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10 Best Movies Like Pete's Dragon

If you loved Pete's Dragon, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
Pete's Dragon

Pete's Dragon

1977★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pete's Dragon for fans of Family & Fantasy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes invisible dragon named Elliott! When they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper...

#2
The BFG

The BFG

2016★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pete's Dragon for fans of Adventure & Family & Fantasy. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world....

#3
Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur

2016★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pete's Dragon for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him....

#4
Kubo and the Two Strings

Kubo and the Two Strings

2016★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pete's Dragon for fans of Adventure & Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced ...

#5
Skiptrace

Skiptrace

2016★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pete's Dragon for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A detective from Hong Kong teams up with an American gambler to battle against a notorious Chinese criminal....

#6
Slack Bay

Slack Bay

2016★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pete's Dragon for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Summer, 1910. Inspectors Machin and Malfoy investigate the mysterious disappearances of several tourists on the beautiful beaches of Slack Bay, where a strange community of fisherm...