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10 Best Movies Like The Day the Country Died

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

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#1
What's New, Scooby-Doo? Vol. 1: Space Ape at the Cape

What's New, Scooby-Doo? Vol. 1: Space Ape at the Cape

2003★ 9.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Day the Country Died for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When the contestants at a way-cool snowboarding contest are suspiciously sidelined, Scooby-Doo and the kids investigate - and discover the chilling fact that There's No Creature Li...

#2
For freedom and justice

For freedom and justice

1949★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Day the Country Died for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A picture of the life of the Danish people from the late 1820s to the introduction of the free constitution in 1849. A fictional character, Rasmus Nielsen, travels around the count...

#3
Good Boy!

Good Boy!

2003★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Day the Country Died for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An intergalactic dog pilot from Sirius (the dog star), visits Earth to verify the rumors that dogs have failed to take over the planet....

#4
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

2011★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Day the Country Died for fans of Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Playing around while aboard a cruise ship, the Chipmunks and Chipettes accidentally go overboard and end up marooned in a tropical paradise. They discover their new turf is not as ...

#5
The Return of Jafar

The Return of Jafar

1994★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Day the Country Died for fans of Family. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

The evil Jafar escapes from the magic lamp as an all-powerful genie, ready to plot his revenge against Aladdin. From battling elusive villains atop winged horses, to dodging flames...

#6
Banana

Banana

2010★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Day the Country Died for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Minions fight over a delicious banana... but is that all they want?!...