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Movies like Miracles and Wonders (1988)

The best movies like Miracles and Wonders (1988) are Babes in the Woods (1932), The Little Matchgirl (2006) and Lorenzo (2004). If Miracles and Wonders hooked you with its animation, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Babes in the Woods (1932)

    Two Dutch children stumble on a clearing in the woods where gnomes are going about their business. The gnomes are friendly to the children. A witch comes and takes them away on her broom to her gingerbread house, where she turns nasty on them, turning the boy into a spider, her yowling cat to stone, and tries to turn the girl into a rat when a gnome's arrow stops her. While the gnomes are fighting the witch, Hansel and Gretl free the other children who have been imprisoned and transformed by the witch.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  2. The Little Matchgirl (2006)

    An animated short based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor young girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames filled with images of loving relatives, bountiful food, and a place to call home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  3. Lorenzo (2004)

    A cat named Lorenzo is dismayed to discover that his tail has developed a personality of its own.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  4. 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

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  5. The Big Bad Wolf (1934)

    The Big Bad Wolf torments Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  6. Mickey's Steam Roller (1934)

    While streetworker Mickey romances Minnie, Mickey's nephews Morty and Ferdie take control of his steamroller and it's full speed ahead on a very destructive ride.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  7. Yellow Is the New Black (2018)

    An adventure about two Minions who make a daring (though temporary) escape from jail. As they navigate the chaos of their breakout, their antics showcase the Minions' signature blend of resourcefulness and mischief, resulting in a short filled with hilariously unpredictable moments.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  8. Day & Night (2010)

    When Day, a sunny fellow, encounters Night, a stranger of distinctly darker moods, sparks fly! Day and Night are frightened and suspicious of each other at first, and quickly get off on the wrong foot. But as they discover each other's unique qualities--and come to realize that each of them offers a different window onto the same world-the friendship helps both to gain a new perspective.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  9. Revolting Rhymes (2017)

    Two half-hour animated films based on the much-loved rhymes written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  10. Jabberwocky (1971)

    In stop-motion animation, a wardrobe moves through the countryside. It arrives in a house, a child's voice recites Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky," and various objects, such as toys and dolls, move about, disintegrate, and play out archetypal scenes. Like Carroll's verse, the images are at once familiar and unfamiliar. A child's play suit, hanging in the wardrobe, becomes the adventure's protagonist.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  11. No Time for Nuts (2006)

    Scrat comes across a time machine and is transported to various times all in pursuit of his beloved acorn.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  12. Three Blind Mouseketeers (1936)

    As the title implies, the three blind mice are musketeers. The cat sets a number of traps for them, which they all evade (apparently without realizing it) while he sleeps. The cat eventually wakes up and begins chasing them unsuccessfully, thanks to their teamwork.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  13. Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2 (2011)

    This short film continues the adventures of the title character as he tries to retrieve his elusive acorn.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  14. Once Upon a Studio (2023)

    Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  15. Puss Gets the Boot (1940)

    Jasper is given an ultimatum by his master: break one more thing and you're out. Rodent Jerry does his best to make sure that his tormentor "gets the boot".

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  16. Where Is Anne Frank (2021)

    The film follows the journey of Kitty, the imaginary friend to whom Anne Frank dedicated her diary. A fiery teenager, Kitty wakes up in the near future in Anne Frank's house in Amsterdam and embarks on a journey to find Anne, who she believes is still alive, in today's Europe. While the young girl is shocked by the modern world, she also comes across Anne's legacy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  17. Thru the Mirror (1936)

    Mickey has been reading Alice in Wonderland, and falls asleep. He finds himself on the other side of the mirror, where the furniture is alive.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  18. Wynken, Blynken & Nod (1938)

    Three sleepy babies in a clog-boat sailing through the night sky attempt to fish with candy canes for very smart fish.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  19. Minions & More Volume 1 (2022)

    This collection of 10 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Puppy (2013); Minion Scouts (2019); Training Wheels (2013); The Secret Life of Kyle (2017); Santa's Little Helpers (2019). From the "Grinch" franchise: The Dog Days of Winter (2019). From the "Secret Life of Pets" franchise: Norman Television (2016); Weenie (2016). From the "Sing" franchise: Love at First Sight (2017). From the "Lorax" franchise: Forces of Nature (2012).

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  20. Welcome to the Club (2022)

    Heart set on becoming a princess, Lisa Simpson is surprised to learn being bad might be more fun.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Miracles and Wonders?

The closest matches to Miracles and Wonders are Babes in the Woods (1932), The Little Matchgirl (2006) and Lorenzo (2004). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Miracles and Wonders?

Start with Babes in the Woods (1932), the closest match to Miracles and Wonders.

What is the highest-rated movie like Miracles and Wonders?

Once Upon a Studio (2023), rated 8.3/10 by 457 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Miracles and Wonders?

Once Upon a Studio (2023) is the most recent release on this list.

How are movies similar to Miracles and Wonders chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Miracles and Wonders, 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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