Movies like Chie the Brat: 20 to watch next
If you loved Chie the Brat (1981) — a family, animation and comedy film directed by Isao Takahata — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Chie the Brat most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like based on manga and anime. 4 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Invasion!! Alien Shiriri 2017★ 7.0
Shares: Family, Animation, Comedy
When the mysterious Shiriri turns his parents into children, Shin-chan must trek across Japan to help return them to adult form.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction 2014★ 6.7
Shares: Animation, Family, Comedy, Drama
In the underground Diamond Domain, where many Carbink live, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie serves as ruler. The Heart Diamond that sustains the land is beginning to fall apart, and Diancie is not yet strong enough to create a new one. While seeking help from the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas, Diancie encounters a group of thieves who want to take control of its diamond-producing power–and who awaken the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal from its cocoon in the process! Can Ash and his friends help Diancie discover its true power, stop Yveltal’s rampage, and save the Diamond Domain?
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko 2021★ 7.0
Shares: Animation, Drama, Family, Comedy
Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her mother, Kikuko wants nothing more than to fit in as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Life in the harbor is peaceful until a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot the pair's tender relationship.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns 2001★ 6.8
Shares: Animation, Family, Drama
The Team Rocket leader, Giovanni, has found Mewtwo in a remote area of the Johto region. As Giovanni tries to re-capture Mewtwo, Ash and his friends are kidnapped by Domino, a new Team Rocket member, while trying to rescue Pikachu from Jessie and James. The Clone Pokemon are also captured and are then used as bait for Mewtwo. The situation then becomes a battle between the wills of Mewtwo and Giovanni; and Mewtwo also tries to discover if it and the clones have a purpose in life, even though they are products of science.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness 2022★ 7.2
Shares: Animation, Comedy, Family
A brave young animal explorer teams up with two trusty friends to find a powerful artifact before his greedy uncle can get his paws on it.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Gintama: The Movie 2010★ 7.5
Shares: Animation, Comedy
Odd Jobs Gin has taken on a lot of odd work in the past, and when you're a Jack of All Trades agency based in a feudal Japan that's been conquered and colonized by aliens, the term "Odd Jobs" means REALLY ODD jobs. But when some more than slightly suspicious secrets from the shadows of Gintoki Sakata's somewhat shady former samurai past and a new pair of odd jobs collide, the action is bound to get so wild and demented that only a feature film will do it justice!
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Revolting Rhymes 2017★ 6.9
Shares: Family, Animation, Comedy
Two half-hour animated films based on the much-loved rhymes written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection 2015★ 7.8
Shares: Animation, Family, Comedy, Drama
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SHORTS: "John Henry," "Lorenzo," "The Little Matchgirl," "How To Hook Up Your Home Theater," "Tick Tock Tale," "Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa," "The Ballad Of Nessie," "Tangled Ever After," "Paperman," "Get A Horse!", "Feast," "Frozen Fever"
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue 1997★ 6.1
Shares: Animation, Comedy, Family
When Toaster and the gang spark friendships with the playful animals at the veterinary hospital, they soon discover their new pals are about to be sent to a testing laboratory.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hey Arnold! The Movie 2002★ 6.5
Shares: Animation, Comedy, Family, Drama
Arnold and his friends must recover a stolen document in order to prevent the neighborhood from being bulldozed.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened 2013★ 6.4
Shares: Animation, Family
A group of five Genesect have invaded the big city and pose a threat to the supply of electricity, which attracts the attention of the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. Satoshi, Pikachu and his friends must come to the rescue when the powerful leader, a red Genesect, faces Mewtwo.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice 2012★ 6.5
Shares: Family, Animation
Ash and his two friends Iris and Cilan help a Keldeo battle against a powerful Dragon-type Pokémon named Kyurem its his test to become a Sacred Swordsman.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Doraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon - Peko and the Exploration Party of Five 2014★ 6.2
Shares: Family, Animation, Comedy
Nobita is followed by a stray dog on his way home and decides to help it find its original owner with the help of Doraemon. They find out that the dog is actually a prince in its homeland in Africa.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram 2011★ 6.6
Shares: Animation, Family, Drama
The Kingdom of the People of the Earth once ruled over the land, but now all that remains is the Sword of the Earth. in the city of Eindoak. Satoshi, Iris, and Dent arrive in Eindoak during a harvest festival's Pokémon Tournament and meet the legendary Pokémon Victini who wishes to share its powers of victory to someone. Elsewhere in the city, a descendant of the People of the Earth named Dred Grangil has arrived who seeks to revive the kingdom's power with the Sword of the Earth, bringing them back into power over the land, and Satoshi and his friends must stop him before he destroys the land along with Victini.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom 2011★ 6.5
Shares: Animation, Family, Drama
The Kingdom of the People of the Earth once ruled over the land, but now all that remains is the Sword of the Earth. in the city of Eindoak. Satoshi, Iris, and Dent arrive in Eindoak during a harvest festival's Pokémon Tournament and meet the legendary Pokémon Victini who wishes to share its powers of victory to someone. Elsewhere in the city, a descendant of the People of the Earth named Dred Grangil has arrived who seeks to revive the kingdom's power with the Sword of the Earth, bringing them back into power over the land, and Satoshi and his friends must stop him before he destroys the land along with Victini.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages 2015★ 6.8
Shares: Family, Animation
Ash, Pikachu, and their friends come to a desert city by the sea. Here they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, which has the ability to summon things—including people and Pokémon—through its magic rings. After a scary incident, they learn of a story about a brave hero who stopped the rampage of a terrifying Pokémon long ago. Now, the threat that has been bottled up for years is in danger of breaking loose again.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Boy Named Charlie Brown 1969★ 7.0
Shares: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family
Poor Charlie Brown. He can't fly a kite, and he always loses in baseball. Having his faults projected onto a screen by Lucy doesn't help him much either. Against the sage advice and taunting of the girls in his class, he volunteers for the class spelling bee.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mai Mai Miracle 2009★ 7.1
Shares: Animation, Drama
Inspired by her grandfather's stories, young Shinko embarks on wild flights of fancy about the history of the little town she lives in. But dreams can't fend off the realities of growing up.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ploey: You Never Fly Alone 2018★ 6.2
Shares: Animation, Family
A plover chick has not learned to fly when his family migrates in the fall. He must survive the arctic winter, vicious enemies and himself in order to be reunited with his beloved one next spring.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Ultraplaybox Amazon Channel
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Minions & More Volume 1 2022★ 7.0
Shares: Animation, Comedy, Family
This collection of 10 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Puppy (2013); Minion Scouts (2019); Training Wheels (2013); The Secret Life of Kyle (2017); Santa's Little Helpers (2019). From the "Grinch" franchise: The Dog Days of Winter (2019). From the "Secret Life of Pets" franchise: Norman Television (2016); Weenie (2016). From the "Sing" franchise: Love at First Sight (2017). From the "Lorax" franchise: Forces of Nature (2012).
Stream in India on Netflix