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10 Best Movies Like The Big Idea

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

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#1
The Brothers Lionheart

The Brothers Lionheart

1977★ 6.7

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

After brothers Jonathan and Crusty pass away, they reunite in Nangijala, the land of eternal spring. Casting a long shadow over their world is the tyrant Tengil, ruler of the count...

#2
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic

Harry Potter: A History Of Magic

2017★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Big Idea for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their colle...

#3
The Wild Soccer Bunch 5

The Wild Soccer Bunch 5

2008★ 5.4

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

"The Wild Soccer Bunch" celebrate their last victory against the "Silver Lights" - and set one record in volley-pass game after another in the forest. But they are not alone: Vampi...

#4
Home Run Showdown

Home Run Showdown

2012★ 8.9

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

Two little league teams take on their coaches' sibling rivalry, and end up in battle in a place the baseball world never expected: in the outfield of the Home Run Derby....

#5
Madly Madagascar

Madly Madagascar

2013★ 6.5

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

Your favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure! Alex's favorite holiday, Valentine's Day, brings hilarious surprises and excitement for the entire gang. Melman plan...

#6
Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School

Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School

2008★ 9.0

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

When Alex is caught using magic to clean her room she is forced to go to wizard school with Justin. Max and Jerry camp out on the terrace to prove their manhood....