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Film · 10 connectionsA veterinarian who can communicate with animals travels abroad to search for a giant sea snail.
Directed byRichard Fleischer
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Same director
1954 · 127 min · Adventure · Fantasy · Science Fiction
A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.
Genre overlap
1967 · 78 min · Adventure · Animation · Family
The boy Mowgli makes his way to the man-village with Bagheera, the wise panther. Along the way he meets jazzy King Louie, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the lovable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teaches Mowgli "The Bare Necessities" of life and the true meaning of friendship.
Strong story similarity
1954 · 103 min · Action · Adventure · Drama
A privately-financed scientist and his colleagues hire an ex-Navy officer to conduct an Alaskan submarine expedition in order to prevent a Red Chinese anti-American plot that may lead to World War III. Mixes deviously plotted schoolboy fiction with submarine spectacle and cold war heroics.
Strong story similarity
1956 · 182 min · Adventure · Comedy · Family · Fantasy · Romance
Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
Strong story similarity
1982 · 115 min · Adventure · Family · Science Fiction
An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.
Shared cast
1969 · 118 min · Drama · TV Movie
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
Strong story similarity
1978 · 96 min · Adventure · Fantasy · Science Fiction
Searching for the lost world of Atlantis, Prof. Aitken, his son Charles and Greg Collinson are betrayed by the crew of their expedition's ship, attracted by the fabulous treasures of Atlantis. The diving bell disabled, a deep sea monster attacks the boat. They are all dragged to the bottom of the sea where they meet the inhabitants of the lost continent, an advanced alien race that makes sailors their slaves.
Strong story similarity
1955 · 85 min · Adventure · Horror · Science Fiction
Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.
Strong story similarity
1953 · 96 min · Drama
A mismatched couple's marital problems come to the surface when the husband develops an interest in their pretty boarder.
Strong movie match
1958 · 90 min · Family · Music · TV Movie
In Holland, poor but industrious and honorable 15-year-old Hans Brinker and his younger sister yearn to participate in December's great ice skating race on the canal.
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