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Movies like Sleeping Beauty (1971)

The best movies like Sleeping Beauty (1971) are Sleeping Beauty (1959), The Story of Little Mook (1953) and Maleficent (2014). If Sleeping Beauty hooked you with its family and fantasy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Sleeping Beauty (1959)

    Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.

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

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  2. The Story of Little Mook (1953)

    An old man living in an oriental city tells the story of his life to a group of kids: He too was once a young boy by the name of Little Muck - much like them, but with better manners and a heap of problems. Having lost his father at early age, little Muck is expelled from home by his greedy relatives. He wanders off into the desert hoping to find the merchant who sells good fortune. Amidst the dunes of sand he comes across a small house owned by a wicked woman and her many cats. She wants to make Little Muck her servant, but he manages to escape by stealing a pair of magic shoes which enable him to run faster than any man in the country. From there he heads right into the next set of challenges...

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

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  3. Maleficent (2014)

    A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. She rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her heart into stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading King's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom – and to Maleficent's true happiness as well.

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

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  4. FairyTale: A True Story (1997)

    In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies.

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

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  5. Four Kids and It (2020)

    A group of kids on holiday in Cornwall meet a magical creature on the beach with the power to grant wishes.

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

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  6. The Blue Bird (1940)

    Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, and Bread, among other entities.

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

  7. Prancer: A Christmas Tale (2022)

    Ten-year-old Gloria and her recently widowed grandfather Bud befriend a mysterious reindeer when the family gather for Christmas. Bud comes to believe that Prancer may actually be magical, but Gloria fears his theory will send him straight to a retirement home.

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

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  8. Cinderella (1950)

    Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving a single glass slipper... the only key to the ultimate fairy-tale ending!

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

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  9. Hansel and Gretel (1988)

    Hansel and Gretel tells the tale of two young children driven from home by their scolding mother. Losing their way in the dark forest they stumble upon the cottage of a kindly old woman. But is this kindly old woman everything she seems...?

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

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  10. Pan (2015)

    Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook and the warrior Tiger Lily. They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard. Along the way, the rebellious and mischievous boy discovers his true destiny, becoming the hero forever known as Peter Pan.

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

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  11. Godmothered (2020)

    A young and unskilled fairy godmother that ventures out on her own to prove her worth by tracking down a young girl whose request for help was ignored. What she discovers is that the girl has now become a grown woman in need of something very different than a "prince charming."

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

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  12. Impy's Island (2006)

    On a magical tropical island, a fun-loving group of misfit animals and people discover a baby dinosaur frozen since prehistoric times. When a king from a faraway country vows to capture the loveable baby dino for his private collection, all the inhabitants must join together to save their new friend.

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

  13. Pinocchio (2022)

    A wooden puppet embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy.

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

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  14. The Legend of Ochi (2025)

    In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when Yuri discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a quest to bring him home.

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

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  15. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)

    When Clara’s mother leaves her a mysterious gift, she embarks on a journey to four secret realms—where she discovers her greatest strength could change the world.

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

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  16. Life-Size 2 (2018)

    Grace Manning is in the middle of her quarter-life crisis, realizing she is in over her head as CEO. To make matters worse, her wild-child ways are causing the company’s stock to plummet. With the help of her young next-door neighbor, Grace’s old Eve doll magically awakens to help get Grace back on track and give her the confidence to be the woman and leader Eve knows Grace can be.

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

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  17. Barbie: A Fairy Secret (2011)

    Barbie realises that fairies secretly surround everybody. She, along with the help of her friends, Taylor and Carrie, sets out to rescue Ken. He is taken to the secret fairy city, Gloss Angeles.

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

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  18. Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow (2007)

    Elina goes to a fairy school to learn dancing and fairy magic. The spring of the fairy land is soon threatened by evil Laverna who intends to prevent fairies from performing the annual vital rainbow dance. Elina must stop quarreling with her fellow students and unite them to save the first bud of the spring.

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

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  19. Enchanted (2007)

    The beautiful princess Giselle is banished by an evil queen from her magical, musical animated land and finds herself in the gritty reality of the streets of modern-day Manhattan. Shocked by this strange new environment that doesn't operate on a "happily ever after" basis, Giselle is now adrift in a chaotic world badly in need of enchantment. But when Giselle begins to fall in love with a charmingly flawed divorce lawyer who has come to her aid - even though she is already promised to a perfect fairy tale prince back home - she has to wonder: Can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world?

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

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  20. Cinderfella (1960)

    When his father dies, poor Fella is left at the mercy of his snobbish stepmother and her two no-good sons Maximilian and Rupert. As he slaves away for his nasty step-family, Maximilian and Rupert attempt to find a treasure Fella's father has supposedly hidden on the estate. Hoping to restore her dwindling fortunes, the stepmother plans a fancy ball in honor of the visiting Princess Charmein whom she hopes will marry Rupert. Eventually, Fella's Fairy Godfather shows up to convince him that he has a shot at winning the Princess himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

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  21. About the Old Dog Bodřík (1969)

    Night after night, Bodřík dutifully protects his master's humble farm and livestock from prowling wolves. But when his master decides it’s time to get a younger dog to guard the farm, Bodřík is sent to stay in the junkyard. The first night without Bodřík's watchful eye, one wolf sees his opportunity to strike.

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

  22. While the Clocks Are Ticking (1977)

    Schoolgirl Masha gets into the fabulous city cheerful workers, which with the help of servants and cap of invisibility inhibits the evil Korol Kropodin I. Before the townspeople finally get rid of oppressors, Masha is a party to the exciting events and adventures.

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

  23. Descendants (2015)

    A present-day idyllic kingdom where the benevolent teenage son of King Adam and Queen Belle offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of Disney's classic villains: Cruella De Vil (Carlos), Maleficent (Mal), the Evil Queen (Evie) and Jafar (Jay).

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

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  24. Three Brothers (2014)

    Three brothers leave their home to see the world. During their journey, young men as by miracle enter into famous fairy tales (Little Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Twelve Months) and face traps, unexpected moments and even love in a story full of humor and songs.

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

  25. Babes in Toyland (1934)

    Ollie Dee and Stannie Dum try to borrow money from their employer, the toymaker, to pay off the mortgage on Mother Peep's shoe and keep it and Little Bo Peep from the clutches of the evil Barnaby. When that fails, they trick Barnaby, enraging him.

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

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  26. Vánoční království (2015)

    A fairy tale for hearing-impaired children and their parents, performed by deaf actors in sign language. The deaf community has enjoyed significant support from Czech Television for many years thanks to interpreted programs and closed captioning. This year, the magazine Televizní klub neslyšících (Deaf Television Club) is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The creators of this club program have therefore decided to dedicate this year's final episode to deaf children and their parents. The result is the fairy tale Vánoční království (The Christmas Kingdom), performed by deaf actors in sign language, a fairy tale that is understandable not only to the hearing impaired, but thanks to dubbing, will appeal to all children. Above all, it shows that even hearing-impaired people have a sense of humor, are great actors, and can delight anyone who loves cheerful stories and a fairy-tale atmosphere. It shows that the worlds of the deaf and the hearing are closer than many of us think.

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

  27. Vašíček a lesní muži (1981)

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

  28. Prsten a řetěz (1996)

    Prince Dominik torments his father with his aversion to marriage so much that the king has him locked up in an old tower. In prison, the prince is discovered by the water nymph Aneta, who is enchanted by the young man's beauty. She boasts about her latest discovery to her friend, the genie Létavec. However, he objects to the nymph, saying that the most beautiful creature is the emperor's daughter, Princess Budúr, who rejects all suitors. The magical beings bring their favorites together so they can compare their charms. However, they have no idea that this fateful meeting will cause Prince Dominik and Princess Budúr to fall in love.

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

  29. O líném Honzovi (1977)

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

  30. Peklem s čertem (2002)

    Honza doesn't have it easy. Being a servant to the stingy Mr. Bařtipán is almost unbearable. Honza figured that out too, even though it took him a while. But then he confirmed that fairy-tale Honzas are funny young men and dealt with Mr. Bařtipán brilliantly.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Sleeping Beauty?

The closest matches to Sleeping Beauty are Sleeping Beauty (1959), The Story of Little Mook (1953) and Maleficent (2014). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Sleeping Beauty?

Start with Sleeping Beauty (1959), the closest match to Sleeping Beauty.

What is the highest-rated movie like Sleeping Beauty?

Descendants (2015), rated 7.2/10 by 2,601 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Sleeping Beauty?

The Legend of Ochi (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there German movies like Sleeping Beauty?

Yes: The Story of Little Mook (1953) and Impy's Island (2006).

How are movies similar to Sleeping Beauty chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Sleeping Beauty, 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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