Movies like Pikachu's Vacation: 20 to watch next
If you loved Pikachu's Vacation (1998) — a animation, family and comedy film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Pikachu's Vacation most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like anime, original video animation (ova) and short film. 3 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure 1999★ 6.3
Shares: Animation, Comedy, Family
One day, Pikachu and its friends are walking along when they suddenly fall through a Diglett hole and into Pokémon Valley, a secret location that no one knows about. Pikachu and its buddies tell the Pokémon that they could use some help looking for Togepi, who fell through the hole first. The group sets off and eventually finds Togepi in the Exeggcute nest—but one of the Exeggcute is missing. That leads the group on another hunt; this time, though, Pikachu and its friends come back to the nest empty-handed. That’s when a storm begins to brew, filling Pokémon valley with roaring thunder and gusts of wind that almost blow the friends—and the Exeggcute nest—away! Are the friends going to be able to keep the nest safe and reunite the Exeggcute?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Minions & More Volume 2 2022★ 7.4
Shares: Comedy, Family, Animation
This collection of 11 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Mower Minions (2016); Yellow Is the New Black (2018); Competition (2015); Cro Minion (2015); Binky Nelson Unpacified (2015); Panic in the Mailroom (2013). From the "Secret Life of Pets" franchise: Super Gidget (2019). From the "Sing" franchise: Eddie's Life Coach (2017); Gunter Babysits (2017). From the "Lorax" franchise: Serenade (2012); Wagon Ho! (2012).
Stream in India on Netflix
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Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales 2008★ 7.1
Shares: Family, Comedy, Animation
Mater the tow truck travels from country to country as he retells his infamous but unbelievable stories.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hawaiian Vacation 2011★ 7.0
Shares: Animation, Family, Comedy
The toys throw Ken and Barbie a Hawaiian vacation in Bonnie's room.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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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
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Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll 2016★ 6.9
Shares: Animation, Family, Comedy
As Po looks for his lost action figures, the story of how the panda inadvertently helped create the Furious Five is told.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Dangerous Honeymoon -The Lost Daddy- 2019★ 7.0
Shares: Animation, Family
Hiroshi and Misae have never been to a honeymoon trip to a foreign country. One day, Misae discovered an inexpensive and family-friendly holiday package to Australia and the Nohara family decided to make it their first honeymoon vacation. Hiroshi gets kidnapped upon arrival to Australia, leaving Shinnosuke, Misae and others on a dangerous journey. It turns out that Hiroshi is the key to a secret treasure. The remaining members of the Nohara Family must rescue Hiroshi, while a mysterious masked man and treasure hunters from all over the world are after him. The struggle is among three different groups in this action-filled treasure hunting adventure.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin 2024★ 7.7
Shares: Animation, Family, Comedy
Franklin is new to town and hoping to make friends, but his usual tactics don't work on the Peanuts gang. When the Soap Box Derby arrives, he's sure it's a chance to impress new pals and teams up with the only other unpartnered kid: Charlie Brown.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Ferdinand the Bull 1938★ 6.7
Shares: Animation, Comedy, Family
This Oscar-winning short tells of a bull who preferred to sit under trees and smell flowers to clashing horns with his fellow animals. As luck would have it, an untimely bee reveals Ferdinand's ferocious side via pained howls and wild stomping. This lands him in the bull-fighting arena amidst characters based on Walt's animators with a matador reportedly modeled after Walt himself.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sanjay's Super Team 2015★ 6.4
Shares: Animation, Family
SANJAY'S SUPER TEAM follows the daydream of a young Indian boy, bored with his father's religious meditation, who imagines "a kind of ancient, Hindu version of The Avengers," with the gods appearing like superheros.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Monster Family 2 2021★ 6.6
Shares: Animation, Family, Comedy
To free Baba Yaga and Renfield from the clutches of Monster Hunter Mila Starr, the Wishbone Family once more transforms into a Vampire, Frankenstein's Monster, a Mummy and a Werewolf but when aided by their three pet bats, the Monster Family zooms around the world again to save their friends, make new monstrous acquaintances.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming 2019★ 8.0
Shares: Animation, Family
It's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New Berk anymore, Hiccup continues the holiday traditions he once shared with his best friend. But the Vikings of New Berk were beginning to forget about their friendship with dragons. Hiccup, Astrid, and Gobber know just what to do to keep the dragons in the villagers' hearts. And across the sea, the dragons have a plan of their own...
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Arctic Dogs 2019★ 5.9
Shares: Animation, Comedy
Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pets United 2019★ 5.9
Shares: Animation, Family, Comedy
When Roger (a Robin Hood-esque, stray dog) and Belle (an elegant yet spoilt pet cat) are thrown together amidst the chaos of a robot take-over of their home city, they must push all their preconceptions aside in order to survive, as they embark on a high-stakes, action-packed adventure.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters 2011★ 6.5
Shares: Animation, Comedy, Family
Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu's greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox, and Master Croc.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five 2008★ 6.8
Shares: Animation, Family
Ordered to teach a martial arts class of rambunctious bunny kittens, Po tells stories of each of the Furious Five's pasts.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Olive, the Other Reindeer 1999★ 6.7
Shares: Animation, Family, Comedy
After mis-hearing a radio broadcast about Santa canceling his Christmas trip due to an injured reindeer, Olive the dog decides to travel to the North Pole and volunteer to be a replacement. Unfortunately, Olive must deal with an evil postman who's tired of handling all the extra Christmas mail. Will Martini the penguin be able to help Olive realize her dream?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Toy Story That Time Forgot 2014★ 7.1
Shares: Animation, Family, Comedy
During a post-Christmas play date, the gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie's room in this Toy Story That Time Forgot.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Trolls Holiday in Harmony 2021★ 7.1
Shares: Animation, Family, Comedy
Queen Poppy plans the first annual Trolls Kingdom Secret Holiday Gift Swap, but things don't go quite as expected.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Reluctant Dragon 1941★ 6.6
Shares: Animation, Family, Comedy
Humorist Robert Benchley attempts to find Walt Disney to ask him to adapt a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is given a tour of Walt Disney Studios, and learns about the animation process.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now