Movies like Gooby

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial features a young boy who befriends an alien stranded on Earth. Much like Gooby, it's a story about an unlikely friendship between a child and a fantastical being, filled with emotional resonance and life lessons.

The NeverEnding Story is a classic tale about a boy who discovers a magical book that immerses him in a wondrous world threatened by a dark force. It carries the similar thread of an ordinary child embarking on an extraordinary adventure as seen in Gooby.

In Labyrinth, a teenage girl navigates a maze to rescue her baby brother from a goblin king, encountering various creatures along the way. If you enjoyed the blend of reality with fantasy elements and a journey of discovery in Gooby, Labyrinth is the right pick.

Ted features a lovable yet mildly inappropriate walking, talking teddy bear that comes to life, much like Gooby does for his human friend. The film blends the challenges of adulthood with the fantastical elements of childhood friendship, albeit with a more adult sense of humor.

This adaptation of the beloved children's book takes viewers on a journey into a boy's imaginative adventure with creatures in a far-off land. It shares Gooby's themes of friendship and the bridge between imagination and reality.

Harry and the Hendersons is about a family that accidentally hits a Sasquatch with their car and then adopts the creature. The film, similar to Gooby, offers a heartwarming tale of a non-human entity developing a profound relationship with a human family.

In The Water Horse, a young boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches into a mythical sea creature. Like Gooby, the movie revolves around the adventure and friendship between a child and a fantastical creature, evoking wonder and excitement.