10 Movies & Shows Like Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken

Description: A romantic comedy about a mermaid who explores human life, combining fantasy elements with humorous and heartfelt moments.

Fact: The film was the first from Disney's Touchstone Pictures label. It was a box office success and helped launch Tom Hanks' career.

Description: A coming-of-age story about a young sea creature who dreams of exploring the human world, blending themes of self-discovery and underwater adventure.

Fact: The film was the first Disney animated feature to win an Academy Award for Best Original Score. It marked the beginning of the Disney Renaissance.

Description: A magical realist tale steeped in Celtic folklore about a family's connection to selkies (mythical seal-people).

Fact: The film was shot entirely on location in Ireland. It's based on the novel 'The Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry' by Rosalie K. Fry.

Description: An underwater adventure that explores family bonds and personal growth, featuring stunning marine life animation.

Fact: The film's animators took scuba diving lessons to accurately depict underwater movement. It was the first Pixar film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Description: A lighthearted teen fantasy about a mermaid who comes ashore, exploring themes of friendship and first love.

Fact: The film was shot in Australia but set in Florida. It was based on a novel by Alice Hoffman.

Description: A whimsical story about a magical sea creature who longs to become human, filled with enchanting visuals and themes of transformation.

Fact: The film was hand-drawn with over 170,000 individual frames. It was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid'.

Description: A heartwarming tale of friendship and identity, centered around young sea creatures who transform into humans when on land.

Fact: The film was inspired by director Enrico Casarosa's childhood summers in Italy. It was Pixar's first feature set in a real-world location.

Description: Continues the oceanic journey with themes of memory, belonging, and overcoming challenges, set in a richly animated underwater world.

Fact: The film features the first Pixar character with a disability (Dory's short-term memory loss). It broke box office records for an animated film opening weekend.

Description: Features a strong-willed protagonist who embarks on a journey of self-discovery, set against a vibrant oceanic backdrop with mythical elements.

Fact: The ocean in the film is a fully animated character with its own personality. The movie was praised for its authentic Polynesian cultural representation.

Description: A unique love story between a human and an aquatic creature, blending fantasy with emotional depth and stunning visual design.

Fact: The creature's design was inspired by classic monster movies. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.