What should I watch after The Cabbage Soup?

Try Home, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Cocoon—each shares DNA with The Cabbage Soup while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is The Cabbage Soup?

The Cabbage Soup (1981) is best described as Comedy, Science Fiction. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is The Cabbage Soup part of a franchise?

Yes—it's part of the "La Soupe aux choux - Saga" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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People revisit The Cabbage Soup for the same reason it broke through in 1981: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a science fiction rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Jean Girault keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The comedy and science fiction blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 38m · ★ 6.4

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1.Home (2015)
★ 6.8 · Fantasy · Comedy · Animation · 1h 34m
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If The Cabbage Soup clicked for you, Home (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and science fiction, 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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2.The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
★ 6.7 · Adventure · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1h 49m
Why you'll love it
If The Cabbage Soup clicked for you, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and science fiction, 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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3.Cocoon (1985)
★ 6.6 · Comedy · Science Fiction · Mystery · 1h 57m
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If The Cabbage Soup clicked for you, Cocoon (1985) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and science fiction, 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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4.Leroy & Stitch (2006)
★ 6.5 · Animation · Comedy · Family · 1h 13m
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If The Cabbage Soup clicked for you, Leroy & Stitch (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and science fiction, 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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5.Regular Show: The Movie (2015)
★ 7.9 · Animation · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1h 9m
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If The Cabbage Soup clicked for you, Regular Show: The Movie (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and science fiction, 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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6.A Boy and His Dog (1975)
★ 6.3 · Drama · Science Fiction · Comedy · 1h 30m
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If The Cabbage Soup clicked for you, A Boy and His Dog (1975) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and science fiction, 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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7.Jules (2023)
★ 7.2 · Comedy · Science Fiction · Drama · 1h 27m
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If The Cabbage Soup clicked for you, Jules (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and science fiction, 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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8.E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
★ 7.5 · Science Fiction · Adventure · Family · 1h 55m
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If The Cabbage Soup clicked for you, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, 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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9.The Iron Giant (1999)
★ 8.0 · Animation · Science Fiction · Family · 1h 26m
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If The Cabbage Soup clicked for you, The Iron Giant (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, 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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10.The Giver (2014)
★ 6.6 · Drama · Science Fiction · 1h 37m
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If The Cabbage Soup clicked for you, The Giver (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Cabbage Soup?: Try Home, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Cocoon—each shares DNA with The Cabbage Soup while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Cabbage Soup?: The Cabbage Soup (1981) is best described as Comedy, Science Fiction. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Cabbage Soup part of a franchise?: Yes—it's part of the "La Soupe aux choux - Saga" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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