Movies like BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man (2022)
The best movies like BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man (2022) are Cinderella (1965), Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972) and Gulliver's Travels (1939). If BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- Highest ratedRed, White & Royal Blue (2023)7.9/10 from 1,672 votes
- NewestRed, White & Royal Blue (2023)Released 2023
Cinderella (1965)
After the success of the live 1957 Cinderella on CBS (with Julie Andrews), the network decided to produce another television version. The new script hewed closer to the traditional tale, although nearly all of the original songs were retained and performed in their original settings. Added to the Rodgers and Hammerstein score was "Loneliness of Evening", which had been composed for South Pacific but not used.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAlice'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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGulliver's Travels (1939)
Gulliver washes ashore on Lilliput and attempts to prevent war between that tiny kingdom and its equally-miniscule rival, Blefiscu, as well as smooth the way for the romance between the Princess and Prince of the opposing lands. In this he is alternately aided and hampered by the Lilliputian town crier and general fussbudget, Gabby. A life-threatening situation develops when the bumbling trio of Blefiscu spies, Sneak, Snoop, and Snitch, manage to steal Gulliver's pistol.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLes Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert (2010)
This concert, recorded to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark musical Les Miserables, gathers the casts of the show's 2010 original production at the Queen's Theatre, the 1985 original production by the London company, and the 2010 production at the Barbican together for one performance. Together with talents like Michael Ball, Hadley Fraser, and John Owen-Jones, the performers present the play's musical numbers in a semi-theatrical style, fully costumed and with all the emotion of the musical's heyday.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisRed, White & Royal Blue (2023)
After an altercation between Alex, the president's son, and Britain's Prince Henry at a royal event becomes tabloid fodder, their long-running feud now threatens to drive a wedge in U.S./British relations. When the rivals are forced into a staged truce, their icy relationship begins to thaw and the friction between them sparks something deeper than they ever expected.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisSunshine on Leith (2013)
Davy and Ally have to re-learn how to live life in Edinburgh after coming home from serving in Afghanistan. Both struggle to learn to live a life outside the army and to deal with the everyday struggles of family, jobs and relationships. Sunshine on Leith is based on the sensational stage hit of the same name, featuring music by pop-folk band The Proclaimers.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAnnie: A Royal Adventure (1995)
Annie is back! Along with her friends Molly, Hannah, her dog Sandy, and her wealthy father Oliver Warbucks. They take a trip to England where Warbucks is going to be Knighted by the King. Annie and the gang stumbles onto a wicked scheme led by an evil noblewoman who plans to blow up Buckingham Palace so she can become Queen and claim the throne for herself! And now it is up to Annie and her friends to stop her!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCinderella III: A Twist in Time (2007)
When Lady Tremaine steals the Fairy Godmother's wand and changes history, it's up to Cinderella to restore the timeline and reclaim her prince.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFantasia 2000 (2000)
Blending lively music and brilliant animation, this sequel to the original 'Fantasia' restores 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' and adds seven new shorts.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBarbie: Princess Adventure (2020)
With new friends in a new kingdom, Barbie learns what it means to be herself when she trades places with a royal lookalike in this musical adventure.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPinocchio (2022)
A wooden puppet embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLegends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014)
Dorothy wakes in post-tornado Kansas, only to be whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends, the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tin Man, and Glinda, from a devious new villain, the Jester. New comrades Wiser the Owl, Marshal Mallow, China Princess, and Tugg the Tugboat join Dorothy on her latest magical journey through the colorful landscape of Oz to restore order and happiness to Emerald City.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPuss in Boots (1988)
Following the death of their miller father, his eldest son inherits the mill, the middle one a donkey, and the youngest a cat. While initially disappointed, the lad soon learns not only that the cat can talk but is quite resourceful.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTom 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Late Quartet (2012)
When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, the group's future suddenly hangs in the balance as suppressed emotions, competing egos and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. As they are about to play their 25th anniversary concert — quite possibly their last — only their intimate bond and the power of music can preserve their legacy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBreathe (2017)
Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralyzed.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCinderella (2021)
Cinderella, an orphaned girl with an evil stepmother, has big dreams and with the help of her Fabulous Godmother, she perseveres to make them come true.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCinderella (1997)
Cinderella chafes under the cruelty of her wicked stepmother and her evil stepsisters, until her Fairy Godmother steps in to change her life for one unforgettable night. At the ball, she falls for handsome Prince Christopher, whose parents, King Maximillian and Queen Constantina, are anxious for him to find a suitable paramour.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Point (1971)
A father reads his son a bedtime story about young Oblio, who is banished from the fantastical kingdom of pointed heads and things for having no point.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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What are the best movies like BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man?
The closest matches to BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man are Cinderella (1965), Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972) and Gulliver's Travels (1939). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man?
Start with Cinderella (1965), the closest match to BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man.
What is the highest-rated movie like BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man?
Red, White & Royal Blue (2023), rated 7.9/10 by 1,672 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man?
Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man?
Yes: Cinderella (1965), Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972) and Gulliver's Travels (1939).
How are movies similar to BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.