Movies Like How to Swim

Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

Goofy's Glider

1940·8m·★ 6.9·Jack Kinney

Both star George Johnson & John McLeishDir. Jack KinneyFamily & Animation & Comedy

How to Fish

1942·7m·★ 6.7·Jack Kinney

Both star George Johnson & John McLeishDir. Jack KinneyFamily & Animation & Comedy

The Olympic Champ

1942·7m·★ 6.8·Jack Kinney

Both star George Johnson & John McLeishDir. Jack KinneyComedy & Animation

The Art of Self Defense

1941·8m·★ 6.7·Jack Kinney

Both star John McLeish & George JohnsonDir. Jack KinneyComedy & Animation

Day & Night

2010·6m·★ 8.0·Teddy Newton

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Lou

2017·6m·★ 7.7·Dave Mullins

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Sing: Thriller

2024·11m·★ 6.6·Garth Jennings

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Hawaiian Vacation

2011·7m·★ 7.2·Gary Rydstrom

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The Art of Skiing

1941·8m·★ 7.1·Jack Kinney

Starring John McLeishDir. Jack KinneyAnimation & Comedy

How to Play Baseball

1942·8m·★ 7.1·Jack Kinney

Starring George JohnsonDir. Jack KinneyComedy & Animation

Mike's New Car

2002·3m·★ 7.0·Pete Docter

Fans also likedAnimation & Comedy & Family

Scrat's Continental Crack-Up

2010·3m·★ 7.5·Steve Martino

Fans also likedAnimation & Family & Comedy

Party Central

2014·6m·★ 7.0·Kelsey Mann

Fans also likedFamily & Comedy & Animation

Ferdinand the Bull

1938·8m·★ 7.1·Dick Rickard

Fans also likedAnimation & Comedy & Family

How to Ride a Horse

1947·8m·★ 6.7·Jack Kinney

Starring John McLeishDir. Jack KinneyAnimation & Family

Mooned

2023·9m·★ 6.2·Jonathan del Val

Fans also likedAnimation & Family & Comedy

Tokyo Mater

2008·6m·★ 6.6·John Lasseter

Fans also likedAnimation & Comedy & Family

El Gaucho Goofy

1942·8m·★ 6.2·Jack Kinney

Starring George JohnsonDir. Jack KinneyAnimation & Comedy

Mater the Greater

2008·4m·★ 5.9·John Lasseter

Fans also likedAnimation & Family & Comedy

Spinning

2013·2m·★ 5.9·Jeremy Lasky

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How Good Is How to Swim?

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