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10 Best Movies Like Special Friend

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

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#1
Atlantis: Milo's Return

Atlantis: Milo's Return

2003★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Special Friend for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Milo and Kida reunite with their friends to investigate strange occurances around the world that seem to have links to the secrets of Atlantis....

#2
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

2016★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Special Friend for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Set in the African savannah, the film follows Kion as he assembles the members of the 'Lion Guard'. Throughout the film, the diverse team of young animals will learn how to utilize...

#3
Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo Brothers

Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo Brothers

1987★ 7.4

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

After the death of Shaggy's Uncle Beaureguard, he, Scooby and Scrappy arrive at the late uncle's Southern plantation to collect the inheritance. But as soon as they arrive, they fi...

#4
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

2011★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Special Friend for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

After his capture for attempted assassination of the Raikage, leader of Kumogakure, as well as killing Jōnin from Kirigakure and Iwagakure, Naruto is imprisoned in Hōzukijou: A cri...

#5
Sapphire Blue

Sapphire Blue

2014★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Special Friend for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Gwen has just discovered, that she's the final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of Twelve. Now she has to juggle with constant trips to the past, her relationships with G...

#6
Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

2009★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Special Friend for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Arthur answers a distress call from Princess Selenia, who is menaced by the nefarious Maltazard....