Best tv shows like Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess
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Plot Summary:
Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, the music-filled movie follows Sofia, an average girl whose life suddenly changes when her mother marries the king and she is whisked off to live in a castle with her mom, new step-father, King Roland II, and step-siblings, Amber and James. Along the way this ordinary girl learns to navigate the extraordinary life of royalty, and in the process makes everyone around her feel special.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 47 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, computer animated, 3d animation
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Harold and the Purple Crayon (2001)
Plot Summary:
Harold is an adorably curious four year old with his purple crayon, who has the power to create a world of his own simply by drawing it. Harold wants to go for a walk in the moonlight, but there is no moon, so he draws one. He has nowhere to walk, so he draws a path. He has many adventures looking for his room, and in the end he draws his own house and bed and goes to sleep.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 147
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, sweet
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Babar and the Adventures of Badou (2010)
Plot Summary:
An updated version of the classic series, following Badou, and King Babar's 8-year-old grandson.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 131
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: Canada
Duration: 11 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, sincere
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Ever After High (2013)
Plot Summary:
The students of all the fairytale characters attend Ever After High, where they are either Royals (students who want to follow in their parent's footsteps) or Rebels (students who wish to write their own destiny).
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Music, Romance
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, funny, captivating, unusual plot structure, eros, juvenile
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Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom (2009)
Plot Summary:
Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom is a British animated pre-school children's television series set in an enchanted magical kingdom with fairies, elves and insects. It is broadcast across Nickelodeon's 43 international channels throughout Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. The show is created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker, and produced by Phil Davies at Astley Baker Davies - the company responsible for Peppa Pig. Many of the actors who lend their vocal skills to characters in Peppa Pig also work on Little Kingdom. These include John Sparkes, Sarah Ann Kennedy, David Rintoul and David Graham. The music is by Julian Nott who is noted for his "Wallace and Gromit" scores.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 10 min
Plot tags: feel good, captivating, entertaining, light, fairy tale, semi serious
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Elena of Avalor (2016)
Plot Summary:
The story of a brave teenager who has saved her kingdom from an evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as a crown princess until she’s old enough to be queen.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, funny, light, captivating, 3d animation, computer animated, epic fantasy
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Dragon Tales (1999)
Plot Summary:
Dragon Tales is an American-Canadian animated pre-school children's television series created by Jim Coane and Ron Rodecker and developed by Coane, Wesley Eure, Jeffrey Scott, Cliff Ruby and Elana Lesser. The story focuses on the adventures of two siblings, Max and Emmy and their dragon friends Cassie, Ord, Zak, Wheezie, and Quetzal. The series began broadcasting on the Public Broadcasting Service on their PBS Kids block on September 6, 1999, with its final episode aired on November 25, 2005. Re-runs ceased in 2010.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: educational, anime, exciting, humorous, semi serious, cute, sweet, learning, nostalgic
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Muppet Babies (1984)
Plot Summary:
The Muppet Babies (Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzy and company) live in a large nursery watched over by Nanny. The babies have active imaginations, and often embark upon adventures into imaginary worlds.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, feel good, humorous, not serious, 2d animation
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Wonder Pets! (2006)
Plot Summary:
Wonder Pets! is an American animated children's television series. It debuted on March 3, 2006, on the Nick Jr. block of the Nickelodeon cable television network and Noggin on the same day. It won an Emmy Award in 2008 for Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition in the United States.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, funny, light, captivating, entertaining, exciting
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Planet Sheen (2010)
Plot Summary:
Planet Sheen is an American CGI animated television series. It is the 2010 spin-off sequel of the 2002 series The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius as well as the 2001 Oscar-nominated film Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. The show was created by John A. Davis, Keith Alcorn, and Steve Oedekerk and based on characters created by John A. Davis. The series has been picked up for 26 episodes by Nickelodeon for its first season. Jeffrey Garcia returned as the voice of Sheen, and Bob Joles and Rob Paulsen are the voices of Nesmith and Doppy. The series was originally produced by C.O.R.E. in Toronto, but production moved to Bardel Entertainment in Vancouver after C.O.R.E shut its doors. Planet Sheen premiered on Nickelodeon on October 2, 2010 in the United States. The pilot episode was attached to a Fanboy and Chum Chum DVD.
IMDB Rating: 2.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: computer animated, feel good, humorous, stylized, not serious, exciting
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Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends (2004)
Plot Summary:
Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends is an animated program based on the children's books by David Kirk, which airs on Nick Jr. in the United States, on Treehouse TV in Canada, and on Discovery Kids in Brazil. Each episode follows the everyday adventures of a family of bugs, who have made their home in what is called the Hollow Tree, led by the gentle, kind-hearted Miss Spider. Our gifts, they are many: We hop, fly and crawl. But kindness is the finest of all! - Miss Spider.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 555
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Canada
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, computer animated
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Pinocchio (1992)
Plot Summary:
The Little Wooden Toy. The unforgettable story of a little wooden boy who longs with all his heart to become real. When a small spark of magic escapes from the Blue Fairy's home, it travels down toy maker Gepetto's chimney, bringing one small log to life. Then, when Gepetto's toys stop being sold regularly, he decides to make a toy for his own using this same log. Soon, his new wooden puppet is complete, which instantly comes to life getting mixed up in all kinds of troubles. Soon, however, with the guidance of the talking cricket and the Blue Fairy, Pinocchio learns what is needed for him to earn his heart's desire of becoming a real boy. Written by Frederick Irizarry.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 157
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: Japan, USA
Duration: 49 min
Plot tags: mockbuster, exciting, touching, feel good, humorous, stylized, semi serious, fairy tale
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Sofia the First (2012)
Plot Summary:
Becoming royalty overnight is every girl's dream, and Sofia is eager to prove she can be a true princess. Visit an enchanted circus, meet a pet dragon and soar through desert skies with Sofia and Amber on a magic carpet ride! But when their high-flying adventure veers off course, it's special guest Princess Jasmine to the rescue with inspiring advice about trying new things, staying strong and trusting yourself. Sparkling with extraordinary songs, unforgettable characters and thrilling surprises, Ready to Be a Princess opens the door to a whole new world of kindness, helping others and being the best you can be!.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: semi serious, feel good, humorous, computer animated, 3d animation, black and white, epic fantasy, nostalgic
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The Backyardigans (2001)
Plot Summary:
Meet five lively animal friends who love to sing, dance and use their imaginations to embark on outrageous adventures to magical places.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 23 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, stylized, semi serious, computer animated, exciting, motion capture, nostalgic
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My Little Pony: Equestria Girls (2013)
Plot Summary:
Via a magic mirror, Twilight Sparkle travels into an alternate universe in order to recover a crown that was stolen from the Crystal Empire. Upon her arrival she is horrified to learn that she has turned into a human.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 72 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, stylized, sweet
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The Little Mermaid (1992)
Plot Summary:
Disney's The Little Mermaid is an American animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation based on the 1989 Disney film of the same name. It features the adventures of Ariel as a mermaid prior to the events of the film. This series is the first Disney television series to be spun off from a major animated film. Some of the voice actors of the film reprise their roles in the series, among them Jodi Benson as Ariel, Samuel E. Wright as Sebastian, Kenneth Mars as King Triton, and Pat Carroll as Ursula. The Little Mermaid premiered in the fall of 1992 with the animated prime time special called "A Whale of a Tale," then moved to Saturday mornings. This series originally appeared on CBS, with an original run from 1992 to 1994. It was later shown in reruns on the Disney Channel until 2008. Some of the episodes contain musical segments, featuring original songs written for the series. The opening theme to the show is an instrumental combination of the songs "Part of Your World", "Under the Sea", and "Kiss the Girl". The overture for the stage musical of The Little Mermaid is similar to this.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Philippines
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, captivating, humorous, feel good, colorful, anime, children's program, semi serious, teen comedy, 2d animation
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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008)
Plot Summary:
Follow Ariel's adventures before she gave up her fins for true love. When Ariel wasn't singing with her sisters, she spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is devastated when Athena is kidnapped by pirates, and after King Triton outlaws all singing. Along with pals Flounder and Sebastian, Ariel sets off in hopes of changing her father's decision to ban music from the kingdom.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, Canada, Philippines
Duration: 77 min
Plot tags: sweet, colorful, captivating, humorous, fairy tale, anime, semi serious, romantic, sexy, touching
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Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (2017)
Plot Summary:
Set between “Tangled” and “Tangled Ever After,” this animated adventure/comedy series unfolds as Rapunzel acquaints herself with her parents, her kingdom and the people of Corona.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 21 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, humorous, funny, entertaining, captivating, light, feel good, romantic, adult animation, anime
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Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper (2004)
Plot Summary:
In her first animated musical featuring seven original songs, Barbie comes to life in this modern re-telling of a classic tale of mistaken identity and the power of friendship. Based on the story by Mark Twain,.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Family, Musical
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: feel good, exciting, disturbing, light, captivating, entertaining, computer animated, semi serious, fairy tale, humorous
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Tangled: Before Ever After (2017)
Plot Summary:
Rapunzel grapples with the responsibilities of being a princess and the overprotective ways of her father. While she wholeheartedly loves Eugene, Rapunzel does not share his immediate desire to get married and settle down within the castle walls. Determined to live life on her own terms, she and her tough-as-nails Lady-in-Waiting Cassandra embark on a secret adventure where they encounter mystical rocks that magically cause Rapunzel's long blonde hair to grow back. Impossible to break and difficult to hide, Rapunzel must learn to embrace her hair and all that it represents.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 55 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, romantic, feel good, captivating, funny, anime, 2d animation
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Miles from Tomorrowland (2015)
Plot Summary:
Hitch a ride with MILES FROM TOMORROWLAND and... LET'S ROCKET! Climb aboard the starship "Stellosphere" and meet Miles Callisto, his loving family and his best buddy Merc, a robo-ostrich built for speed, friendship and fun! Tasked by the Tomorrowland Transit Authority with connecting the Interstellar Super Highway, Miles and his tech-savvy sister Loretta are ready for anything -- including awesome alien encounters and earthshaking discoveries that celebrate the wonders of outer space. Filled with cosmic surprises, super-cool gadgets and amazing facts verified by science experts, this out-of-this-world adventure is a total blast! EPISODE LISTING: "Runaway Shuttle/Surfin' The Whirlpool," "Ocean In Motion/Explorer Exchange," "Game On/How I Saved My Summer Vacation," "Who Stole The Stellosphere/Rock N' Roll," "To The Goldilocks Zone/Hiccup In the Plan".
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 623
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, humorous, futuristic, semi serious, feel good, computer animated
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Go, Diego, Go! (2005)
Plot Summary:
Go, Diego, Go! is a children's television series created by Chris Gifferd and Valerie Walsh, and is a spin-off of Dora the Explorer. The show premiered on September 6, 2005 and ended on September 16, 2011 on Nickelodeon. It also aired as part of the Nick Jr. on CBS block from September 17, 2005 to September 9, 2006. On December 20, 2006, Nick Jr. announced that it had ordered twenty new episodes that were in production. Since April 2008, the show has been dubbed into Spanish and airs in the United States on Univision as part of their Planeta U block.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, light, entertaining, educational
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The Lion Guard (2015)
Plot Summary:
Simba's son, Kion, assembles a group of animals to protect the Pride Lands, known as the Lion Guard.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: feel good, touching, exciting, sentimental, humorous, semi serious, anime, 2d animation
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Zack and Quack (2012)
Plot Summary:
The adventures of an inventive boy named Zack and his best friend, a young duck called Quack. Resourceful friend and neighbour, Kira, joins the dazzling duo on each adventure and is on hand to fix any paper problem with her expert pop-up tool kit.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 102
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: Israel, UK, South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: feel good, semi serious, light, captivating, entertaining, humorous, computer animated, 3d animation
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Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams (2007)
Plot Summary:
Your little princess will want to follow her dreams as she tags along on an adventure with two of Disney's most popular princesses in this new animated fairy tale. Aurora, star of the beloved classic Sleeping Beauty, and Jasmine, from the Academy Award-winning film Aladdin, journey to faraway lands and make new discoveries about themselves.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 448
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 56 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, anthology, feel good, humorous, semi serious, exciting
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Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (2010)
Plot Summary:
During a summer stay on the mainland, Tinker Bell is accidentally discovered while investigating a little girl's fairy house. As the other fairies, led by the brash Vidia, launch a daring rescue in the middle of a fierce storm, Tink develops a special bond with the lonely, little girl.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, India, Canada
Duration: 76 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, feel good, semi serious, computer animated, 3d animation, saga, cute, exciting, humorous
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Jake and the Never Land Pirates (2011)
Plot Summary:
A crew of kid pirates - leader Jake and pals Izzy and Cubby - and their Never Land adventures as they work to outwit two infamous characters, the one and only Captain Hook and Smee.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 15 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, entertaining, tense, sincere, feel good, captivating, exciting, computer animated
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Tinker Bell (2008)
Plot Summary:
Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney's most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture "Tinker Bell.".
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 16000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, India
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, sincere, exciting, feel good, 3d animation, sweet, entertaining, saga, cute, humorous
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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006)
Plot Summary:
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is an American animated television series, that premiered in prime time on Disney Channel on May 5, 2006. The program was originally part of the Playhouse Disney daily block intended for preschoolers. On February 14, 2011, it was moved to the Disney Junior block, serving as Playhouse Disney's replacement. It is the only Mickey Mouse program to be aimed at preschoolers. The series was co-developed by Bobs Gannaway, who is also responsible for Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Production of the show was put on a four-month suspension in the spring of 2009, due to the death of voice artist Wayne Allwine, the longtime voice of Mickey Mouse. Production resumed when Bret Iwan has been cast as the fourth performer of Mickey's voice. On June 23, 2013, Bill Farmer, the voice actor for Goofy and Pluto, confirmed on his official Twitter account that Mickey Mouse Clubhouse would cease production after 7 years of episodes. However, reruns will still continue on the Disney Junior 24/7 service.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: educational, humorous, feel good, semi serious, computer animated, 3d animation, funny, light, entertaining, captivating
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Tangled (2010)
Plot Summary:
When the kingdom's most wanted-and most charming-bandit Flynn Rider hides out in a mysterious tower, he's taken hostage by Rapunzel, a beautiful and feisty tower-bound teen with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. Flynn's curious captor, who's looking for her ticket out of the tower where she's been locked away for years, strikes a deal with the handsome thief and the unlikely duo sets off on an action-packed escapade, complete with a super-cop horse, an over-protective chameleon and a gruff gang of pub thugs.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 484000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, feel good, romantic, uplifting, captivating, sweet, 3d animation, touching, cute, funny
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Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009)
Plot Summary:
A blue harvest moon will rise, allowing the fairies to use a precious moonstone to restore the Pixie Dust Tree, the source of all their magic. But when Tinker Bell accidentally puts all of Pixie Hollow in jeopardy, she must venture out across the sea on a secret quest to set things right.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, India
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, semi serious, feel good, humorous, 3d animation, sweet, sincere, captivating, entertaining, light