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Movies like Mindy's Nightmare (2024)

The best movies like Mindy's Nightmare (2024) are The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2012), Strings (2004) and The Spine of Night (2021). If Mindy's Nightmare hooked you with its animation and fantasy, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2012)

    After a hurricane levels his city, a young man wanders into a mysterious library where books literally come to life. This film won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film in 2012.

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

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  2. 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 animation & fantasy

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  3. The Spine of Night (2021)

    When ancient dark magic falls into sinister hands and unleashes ages of suffering onto mankind, a group of heroes from different eras and cultures must band together in order to defeat it at all costs.

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

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  4. A Tooth Fairy Tale (2025)

    Van, the brave son of a tooth fairy leader, meets the goblins girl Gemma on his first mission. Despite the myths about ancient disputes between fairies and goblins, they share common values. When the greedy Spider Queen threatens both tribes, they must work together.

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

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  5. DC Showcase: The Phantom Stranger (2020)

    Jess joins her friends at a party in a dilapidated mansion hosted by the mysterious Seth. When odd things begin to happen to Jess and her friends, the Phantom Stranger intervenes to save her from a dreary fate.

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

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  6. Monster High: Scaris City of Frights (2013)

    The Monstruitas of Monster High are obsessed with going to Scaris, The City of Frights for Fashion international competition where the winner will become the apprentice of the world famous Madame Ghostier designer.

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

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  7. Welcome to Smelliville (2021)

    The Oggly family arrive at the municipal rubbish dump of Smelliville and must look for a new home, but they never feel really welcome anywhere. They stink and are for most humans just a tad too oggly. When Firebottom, the family dragon, crash-lands on the run-down rubbish tip of the small town of Smelliville, the Ogglies at once feel at home. And it's here they want to stay.

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

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  8. DC Showcase: Death (2019)

    Vincent, an artist with unresolved inner demons, meets a mysterious girl who helps him come to terms with his creative legacy… and eventual death.

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

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  9. 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 & fantasy

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  10. Monster High: Why Do Ghouls Fall in Love? (2012)

    Draculaura’s Sweet 1600th birthday is an extra special occasion to party at Monster High! But her high expectations lead to deadly results when she’s faced with the choice between practical boyfriend Clawd, and new vampire heartthrob, Valentine, a romantic blast from her past.

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

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  11. Cosmos Laundromat (2015)

    On a desolate island, a suicidal sheep named Franck meets his fate…in the form of a quirky salesman named Victor, who offers him the gift of a lifetime. The gift is many lifetimes, actually, in many different worlds – each lasting just a few minutes. In the sequel to the pilot, Franck will find a new reason to live…in the form of a bewitching female adventurer named Tara, who awakens his long-lost lust for life. But can Franck keep up with her?

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

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  12. Lou (2017)

    A lost-and-found box holds a mysterious and unseen monster within.

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

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  13. Fire and Ice (1983)

    The villainous Nekron and his mother, Queen Juliana, plot against the human race from their frigid fortress. Creating mass destruction with huge glaciers, mother and son incur the wrath of Larn, a warrior whose entire village was destroyed by ice. When Nekron's underlings kidnap the beautiful Princess Teegra, Larn sets out to rescue her, assisted by the fierce and enigmatic Darkwolf.

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

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  14. The Willoughbys (2020)

    When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.

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

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  15. The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep (2025)

    When human sailors are attacked by mysterious creatures of the deep, only one person can stop the war between land and sea: the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia.

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

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  16. Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale (2017)

    After tumbling into a magic storybook, Puss in Boots must fight, dance and romance his way through wild adventures as he searches for an escape.

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

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  17. 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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  18. Arctic Dogs (2019)

    Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

  19. Final Flight of the Osiris (2003)

    Immediately before the events of The Matrix Reloaded, the crew of the hovercraft Osiris discovers a quarter of a million sentinels drilling through the surface of the earth towards the last human city of Zion. But can the Osiris survive long enough to warn Zion?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  20. The Pilgrim's Progress (2019)

    An epic journey, faithfully adapted to modern-day. Christian faces distractions, challenges, and perils at every turn of the way. But ends victorious, with helpful guides, as he stays on the narrow path to the distant Celestial City.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Mindy's Nightmare?

The closest matches to Mindy's Nightmare are The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2012), Strings (2004) and The Spine of Night (2021). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Mindy's Nightmare?

Start with The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2012), the closest match to Mindy's Nightmare.

What is the highest-rated movie like Mindy's Nightmare?

Monster High: Why Do Ghouls Fall in Love? (2012), rated 8.0/10 by 208 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Mindy's Nightmare?

A Tooth Fairy Tale (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Mindy's Nightmare?

Yes: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2012), Strings (2004) and The Spine of Night (2021).

How are movies similar to Mindy's Nightmare chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Mindy's Nightmare, 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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