Movies Like The Bad Boy and the Gardener

Julienne of Light Bulbs

2024

In a magicians’ private stand-off, two practitioners must brave tricky challenges to demonstrate a hidden ability. They conjure animal illusions, consume light bulbs, and face the choice between antagonism and friendship.

At Sea

2024

AT SEA is a visceral and poetic short film that blends docu-style realism with narrative fiction, following a group of faceless sailors navigating the unpredictable seas of Greece. Through the fragmented memories of an unreliable narrator, the film weaves together a non-linear story that shifts in mood with each chapter, offering a fresh perspective on the sea. Based on true events… almost.

My Freaky Family: Welcome to My World

2001

It's Nadine's first day of school, a significant historical event considered by her mother to be one of many "milestone days", which must be documented with a photo.

Red Pepper

1925

An ordinary day - so an eventful one - of Tom Katt, a young man who works as a drugstore owner's assistant: his - very acrobatic - bike ride to his place of work; the - fanciful - way he performs his job; the - ingenious - subterfuge he finds to help his employer, who has money problems; the - swift - way he escapes the cops chasing him...

He Loved the Ladies

1914

Far from the Tree

2021

On an idyllic beach in the Pacific Northwest, curiosity gets the better of a young raccoon whose frustrated parent attempts to keep them both safe.

Day & Night

2010

When Day, a sunny fellow, encounters Night, a stranger of distinctly darker moods, sparks fly! Day and Night are frightened and suspicious of each other at first, and quickly get off on the wrong foot. But as they discover each other's unique qualities--and come to realize that each of them offers a different window onto the same world-the friendship helps both to gain a new perspective.

Obsession

1965

Student Shurik has just two hours before the beginning of the exam and he has no lectures notes.

Solid Serenade

1946

Tom ties up Spike and sneaks into the courtyard of the glamorous Toodles Galore with his bass, hoping to woo her with his song, much to the annoyance of a sleeping Jerry.

Dinner for One

1963

A very old woman wants to have dinner with her friends. As they are all dead, the butler has to play the role of every guest.

The Yankee Doodle Mouse

1943

As Tom and Jerry stage their typical fight sequences, the patriotic soldier theme of the title is evidenced by such things as a carton of eggs labeled "Hen Grenades"; Jerry dropping light bulbs from an airplane like bombs; and Jerry sending a telegram with the message "Sighted Cat - Sank Same." Musical phrasings from various patriotic war songs are heard throughout. The cut scene after Jerry hitting Tom with the board 4 times was cut from the 1950 reissue print for a war bond joke, and the original footage is currently considered "lost" due to the negatives destroyed in the 1978 George Eastman House fire.

Hawaiian Vacation

2011

The toys throw Ken and Barbie a Hawaiian vacation in Bonnie's room.

Knick Knack

1989

Life on a shelf as a snowman trapped in a snow-globe blizzard can become wearing, especially when you're surrounded by knickknacks from sunnier locales. When the jaded snowman finally breaks free of his glass house, his vacation plans are cut short.

Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales

2008

Mater the tow truck travels from country to country as he retells his infamous but unbelievable stories.

Goofy Gymnastics

1949

Inspired by a magazine ad, Goofy sends for a mail order body building course. First is weight lifting; after Goofy finally gets the weights up, a fly lands and sends him crashing through several floors in the apartment building. Chinups: the bar itself goes up and down. Then a rubber-band stretch device, which Goofy quickly tangles up in, sending him crashing through the building and several other pieces of equipment.

How to Play Football

1944

Taking all the places on both teams, Goofy demonstrates the game of football with varying results, having problems with the coach and the goal post.

The Olympic Champ

1942

A narrator explains the history of the Olympic Games while Goofy demonstrates events.

Donald and Pluto

1936

Plumber Donald is using a large magnet in his work. When he drops it, it causes trouble for Pluto, especially after Pluto swallows it. Things begin clinging to him, especially his metal dog dish.