1. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
#396 most popular movie yesterdayE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a Steven Spielberg classic that captures the magic of an otherworldly visitor affecting the lives of ordinary people in profound ways, a sentiment that resonates well with the heartwarming and fantastical elements of *batteries not included.
7 movies like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial...2. The Iron Giant
#1,265 most popular movie yesterdayWith its mix of animation and poignant narrative, The Iron Giant shares the theme of befriending the machine, and it delivers a powerful story of friendship, understanding, and sacrifice that resonates well with audiences of all ages.
7 movies like The Iron Giant...3. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
#1,841 most popular movie yesterdayThis family-friendly adventure shares the whimsical and inventive spirit of *batteries not included, featuring an accidental shrinking machine that leads to a larger-than-life journey right in the backyard.
8 movies like Honey, I Shrunk the Kids...4. Cocoon
#2,226 most popular movie yesterdayCocoon offers a heartwarming blend of science fiction and drama, much like *batteries not included. It tells the story of a group of elderly people rejuvenated by aliens, paralleling the magical and hopeful tone with a touch of the extraordinary entering ordinary lives.
7 movies like Cocoon...5. The Brave Little Toaster
#2,610 most popular movie yesterdayThe Brave Little Toaster offers an animated take on inanimate objects coming to life, with a group of household appliances embarking on a quest to find their owner, evoking the same warmth and charm as the sentient spaceships in *batteries not included.
8 movies like The Brave Little Toaster...6. Short Circuit
#2,699 most popular movie yesterdayIf the mix of robots and heartfelt emotion in *batteries not included captured your heart, then Short Circuit's story of a sentient robot seeking freedom and understanding in the human world will definitely strike a chord.
6 movies like Short Circuit...7. Flight of the Navigator
#3,441 most popular movie yesterdayAnother 80s family sci-fi adventure, Flight of the Navigator combines the wonder of extraterrestrial life with a child's journey through time and space, making it a perfect follow-up for fans of small-scale, intimate science fiction tales.
7 movies like Flight of the Navigator...8. Explorers
#4,046 most popular movie yesterdayExplorers echoes the innocent adventure and childlike wonder of *batteries not included, following a group of kids who build a spaceship and embark on an out-of-this-world journey, much in the spirit of youthful discovery and the unknown.
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