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The Smurfs

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Why people love it

People revisit The Smurfs for the same reason it broke through in 2011: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a family rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Raja Gosnell keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The animation and family blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 43m · ★ 5.8

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  1. 96match

    1.The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

    ★ 7.6 · Family · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Smurfs clicked for you, The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation 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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  2. 94match

    2.Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

    ★ 8.2 · Animation · Adventure · Fantasy · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Smurfs clicked for you, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation 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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  3. 92match

    3.The Monkey King (2023)

    ★ 6.5 · Animation · Fantasy · Adventure · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Smurfs clicked for you, The Monkey King (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation 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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    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  4. 90match

    4.My Little Pony: A New Generation (2021)

    ★ 7.7 · Animation · Family · Fantasy · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Smurfs clicked for you, My Little Pony: A New Generation (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation 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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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  5. 88match

    5.Spellbound (2024)

    ★ 6.6 · Animation · Fantasy · Family · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Smurfs clicked for you, Spellbound (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation 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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    6.Elemental (2023)

    ★ 7.6 · Family · Fantasy · Comedy · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Smurfs clicked for you, Elemental (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation 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
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  7. 84match

    7.The Boxtrolls (2014)

    ★ 6.7 · Animation · Comedy · Family · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Smurfs clicked for you, The Boxtrolls (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation 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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    8.An American Tail (1986)

    ★ 6.7 · Animation · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Smurfs clicked for you, An American Tail (1986) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation 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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    9.Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring (2002)

    ★ 6.4 · Animation · Comedy · Family · 1h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Smurfs clicked for you, Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation 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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    10.Coraline (2009)

    ★ 7.9 · Animation · Family · Fantasy · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Smurfs clicked for you, Coraline (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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FAQ

What should I watch after The Smurfs?
Try The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, The Monkey King—each shares DNA with The Smurfs while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Smurfs?
The Smurfs (2011) is best described as Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Smurfs part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "The Smurfs (Theatrical) Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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