Best movies like The Elm-Chanted Forest
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Plot Summary:
A painter falls asleep beneath a magical elm tree and awakens with magical powers that allow him to communicate with the creatures of the forest. In the limited time that he possesses these powers, he must help save the forest from the threat of the evil Cactus King.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: Yugoslavia, USA, Croatia
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: anime, cult classic, exciting, feel good, humorous, stylized, semi serious, psychedelic, cult film
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Quest for Zhu (2011)
Plot Summary:
The heartwarming tale of four lively young teens (who just happen to be hamsters) on a questto find the Palace of Zhu, where they believe all their dreams will come true.Join the feisty and lovable Pipsqueak,Mr. Squiggles, Chunk, Num Nums, and Stinker as she gets swept away to the other side of the Zhuniverse.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 232
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 72 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, exciting, humorous, light, feel good, captivating, visually appealing, anime, offbeat
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FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue (1998)
Plot Summary:
Pips wants to see more of the outside world. Batty arrives in a panic, announcing that two human poachers are right behind him. Poachers show up with their dogs and promptly capture the three baby animals. Pips and the Beetle Boys volunteer to follow the humans to town and rescue the babies, convincing Batty to be their guide.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: mystical, mythical, feel good, semi serious, independent film, 2d animation
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The Scarecrow (2000)
Plot Summary:
Animated musical fantasy about a scarecrow that saves an orphaned girl from the evil clutches of a maniacal count. Brought to life through magic and love, and aided by his two sidekicks -- a cantankerous mouse and a flying broom -- he's willing to sacrifice everything to win her freedom.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 270
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, stylized, semi serious, anime, exciting
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Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986)
Plot Summary:
This animated adventure goes back in time to the Care Bears' first-ever Caring Mission, when True Heart Bear and Noble Heart Horse touch down on Earth to boost the spirits of some unhappy kids at summer camp. But the evil Dark Heart has other plans, and convinces one of the campers to help him capture the Care Bears. Will our lovable heroes' Care Stare be enough to vanquish the villain -- and convince his apprentice that good's the way to go?.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 76 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, crying, scary, fairy tale, sentimental, light, inspirational, unusual plot structure
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My Little Pony: The Movie (1986)
Plot Summary:
The little ponies send out a search party for Lickity Split and Spike, while the witch Hydia decides to make the Smooze, an unstoppable purple ooze that will eat and destroy everything in its path.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, Italy, South Korea
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: independent film, feel good, humorous, semi serious, 2d animation
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The Princess and the Goblin (1991)
Plot Summary:
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.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: UK, Hungary, Japan, USA, Denmark
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, stylized, sentimental, retro, cult classic, independent film, exciting, humorous, semi serious, whimsical
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A Troll in Central Park (1994)
Plot Summary:
A friendly troll with a magic green thumb grows one flower too many for the queen, whose laws require all trolls to be mean ugly and scare humans whenever possible. As a punishment, he is exiled to a world of concrete, where he should live a life of proper trolldom: Manhattan.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: Ireland, USA
Duration: 76 min
Plot tags: humorous, sweet, semi serious, touching, anime, sentimental, cult classic, hilarious, independent film, scary
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The Great Bear (2011)
Plot Summary:
Jonathan, 11, usually spends his vacations alone with his grandfather who lives on the edge of a vast forest populated by mythical animals. This year his kid sister Sophie joins him. But it's not cool to be stuck with a little sister, so he does what he can to avoid her. He succeeds entirely too well: Sophie is kidnapped by a giant, 1000-year-old bear. Now, Jonathan has to venture into the heart of the forest to confront the strange beings that dwell there and rescue his sister.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 669
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: Denmark
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: feel good, stylized, exciting, touching, serious, suspenseful, anime, computer animated
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Kirikou and the Wild Beasts (2005)
Plot Summary:
The film is a sub-story to Kirikou and the Sorceress rather than a straight sequel. The movie is set while Kirikou is still a child and Karaba is still a sorceress. Like Princes et princesses and Les Contes de la nuit, it is an anthology film comprising several episodic stories, each of them describing Kirikou's interactions with a different animals. It is however unique among Michel Ocelot's films, not only in that it is co-directed by Bénédicte Galup (who has previously worked with him as an animator) but also for each of the stories being written by a different person (in all other cases, Ocelot has been the sole writer and director of his films).
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: France
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, anime, adult animation, exciting, offbeat
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The Happy Cricket from the Amazon (2001)
Plot Summary:
Happy Cricket and his cute, adorable friends will have to defeat the evil Wartlord and rescue Linda, the Night Star. This film celebrates the values of friendship, freedom and the defense of nature.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 216
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: Brazil
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: semi serious, feel good, exciting, light, captivating, entertaining, anime
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Moshi Monsters: The Movie (2013)
Plot Summary:
Join Katsuma, Poppet, Mr. Snoodle, and the other Moshi Monters in an action-packed, song-filled race against time! Together they must stop evil Dr. Strangeglove and his incompetent Glump sidekick Fishlips from pulverising the recently discovered Great Moshling Egg.
IMDB Rating: 3.2
IMDB Votes: 653
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Music, Musical, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: exciting, humorous, semi serious, captivating, anime, 2d animation
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Kirikou and the Men and Women (2012)
Plot Summary:
The grandfather welcomes us into his blue grotto, there was still beautiful memories of childhood to tell Kirikou: the times when he helped the men and women of his village and elsewhere ... He tells us how Kirikou, thanks to his bravery and intelligence, came to the aid of the strong woman. He tells us by what trick the little hero found the grumpy old man, who had been lost in the bush, and how a cherry threatened by the witch was finally able to pass on his knowledge to the villagers. We also discover the secret of a mysterious blue monster, and finally through a flute linked to the family of our small and valiant heroes, the magical power of music.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 673
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: France
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: exciting, feel good, captivating, light, anime, adult animation, computer animated, sentimental, semi serious
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Once Upon a Forest (1993)
Plot Summary:
A young mouse, mole and hedgehog risk their lives to find a cure for their badger friend, who's been poisoned by men.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 71 min
Plot tags: sentimental, sad, cult classic, humorous, semi serious, heavy, whimsical, 2d animation, cult film, disaster movie
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Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989)
Plot Summary:
A little boy whose dreams transcend reality is sucked into his own fantasy, which is everything he has dreamed of, until he unleashes an old secret that may not only destroy this perfect dream world but reality itself.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: Japan, USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: anime, stylized, dark fantasy, cult classic, independent film, sentimental, psychedelic, claymation, exciting, feel good
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FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
Plot Summary:
When a sprite named Crysta shrinks a human boy, Zak, down to her size, he vows to help the magical fairy folk stop a greedy logging company from destroying their home, the pristine rainforest known as FernGully. Zak and his new friends fight to defend FernGully from lumberjacks -- and the vengeful spirit they accidentally unleash after chopping down a magic tree.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 33000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: Australia, USA
Duration: 76 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, touching, feel good, humorous, sentimental, colorful, mystical, inspirational, uplifting, independent film
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Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure (2013)
Plot Summary:
Tom And Jerry are among the last animals living in Storybook Town, a fairy tale-inspired theme park "where dreams come true, if you believe.".
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 57 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, not serious, feel good, humorous, parody, stylized, mysterious, exciting, slapstick, 2d animation
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Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz (2011)
Plot Summary:
They're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz! Tom and Jerry soar over the rainbow and travel down the yellow brick road in this all-animated retelling of the classic tale. You'll see your favorite characters: Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Lion, the Wicked Witch of the West, the Wizard, the Munchkins and more. You'll hear many of your favorite songs, including "Over The Rainbow". And you'll laugh at the antics of your favorite cat and mouse as they get twisted up in a twister, go paw-to-paw against flying monkeys and storm the Wicked Witch's castle in a heroic attempt to get Dorothy and Toto (and themselves) safely back to Kansas. After all, there's no place like home.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 56 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, humorous, feel good, semi serious, funny, light, entertaining, exciting, slapstick
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Toto’ Sapore and the Magic Story (2003)
Plot Summary:
Naples, 18th century. Salvatore "Totò" Sapore, an unemployed minstrel, always manages to cheer up the hungry with his songs about good food, always upsetting Vesuvia, a magma witch who lives inside the Vesuvius.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 374
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Country: Italy
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, anime, exciting
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SlugTerra: Return of the Elementals (2014)
Plot Summary:
A new member has joined Eli and the Shane Gang! Junjie, once the protector of the Eastern Caverns, is a master of the slugslinging art of Slug Fu! But even with the power of five slingers, the Shane Gang find themselves in over their heads as they race across The 99 Caverns in search of the Legendary Elemental Slugs. The five Elementals are ancient slugs of great power, and the forbearers of all slugs found in SlugTerra today. In the wrong hands, they could bring Slugterra to the brink of destruction. So when an evil alliance starts hunting down the Elementals, Eli and his friends — old and new — take off in pursuit of the greatest threat their world has ever faced!.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 202
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Canada
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, entertaining, light, 3d animation, anime, humorous, semi serious
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Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2013)
Plot Summary:
Dorothy wakes up 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. 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.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, India
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, semi serious, 3d animation, light, entertaining, mysterious, anime, exciting, feel good, computer animated
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The Care Bears Movie (1985)
Plot Summary:
The Care Bears have their work cut out for them, because Nicolas, a lonely magician's assistant, is about to fall under the evil influence of a bad spirit who lives in an ancient magic book -- it seems Nicolas will do just about anything for friends. Aside from Nicolas, Kim and Jason are in trouble because they are starting not to trust people after suffering many disappointments.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 77 min
Plot tags: feel good, sweet, stylized, touching, humorous, semi serious, independent film, scary, fairy tale, romantic
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Delgo (2008)
Plot Summary:
In a divided land, it takes a rebellious boy and his clandestine love for a Princess of an opposing race to stop a war orchestrated by a power hungry villain.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, computer animated, captivating, entertaining, exciting, anime, cult classic, independent film, stylized
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Care Bears To the Rescue (2010)
Plot Summary:
You’re invited to the biggest celebration of the year – the Care-a-Lot Awards – where all the Care Bears come together to award their heroes who have spread caring and sharing throughout the year! Whether it’s Cheer helping a baby Gobblebug build a new home, Funshine rescuing the Nimbits, or Bedtime and Grumpy stopping a machine from running amok all over town, the Care Bears are always ready for helpful hero fun in this awesome adventure!.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 104
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 65 min
Plot tags: computer animated, feel good, humorous, semi serious, captivating, anime
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Bartok the Magnificent (1999)
Plot Summary:
Russia is being terrorized by an evil witch known as Baba Yaga; the only one who is not afraid of her is Bartok the Magnificent. Bartok, an albino bat, has just arrived in Moscow and is impressing everyone with his performances, including Prince Ivan Romanov. However, one person is not impressed; Ludmilla finds Bartok annoying and naive. After Bartok's show, a violent bear suddenly attacks. Bartok must save everyone by stunning the bear with dust and then knocks him over and traps him in a wagon.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 68 min
Plot tags: humorous, feel good, semi serious
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Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker (2003)
Plot Summary:
Ash, Pikachu and friends (minus Misty) were visiting a festival celebrating the appearance of a comet when they stumble upon a mysterious rock-like crystal.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan, USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: anime, semi serious, exciting, light, feel good, humorous, crying
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Winnie the Pooh (2011)
Plot Summary:
During an ordinary day in Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh sets out to find some honey. Misinterpreting a note from Christopher Robin, Pooh convinces Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo, and Eeyore that their young friend has been captured by a creature named "Backson" and they set out to save him.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 28000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 63 min
Plot tags: humorous, witty, fairy tale, sweet, stylized, feel good, sentimental, funny, cult classic, inspirational
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Koati (2021)
Plot Summary:
A coati, a butterfly and a frog join forces in order to avoid an evil snake that is destroying their homes.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 274
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: Mexico, USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: feel good, captivating, entertaining, semi serious, anime
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Epic (2013)
Plot Summary:
A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group characters in order to save their world -- and ours.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 109000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: feel good, exciting, humorous, computer animated, stylized, entertaining, intense, funny, light, epic
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The Lorax (2012)
Plot Summary:
A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 127000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, France
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: entertaining, feel good, computer animated, colorful, 3d animation, fairy tale, funny, humorous, inspirational, intellectual
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The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata (2004)
Plot Summary:
Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney animated adventure takes you back -- way back -- before Simba's adventure began. You'll find out all about Timon and Pumbaa and tag along as they search for the perfect home and attempt to raise a rambunctious lion cub.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 45000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical
Country: USA, Australia
Duration: 77 min
Plot tags: funny, entertaining, humorous, touching, feel good, fairy tale, sweet, inspirational, retro, anime