Movies like

Movies like Luca

2021 · Movie · PG · your starting point

Why these

If Luca is the itch, these scratch it — some louder, some quieter. Free ones first.

Movies like Luca, ranked

1. The Sea Beast (2022)

A young outsider and a seasoned adult form a transformative bond while challenging prejudice against misunderstood creatures, navigating adventure on water with Pixar's signature emotional depth and humor.

Netflix

2. Uh-Oh! (2014)

Jonny and Captain Squid's misadventure-filled quest captures the same heartwarming buddy dynamic and visual charm of two unlikely companions discovering friendship while pursuing an impossible dream together.

Chillfree

3. Elio (2025)

Elio captures that same tender exploration of finding where you belong when you're fundamentally different, trading a seaside summer for a cosmic adventure filled with quirky friendships and the joy of discovering yourself beyond others' expectations.

Disney+Amazon AppleTV Fandango at Home

4. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)

Luca's themes of mythical beings navigating the human world with loyal companions mirror this adventure's focus on young heroes bonding through perilous quests while protecting supernatural secrets from those who'd hunt them.

Disney+Amazon Fandango at Home AppleTV Google Play

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