12 Movies Like Family Guy You Need to Watch
Find 12 animated, funny, and offbeat picks like Family Guy, from The Simpsons and American Dad! to South Park, Drawn Together, and more.
If you want sharp, irreverent animated picks with the same mix of family chaos, pop-culture jokes, and offbeat timing, this list is built for you. We’ve gathered 12 titles that move from the suburban bite of The Simpsons and American Dad! to the stranger edge of South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut and Drawn Together. You’ll also find more heartfelt or unexpected choices like Home Movies, My Neighbors the Yamadas, and Clifford the Big Red Dog, plus the long-running original that started it all. Across animation, comedy, drama, fantasy, and musical elements, these picks capture the same spirit in different ways. Whether you want satire, sweetness, or something wildly unfiltered, this guide to movies like Family Guy makes it easy to find your next watch.
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The Simpsons
animation · comedy
Set 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.
Directed by Mike B. Anderson, Jim Reardon, Mark Kirkland, Steven Dean Moore, David SilvermanCast Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Yeardley SmithHuluDisney Plus -
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American Dad!
animation · comedy
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 Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."
Directed by Ron Hughart, Brent Woods, Anthony Lioi, Joe Daniello, Tim ParsonsCast Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane, Dee Bradley BakerHulu -
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Home Movies
animation · comedy · drama
TV series about the life of Brendon Small, an eight-year-old visionary who, using his friends Jason and Melissa as actors, have managed to direct over a thousand homemade films. His parents are divorced, but it doesn't feel strange since so many other kids' parents are divorced. His friend Jason actually feels upset because his parents are still together. At school, he is taught soccer by his coach John McGuirk, or as he calls him, "that weird Irish guy".
Directed by Loren BouchardCast Brendon Small, H. Jon Benjamin, Melissa Bardin Galsky, Ron Lynch, Janine DitullioMax -
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South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
animation · comedy · fantasy · musical
In this feature film based on the hit animated series, the third graders of South Park sneak into an R-rated film by ultra-vulgar Canadian television personalities Terrance and Phillip, and emerge with expanded vocabularies that leave their parents and teachers scandalized. When outraged Americans try to censor the film, the controversy spirals into a call to wage war on Canada and Terrance and Phillip end up on death row, with the kids their only hope of rescue.
Directed by Trey ParkerCast Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mary Kay Bergman, Isaac Hayes, Jesse Brant HowellParamount Plus -
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Drawn Together
animation · comedy
The world's first animated reality series gathers icons from all corners of the cartoon universe and lets them loose, with plenty of cameras to catch their exploits. Here's what happens when eight cartoon characters stop being polite and start getting real.
Directed by Peter Avanzino, Dwayne Carey-Hill, Ray Claffey, Frank Marino, James PurdumCast Adam Carolla, Jess Harnell, Abbey McBride, Jack Plotnick, Tara StrongParamount Plus -
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My Neighbors the Yamadas
animation · comedy · family
The Yamadas are a typical middle class Japanese family in urban Tokyo and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives. With tales that range from the humorous to the heartbreaking, we see this family cope with life's little conflicts, problems, and joys in their own way.
Directed by Isao TakahataCast Yukiji Asaoka, Tôru Masuoka, Masako Araki, Hayato Isohata, Naomi UnoMax -
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Clifford the Big Red Dog
animation · comedy · family
The adventures of a larger-than-life red dog on Bridwell Island.
Directed by John OverCast John Ritter, Grey DeLisle, Kel Mitchell, Cree Summer, Tom EastwoodParamount Plus -
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Clifford's Puppy Days
animation · comedy · family
Set two years before the events of Clifford the Big Red Dog, the series focuses on when Clifford was a tiny red puppy. Clifford was the runt in a litter of puppies born to the pet dog of Emily Elizabeth's neighbor, Mr. Bradley (who appeared in an episode of the previous cartoon series, "Little Clifford"). He was adopted by Emily Elizabeth before he grew up into a giant red adult dog, forcing the Howard family to move out of their small apartment so Clifford would be able to live comfortably. The series shows Clifford and Emily Elizabeth's life and friends before they moved from the city to Birdwell Island. Clifford's Puppy Days was produced by Scholastic Entertainment and Mike Young Productions and overseas animation services was by Sunwoo Entertainment and Yeson Animation Studios.
Directed by Bob Doucette, Joey AhlbumCast Lara Jill Miller, Julie-Ann Dean, Masiela Lusha, Grey DeLisle, Jess HarnellParamount Plus -
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CatDog
animation · adventure · comedy · family
The life and times of a cat and a dog with a unique twist: they're connected, literally. They share one body with a Dog's head at one end and Cat's head on the other. Adding to their dilemma is Cat's annoyance with Dog, mainly caused by Dog's stupidity and Cat's up-tight personality. Characters: Cat - Cat is the smarter one of the two brothers, and is always hatching some kind of plot to get his brother to calm down, so that Cat doesn't get beat around and hurt. Even though most of these plots involve messing with Dog's feeble mind, they often backfire on Cat, much to his dismay. It may not show all the time but, he deeply loves, and cares for his brother Dog. Dog - Dog is the more lovable of the two brothers, Dog loves to play and party and play some more, he loves baseball and playing fetch with frisbees, balls, sticks, etc, He is very friendly, and happy, but does have a breaking point. He's very sensitive, and if he fails at something he feels horrible, and worthless
Directed by Robert Porter, Russ Mooney, Derek Drymon, Scott Wood, Yumun JeongCast Jim Cummings, Tom Kenny, Carlos Alazraqui, Billy West, Maria BamfordParamount Plus -
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The Chosen Adventures
animation · short · adventure · comedy · family
Curious nine-year-old Abby and her bestie Joshua explore Galilee with their animal pals, Sheep and Pigeon, when they encounter a fun and kindly Teacher.
Directed by Keith AlcornCast Jonathan Roumie, Yvonne Orji, Paul Walter Hauser, Romy Fay, Jude ZarzaurAmazon Prime Video -
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101 Dalmatians: The Series
animation · adventure · comedy · family
After foiling Cruella DeVil's plot to make a fur coat with the puppies' skins, the Dearly Family (Roger and Anita Dearly, Nanny, Pongo, Perdita, their 15 birth puppies and 84 adopted puppies) move to a new farm home in the country. Join Pongo and Perdy's pups, brave Lucky, tubby Rolly and Cadpig the runt, together with their chicken friend Spot, as they defend their new home from Cruella DeVil (Anita's boss and now new neighbor), continually get in and out of trouble, sneak into Grutely, and have all sorts of crazy adventures around the farm. Also along for the fun is Tripod, Patch, Two-Tone, Wizzer, Dipstick, Mooch, and the rest of their barnyard friends.
Directed by Ken Boyer, Victor Cook, Skip Jones, Rick Calabash, Tony CraigCast Kath Soucie, Tara Strong, Jeff Bennett, Frank Welker, April WinchellDisney Plus -
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Tarzan
animation · adventure · comedy · drama · family
Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child. He believed that this was his family, but on an expedition Jane Porter is rescued by Tarzan. He then finds out that he's human. Now Tarzan must make the decision as to which family he should belong to...
Directed by Chris Buck, Kevin LimaCast Brian Blessed, Glenn Close, Minnie Driver, Tony Goldwyn, Nigel HawthorneDisney Plus
Wrapping Up
From fast-paced satire to warmer, more character-driven animation, these picks show how broad the appeal of adult and family-friendly cartoons can be. Some lean into crude jokes and social commentary, while others bring in drama, fantasy, or musical touches to change the mood. That mix is what makes this list useful when you want something with a familiar edge but a different flavor. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you need a fresh queue, because it’s updated regularly with new recommendations and seasonal favorites.
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Last updated: September 10, 2026