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Movies like Up: 6 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked Up (2009), start with The Croods: A New Age, Spies in Disguise, Inside Out 2. These 6 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags Up as animation, comedy, family. Every pick below has at least 3,000 votes and a 6.6 rating or higher on TMDB.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Croods: A New Age (2020) | Animation, Family, Adventure | 95 min | 7.4/10 | Peacock |
| Spies in Disguise (2019) | Animation, Action, Adventure | 102 min | 7.5/10 | Disney+, FXNow |
| Inside Out 2 (2024) | Animation, Adventure, Comedy | 97 min | 7.5/10 | Disney+ |
| Toy Story 4 (2019) | Family, Comedy, Animation | 100 min | 7.5/10 | Disney+ |
| Monsters, Inc. (2001) | Animation, Comedy, Family | 92 min | 7.9/10 | Disney+ |
| Rise of the Guardians (2012) | Action, Adventure, Animation | 97 min | 7.4/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
Why each one fits
The Croods: A New Age
2020 · Animation, Family, Adventure · 95 min · TMDB 7.4/10
Shares Animation and Family with Up. Released 11 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs.
US streaming: Peacock
Spies in Disguise
2019 · Animation, Action, Adventure · 102 min · TMDB 7.5/10
Shares Animation and Adventure with Up. Released 10 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites.
US streaming: Disney+, FXNow
Inside Out 2
2024 · Animation, Adventure, Comedy · 97 min · TMDB 7.5/10
Shares Animation and Adventure with Up. Released 15 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up.
US streaming: Disney+
Toy Story 4
2019 · Family, Comedy, Animation · 100 min · TMDB 7.5/10
Shares Family and Comedy with Up. Released 10 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Woody has always been confident about his place in the world, devoted to taking care of his kid—whether that's Andy or Bonnie.
US streaming: Disney+
Monsters, Inc.
2001 · Animation, Comedy, Family · 92 min · TMDB 7.9/10
Shares Animation and Comedy with Up. Released 8 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis.
US streaming: Disney+
Rise of the Guardians
2012 · Action, Adventure, Animation · 97 min · TMDB 7.4/10
Shares Adventure and Animation with Up. Released 3 years after.
TMDB synopsis: When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
What the data says
The 6 picks average 7.5/10 on TMDB. The highest is Monsters, Inc. at 7.9/10, against 8.0/10 for Up itself. They span 2001 to 2024 and run 92 to 102 minutes. The most common genre tags are Animation and Adventure. 5 of 6 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; Disney+ carries the most (4).
Questions
What are the best movies like Up?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are The Croods: A New Age, Spies in Disguise, Inside Out 2. The full list of 6 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream Up?
In the US on October 24, 2026: Disney+ (subscription). Check the service, because catalogs change.
How were these movies picked?
From TMDB's recommendation and similar-title data for this film, keeping titles with at least 3,000 votes and a TMDB rating of 6.6 or higher. I did not rank them by taste, so use the ratings as a guide, not a verdict.
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Is the streaming list current?
It was pulled on October 24, 2026 from JustWatch data via TMDB. Services rotate titles often, so verify before you plan.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.