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Nimona
Troy Quane · Film · 2023
What hooked you in Nimona was the way it centers on outsiders forced to clear their names while finding family.
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Books on the same thread
Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #6), 6
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2021
Much like the knight in Nimona, Dog Man must rely on his closest allies to clear his reputation after being wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit.
Hooky
Míriam Bonastre Tur · Book · 2021
If you appreciated the dynamic duo of Nimona, you will enjoy this story of two magical outcasts who become fugitives and must rely on their found family to survive.
Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #6)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2018
Just as Nimona centers on a hero framed for a tragic crime, this story follows a wrongly accused protagonist who must prove his innocence with the help of friends.
Dog Man and Cat Kid: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #4)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2018
This graphic novel captures the same spirit of redemption and unconventional partnership found in Nimona, showing how unlikely allies can overcome challenges together through their unique bonds and shared courage.
Series on the same thread
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2016
If you loved the way Nimona balanced high-stakes fantasy with personal growth, you will find a similar coming-of-age journey here as a teen steps into an unexpected, life-altering destiny.
The Dragon Prince
Justin Richmond · Series · 2018
Like Nimona, this tale explores the power of redemption and breaking cycles of violence by bringing together characters from opposing sides to form an essential, transformative found family.
Gachiakuta
Series · 2025
The struggle of being a social outcast wrongly accused of a crime mirrors the central conflict in Nimona, driving this story of an orphan seeking truth alongside new allies.
Young Justice
Greg Weisman · Series · 2010
Fans of Nimona will recognize the familiar struggle of young heroes trying to prove their worth and establish their identities while operating outside the traditional expectations of established power structures.
Podcasts on the same thread
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
If Nimona hit, To Live and Die in LA shares the thread.
Crime Junkie
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2026
If Nimona hit, Crime Junkie shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Nimona based on a book?
Yes, Nimona is based on a graphic novel of the same name. You can read the original source material to see how the story of the knight and the shape-shifting teen was initially presented in book format before being adapted into the 2023 film by Troy Quane.
What is the plot of the Nimona movie?
The movie Nimona follows a knight who is framed for a tragic crime. To clear his name and prove his innocence, he forms an unlikely alliance with a scrappy teenager who possesses the ability to shape-shift, leading them on a journey to uncover the truth.
Who directed the Nimona movie?
The 2023 film Nimona was directed by Troy Quane. The movie focuses on the relationship between a knight and a shape-shifting teen as they work together to resolve the false accusations placed against the knight following a tragic crime.
Should I read the Nimona book if I liked the movie?
If you enjoyed the film Nimona, reading the book is a good way to explore the source material. Both the movie and the book center on the narrative of a knight framed for a crime who teams up with a shape-shifting teen to prove his innocence.