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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 The Heron and the Crane.
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
Santa Claus, Mickey Mouse and all his Disney pals star in an original movie about the importance of opening your heart to the true spirit of Christmas. Stubborn old Donald tries in vain to resist the joys of the season, and Mickey and Pluto learn a great lesson about the power of friendship.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Heron and the Crane.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Snow Queen
The Snow Queen creates a world of eternal winter, frosting human souls and emotions. When she turns Kai, the son of a wizard, into an ice statue, his sister embarks on a journey to save him and bring life back to the world.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Heron and the Crane.
Stick Man
Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three, and he's heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas?
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Heron and the Crane.
Sheep & Wolves
In a magical faraway land, in a picturesque little village nestled among green meadows and rolling hills, lives a flock of carefree sheep. But their pastoral and stress-free life is interrupted when a pack of wolves sets up camp in the nearby ravine.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Heron and the Crane.