Movies like

Movies like Okja

2017 · Movie · PG-13 · your starting point

Why these

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

Movies like Okja, ranked

1. Asantewaa (2019)

Asantewaa shares Okja's moral urgency through a young protagonist willing to infiltrate a dangerous system alone to rescue vulnerable people trapped within it, driven by compassion rather than self-preservation.

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2. Hippo's Revenge (2025)

A father's fierce protection of animals against corporate exploitation mirrors Mija's unwavering commitment to Okja, both stories anchored by the emotional bond between humans and their gentle giants.

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3. The Sea Beast (2022)

A young stowaway's moral awakening mirrors Okja's protagonist as both characters challenge entrenched systems by forming bonds with misunderstood creatures that force society to reconsider what deserves protection.

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4. Epic (2013)

A girl's fierce determination to save a magical creature from destructive corporate forces drives this gorgeously animated fantasy, where environmental stakes and found-family bonds matter just as much as the adventure itself.

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5. Wildcat (2025)

Wildcat shares Okja's core emotional anchor: a protagonist's unwavering devotion to protecting someone vulnerable drives them through escalating danger against overwhelming odds.

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