5 movies to watch if you like The Garfield Movie

With the release of The Garfield Movie on May 24, 2024, audiences have found themselves loving this lazy orange cat and its misadventures. Directed by Mark Dindal and based on the panels created by cartoonist Jim Davis, The Garfield Movie has officially crossed the $200 million barrier worldwide.

The Garfield Movie narrates the story of Garfield, a pampered and lazy cat who loves eating. He lives comfortably with his owner, Jon Arbuckle, and his best friend, Odie, a beagle dog. But events take an unexpected turn when Garfield meets his long-lost father Vic, a stray cat, when he, along with Odie, is abducted by Jinx, a villainous cat crime lord with her goons.

With the massive success of The Garfield Movie, fans are craving animated movies again. Below, we have listed 5 movies to watch if you like The Garfield Movie.

5 Best animated movies to watch if you like The Garfield Movie

1) Ratatouille (2007)

Ratatouille (Image via Pixar Animation Studios)

Ratatouille is among the films that stay nostalgic for fans of The Garfield Movie. The story follows the life of a rat named Remy, who has a deep passion for cooking and dreams of becoming a chef. He aspires to become like the late Auguste Gusteau one day. But he is stopped by his family, who just eat to sustain themselves. They believe that humans are fatal to rats and that a rodent can never be a chef.

But Remy doesn't want to give up hope and embarks on an adventure to gain mastery over cooking. On the journey, he meets Alfredo Linguini, a garbage boy, whose soup he fixes, and they soon become good friends. They both embark on a journey to prove the late Gusteau's motto that "Anyone can cook."

Apart from streaming on Disney+, Ratatouille can be streamed by renting or purchasing on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Prime Video, and Vudu.

2) Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Monsters, Inc. (Image via Pixar Entertainment Studios)

Monstropolis is a city inhabited by monsters that use the screams of human children to generate energy. They have a Monster factory where skilled monsters venture into the human world and scare children to cultivate energy. The portal doors are mainly set in children's bedrooms and closets to gain the most fear.

But the CEO of Monsters, Inc., Henry J. Waternoose III, says that with the declining amount of energy production, day by day, the children are getting less scared by monsters. One day, James P. Sullivan, a monster, accidentally leaves the door open, and a little human child enters the monster world. The story focuses on the adventures of James along with his monster friend Mike Wazowski to send the child back into her world. The adventures are funny as well as emotional, making them a good selection for those who liked The Garfield Movie.

Monsters, Inc. is available on Hotstar. It can also be streamed by renting or purchasing on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Amazon Video.

3) Turning Red (2022)

Turning Red (Image via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

Set in Toronto in 2002, Turning Red delves into the life of a 13-year-old girl named Mei Lee, who is trying to adapt herself to adolescence while also trying to hide a magical power she has. It all happens one day when she dreams of red pandas, and the next day she wakes up transforming into one. Mei eventually realizes that she only turns into a red panda when her emotions go wild.

This makes life more difficult for her, as she doesn't have control over her powers. Turning Red explores how Mei learns from being embarrassed by her power towards embracing them. The movie leaves on a beautiful note, expressing the importance of self-love and how our differences make us unique.

The movie is now streaming exclusively on Disney+. It is also available for renting or purchasing on iTunes, Amazon, Prime Video, Vudu, and Google Play.

4) Paddington 2

Paddington, the gentle bear, is an iconic animal character like Garfield, but they stand as opposites in their behaviors. As much as Garfield is obese and quirky, Paddington becomes the epitome of politeness. In Paddington 2, we see him finally settling down in Windsor Gardens with the Brown family. Paddington wants to give an antique pop-up book to his aunt Lucy for her 100th birthday and saves money to buy it.

But one night the store gets robbed and Paddington gets blamed as guilty. He is sent to prison, and Paddington goes on a journey to prove himself guilty and find the true culprit.

The movie is available to rent or buy at Apple or Amazon.

5) Madagascar (2005)

Madagascar (Image via DreamWorks Pictures)

Alex, the lion; Melman, the giraffe; Gloria, the hippopotamus; and Marty, the zebra, are four friends who live in Central Park Zoo in New York City. They are tired of the same repetitive routine and desire some wild adventure in their lives. One day Marty tries to attempt an escape from the zoo with the penguins to Antarctica, and his friends Alex, Melman, and Gloria have no other option but to accompany him.

But the journey turns disastrous, and the four friends are washed ashore on Madagascar. The zoo animals now have no other option but to face the wilderness and find their way back home. They have to control their natural urges, especially Alex, whose hunger for meat begins to grow.

The friends go through a world of trouble before reconciling, just like the iconic orange cat does in The Garfield Movie.

Madagascar is available for streaming by renting or purchasing on iTunes, Google Play, Prime Video, Amazon, and Vudu.

These five sets of films are a must-watch for anyone who liked The Garfield Movie. They are a mix of humor, adventure, and emotion that will make the weekends on the couch much more fun.

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Edited by Somava