15 Movies Like The Heron and the Crane
Loved The Heron and the Crane? 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.
#1
Pocahontas
Pocahontas, daughter of a Native American tribe chief, falls in love with an English soldier as colonists invade 17th century Virginia.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Heron and the Crane.
#2
Once Upon a Studio
Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Heron and the Crane.
#3
How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming
It's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New Berk anymore, Hiccup continues the holiday traditions he once shared with his best friend. But the Vikings of New Berk were beginning to forget about their friendship with dragons. Hiccup, Astrid, and Gobber know just what to do to keep the dragons in the villagers' hearts. And across the sea, the dragons have a plan of their own...
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Heron and the Crane.
#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 The Heron and the Crane.
#5
Shrek the Halls
The Christmas tree isn't the only thing green in this new holiday classic. Shrek is back and trying to get into the spirit of the season. After promising Fiona and the kids a Christmas they'll remember, he is forced to take a crash course in the holiday. But just when he thinks he has everything for their quiet family Christmas just right, there is a knock at the door.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Heron and the Crane.
#6
Olaf's Frozen Adventure
Olaf is on a mission to harness the best holiday traditions for Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Heron and the Crane.
#7
Fun and Fancy Free
Jiminy Cricket hosts two Disney animated shorts: Bongo about a circus bear escaping to the wild, and Mickey and the Beanstalk, a take on the famous fairy tale.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Heron and the Crane.
#8
Once Upon a Snowman
The previously untold origins of Olaf, the innocent and insightful, summer-loving snowman are revealed as we follow Olaf’s first steps as he comes to life and searches for his identity in the snowy mountains outside Arendelle.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Heron and the Crane.
#9
Rock-A-Doodle
Chanticleer is a foolhardy farm rooster who believes his crows can actually make the sun come up and shine. When the sun rises one morning without Chanticleer's crow, he leaves the farm in disgrace and runs off to become a rock 'n' roll singer. But in his absence, a sinister, sunshine-hating owl prepares to take over.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Heron and the Crane.
#10
Watership Down
When the warren belonging to a community of rabbits is threatened, a brave group led by Fiver, Bigwig, Blackberry and Hazel leave their homeland in a search of a safe new haven.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Heron and the Crane.
#11
The Little Guy
Groot discovers a miniature civilization that believes the seemingly enormous tree toddler is the hero they’ve been waiting for.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Heron and the Crane.
#12
The Snow Queen 2: Refreeze
After the trolls' victory over the Snow Queen, Orm claims that he is destined to marry the princess and inherit great power.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Heron and the Crane.
#13
The Humpbacked Horse
Remake of the 1947 Soviet film directed by Ivan Ivanov-Vano and produced by the Soyuzmultfilm studio in Moscow.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Heron and the Crane.
#14
Dolphin Boy
When a plane crashes at sea, dolphins rescue a little boy and raise him as family. He lives a carefree life beneath the waves until an evil monster seizes power over the underwater world. Banished to dry land, the boy is taken in by a kind-hearted captain. With his new companion's help, the boy embarks on a journey to solve the mystery of his true identity.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Heron and the Crane.
#15
Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon
Hiccup and friends accompany their mentor, Gobber, on a quest to kill the legendary Boneknapper Dragon.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Heron and the Crane.