The Simpsons
1989 Family, Comedy, AnimationSet in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Countries
United States of America
Actors
Yeardley Smith,
Hank Azaria,
Dan Castellaneta,
Julie Kavner,
Nancy Cartwright,
Harry Shearer
Crew
Danny Elfman
TV Shows like The Simpsons
Discover a curated list of captivating tv shows similar to The Simpsons. Explore films such as The Simpsons Movie, Family Guy, and Scream, around the themes of beer, sitcom, satire. Other notable keywords include cult tv and family as protagonists.
#1
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
...
#2
Family Guy
Synopsis:
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a p…
Starring:
Mila Kunis,
Seth Green,
Seth MacFarlane
#3
Scream
Synopsis:
A killer known as Ghostface begins killing off teenagers, and as the body count begins rising, one girl and her friends find themselves contemplating the 'rules' of horror films as they find themselves living in a real-life one.
Starring:
David Arquette,
Courteney Cox,
Joseph Whipp
#4
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
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#5
Poltergeist
Synopsis:
Steve Freeling lives with his wife, Diane, and their three children, Dana, Robbie, and Carol Anne, in Southern California where he sells houses for the company that built the neighborhood. It starts with just a few odd occurrences, such as broken dishes and furniture moving around by itself. However, when he realizes that something truly evil haunts his home, Steve calls in a team of parapsycholo…
Starring:
Craig T. Nelson,
Michael McManus,
JoBeth Williams
#6
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
#7
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
...
#8
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
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#9
The Graduate
Synopsis:
Benjamin, a recent college graduate very worried about his future, finds himself in a love triangle with an older woman and her daughter.
Starring:
Katharine Ross,
Dustin Hoffman,
Murray Hamilton
#10
Ted 2
Synopsis:
Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.
Starring:
Mark Wahlberg,
Morgan Freeman,
Patrick Warburton
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#11
Frankenweenie
Synopsis:
When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was.
Starring:
Martin Short,
Martin Landau,
Catherine O'Hara
#12
Toy Story
Synopsis:
Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.
Starring:
Tom Hanks,
Wallace Shawn,
Annie Potts
Plot:
toy,
toy comes to life,
rivalry,
cowboy,
computer animation,
dog,
two word title,
birthday,
first of series,
dinosaur
...
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#13
Little Women
Synopsis:
With their father away as a chaplain in the Civil War, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy grow up with their mother in somewhat reduced circumstances. They are a close family who inevitably have their squabbles and tragedies. But the bond holds even when, later, male friends start to become a part of the household.
Starring:
Eric Stoltz,
Kirsten Dunst,
Christian Bale
#14
Incredibles 2
Synopsis:
Elastigirl springs into action to save the day, while Mr. Incredible faces his greatest challenge yet – taking care of the problems of his three children.
Starring:
Samuel L. Jackson,
Holly Hunter,
Catherine Keener
With the same actors
#15
The Addams Family
Synopsis:
The Addams family's lives begin to unravel when they face-off against a treacherous, greedy crafty reality-TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration.
Starring:
Martin Short,
Chloë Grace Moretz,
Oscar Isaac
Plot:
cgi animation,
lion,
grandmother,
wedding,
reboot,
pet,
mansion,
eccentricity,
family relationships,
based on tv series
...
#16
American Dad!
Synopsis:
The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff …
Starring:
Dee Bradley Baker,
Scott Grimes,
Seth MacFarlane
#17
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Synopsis:
A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home.
Starring:
Jason Alexander,
Richard Gere,
Joan Allen
#18
A Goofy Movie
Synopsis:
Though Goofy always means well, his amiable cluelessness and klutzy pratfalls regularly embarrass his awkward adolescent son, Max. When Max's lighthearted prank on his high-school principal finally gets his longtime crush, Roxanne, to notice him, he asks her on a date. Max's trouble at school convinces Goofy that he and the boy need to bond over a cross-country fishing trip like the one he took w…
Starring:
Jim Cummings,
Rob Paulsen,
Kevin Lima
#19
Dawn of the Dead
Synopsis:
During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic reporter, and his television-executive girlfriend seek refuge in a secluded shopping mall.
Starring:
David Emge,
Ken Foree,
Scott H. Reiniger
#20
Dexter's Laboratory
Synopsis:
Dexter, 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.
Starring:
Jeff Bennett,
Kath Soucie,
Eddie Deezen