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Moana (2026)

Teenage Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

Directed byThomas Kail

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  1. 01

    Moana 2

    Strong story similarity

    2024 · 100 min · Adventure · Animation · Comedy · Family · Fantasy

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    After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys alongside Maui and a new crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: explorer and female explorer
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
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  2. 03

    Slumberland

    Similar atmosphere

    2022 · 117 min · Adventure · Comedy · Family · Fantasy

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    A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  3. 04

    Finding ʻOhana

    Genre overlap

    2021 · 123 min · Action · Adventure · Comedy · Family

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    Two Brooklyn siblings' summer in a rural Oahu town takes an exciting turn when a journal pointing to long-lost treasure sets them on an adventure, leading them to reconnect with their Hawaiian heritage.

    Why it connects

    • substantial genre overlap
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  4. 05

    Sketch

    Similar atmosphere

    2025 · 93 min · Adventure · Comedy · Family · Fantasy

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    When a young girl’s sketchbook falls into a strange pond, her drawings come to life—chaotic, real, and on the loose. As the town descends into chaos, her family must reunite and stop the monsters they never meant to unleash.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  5. 06

    Wonka

    Similar atmosphere

    2023 · 117 min · Comedy · Family · Fantasy

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    Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  6. 08

    Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island

    Genre overlap

    2026 · 99 min · Adventure · Animation · Family · Fantasy

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    Chiikawa and friends set off on a whimsical summer adventure to a mysterious island said to hide a long-lost mermaid secret. What starts as a fun getaway quickly turns into a heartwarming journey filled with surprises, gentle thrills, and adorable chaos. With sparkling seas, strange legends, and unforgettable encounters, the trio learns about courage, friendship, and the magic hidden in small moments.

    Why it connects

    • substantial genre overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  7. 10

    The Mountain

    Strong story similarity

    2024 · 89 min · Adventure · Comedy · Drama · Family

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    Sam, a fearless young girl raised outside of her Māori culture, is determined to fulfill her mission of connecting with her mountain. She hopes it can heal her from the cancer she is battling. Along the way, she meets some misfits and new kids in town, and together they journey through a difficult route, discovering the true spirit of adventure and the magic of friendship.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • substantial genre overlap
    • a closely matched era
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How these movie recommendations work

Film Atlas combines story similarity, movie metadata and TMDB relationship signals. Shared studios can support a match; audience and film-format safeguards help avoid poor fits. The explanations above come from the engine’s recorded evidence—not invented reviews.

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