Not even two years of delays amongst the COVID-19 pandemic and a Disney/20th Century merger could keep the Belchers from making their big-screen debut! The highly anticipated The Bob's Burgers Movie finally released on May 27th, 2022, and already has an 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The animated comedy follows the Belchers, whose plans for a fun summer vacation are thwarted when a giant sinkhole appears in front of the business, keeping customers out. Meanwhile, Tina, Louise, and Gene set out to solve a mystery that might just save Bob's Burgers.
The Bob's Burgers Movie is playing now in theaters, but for many fans, the one-hour and 42-minute film isn't going to be enough to quench their thirst for the Belchers and their specific brand of humor. While there are 12 seasons of Bob's Burgers, fans might be interested to watch movies that are similar to this soon-to-be classic.
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)
In 1996 the cult classic MTV animated show Beavis and Butt-Head got its big-screen debut with the release of Beavis and Butt-Head Do America. After getting their beloved TV stolen, Beavis and Butt-Head set out to find a replacement, which takes them on a wild adventure across the United States. On the way, they get mistaken for hitmen sent to kill someone's wife.
While Beavis and Butt-Head Do America is definitely raunchier than The Bob's Burgers Movie, the two share some similarities, like the fact that they both involve wild adventures that don't always turn out the way fans expect.
Good Burger (1997)
Good Burger is a comedy movie based on one of the most iconic All That sketches of all time. It stars Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thomspon as two employees of a local burger restaurant. When a rival chain moves in across the street, they up their game to save their restaurant by creating a new special sauce.
One of the biggest similarities between Good Burger and The Bob's Burger Movie is that both take place in a burger joint. Both also share the same pun-infused humor and are family-friendly.
Hey! Arnold: The Movie (2002)
After a successful run on Nickelodeon as an animated show, Hey! Arnold got the feature film treatment with the release of Hey Arnold: The Movie. The movie centers on the various characters as they set out to save their beloved neighborhood that's at risk of being torn down for a luxury mall.
Like The Bob's Burger Movie, it's the kids in Hey Arnold!: The Movie that end up saving the day when they discover their neighborhood is actually a historical landmark. They also both center on preserving beloved establishments since Bob's Burger's future is threatened in the latter movie.
Ratatouille (2007)
Ratatouille is arguably one of Pixar's best movies of all time, according to ScreenRant. Set in Paris, it follows a rat who dreams of becoming a great chef. When Remy's path crosses with a helpless restaurant employee, the two team up to become one of the best chef duos the country has ever seen.
Admittedly, Ratatouille and The Bob's Burgers Movie might not be extremely similar, but it is a great movie for fans to watch who are constantly drooling over the burgers Bob cooks up. Remy and the Belchers are also both underdogs who constantly prove everyone wrong.
Scooby-Doo (2002)
Scooby-Doo might have been one of the first animated cartoons to get the live-action treatment when the movie premiered in 2002. The movie begins two years after Mystery Inc. has gone its separate ways. However, they are forced to reunite when they get summoned to Spooky Island to investigate paranormal incidents affecting spring break.
Like Mystery Inc.'s job of getting to the bottom of the paranormal incidents to save Spooky Island, Tina, Louise, and Gene Belcher must figure out the secret they're investigating to save their family business.
Spy Kids (2001)
One of the best spy movies for kids and families is the 2001 Spy Kids. In fact, the movie was so successful it launched a massive film franchise. The movie centers on Carmen and Juni who set out to save their kidnapped parents after learning they're a family of top-secret spies.
The Belcher children might not be a family of spies, but they do set out to save their parents from financial ruin in The Bob's Burger Movie. Their sibling dynamic is also extremely similar to the way Carmen and Juni interact in Spy Kids.
The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)
Despite not winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Movie, many animation fans believe The Mitchells vs. the Machines is the best-animated movie of 2021. The movie centers on the Mitchell family whose plan to drop their daughter off at film school is interrupted when every electronic device comes to life to stage a rebellion against humans.
While the Belchers don't have to battle robots in The Bob's Burgers Movie, they are battling other villains. Both of these movies show how powerful families sticking together can be when it comes to overcoming obstacles.
The Simpsons Movie (2007)
Considering The Simpsons is one of the longest-running shows of all time, it's no surprise the beloved cartoon got the big-screen treatment too. The Simpsons Movie follows Homer who is tasked with saving Springfield and his family after he accidentally causes an environmental catastrophe that results in the city being cut off from the rest of the world.
Among the more obvious similarities between these two movies is the fact that they both begin with environmental disasters creating obstacles for the movies' respective families, so The Simpsons Movie makes for an ideal double feature with Bob's Burgers.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)
Everyone's favorite sponge got the big-screen treatment in 2004 when Nickelodeon released The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. The movie follows SpongeBob and Patrick as they journey to Shell City in the hopes of finding Neptune's crown to rescue Mr. Krabs and save the Krusty Krab.
While Bob Belcher and Mr. Krabs might be total opposites personality-wise, they both value their burger restaurants. Both movies also feature the underdogs going on an adventure to save the day.
The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002)
When The Wild Thornberrys Movie was released in 2002 it became the first and only movie based on a Nicktoon to be nominated for an Academy Award. It follows Eliza as she travels to East Africa to save a cheetah cub from poachers decimating the animal population.
While none of the Belcher children have the ability to talk to animals, they all share some personality traits with Eliza. Their sibling dynamic is also similar to Eliza's relationship with Darwin. Above all else, both movies center on adventures to save people from danger.