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Movies like Iolanthe (1982)

The best movies like Iolanthe (1982) are Brigadoon (1954), Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022) and The Nutcracker (1993). If Iolanthe hooked you with its music and fantasy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Brigadoon (1954)

    Americans Jeff and Tommy, hunting in Scotland, stumble upon a village - Brigadoon. They soon learn that the town appears once every 100 years in order to preserve its peace and special beauty. The citizens go to bed at night and when they wake up, it's 100 years later. Tommy falls in love with a beautiful young woman, Fiona, and is torn between staying or going back to his hectic life in New York.

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

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  2. Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022)

    In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with new musical performances, sets and costumes inspired by the classic story.

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

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  3. The Nutcracker (1993)

    On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his kingdom and defends her from the Mouse King.

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

  4. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972)

    An all-star cast highlights this vibrant musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's immortal tale. One day, plucky young Alice follows a white rabbit down a hole and discovers a world of bizarre characters.

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

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  5. 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 & music

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  6. The Slipper and the Rose (1976)

    Prince Edward wants to marry for love, but the King and court of the Kingdom of Euphrania are anxious for the Prince to wed no matter what. When the Prince meets Cinderella at a ball, he's sure she's the one, and when she loses her slipper upon exiting the dance, the Prince is determined to find and marry her.

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

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  7. Tom Thumb (1958)

    A boy, no bigger than a thumb, manages to outwit two thieves determined to make a fortune from him.

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

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  8. 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 music

  9. The Big Store (1941)

    A detective is hired to protect the life of a singer, who has recently inherited a department store, from the store's crooked manager.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  10. Sneakerella (2022)

    When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a ‘legit’ sneaker designer in the industry.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

  11. Ghosts (1997)

    In the town of Normal Valley, an eccentric magician named Maestro entertains the local children every day in his spooky mansion. One stormy night, the town's mayor leads a group of angry citizens to the mansion in an attempt to run Maestro out of town.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  12. Drumline: A New Beat (2014)

    A girl from New York attends a college in Atlanta to join their once-famous marching band.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  13. Press Play (2022)

    Laura and Harrison have the picture-perfect romance built on the foundation of a shared love of music. After a deadly accident, Laura gets the chance to save the love of her life when she discovers that their mixtape can transport her back in time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  14. Star! (1968)

    Gertrude Lawrence rises to stage stardom at the cost of happiness.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  15. 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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

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  16. Wicked (2024)

    In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

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  17. Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021)

    Upon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost father. A musical adventure.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  18. High Strung (2016)

    When a hip hop violinist busking in the New York subway encounters a classical dancer on scholarship at the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, sparks fly. With the help of a hip hop dance crew they must find a common ground while preparing for a competition that could change their lives forever.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  19. Marry Me (2022)

    After finding out about her fiancé's cheating ways, a pop superstar impulsively marries a total stranger. They must soon decide if two people from such different worlds can find true love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  20. The Pirate (1948)

    A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  21. Yellow Submarine (1968)

    The wicked Blue Meanies take over Pepperland, eliminating all color and music. As the only survivor, the Lord Admiral escapes in the yellow submarine and journeys to Liverpool to enlist the help of the Beatles.

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

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  22. Happy Wedding (1959)

    During the Warring States Period, Nung-yuk, the Princess of Qin, denounces the mundane world and dreams of marrying an immortal. This extends to her criteria for choosing a husband: excelling in flute playing. Once, she is captivated by the tune 'Three Melodies of Rainbow Dress' and mistakes the qin player Siu Sze for a fairy. Yuk then persuades Sze to sit the national exam for a better future. Sze's music attracts hundred of birds. Yuk returns to the palace pleading with her father Esquire Muk to agree to their marriage. Despite the Empress Dowager's opposition, Yuk leads a secluded life with Siu afar; a noble breed thus living a hard life. The King lets her go, only granting an annual visit. A year later, Yuk and her husband returns for a visit. The Queen still wants to break them up. Later, Jin State sends people to discover the whereabouts of their Princes. Siu is in fact the Prince of Jin. With Muk’s blessings, Siu marries Yuk in Jin, a marriage which brings peace to both states.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  23. Joe's Apartment (1996)

    A nice guy has just moved to New York and discovers that he must share his run-down apartment with a couple thousand singing, dancing cockroaches.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

  24. Hercules (1997)

    Bestowed with superhuman strength, a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father, the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus, a flying horse, and Phil, a personal trainer, Hercules is tricked by the hilarious, hotheaded villain Hades, who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus!

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

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  25. Marriage of Figaro (1949)

    Shortly after WWII, the DEFA Studios produced a series of operas and operettas which belonged to the classical German musical heritage. This enchanting film, the very first opera production of DEFA, stands out because of its lavish decor and costumes, its outstanding actors and their masterful voices of that time.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  26. Realidade - Ao Vivo em Manaus (2017)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  27. White Christmas (1954)

    Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. In time they befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful Haynes sisters who comprise a sister act.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

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  28. Malice in Wonderland: The Dolls Movie (2010)

    This bawdy comedic film parodies the classics Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz and Mommie Dearest. In the grand tradition of Shakespeare, all the roles are played by men (except two). The story opens with the hiring of a Joan Crawford look-a-like from Nanny Dearest, Incorporated. The relationship turns comedic tables with the cigarette smoking Alice in service to the demanding nanny. In a fit, 'Nanny Dearest' flushes Alice and her rabbit down the toilet. Alice is deposited in Wonderland, where she meets a multitude of strange characters while pursuing the rabbit; ending at the Red Queen's Orgy. Alice barely makes it out of Wonderland with her head. Awakening in bed with Nanny Dearest at her side, Alice realizes she has learned much from Nanny.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

  29. Victor/Victoria (1982)

    A struggling female soprano finds work playing a male female impersonator, but it complicates her personal life.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

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  30. Hamlet 2 (2008)

    Failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama-teacher Dana Marschz rallies his Tucson students as he conceives and stages a politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Iolanthe?

The closest matches to Iolanthe are Brigadoon (1954), Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022) and The Nutcracker (1993). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Iolanthe?

Start with Brigadoon (1954), the closest match to Iolanthe.

What is the highest-rated movie like Iolanthe?

Ghosts (1997), rated 8.1/10 by 305 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Iolanthe?

Wicked (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Iolanthe?

Yes: Brigadoon (1954), Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022) and The Nutcracker (1993).

How are movies similar to Iolanthe chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Iolanthe, 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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