Movies like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1979)
The best movies like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1979) are Hansel and Gretel (1988), Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge (2001) and The Black Cauldron (1985). If The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe hooked you with its animation and family, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- Highest ratedThe Last Unicorn (1982)7.3/10 from 632 votes
- NewestWelcome to Smelliville (2021)Released 2021
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: Fans watch both · both family & fantasy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHalloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge (2001)
The Cromwell clan lives in the real world, except for their grandmother who lives in Halloweentown, a place where monsters go to escape reality. But now the son of the Cromwells' old enemy Kalabar has a plan to use the grandmother's book to turn Halloweentown into a grey dreary version of the real world while transforming the denizens of the real world into monsters.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Black Cauldron (1985)
Taran is an assistant pigkeeper with boyish dreams of becoming a great warrior. However, he has to put the daydreaming aside when his charge, an oracular pig named Hen Wen, is kidnapped by an evil lord known as the Horned King. The villain hopes Hen will show him the way to The Black Cauldron, which has the power to create a giant army of unstoppable soldiers.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (1988)
Four kids travel to the magical land of Narnia where they must battle an evil queen with the direction of the lion, Aslan.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & adventure
The Thief and the Cobbler (1993)
Princess Yum Yum falls in love with Tack and saves him from being executed. Later, when the protective orbs of the palace get stolen, Tack and Yum Yum set out to find them and save the kingdom.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989)
Young Prince Caspian of Narnia wonders and dreams about the old days of Narnia when animals talked, and there were mythical creatures and four rulers in Cair Paravel. But his uncle and aunt don’t like to hear him thinking of such things, and plan to murder him and take his throne. Caspian’s tutor, Dr. Cornelius manages to save him, and not only teach him about the old ways, but bring him into the real Narnia and introduce him to the real Narnia. But Caspian’s plight is desperate, and he must use the legendary horn to call help from another world: Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Then, Lucy and Edmund are sent back to Narnia, along with their cousin Eustace, to assist Caspian on a voyage. Along their journey the children battle dragons and sea serpents, and sail across a golden lake to reach the edge of the world.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & adventure
Bibi Blocksberg (2002)
Elation in Neustadt: by the means of a little witching, Bibi Blocksberg saved two kids from burning to death. While her mother Barbara, a witch of flesh and blood herself, is very proud of her daughter, father Bernhard, overworked and stressed, disapproves greatly of her supernatural antics. Then Bibi gets a message from Walpurgia, the senior witch: she is going to receive her crystel ball, that will make a "real" witch of her, early. Proudly, Bibi jumps up her broom to fly to the Blocksberg, the witches' headquarters. But Rabia, one of the few evil witches, aging in misery and with a secret, begrudges her all the glory...and her youth. And so Rabia sets off events that will soon make Bibi's life fall into pieces.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Wizard of Oz (1982)
An animated version of the classic story of a young farm-girl who is transported to the magical land of Oz.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & fantasy
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair (1990)
Eustace is sent to a horrible school and finds a friend in Jill Pole, who's also running from bullies and looking for a place to hide. The two of them are magically transported from the garden shed into the magical world of Narnia, where they are entrusted with a task by Aslan: to rescue the king's stolen son, Prince Rilian. Together with Puddleglum the Marshwiggle, they must travel north across the mountains, dodge giants, and journey down into the earth itself to rescue Rilian from the mysterious evil that holds him bound there.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & adventure
The Princess and the Goblin (1991)
The story is about the Princess Irene and a young warrior boy named Curty. Irene must use her magic power to fight off goblins and save the kingdom.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & animation
SnoozefestMovies like thisBedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
Three children evacuated from London during World War II are forced to stay with an eccentric spinster. The children's initial fears disappear when they find out she is in fact a trainee witch.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
One year after their incredible adventures in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Peter, Edmund, Lucy and Susan Pevensie return to Narnia to aid a young prince whose life has been threatened by the evil King Miraz. Now, with the help of a colorful cast of new characters, including Trufflehunter the badger and Nikabrik the dwarf, the Pevensie clan embarks on an incredible quest to ensure that Narnia is returned to its rightful heir.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Sword in the Stone (1963)
Wart is a young boy who aspires to be a knight's squire. On a hunting trip he falls in on Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for him beyond mere squiredom. He starts by trying to give him an education, believing that once one has an education, one can go anywhere. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Flight of Dragons (1982)
The realm of magic is being threatened by the realm of logic, so the green wizard, Carolinus, decides to shield it for all time. Ommadon, the evil red wizard, stands in his way. Carolinus then calls for a quest that is to be led by a man named Peter Dickinson, who is the first man of both the realms of science and magic. It is Peter's job to defeat Ommadon.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Witches (1990)
While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, a young boy named Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch reveals a plan to turn all children into mice via a magical formula. When they discover the eavesdropper, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga and hotel manager Mr Stringer, Luke the mouse must fight back against the witches.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSnow White (1995)
A young princess named Snow White is sent away from her palace to live in the woods due to the jealousy of her stepmother.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
The Journey to Melonia (1989)
When a ship sinks during a storm, a slave from the industrial island of Plutonia is washed up on the beaches of paradise island Melonia, where the "all-powerful" wizard Prospero and his strange friends reside.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Seven Ravens (2015)
The story of a young woman who takes it upon herself to save her brothers and rid them of a curse which they were put under by their mother.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & fantasy
The Last Unicorn (1982)
A unicorn learns from a riddle-speaking butterfly that she is supposedly the last of her kind, all the others having been herded away by the monstrous Red Bull. The unicorn sets out to discover the truth behind the butterfly's words. She is eventually joined on her quest by Schmendrick, a second-rate magician, and Molly Grue, a middle-aged woman who dreamed all her life of seeing a unicorn. Their journey leads them far from home, all the way to the castle of King Haggard.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSnow White (1990)
Enter the spellbinding realm of a pretty young princess, a scheming queen and seven funny little fellows with very big hearts in this brilliantly animated retelling of the timeless fairy take classic.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & animation
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2002)
Every hundred years, the evil sorceress Morgana returns to claim Fingall's talisman from Merlin, with which she intends to destroy the world. For the last fourteen hundred years she has failed... now she intends to conquer all. Young Ben Clark moves with his parents to a new town, where he befriends his elderly magician neighbor, Milner. Ben has a natural talent for magic and wants to learn all that he can from this old man. Ben carries the same scar as the original staff-bearer 1,400 years before. Both Morgana and Milner, who is revealed to be Merlin, see this as a sign that this time, the battle between good and evil will be stronger and harder than ever. Ben must make his own choice between good and evil as he is drawn into a battle and must draw on his own spirit and magic to decide which path to follow and hence, the fate of the world as we know it.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & family
Thumbelina (1994)
Born of a flower and growing to only a couple of inches tall, poor Thumbelina is worried she'll never meet someone her own size, until she happens to catch the eye of Prince Cornelius of the Fairies. Just as soon as she finds love, however, it's torn away when she's kidnapped by Ms. Toad. Now Thumbelina has to escape Ms. Toad's grasp and search for Prince Cornelius. Luckily, there's a whole city of animals willing to help.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRedwall: The Movie (2000)
Redwall is a compelling tale of fantasy, courage and adventure; the fable of a daunting quest to recover a legendary lost weapon and the classic strugle between good and evil. The delightful world of Redwall - a place of peace and beauty, companionship and courage - has captured the dedication of millions of readers worldwide. See the story brought to life!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
The Princess and the Pea (2002)
"A truly noble heart is sensitive," says the wise old raven, Sebastian, who pokes, prods and analyzes peas seeking the solution that would save the kingdom of Corazion from the revenge of Laird, the king's brother. As Sebastian seeks to solve the mystery, his friend, Prince Rollo, is searching for a truly sensitive heart in the pedigrees of pampered princesses, until a chance encounter with a kind-hearted peasant girl causes Rollo to ponder where true beauty lies. Can Sebastian discover the answer in time to rescue the kingdom from the cruel schemes of Laird? Join in the quest to reveal the heart of true nobility.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & fantasy
Rugrats: Tales from the Crib: Snow White (2005)
Snow White enlists the help of her petite pals to go up against a vain queen, a role attacked with gusto by Angelica Pickles. Instead of marrying the handsome prince, Snow White wants to prove that friends are much more important than objects.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Sabrina: Friends Forever (2002)
Sabrina must prove that she is worthy of attending an academy for witches.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
The Hobbit (1977)
The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisVoyage of the Unicorn (2001)
One day the Aislings find themselves magically transported to a ship called the Unicorn. Here, they discover that they've been chosen to fulfill an incredible quest! They undergo an incredible journey of discovery in strange lands with enchanted creatures, but find their voyage is really one of the spirit, as they each learn faith and the power of love.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWelcome 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 & adventure
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The closest matches to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe are Hansel and Gretel (1988), Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge (2001) and The Black Cauldron (1985). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
People who watched The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe most often go on to Hansel and Gretel (1988), Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge (2001) and The Black Cauldron (1985).
What is the highest-rated movie like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The Last Unicorn (1982), rated 7.3/10 by 632 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
Welcome to Smelliville (2021) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
Yes: Hansel and Gretel (1988), Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge (2001) and The Black Cauldron (1985).
How are movies similar to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.