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10 Best Movies Like The Hangnail

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

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#1
Cockaboody

Cockaboody

1974★ 7.0

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

John and Faith Hubley combined animation with the voices of their preschool daughters Georgia and Emily to make this award-winning short (New York Animation Festival), similar in c...

#2
SlugTerra: Return of the Elementals

SlugTerra: Return of the Elementals

2014★ 7.0

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

A new member has joined Eli and the Shane Gang! Junjie, once the protector of the Eastern Caverns, is a master of the slugslinging art of Slug Fu! But even with the power of five s...

#3
Slayers Return

Slayers Return

1996★ 6.5

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

Lina Inverse and Naga the White Serpent are back! What begins as a routine bandit-stomping turns into the adventure of a lifetime involving magical golems, an ancient Elven weapon ...

#4
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 The Hangnail for fans of Animation. 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...

#5
The Brothers Lionheart

The Brothers Lionheart

1977★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Hangnail 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...

#6
The Gruffalo's Child

The Gruffalo's Child

2011★ 6.9

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

A follow up to the 2009 animated feature and adapted from the childrens' book by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler. The Gruffalo's child explores the deep dark wood in search of ...