Movies like Mr. Popper's Penguins

This heartwarming tale of a widower who buys a struggling zoo to start over with his family will resonate with viewers who enjoy stories of human-animal connections and personal rebirth, much like Mr. Popper's Penguins. Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson star in this feel-good family movie.

The comedy about a modern-day Noah building an ark in preparation for a great flood, stars Steve Carell and offers a humorous take on one man's journey to do something great, with plenty of animal antics akin to those in Mr. Popper's Penguins.

This classic family movie about a talking mouse adopted by a human family combines warmth, comedy, and the message of acceptance. Those who love the whimsical charm of Mr. Popper's Penguins will likely find Stuart Little equally enchanting.

In The Game Plan, a tough professional football player finds out he has an 8-year-old daughter. It's a classic story of an unexpected twist in someone's life leading to heartwarming change, much like the protagonist's experience in Mr. Popper's Penguins.

Dolittle is a family comedy featuring Robert Downey Jr. as a quirky doctor who can communicate with animals. Fans of Mr. Popper's Penguins will appreciate the blend of humor, heart, and the enchanting interactions between the eccentric protagonist and his menagerie of animal friends.

Adam Sandler stars in this feel-good movie about a man whose bedtime stories for his niece and nephew begin to magically come true. The mix of fantasy, comedy, and lessons about life and love make it comparable to the magical realism of Mr. Popper's Penguins.