20 movies like Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventures of Pecos Bill, ordered by similarity : Charlotte's Web(1973), Babe: Pig in the City(1998), Babe(1995), My Dad Is Scrooge(2014), The Devil and Daniel Webster(1941), Animal Farm(1954), The Emigrants(1971), Pelle the Conqueror(1987), The Wizard of Oz(1939), Kubo and the Two Strings(2016), The Secret of NIMH(1982), Field of Dreams(1989) ...
Kids & Family, Fantasy
USA
1995
96 Minutes
Patrick Swayze Oliver Platt Roger Aaron Brown Nick Stahl Scott Glenn Stephen Lang Jared Harris Catherine O'Hara Moira Harris Joe Grifasi John P. Ryan
young boy farmer pecos bill land baron paul bunyan calamity jane incredible spirited wild west farm folklore legends father/son relationship farming greed theft adventure quest growing up 1900s
A young boy's imagination summons cowboy legend Pecos Bill, who helps him save the family farm from a greedy land-grabber. With the help of a lumberjack and a railroad worker, they all embark on a surprise-filled adventure.
Drama, Animation, Kids & Family, Musical, Fantasy
USA
1973
93 Minutes
pig spider farmer daughter goose son amusing sad endearing farm barn new england farming talking animal livestock death friendship love sacrifice underdog
Wilbur is a farm pig who's terrified that he'll end up on the dinner table. His friend Charlotte, a charming spider, comes to his rescue. She weaves words into her web, convincing the farmer that Wilbur is too special a pig to kill.
Fantasy, Comedy, Kids & Family, Drama
Australia|USA
1998
97 Minutes
Magda Szubanski James Cromwell Mary Stein Mickey Rooney Julie Godfrey
farmer pig cat dog thief playful amusing farm big city australia airport paris dystopia robbery rescue friendship singing adventure rescue quest
Babe, fresh from his victory in the sheepherding contest, returns to Farmer Hoggett's farm, but after Farmer Hoggett is injured and unable to work, Babe has to go to the big city to save the farm.
Fantasy, Comedy, Kids & Family, Drama
Australia|USA
1995
94 Minutes
James Cromwell Magda Szubanski Mary Acres David Webb Marshall Napier John Doyle Paul Goddard
farmer wife animal pig dog uplifting endearing inspiring positive farm countryside fair animals social change grief growing up transformation underdog 1990s
Babe, a pig raised by sheepdogs, learns to herd sheep with a little help from Farmer Hoggett.
Kids & Family, Other, Comedy, Fantasy
Canada
2014
90 Minutes
Brian Cook Laurie Campbell Bonnie Wright Jon Heder Charles Shaughnessy Keith Cooper Ethan Ryan Goldberg Eva Grieg
young boy animal talking animal father santa claus uplifting amusing endearing heartwarming lighthearted farm canada ontario, canada countryside christmas beliefs friendship animals growing up adventure
"A Christmas Carol" turns into "A Christmas Corral" as the animals of Woodsley's Farm help Oliver and his little sister June stage the classic tale to shock their Dad into embracing the spirit of the holidays.
Fantasy
USA
1941
107 Minutes
Edward Arnold Walter Huston James Craig Jane Darwell Simone Simon Gene Lockhart John Qualen Frank Conlan Lindy Wade George Cleveland Dawn O'Day
farmer senator devil wife assistant neighbor crafty dark uneasy new hampshire farm town greed corruption debt farming promises friendship temptation pursuit
A nineteenth-century New Hampshire farmer who makes a pact with Satan for economic success enlists Daniel Webster to extract him from his contract.
Animation, Kids & Family, Fantasy
1954
72 Minutes
John Halas
farmer pig horse donkey dog bleak disturbing intense farm barn stable pub field facism animal cruelty rebellion ambition drinking death rise
George Orwell's Napoleon the pig leads a barnyard rebellion making all animals equal, sort of. Gordon Heath narrates.
Drama
Sweden
1971
148 Minutes
Max von Sydow Liv Ullmann Eddie Axberg Svenolof Bern Aina Alfredsson Allan Edwall Monica Zetterlund Pierre Lindstedt Hans Alfredson Ulla Smidje Eva-Lena Zetterlund
farmer husband wife son daughter somber touching småland, sweden minnesota ship countryside farm river family farming america travel emigration class distinctions adventure
Småland, Sweden, mid-19th century. A farming family struggle with their rocky, unyielding land, and decide to embark on the arduous journey to new hope in America.
Drama
Denmark|Sweden
1987
160 Minutes
Max von Sydow Pelle Hvenegaard Erik Paaske Kristina Törnqvist Bjorn Granath Astrid Villaume Axel Strøbye Troels Asmussen Karen Wegener Sofie Gråbøl Lars Simonsen
father son farmer worker brooding emotional touching bornholm, denmark farm ship class distinctions bigotry family farming growing up transformation underdog 19th century
When his wife dies, Lassefar (Max von Sydow) takes his 12-year-old son, Pelle (Pelle Hvenegaard), from their home in Sweden to Denmark in search of a better life. Signing on as laborers at ... See full summary »
Musical, Kids & Family, Fantasy
USA
1939
101 Minutes
Judy Garland Frank Morgan Ray Bolger Bert Lahr Jack Haley Billie Burke Margaret Hamilton Charley Grapewin Pat Walshe Clara Blandick
young girl witch dog lion wizard scarecrow creative touching emotional farm village emerald city kansas oz courage song and dance journey friendship magic discovery
Dorothy Gale is swept away from a farm in Kansas to a magical land of Oz in a tornado and embarks on a quest with her new friends to see the Wizard who can help her return home to Kansas and help her friends as well.
Adventure, Animation, Kids & Family, Action, Fantasy
USA|Japan
2016
102 Minutes
young boy mother spirit monkey beetle villain charming cool creative village cave forest ocean pond lair magic growing up search fighting evil love
A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armour worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past.
Animation, Kids & Family, Fantasy
USA
1982
82 Minutes
mouse rat mother crow owl cat tense engaging moving farm field underground house family heroism courage secret plans scientific experiments magic adventure
To save her ill son, a field mouse must seek the aid of a colony of rats, with whom she has a deeper link than she ever suspected.
Fantasy
USA
1989
106 Minutes
Kevin Costner Amy Madigan James Earl Jones Gaby Hoffmann Ray Liotta Timothy Busfield Burt Lancaster Frank Whaley Dwier Brown
farmer baseball player author ghost wife shoeless joe jackson creative heartwarming touching incredible baseball field iowa farm cornfield small town boston father/son relationship magic family baseball
Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Supported by his wife, Ray begins the quest by turning his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams can come true.
Animation, Kids & Family, Fantasy
USA|UK
1985
80 Minutes
Ted Berman P.L. Renoudet
pigkeeper sorcerer lord princess bard sidekick incredible thrilling heartwarming endearing fantasy world farm castle cottage good versus evil black magic knights aspirations coming of age artifact
A young boy and a group of misfit friends embark on a quest to find a dark magic item of ultimate power before a diabolical tyrant can.
Fantasy, Kids & Family, Comedy
UK|USA
2005
115 Minutes
Johnny Depp Freddie Highmore David Kelly Helena Bonham Carter Noah Taylor Missi Pyle James Fox Deep Roy Christopher Lee Adam Godley Franziska Troegner
willy wonka oompa loompa young boy young girl grandfather father amusing playful dreamy wonka candy company factory household childhood family virtue inventions candy bad behavior adventure discovery
A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
Musical, Kids & Family, Adventure, Fantasy
USA|UK
2018
130 Minutes
Emily Blunt Lin-Manuel Miranda Ben Whishaw Emily Mortimer Pixie Davies Nathanael Saleh Joel Dawson Colin Firth Meryl Streep Julie Walters Dick Van Dyke
bank teller father child nanny sister playful heartwarming spectacular emotional cheeky cheery england house bedroom living room family relationships loss magic adventure
A few decades after her original visit, Mary Poppins, the magical nanny, returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael's children through a difficult time in their lives.
Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy
UK|France|USA
2010
109 Minutes
Emma Thompson Maggie Gyllenhaal Rhys Ifans Maggie Smith Sam Kelly Sinead Matthews Katy Brand Oscar Steer Asa Butterfield Lil Woods Eros Vlahos
nanny mother child soldier amusing playful farm household london education war parenthood aspirations childhood magic discovery adventure quest 19th century
Nanny McPhee arrives to help a harried young mother who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war, though she uses her magic to teach the woman's children and their two spoiled cousins five new lessons.
Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Adventure
UK|France|USA|Australia|Japan|Germany|Finland|Ireland|China|Belgium
2015
85 Minutes
Richard Starzak
farmer dog lamb friend animal-control officer cat cheeky charming hilarious heartwarming witty hysterical farm trailer city bus street animal shelter exploration trouble
When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.
Adventure
USA
1927
67 Minutes
Ernest B. Schoedsack Kru Chantui Nah Ladah
farmer wife son daughter villager elephant engaging suspenseful siam farm jungle village tree farming destruction wild animals animal attack animal taming quest adventure
Elephants disrupt the lives of a family deep in the jungles of Northern Siam, and an entire village.
Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Adventure
UK|France|Belgium|USA|China|Australia|Japan|Finland|Germany|Ireland
2019
87 Minutes
Will Becher Justin Fletcher John Sparkes Amalia Vitale Kate Harbour David Holt Richard Webber Simon Greenall Joe Sugg Emma Tate Andy Nyman
alien animal friend stranger farmer government official amusing engaging heartwarming lighthearted playful winsome farm town countryside alien planet unlikely allies friendly aliens friendship aliens
When an alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun the Sheep goes on a mission to shepherd the intergalactic visitor home before a sinister organization can capture her.
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Action, Fantasy
USA
2013
103 Minutes
teenager father professor queen soldier enemy positive endearing spirited fantasy world forest family home supernatural battle father/daughter relationship teen angst adventure quest growing up 2010s
A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group of characters in order to save their world -- and ours.