Adam Sandler’s Leo, the new animated musical comedy on Netflix, is a fun time for the whole family. From hilarious moments, to original songs, to heartfelt scenes, this is the kind of film that will have your family discussing and referencing it days after watching.
If you’re looking for similar movies to stream with the family, here are 12 movies like Adam Sandler’s Leo to check out next.
Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021)
Cast: Michael J Woodard, Haley Tju, Mary Lambert, Brett Gelmanoy, Jonathan Van Ness, Tony Hale, Annie Potts, Flea, Jennifer Coolidge, Vincent Rodriguez III, Fred Tatasciore
Synopsis: “A wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, leaves his sheltered life in the swamp to search for his long lost father in New York City.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Back to the Outback (2021)
Cast: Isla Fisher, Tim Minchin, Eric Bana, Guy Pearce, Keith Urban, Miranda Tapsell, Angus Imrie, Aislinn Derbez, Diesel La Torraca, Jack Charles, Celeste Barber, Kylie Minogue, Wayne Knight, Gia Carides, Rachel House, Lachlan Power
Synopsis: “They might look dangerous, but these wildly misunderstood creatures have hearts of gold — and they’re breaking out of captivity on a quest to find home.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023)
Cast: Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, Bella Ramsey, Imelda Staunton, Lynn Ferguson, David Bradley, Jane Horrocks, Romesh Ranganathan, Daniel Mays, Nick Mohammed, Josie Sedgwick-Davies, Peter Serafinowicz, Miranda Richardson
Synopsis: “A band of fearless chickens flock together to save poultry-kind from an unsettling new threat: a nearby farm that’s cooking up something suspicious.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Duck Duck Goose (2018)
Cast: Jim Gaffigan, Zendaya, Natasha Leggero, Reggie Watts, Lance Lim, Craig Ferguson, Stephen Fry, Carl Reiner, Jennifer Grey, Diedrich Bader, Rick Overton
Synopsis: “As his flock’s annual migration nears, a carefree goose is grounded with an injury and takes a pair of lost ducklings under his wing.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Ferdinand (2016)
Cast: John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Anthony Anderson, Bobby Cannavale, Peyton Manning, Gina Rodriguez, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, David Tennant, Flula Borg, Jerrod Carmichael, Daveed Diggs, Raúl Esparza, Gabriel Iglesias
Synopsis: “Ferdinand tells the story of a giant bull with a big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Set in Spain, Ferdinand proves you can’t judge a bull by its cover!”
Where to watch: Disney+, Fubo, FX Now
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022)
Cast: Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Shawn Mendes, Winslow Fegley, Scoot McNairy, Brett Gelman, Ego Nwodim
Synopsis: “When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle – a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music-living in the attic of his new home. The two become fast friends, but when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps, the Primms must band together with Lyle’s charismatic owner to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places and there’s nothing wrong with a big singing crocodile with an even bigger personality.”
Where to watch: DIRECTV, Netflix
Over the Hedge (2006)
Cast: Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes, William Shatner, Nick Nolte, Thomas Haden Church, Allison Janney, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Avril Lavigne, Omid Djalili, Sami Kirkpatrick, Shane Baumel, Ariel Winter, Madison Davenport
Synopsis: “A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating…and learns a lesson about family himself.”
Where to watch: Peacock (Premium)
Rango (2011)
Cast: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Ned Beatty, Alfred Molina, Bill Nighy, Harry Dean Stanton, Ray Winstone, Timothy Olyphant, Stephen Root, Maile Flanagan, Alana Ubach, Ian Abercrombie, Gil Birmingham
Synopsis: “Rango is an ordinary chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West in desperate need of a new sheriff.”
Where to watch: Paramount+
The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
Cast: Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Albert Brooks, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan, Steve Coogan, Chris Renaud, Michael Beattie, Tara Strong
Synopsis: “Ever wonder what your pets do when you’re not at home? The Secret Life of Pets is a comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work and school each day.”
Where to watch: Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu
Sing (2016)
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Jennifer Saunders, Garth Jennings, Nick Kroll, Peter Serafinowicz, Jennifer Hudson, Beck Bennett, Jay Pharoah, Leslie Jones, Rhea Perlman, Nick Offerman, Laraine Newman
Synopsis: “A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.”
Where to watch: Peacock
Vivo (2021)
Cast: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ynairaly Simo, Zoe Saldaña, Juan de Marcos González Andrés, Brian Tyree Henry, Gloria Estefan, Michael Rooker, Nicole Byer, Katie Lowes, Olivia Trujillo, Lidya Jewett, Christian Ochoa
Synopsis: “A one-of-kind kinkajou embarks on an unforgettable, musical adventure to deliver a love song to Marta on behalf of his owner Andrés.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Zootopia (2016)
Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Jenny Slate, Nate Torrence, Bonnie Hunt, Nick Wilde, Della Saba, Don Lake, Tommy Chong, J.K. Simmons, Octavia Spencer, Alan Tudyk, Shakira, Katie Lowes, John DiMaggio, Jesse Corti
Synopsis: “In the animal city of Zootopia, a fast-talking fox who’s trying to make it big goes on the run when he’s framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Zootopia’s top cop, a self-righteous rabbit, is hot on his tail, but when both become targets of a conspiracy, they’re forced to team up and discover even natural enemies can become best friends.”
Where to watch: Disney+
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