Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Simple Things

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

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#1
Gone Fishing

Gone Fishing

2017★ 6.5

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

On Motunui, Maui tries to catch a fish with his magical fishhook, only to be comically foiled by the ocean....

#2
Goofy and Wilbur

Goofy and Wilbur

1939★ 6.6

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

Goofy goes fishing with his best friend, Wilbur, a grasshopper....

#3
The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Silly

The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Silly

2023★ 6.9

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

Mickey and gang must stop hundreds of old film reel versions of Mickey from wreaking havoc all over town....

#4
Puss Gets the Boot

Puss Gets the Boot

1940★ 7.0

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

Jasper is given an ultimatum by his master: break one more thing and you're out. Rodent Jerry does his best to make sure that his tormentor "gets the boot"....

#5
How to Fish

How to Fish

1942★ 6.5

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

Goofy's demonstration of fishing is fouled up by his clumsy casting and fly fishing, and problems with his boat....

#6
Salt Water Tabby

Salt Water Tabby

1947★ 7.1

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

It's a grand day at the beach for Tom and his girlfriend Toots - that is, until Jerry shows up (and, for a while, gets a rather vicious crab involved as well)....

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