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Movies like The Cursed Jug (1979)

The best movies like The Cursed Jug (1979) are My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Legend of Everfree (2016), Sing: Thriller (2024) and Spellbound (2024). If The Cursed Jug hooked you with its animation and adventure, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Legend of Everfree (2016)

    When Canterlot Highschool goes on a trip to Camp Everfree, they’re surprised to find a magical force is causing strange things to happen around camp. With the help of the Mane 6 and especially Sunset Shimmer, Twilight Sparkle must confront the dark “Midnight Sparkle” within herself and embrace her newfound magical abilities to save the camp.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & animation

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  2. Sing: Thriller (2024)

    Buster Moon dreams up a star-studded spectacle set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in this animated short featuring characters from the hit "Sing" films.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy

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  3. Spellbound (2024)

    When a powerful spell turns her parents into giant monsters, a teenage princess must journey into the wild to reverse the curse before it's too late.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy

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  4. Strange Magic (2015)

    A love potion works its devious charms on fairies, elves and the swamp-dwelling Bog King as they all try to possess the potion for themselves.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & animation

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  5. Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022)

    A brave young animal explorer teams up with two trusty friends to find a powerful artifact before his greedy uncle can get his paws on it.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure

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  6. The House of Magic (2013)

    Thunder, an abandoned young cat seeking shelter from a storm, stumbles into the strangest house imaginable, owned by an old magician and inhabited by a dazzling array of automatons and gizmos. Not everyone welcomes the new addition to the troupe as Jack Rabbit and Maggie Mouse plot to evict Thunder. The situation gets worse when the magician lands in hospital and his scheming nephew sees his chance to cash in by selling the mansion. Our young hero is determined to earn his place and so he enlists the help of some wacky magician's assistants to protect his magical new home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & animation

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  7. Strings (2004)

    The story of Prince Hal who sets out to avenge his dead father against the city's rivals, the Zeriths, little knowing it was his wicked uncle Nezo who is the real killer, with his own designs on the throne.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & animation

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  8. How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019)

    It's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New Berk anymore, Hiccup continues the holiday traditions he once shared with his best friend. But the Vikings of New Berk were beginning to forget about their friendship with dragons. Hiccup, Astrid, and Gobber know just what to do to keep the dragons in the villagers' hearts. And across the sea, the dragons have a plan of their own...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy

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  9. Thriller Night (2011)

    A Shrek parody of Michael Jackson's Thriller song and music video, with Donkey singing.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & music

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  10. Charming (2018)

    Three fairy tale princesses find themselves engaged to the same guy, Prince Charming.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure

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  11. Under the Sea: A Descendants Story (2018)

    Mal emerges from the shadows of a mystical forest onto a dark coastline where she crosses paths with Dizzy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & fantasy

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  12. Fantasia 2000 (2000)

    Blending lively music and brilliant animation, this sequel to the original 'Fantasia' restores 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' and adds seven new shorts.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & music

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  13. Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014)

    Dorothy wakes in post-tornado Kansas, only to be whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends, the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tin Man, and Glinda, from a devious new villain, the Jester. New comrades Wiser the Owl, Marshal Mallow, China Princess, and Tugg the Tugboat join Dorothy on her latest magical journey through the colorful landscape of Oz to restore order and happiness to Emerald City.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy

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  14. The Academy of Magic (2020)

    Aura is gifted with magical abilities; she and her friends have many exciting adventures at the academy, but soon Aura learns that the school hatches many dark secrets that she must uncover. Will she be able to unveil the truth?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy

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  15. Descendants 2 (2017)

    When the pressure to be royal becomes too much for Mal, she returns to the Isle of the Lost where her archenemy Uma, Ursula's daughter, has taken her spot as self-proclaimed queen.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & adventure

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  16. Make Mine Music (1946)

    In the tradition of Fantasia, Make Mine Music is a glorious collection of musically charged animated shorts featuring such fun-filled favorites as "Peter and the Wolf", narrated by the beloved voice behind Winnie the Pooh. In addition you'll enjoy such classic cartoon hits as "Casey at the Bat," "The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met" and "Johnnie Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & music

  17. Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: Wedlocked (2011)

    Wenches Scarlett and Giselle fix each other up for their wedding, in which they would each marry their groom. Upon realizing that both their grooms were the same man, Jack Sparrow, the two wenches found themselves in an auction led by the Auctioneer. This short film serves as a prequel to The Curse of the Black Pearl, and explains just why Jack Sparrow's boat the Jolly Mon was seen sinking at the beginning of the whole story; why the wenches were so upset with him; and how Cotton lost his tongue.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  18. The Pied Piper (1933)

    The people of Hamelin, overrun with rats, offer a bag of gold to anyone who can get rid of the rats. A piper offers to do the job, and successfully lures the rats into a mirage of cheese, which disappears. The citizens, disappointed that all he did was play a tune, offer only pocket change. The piper, angered, plays a new tune that has all the children of the city follow him, even the new twins the stork is preparing to deliver.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & music

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  19. Melody Time (1948)

    In the grand tradition of Disney's great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You'll be sure to tap your toes and clap your hands in this witty feast for the eyes and ears.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & music

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  20. Fantasia (1940)

    Walt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy

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  21. Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)

    Legendary secrets are revealed as Aladdin and his friends—Jasmine, Abu, Carpet and, of course, the always entertaining Genie—face all sorts of terrifying threats and make some exciting last-minute escapes pursuing the King Of Thieves and his villainous crew.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure & animation

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  22. Jumbo (2025)

    Desperate to prove to his peers that he’s more than a chubby kid that never wins at anything, little Don wishes to win his local talent show by performing a stageplay inspired from a storybook written by his late parents. When unfortunately a bully stole that book, at the same time a little ghost appeared from the spirit world asking for Don’s help to reunite her with her parents’ spirits. The two new friends then embark on an exciting adventure to help each other and learn the true meaning of friendship.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & fantasy

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  23. Mirage (2013)

    A young Inuit boy reaches waters no one has ever reached before while trying to fish in the Arctic wilderness.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure & animation

  24. The Muppet Movie (1979)

    The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever (his future Muppet crew), and some special celebrity guest stars, while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

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  25. 9 Kisses (2014)

    "9 Kisses" is a 2014 New York Times Magazine project featuring nine artistic short films where top actors of the year pair up for intimate, staged smooches. Directed by Elaine Constantine, these roughly minute-long clips range from romantic to awkward, showcasing diverse famous pairings in public night settings.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  26. My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert (2024)

    Featuring a 40-piece orchestra and international stars of the stage and screen, My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert was filmed on 12 December 2023 at London’s newly restored Theatre Royal Drury Lane – the same venue that premiered the original West End productions of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific and The King and I.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  27. Toxtorox (TBA)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

  28. Popeye (1980)

    Popeye is a super-strong, spinach-scarfing sailor man who's searching for his father. During a storm that wrecks his ship, Popeye washes ashore and winds up rooming at the Oyl household, where he meets Olive. Before he can win her heart, he must first contend with Olive's fiancé, Bluto.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

  29. Warlock (1989)

    In 17th century New England, witch hunter Giles Redferne captures an evil warlock, but the conjurer eludes death with supernatural help. Flung into the future, the warlock winds up in the 1980s and plans to bring about the end of the world. Redferne follows the enchanter into the modern era and continues his mission, but runs into trouble in such unfamiliar surroundings. With the help of a young woman, can Redferne finally defeat the warlock?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

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  30. The Amphibian (1991)

    In a dark subterranean landscape, the Amphibian has lost its way.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Cursed Jug?

The closest matches to The Cursed Jug are My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Legend of Everfree (2016), Sing: Thriller (2024) and Spellbound (2024). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Cursed Jug?

Start with My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Legend of Everfree (2016), the closest match to The Cursed Jug.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Cursed Jug?

How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019), rated 8.0/10 by 1,155 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Cursed Jug?

Jumbo (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

How are movies similar to The Cursed Jug chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Cursed Jug, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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