Movies like The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) is a fantasy movie directed by Mark Waters. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.

1. Ella Enchanted (2004)
★ 6.5 · 2,028 votes · Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.
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2. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
★ 7.3 · 20,077 votes · Fantasy, Adventure
In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.
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3. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
★ 8.4 · 28,588 votes · Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
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4. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
★ 6.6 · 6,965 votes · Adventure, Family, Fantasy
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.
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5. Maleficent (2014)
★ 7.1 · 13,985 votes · Fantasy, Adventure, Action
A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. She rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her heart into stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading King's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom – and to Maleficent's true happiness as well.
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6. Donnie Darko (2001)
★ 7.8 · 13,844 votes · Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
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7. Twitches (2005)
★ 6.7 · 562 votes · Comedy, Drama, Family
Twins separated at birth, Camryn and Alex meet by chance for the first time on their 21st birthday and discover they're witches with the power to save their homeland of Coventry from the evil that threatens it. But when Camryn leaves Alex to face the darkness alone, will Coventry be doomed? Or will the sisters multiply their magic by standing together?
Movies like Twitches →
8. A Monster Calls (2016)
★ 7.3 · 3,675 votes · Fantasy, Adventure, Family
12-year-old Conor encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school.
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9. The Secret of Moonacre (2009)
★ 6.6 · 516 votes · Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
When 13 year old Maria Merryweather's father dies, leaving her orphaned and homeless, she is forced to leave her luxurious London life to go and live with Sir Benjamin, an eccentric uncle she didn't know she had, at the mysterious Moonacre Manor.
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Movies like The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) is a fantasy movie directed by Mark Waters. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.

1. Ella Enchanted (2004)
★ 6.5 · 2,028 votes · Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.
Movies like Ella Enchanted →
2. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
★ 7.3 · 20,077 votes · Fantasy, Adventure
In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.
Movies like Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them →
3. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
★ 8.4 · 28,588 votes · Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
Movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring →
4. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
★ 6.6 · 6,965 votes · Adventure, Family, Fantasy
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.
Movies like The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian →
5. Maleficent (2014)
★ 7.1 · 13,985 votes · Fantasy, Adventure, Action
A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. She rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her heart into stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading King's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom – and to Maleficent's true happiness as well.
Movies like Maleficent →
6. Donnie Darko (2001)
★ 7.8 · 13,844 votes · Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
Movies like Donnie Darko →
7. Twitches (2005)
★ 6.7 · 562 votes · Comedy, Drama, Family
Twins separated at birth, Camryn and Alex meet by chance for the first time on their 21st birthday and discover they're witches with the power to save their homeland of Coventry from the evil that threatens it. But when Camryn leaves Alex to face the darkness alone, will Coventry be doomed? Or will the sisters multiply their magic by standing together?
Movies like Twitches →
8. A Monster Calls (2016)
★ 7.3 · 3,675 votes · Fantasy, Adventure, Family
12-year-old Conor encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school.
Movies like A Monster Calls →
9. The Secret of Moonacre (2009)
★ 6.6 · 516 votes · Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
When 13 year old Maria Merryweather's father dies, leaving her orphaned and homeless, she is forced to leave her luxurious London life to go and live with Sir Benjamin, an eccentric uncle she didn't know she had, at the mysterious Moonacre Manor.
Movies like The Secret of Moonacre →

1. Ella Enchanted (2004)

2. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

3. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

4. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

5. Maleficent (2014)

6. Donnie Darko (2001)

7. Twitches (2005)

8. A Monster Calls (2016)

9. The Secret of Moonacre (2009)

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1. Ella Enchanted (2004)

2. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

3. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

4. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

5. Maleficent (2014)

6. Donnie Darko (2001)

7. Twitches (2005)

8. A Monster Calls (2016)

9. The Secret of Moonacre (2009)

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