Just as his hopes fade, a tiny UFO swoops down and abducts the ladybug. The Minion watches in fascination as the UFO, making adorable beeping noises, forms an unexpected bond with him, becoming his new "puppy." They share fun adventures, with the UFO using its space powers to entertain, playing music and enlarging snacks like cheese puffs and bananas. One evening, the UFO puppy shows the Minion its home in the stars and expresses a longing to return. The Minion, determined to help, sends an email with their picture to the UFO's home planet, triggering a rescue party. Before leaving, the UFO uses its grow-ray to enlarge the ladybug into a puppy-sized companion. The Minion, surrounded by friends, joyfully accepts the new “puppy,” ready for more adventures together.

7.2

MagicScore

#12

Snoopy Presents: Lucy's School

2022

The Peanuts gang is nervous about going to a new school, so Lucy starts her own. She soon learns that teaching is tougher than she thought—and that change can be a good thing.

7.1

MagicScore

#13

Fumiko's Confession

2009

Fumiko, a schoolgirl who just confessed her love. However, she gets turned down because the boy wants to concentrate on baseball training. Crying and running downhill through the town, she gains more and more speed.

5.7

MagicScore

#14

Katnip Kollege

1938

At the Katnip Kollege, we see a roomful of cats taking a course in Swingology. Everyone swings except Johnny, who can't cut it and has to sit in the dunce chair. Miss Kitty Bright tells him to look her up when he learns how to swing. Finally, listening to the pendulum clock at night, Johnny gets the beat. He rushes out to where everyone is playing and sings "Easy As Rollin' Off a Log" to Kitty Bright. She joins in; he grabs a trumpet for an instrumental break, with the complete band. They both fall off a log; she covers him with kisses.

5.5

MagicScore

#15

Strings

2013

María's routine at school is altered by the arrival of a very special child. Soon, they become close friends.

8.0

MagicScore

#16

R'ha

2013

A fight for survival in the solar system where no one can be trusted has started.

6.6

MagicScore

#17

Summer Ghost

2021

An urban legend says that lighting fireworks at an abandoned airfield will beckon the "summer ghost," a spirit that can answer any question. Three teenagers, Tomoya, Aoi, and Ryo, each have their own reason to show up one day. When a ghost named Ayane appears, she reveals she is only visible to those "who are about to touch their death." Compelled by the ghost and her message, Tomoya begins regularly visiting the airfield to uncover the true purpose of her visits.

7.2

MagicScore

#18

Cencoroll

2009

A giant monster sends a town's citizens into a panic, except for a girl named Yuki and her schoolmate Tetsu. Tetsu happens to have his own strange creature named Cenco as a pet. Another boy named Shuu controls the monster threatening the town, and the stage is set for a battle.

6.2

MagicScore

#19

Rufus

2016

Manny has moved to a new school, and it's not easy to fit in. After wishing he had more friends, Manny finds a mysterious collar and puts it on Rufus, the family dog. Suddenly, Rufus turns into a boy! Manny's not sure what to do, so he enrolls Rufus in school. When the other students notice Rufus's silly dog antics -- chasing squirrels, eating without utensils, asking for belly rubs, and catching a soccer ball with his mouth -- he immediately becomes the most popular kid around. Manny is jealous of his new best friend but eventually learns that a dog's loyalty to his owner always comes first.

6.4

MagicScore

#20

Gayniggers from Outer Space

1992

Extraterrestrial beings travel the galaxy to free men "oppressed" by females to make way for an entirely-homosexual society.

4.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Exchange Student?

The top films similar to Exchange Student by MovieMagicScore are There's Nothing Out There (5.7), Just a Thought (6.8), Lucky Toupée (6.4). Each shares animation/comedy/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Exchange Student worth watching?

Exchange Student holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10 from 28 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Exchange Student?

Exchange Student (2019) is a animation, comedy, science fiction film directed by Natalie Nourigat, starring Brittany Morgan, Michael Herrera, David Kohut.

Where can I find more recommendations like Exchange Student?

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 Exchange Student

This ranked list pairs Exchange Student (2019), a animation and comedy and science fiction film from Natalie Nourigat, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Brittany Morgan 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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