15 Movies Like How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song

Loved How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
#1

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daughter, Kiara who's as rebellious as her father was. But Kiara drives her parents to distraction when she catches the eye of Kovu, the son of the evil lioness, Zira. Will Kovu steal Kiara's heart?

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.

Iron Mask
#2

Iron Mask

Commissioned to map the Far East territories of the Russian Empire, cartographer Jonathan Green sets off on a long journey of unbelievable adventures—making breath-taking discoveries and meeting mysterious creatures, Chinese princesses, deadly masters of oriental martial arts, and even the King of Dragons.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.

The Lion King 1½
#3

The Lion King 1½

Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney animated adventure takes you back -- way back -- before Simba's adventure began. You'll find out all about Timon and Pumbaa and tag along as they search for the perfect home and attempt to raise a rambunctious lion cub.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.

Sing: Thriller
#4

Sing: Thriller

Buster Moon dreams up a star-studded spectacle set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in this animated short featuring characters from the hit "Sing" films.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
#5

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Whether we’re young or forever young at heart, the Hundred Acre Wood calls to that place in each of us that still believes in magic. Join pals Pooh, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, Owl, Rabbit, Tigger and Christopher Robin as they enjoy their days together and sing their way through adventures.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.

Minions & More 2
#6

Minions & More 2

This collection of 11 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Mower Minions (2016); Yellow Is the New Black (2018); Competition (2015); Cro Minion (2015); Binky Nelson Unpacified (2015); Panic in the Mailroom (2013). From the "Secret Life of Pets" franchise: Super Gidget (2019). From the "Sing" franchise: Eddie's Life Coach (2017); Gunter Babysits (2017). From the "Lorax" franchise: Serenade (2012); Wagon Ho! (2012).

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.

Mira
#7

Mira

Near future. Lera Arabova is a 15-year-old girl who lives with her family in Vladivostok. Lera's father has been working at the orbiting space station "Mira" for many years and has long lost contact with his daughter, turning only into a voice on the phone. After a meteor shower hits the city, Lera has only one chance to save her loved ones and the city from a new disaster. Her father helps her in this - through satellite surveillance systems and the telephone, he uses every opportunity to send a message to his daughter, watching from above from the station her every step.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.

Lamp Life
#8

Lamp Life

Bo Peep explains what happened to herself and her sheep between the events of Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 4.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.

The Golden Key: A New Pinocchio Story
#9

The Golden Key: A New Pinocchio Story

A screen adaptation of the beloved international fairy tale by Alexei Tolstoy in a new way. The story of everyone's favorite hero Pinocchio, his dad Carlo and their friends, told with the help of modern life-action technologies.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.

Hedgehog in the Fog
#10

Hedgehog in the Fog

A little hedgehog, on the way to visit his friend the bear, gets lost in thick fog, where horses, dogs and even falling leaves take on a terrifying new aspect...

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.

A Dog Named Palma
#11

A Dog Named Palma

The film is inspired by an incredible story of a shepherd dog named Palm who was inadvertently left in the airport by her owner. She befriends nine-year old Nicholas whose mother dies leaving him with a father he barely knows - a pilot who finds the dog at the airport. It's a story of amazing adventures, true friendship and unconditional love.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.

Trouble
#12

Trouble

A pampered dog named Trouble must learn to live in the real world while trying to escape from his former owner's greedy children and must learn how to survive on the big-city streets.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.

Jack Vosmyorkin, American
#13

Jack Vosmyorkin, American

Jack Vosmyorkin, young American with Russian origins decides to return to Russia in order to watch October Revolution in action.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.

The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I
#14

The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I

Ellie lives in a distant city. One day, the evil witch Gingema conjured a hurricane that took Ellie and her dog Totoshka to the country of the Munchkins. To return home, Ellie and her friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion will set off along the yellow brick road to the Emerald City in search of the Wizard who will grant their cherished wishes.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.

Silver Skates
#15

Silver Skates

1899, the Christmas-time St.Petersburg. Ice-covered rivers and canals of the capital seethe with festive activities. On the eve of the new century those who should not be destined to meet, come together. They are people from different worlds: Matvey, the son of a lamplighter, whose only treasure is his silver-plated skates; Alice is the daughter of a high-ranking official dreaming of science. Each of them has his own difficult life-story, but having accidentally met they rush forward together in pursuit of their dreams.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song.