Movies Like Coco (2017) for Animated Family Adventure
Colorful animated adventures about family, passion, and finding where you belong.
Colorful animated adventures about family, passion, and finding where you belong.
Best first watch
Soul (2020)
92% fit101 min · IMDb 8.0 · RT 95%
Another PG Pixar film where music is the protagonist's obsession. Joe's jazz journey through the afterlife mirrors Miguel's trip to the Land of the Dead, and both films ask what passion really costs. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
Watch if
You want a music-driven story about finding your purpose in life.
Skip if
You prefer fast-paced adventure over philosophical questions.
For you if
- You love animated movies that make adults cry as hard as kids laugh
- You want family-safe PG films streaming on Disney+ for movie night
- You enjoy stories about characters chasing creative passions against family expectations
Not for you if
- You prefer action-heavy animation with villains and battle sequences
- You skip movies that lean into sentimentality and emotional climaxes
- You want something edgier than a PG rating allows
How Coco (2017) alternatives compare
Pick Soul if you want the most adult ideas wrapped in a music-heavy story. Pick Inside Out or Up if you want the highest-rated films that will absolutely make you cry. Encanto is the best middle ground: catchy songs, moderate emotional weight, and a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score. The Book of Life is the lightest watch, ideal if you want Coco's cultural setting without the heavy tears.
How much will it make you cry?
Quietly devastating
How much music is in it?
Jazz is the whole story
Critic score
Very high at 95%
How grown-up are the ideas?
Very adult themes
How much will it make you cry?
Full ugly cry
How much music is in it?
Great score, no songs
Critic score
Near perfect at 98%
How grown-up are the ideas?
Surprisingly deep
How much will it make you cry?
Wrecked in ten minutes
How much music is in it?
Minimal music focus
Critic score
Near perfect at 98%
How grown-up are the ideas?
Grief hits hard
How much will it make you cry?
Gets you at the end
How much music is in it?
Several big musical numbers
Critic score
Strong at 92%
How grown-up are the ideas?
Family dynamics
How much will it make you cry?
Sweet but mild
How much music is in it?
Music drives the plot
Critic score
Good at 82%
How grown-up are the ideas?
Mostly kid-friendly
Not sure what to watch?
Date night
Soul's jazz soundtrack and philosophical warmth create a cozy, conversation-starting evening on Disney+.
Quick watch
At 95 minutes, Inside Out is tight, funny, and emotionally satisfying without overstaying its welcome.
Friend group
Up's comedy and adventure sequences play great with a crowd, and everyone quotes the same lines.
Find your pick
Do you prefer stories that explore deep philosophical themes about life and purpose?
Moments you loved
Best movies like Coco (2017)
1. Soul (2020)
101 min · IMDb 8.0 · RT 95%
Another PG Pixar film where music is the protagonist's obsession. Joe's jazz journey through the afterlife mirrors Miguel's trip to the Land of the Dead, and both films ask what passion really costs. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
Watch if
You want a music-driven story about finding your purpose in life.
Skip if
You prefer fast-paced adventure over philosophical questions.
Where to watch
2. Inside Out (2015)
95 min · IMDb 8.1 · RT 98%
Pixar's 98% Rotten Tomatoes hit turns abstract emotions into colorful characters on an adventure through a child's mind. Like Coco, it builds to a climax that leaves adults in tears while kids cheer.
Watch if
You want a clever concept that sneaks in a devastating emotional payoff.
Skip if
You want music or cultural exploration at the center of the story.
Where to watch
3. Up (2009)
96 min · IMDb 8.3 · RT 98%
Up's opening montage about love and loss hits with the same force as Coco's "Remember Me" finale. Rated PG on Disney+, it pairs grief with a grand South American adventure that keeps kids entertained between the heartbreaking parts.
Watch if
You want a big adventure that opens with the saddest sequence ever animated.
Skip if
You need a story centered on music or cultural heritage.
Where to watch
4. Encanto (2021)
102 min · IMDb 7.2 · RT 92%
Encanto shares Coco's Latin American family setting, PG rating, and a protagonist who feels like the odd one out. Lin-Manuel Miranda's songs are catchy, and the story about living up to family expectations hits similar emotional notes.
Watch if
You want another Latin American family story with big musical numbers.
Skip if
You find Disney musical sequences repetitive or overly cheerful.
Where to watch
5. The Book of Life (2014)
95 min · IMDb 7.2 · RT 82%
The Book of Life explores Mexico's Day of the Dead with a music-loving hero torn between family duty and his heart. Its 7.2 IMDb rating and PG rating make it Coco's most direct cultural companion, with a more stylized, folk-art look.
Watch if
You want the closest cultural and visual match to Coco's world.
Skip if
You expect Pixar-level emotional depth and polish.
Where to watch
Beyond movies
TV shows and books that scratch the same itch
Bluey
Like Coco, Bluey celebrates family bonds across generations with genuine emotion and cultural authenticity. Each episode balances kid-friendly fun with surprisingly deep themes about growing up and family dynamics.
Disney Plus and fuboTV
Gravity Falls
Gravity Falls shares Coco's blend of family mystery and supernatural adventure. The show explores themes of family secrets and growing up while maintaining genuine heart and humor for all ages.
Disney Plus
Steven Universe
Steven Universe matches Coco's emotional intelligence about family legacy and identity. Both stories celebrate music, cultural heritage, and the complex relationships between generations with surprising depth.
Hulu and YouTube TV
Ghost
by Jason Reynolds
Like Miguel's journey in Coco, Ghost follows a young person discovering their passion while navigating family expectations and personal identity. Both stories blend coming-of-age themes with the power of pursuing your dreams despite obstacles.
Available in most bookstores and libraries
Common questions about movies like Coco (2017)
What is the best movie like Coco (2017)?
Based on our analysis, Soul (2020) is the closest match with a 92% fit score. See the full breakdown above for why it earned the top spot.
If Coco worked for me, should Soul be my first follow-up watch?
Soul is your best next watch. It matches the same animated heart energy as Coco and carries a solid 8.0 on IMDb.
Does Inside Out give the lightest runtime commitment after Coco with its 95-minute runtime?
Inside Out is a tight 95 minutes. Perfect for a quick session. It carries a solid 8.1 on IMDb.
Where should I check first to stream Soul as a follow-up to Coco?
Soul is currently listed on Disney+ and Hulu for a follow-up to Coco. Availability changes by region, so confirm current streaming listings before watching, and use Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies as a rental fallback.
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