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10 Best Movies Like ParaNorman

If you loved ParaNorman, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Monster House

Monster House

2006★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to ParaNorman for fans of Family & Animation & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Monsters under the bed are scary enough, but what happens when an entire house is out to get you? Three teens aim to find out when they go up against a decrepit neighboring home an...

#2
Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie

2012★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to ParaNorman for fans of Family & Animation & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the...

#3
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

2012★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to ParaNorman for fans of Family & Animation & Adventure & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The enthusiastic Pirate Captain, along with his rag-tag crew, sets out to beat his bitter rivals. The chaotic adventure takes them from exotic shores to Victorian London, and from ...

#4
The Boxtrolls

The Boxtrolls

2014★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to ParaNorman for fans of Family & Animation & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator, Archibald S...

#5
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"

Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"

2012★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to ParaNorman for fans of Family & Animation & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Maggie must navigate an eventful first day in daycare. At the Ayn Rand School for Tots, Maggie is diagnosed with average intelligence. Barred from the gifted children, she longs to...

#6
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

2012★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to ParaNorman for fans of Family & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

It's summertime, and Greg Heffley is looking forward to playing video games and spending time with his friends. However, Greg's dad has other plans: He's decided that some father-s...