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The Boxtrolls

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Why people love it

The Boxtrolls works as a animation movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The animation and comedy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 37m · ★ 6.7

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  1. 96match

    1.The Lego Movie (2014)

    ★ 7.4 · Animation · Family · Adventure · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Boxtrolls clicked for you, The Lego Movie (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.The Willoughbys (2020)

    ★ 7.0 · Animation · Comedy · Family · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Boxtrolls clicked for you, The Willoughbys (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  3. 92match

    3.Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022)

    ★ 7.3 · Animation · Adventure · Comedy · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Boxtrolls clicked for you, Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  4. 90match

    4.Rise of the Guardians (2012)

    ★ 7.4 · Animation · Family · Fantasy · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Boxtrolls clicked for you, Rise of the Guardians (2012) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and family, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • FlixFling(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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  5. 88match

    5.Christopher Robin (2018)

    ★ 7.3 · Adventure · Comedy · Family · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Boxtrolls clicked for you, Christopher Robin (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and family, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  6. 86match

    6.Ron's Gone Wrong (2021)

    ★ 7.9 · Animation · Science Fiction · Family · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Boxtrolls clicked for you, Ron's Gone Wrong (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • fuboTV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Elio (2025)

    ★ 6.9 · Family · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Boxtrolls clicked for you, Elio (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
  8. 82match

    8.The Rugrats Movie (1998)

    ★ 6.2 · Family · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Boxtrolls clicked for you, The Rugrats Movie (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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  9. 80match

    9.Flora & Ulysses (2021)

    ★ 6.5 · Family · Adventure · Comedy · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Boxtrolls clicked for you, Flora & Ulysses (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and family, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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    10.Monsters vs Aliens (2009)

    ★ 6.2 · Animation · Family · Adventure · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Boxtrolls clicked for you, Monsters vs Aliens (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and family, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Boxtrolls?
Try The Lego Movie, The Willoughbys, Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness—each shares DNA with The Boxtrolls while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Boxtrolls?
The Boxtrolls (2014) is best described as Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Boxtrolls worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.7/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this animation lane.

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