Leo

In "Leo," a jaded 74-year-old lizard finds himself caught in the lively chaos of a fifth-grade classroom in Florida. After decades of confinement, Leo learns he has just one year left to live, prompting him to dream of escaping into the world beyond his terrarium. As he navigates the complexities and anxieties of his human classmates, including their struggles with school and life changes, Leo inadvertently becomes their trusted advisor. Through music-filled moments and heartfelt lessons, he helps them face their fears while revealing the importance of friendship and self-discovery. This animated comedy explores themes of growing up and finding one's place in a vibrant world full of challenges, all through the quirky lens of an unconventional classroom pet.

You can stream Leo on: Netflix

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Leo include The Wild Robot, Zootopia 2, Hoppers, Inside Out 2, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.