Dexter's Laboratory
1996 Fantasy, Comedy, Science Fiction, AnimationDexter, a boy-genius with a secret laboratory, constantly battles his sister Dee Dee, who always gains access despite his best efforts to keep her out, as well as his arch-rival and neighbor, Mandark.
TV Shows like Dexter's Laboratory
Discover a curated list of captivating tv shows similar to Dexter's Laboratory. Explore films such as Peter Pan, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and The Amazing Spider-Man, around the themes of cartoon network, boy wears eyeglasses, dark comedy. Other notable keywords include male protagonist and child protagonist.
#1
Peter Pan
Synopsis:
Leaving the safety of their nursery behind, Wendy, Michael and John follow Peter Pan to a magical world where childhood lasts forever. But while in Neverland, the kids must face Captain Hook and foil his attempts to get rid of Peter for good.
Starring:
Kathryn Beaumont,
Bill Thompson,
Heather Angel
Plot:
london england,
children,
boy,
hook for a hand,
pirate ship,
captain,
hook,
island,
crocodile,
fairy
...
#2
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Synopsis:
Miles Morales is juggling his life between being a high school student and being a spider-man. When Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk uses a super collider, others from across the Spider-Verse are transported to this dimension.
Starring:
Jake Johnson,
Zoë Kravitz,
Mahershala Ali
#3
The Amazing Spider-Man
Synopsis:
Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance – leading him directly to Oscor…
Starring:
Denis Leary,
Rhys Ifans,
Martin Sheen
#4
Peter Pan
Synopsis:
In stifling Edwardian London, Wendy Darling mesmerizes her brothers every night with bedtime tales of swordplay, swashbuckling and the fearsome Captain Hook. But the children become the heroes of an even greater story, when Peter Pan flies into their nursery one night and leads them over moonlit rooftops through a galaxy of stars and to the lush jungles of Neverland.
Starring:
Jason Isaacs,
Ludivine Sagnier,
Lynn Redgrave
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#5
The Simpsons Movie
Synopsis:
After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.
Starring:
Yeardley Smith,
Hank Azaria,
Tress MacNeille
Plot:
pig,
lake,
dome,
adult animation,
adult humor,
helicopter,
alaska,
polar bear,
escape,
grand canyon
...
#6
Spider-Man
Synopsis:
After being bitten by a genetically altered spider, nerdy high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the Amazing superhero known as Spider-Man.
Starring:
J.K. Simmons,
Kirsten Dunst,
Willem Dafoe
Plot:
superhero,
may parker character,
peter parker character,
spiderweb,
goblin,
spider,
evil,
high school,
tragic event,
spider bite
...
#7
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Synopsis:
When diabolical genius Dr. Evil travels back in time to steal superspy Austin Powers's ‘mojo,’ Austin must return to the swingin' '60s himself - with the help of American agent, Felicity Shagwell - to stop the dastardly plan. Once there, Austin faces off against Dr. Evil's army of minions to try to save the world in his own unbelievably groovy way.
Starring:
Heather Graham,
Mike Myers,
Elizabeth Hurley
Plot:
penis joke,
spy,
sexy agent,
sexual joke,
parody,
undercover,
female spy,
assassin,
robot,
public nudity
...
#8
Beethoven
Synopsis:
The Newton family live in their comfortable home, but there seems to something missing. This "hole" is filled by a small puppy, who walks into their home and their lives. Beethoven, as he is named, grows into a giant of a dog... a St Bernard. Doctor Varnick, the local vet has a secret and horrible sideline, which requires lots of dogs for experiments. Beethoven is on the bad doctor's list.
Starring:
Oliver Platt,
Stanley Tucci,
Bonnie Hunt
Plot:
dog,
animal,
husband wife relationship,
mother,
father,
pet dog,
family relationships,
dysfunctional family,
animal actor,
rescue
...
Similar plot
#9
Edward Scissorhands
Synopsis:
A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.
Starring:
Kathy Baker,
Johnny Depp,
Winona Ryder
Plot:
scissors,
compassion,
surrealism,
misfit,
love,
castle,
magical realism,
self discovery,
coming of age,
dark fantasy
...
#10
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Synopsis:
Nearly 10 years have passed since Sarah Connor was targeted for termination by a cyborg from the future. Now her son, John, the future leader of the resistance, is the target for a newer, more deadly terminator. Once again, the resistance has managed to send a protector back to attempt to save John and his mother Sarah.
Starring:
Jenette Goldstein,
Edward Furlong,
Linda Hamilton
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#11
The Incredibles
Synopsis:
Bob Parr has given up his superhero days to log in time as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his formerly heroic wife in suburbia. But when he receives a mysterious assignment, it's time to get back into costume.
Starring:
Jason Lee,
Wallace Shawn,
Samuel L. Jackson
#12
Despicable Me
Synopsis:
Villainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sky. But he has a tough time staying on task after three orphans land in his care.
Starring:
Kristen Wiig,
Russell Brand,
Steve Carell
Plot:
girl,
moon,
pyramid,
minion,
neighbor,
orphanage,
criminal mastermind,
little girl,
orphan,
father daughter relationship
...
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#13
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Synopsis:
After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie, and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government interventi…
Starring:
David M. O'Dell,
Peter Coyote,
Drew Barrymore
Plot:
alien,
friendship,
extraterrestrial,
friendly alien,
california,
bicycle,
halloween,
suburb,
1980s,
empathy
...
#14
Rick and Morty
Synopsis:
Rick is a mentally-unbalanced but scientifically gifted old man who has recently reconnected with his family. He spends most of his time involving his young grandson Morty in dangerous, outlandish adventures throughout space and alternate universes. Compounded with Morty's already unstable family life, these events cause Morty much distress at home and school.
Starring:
Chris Parnell,
Justin Roiland,
Sarah Chalke
With the same actors
#15
The Emperor's New Groove
Synopsis:
Kuzco is a self-centered emperor who summons Pacha from a village and to tell him that his home will be destroyed to make room for Kuzco's new summer home. Kuzco's advisor, Yzma, tries to poison Kuzco and accidentally turns him into a llama, who accidentally ends up in Pacha's village. Pacha offers to help Kuzco if he doesn't destroy his house, and so they form an unlikely partnership.
Starring:
Wendie Malick,
Patrick Warburton,
John Goodman
Plot:
peru,
human becoming an animal,
disney,
2d animation,
emperor,
villainess,
slapstick comedy,
dinner,
antidote,
assistant
...
#16
Spider-Man 2
Synopsis:
Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superhero alter ego, which leaves the city suffering in the wake of carnage left by the evil Doc Ock. In the meantime, Parker still can't act on his feelings for Mary Jane Watson, a girl he's loved since childhood. A certain anger begins to brew in his best friend Harry Osborn as well…
Starring:
J.K. Simmons,
Kirsten Dunst,
Tobey Maguire
#17
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
Synopsis:
Exploring the further adventures of Carmen and Juni Cortez, who have now joined the family spy business as Level 2 OSS agents. Their new mission is to save the world from a mad scientist living on a volcanic island populated by an imaginative menagerie of creatures. On this bizarre island, none of the Cortez's gadgets work and they must rely on their wits--and each other--to survive and save the …
Starring:
Daryl Sabara,
Danny Trejo,
Steve Buscemi
#18
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Synopsis:
A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
Starring:
Missi Pyle,
Johnny Depp,
Helena Bonham Carter
Plot:
caterpillar,
cannibalism,
psychotherapy,
psychiatrist,
fight,
chocolate,
ticket,
glass elevator,
miniaturization,
boy
...
#19
It
Synopsis:
In a small town in Maine, seven children known as The Losers Club come face to face with life problems, bullies and a monster that takes the shape of a clown called Pennywise.
Starring:
Jack Dylan Grazer,
Nicholas Hamilton,
Jake Sim
#20
American Beauty
Synopsis:
Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.
Starring:
Kevin Spacey,
Mena Suvari,
Allison Janney