20 best movies like A Thousand Words (2012)

List of the best movies like A Thousand Words (2012): Clown, The Canterville Ghost, Christmas Cupid, Teen Spirit, The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, Krampus, The Milagro Beanfield War, Welcome to Marwen, Into the Woods, Hector and the Search for Happiness.

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Markimdb: 5.7
Genrehorror, fantastic, thriller, fantasy, drama
CountryUSA, Canada
Duration01:40

A loving father finds a clown suit for his son's birthday party, only to realize the suit is part of an evil curse that turns its wearer into a killer.

Markimdb: 6.2
Genrefantasy, drama, family
CountryUSA
Duration01:32

When a teenaged girl moves to England, with her brothers and parents into the ancient Canterville Hall, she's not at all happy. Especially as there's a ghost and a mysterious re-appearing bloodstain on the hearth. She campaigns to go back home, and her dad, believing the ghost's pranks are Ginny's, is ready to send her back. But then Ginny actually meets the elusive 17th-century Sir Simon de Canterville (not to mention the cute teenaged duke next door), and she sets her hand to the task of freeing Sir Simon from his curse.

Markimdb: 5.4
Genrehorror, fantasy, comedy, melodrama, family, cartoon, crime
CountryUSA
Duration01:25

Sloan is beautiful, stylish, and on the fast track to success at her public relations firm. After her client Caitlin ends up in a coma and becomes her own personal ghost of Christmas past, present, and future; she finds out first hand that her unethical ways needs to change and reuniting with a past jilted lover may be the answer.

Markimdb: 5.4
Genrefantasy, comedy, drama
CountryUSA
Duration02:00

The story is about Amber, a mean popular girl who gets electrocuted and dies and is not allowed to enter into heaven unless she helps the least popular girl in school become Prom Queen within a week, but things do not go as planned.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA
Duration01:00

The Russo family and friends are headed to Tuscany, Italy, to meet their long lost relatives... but when Alex tries to prove she's more than a seemingly carefree young Wizard, she inadvertently conjures a spell that creates a Good Alex and an Evil Alex. When Evil Alex gets roped into a charming young wizard's foreboding plan to take over the world, Good Alex must find a way to save her family and humankind, which leads to a monumental battle between the two versions of herself - all atop the Tower of Pisa.

Markimdb: 6.2
Genrehorror, fantasy, comedy, drama
CountryUSA
Duration02:30

A horror comedy based on the ancient legend about a pagan creature who punishes children on Christmas.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genrefantasy, comedy, drama
CountryUSA
Duration01:57

In Milagro, a small town in the American Southwest, Ladd Devine plans to build a major new resort development. While activist Ruby Archuleta and lawyer/newspaper editor Charlie Bloom realize that this will result in the eventual displacement of the local Hispanic farmers, they cannot arouse much opposition because of the short term opportunities offered by construction jobs.

Markimdb: 6.2
Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama, biography
CountryJapan, USA
Duration01:55

When a devastating attack shatters Mark Hogancamp and wipes away all memories, no one expected recovery. Putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous town named Marwen where he can heal and be heroic. As he builds an astonishing art installation — a testament to the most powerful women he knows — through his fantasy world, he draws strength to triumph in the real one.

Markimdb: 5.9
Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, musical, adventure
CountryUSA
Duration02:05

    In a woods filled with magic and fairy tale characters, a baker and his wife set out to end the curse put on them by their neighbor, a spiteful witch.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genrecomedy, drama, adventure
    CountryUnited Kingdom, Germany, Canada, South Africa, USA
    Duration01:54

    Hector is a quirky psychiatrist who has become increasingly tired of his humdrum life. As he tells his girlfriend, Clara, he feels like a fraud: he hasn’t really tasted life, and yet he’s offering advice to patients who are just not getting any happier. So Hector decides to break out of his deluded and routine driven life. Armed with buckets of courage and child-like curiosity, he embarks on a global quest in hopes of uncovering the elusive secret formula for true happiness. And so begins a larger than life adventure with riotously funny results.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:44

    Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA, Sweden
    Duration01:55

      Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, family
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:45

        A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.

        Markimdb: 7.6
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:35

        A unique friendship develops when a little girl and her dying mother inherit a cook - Mr. Church. What begins as an arrangement that should only last six months, instead spans fifteen years.

        Markimdb: 8.1
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama
        CountryNew Zealand

        The Almighty Johnsons is a New Zealand fantasy comedy/drama television series, which was created by James Griffin and Rachel Lang and is produced by South Pacific Pictures. It began airing its first series of ten episodes in New Zealand on 7 February 2011.

        Markimdb: 5.4
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryCanada, USA
        Duration02:19

        Single mom Laura, along with her awkward 14 year-old son Henry is forced to drive Jack, her estranged, care-free pot dealing father across country after he's kicked out of yet another nursing home.

        Markimdb: 7.3
        Genrehorror, fantasy, comedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration00:40

        Settling into their new home—the rambling Victorian mansion at 1313 Mockingbird Lane— the Munster are quickly onto the mission at hand: to gently ease sweet little Eddie into the reality of his werewolf adolescence. The loving, supportive, run-of-the-mill family includes his mom Lily, the daughter of Dracula, his dad Herman, who brings new meaning to "Frankenstein," and Grandpa! Of course, there's creepy cousin Marilyn, who's really the odd one because she's so completely normal.

        Markimdb: 6.4
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:41

        When a couple discovers that a brass teapot makes them money whenever they hurt themselves, they must come to terms with how far they are willing to go.

        Markimdb: 5.9
        Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama, family
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:29

        As a child, Michael Walker wished every day could be Christmas. That is, until a tragic accident crushed his holiday spirit. Thirty years later, Michael still can't muster any joy for the holidays, despite encouragement from his playful wife and well-intentioned parents. But when his young son faces a tragedy, Michael needs to make amends with his past. A mysterious man named Nick gives Michael a gift and instills in him the courage to find the joy that he lost.

        Markimdb: 5.3
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, family
        CountryFrance, China, Canada
        Duration02:25

        A stuffy businessman finds himself trapped inside the body of his family's cat.

        Markimdb: 5.5
        Genrehorror, fantasy, comedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:29

        Mark wants to lose his virginity, but his girlfriend wants to wait. Unfortunately for both of them, a 400-year-old vampire Countess needs to turn a virgin into a vampire before Halloween in order to preserve her own youthful appearance, and when she finds Mark, she turns his life upside-down.

        Markimdb: 7.2
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family
        CountryUSA, United Kingdom
        Duration02:34

        Christopher Robin, the boy who had countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, has grown up and lost his way. Now it’s up to his spirited and loveable stuffed animals, Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and the rest of the gang, to rekindle their friendship and remind him of endless days of childlike wonder and make-believe, when doing nothing was the very best something.

        Markimdb: 5.5
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, crime
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:40

        A bigoted policeman is given the heart of a slain black defense lawyer,who returns as a ghost to ask the cop to help take down the men who murdered him

        Markimdb: 7.9
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, short
        CountryUSA
        Duration00:08

        Immediately after his death, the victim of a car crash gets answers to every question he's ever had about his life, including the most import one of all - what did it all mean?

        Markimdb: 5.7
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:45

        Tabloid reporters are sent by their editor to investigate after the paper recieves a letter from a woman claiming an angel is living with her.

        Markimdb: 4.8
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, detective
        CountryUSA

        Aging screenwriter Felix Bonhoeffer has lived his life in two states of existence: in reality and his own interior world. While working on a murder mystery script, and unaware that his brain is on the verge of implosion, Felix is baffled when his characters start to appear in his life, and vice versa.

        Markimdb: 6.6
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:46

        Aidan Bloom, a struggling actor, father and husband, is 35 years old and still trying to find a purpose for his life. He and his wife are barely getting by financially and Aidan passes his time by fantasizing about being the great futuristic Space-Knight he'd always dreamed he'd be as a little kid. When his ailing father can no longer afford to pay for private school for his two kids and the only available public school is on its last legs, Aidan reluctantly agrees to attempt to home-school them. Through teaching them about life his way, Aidan gradually discovers some of the parts of himself he couldn't find.

        Markimdb: 6
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama
        CountryCanada, USA

        When George and her colleagues get a new boss whose focus is on moving souls quickly and enjoying life without consequences, the team begins to break the strict reaper rules. While her friends fall victim to their desires for money, success, and fame, George breaks another rule by revealing her true identity to her living family.

        Markimdb: 7.5
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryMexico
        Duration01:40

        Valentin is Acapulco's resident playboy, until a former fling leaves a baby on his doorstep and him heading with her out of Mexico.

        Markimdb: 6.2
        Genrehorror, thriller, fantasy, comedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:33

        The first segment features an animated mummy stalking selected student victims; the second tale tells the story of a "cat from hell" who cannot be killed and leaves a trail of victims behind it; the third story is about a man who witnesses a bizarre killing and promises never to tell what he saw and the "in-between" bit is the story of a woman preparing to cook her newspaper boy for supper.

        Markimdb: 5.4
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, family
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:36

        God contacts Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.

        Markimdb: 6.9
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure
        CountryUSA, Italy
        Duration02:01

        Captain Etienne Navarre is a man on whose shoulders lies a cruel curse. Punished for loving each other, Navarre must become a wolf by night whilst his lover, Lady Isabeau, takes the form of a hawk by day. Together, with the thief Philippe Gaston, they must try to overthrow the corrupt Bishop and in doing so break the spell.

        Markimdb: 5.4
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, family
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:41

        A father, who can't keep his promises, dies in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman, who has the final chance to put things right with his son before he is gone forever.

        Markimdb: 7.3
        Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
        CountryFrance, Italy, USA
        Duration01:45

        A man entranced by his dreams and imagination is lovestruck with a French woman and feels he can show her his world.

        Markimdb: 5.5
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:19

        A woman named Kit moves back to her parent's house, where she receives a mysterious invitation that would fulfill her childhood dreams.

        Markimdb: 7.2
        Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
        CountryUSA, United Kingdom
        Duration01:28

        Zia, distraught over breaking up with his girlfriend, decides to end it all. Unfortunately, he discovers that there is no real ending, only a run-down afterlife that is strikingly similar to his old one, just a bit worse. Discovering that his ex-girlfriend has also "offed" herself, he sets out on a road trip, with his Russian rocker friend, to find her. Their journey takes them through an absurd purgatory where they discover that being dead doesn't mean you have to stop livin'!

        Markimdb: 5.6
        Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:47

        Antoine and Kenny Tyler are NCAA college basketball players, and Antoine is the star. Suddenly Antoine dies of heart attack and Kenny has to fill his shoes as leader of team. Some time later, Antoine returns as a ghost and helps Kenny in game and in life, but Kenny changes in the process and doesn't quite like it.

        Markimdb: 6.5
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, family
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:44

        Ramona is a little girl with a very big imagination and a nose for mischief. Her playful antics keep everyone in her loving family on their toes, including her older sister Beezus, who's just trying to survive her first year of high school. Through all the ups and downs of childhood, Ramona and Beezus learn that anything's possible when you believe in yourself and rely on each other.

        Markimdb: 6.2
        Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
        CountrySpain, France, United Kingdom, Germany, USA
        Duration01:31

        Victor Bukowski is an out-of-work actor with problems. He's got a lousy agent, he has a habit of falling out with directors and he's still in love with his ex-girlfriend. However, Victor is about to embark on an unexpected emotional journey which will make him confront his future and his past mistakes.

        Markimdb: 6
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, family
        CountryUSA, United Kingdom

        An animated film from 1999 based on the famous novel by George Orwell. Animals on a farm lead a revolution against the farmers to put their destiny in their own hands. However this revolution eats their own children and they cannot avoid corruption.

        Markimdb: 4.5
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:27

        Eleven-year-old North has had it with his parents. They are always busy with their careers and don't give North the attention he needs, so he files a lawsuit against them. The judge rules that North should either find new parents or return to his own parents within two months. Thus North starts off on a journey around the world to find parents that really care about him.

        Markimdb: 5.1
        Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:58

        Leslie Zevo is a fun-loving inventor who must save his late father's toy factory from his evil uncle, Leland, a war-mongering general who rules the operation with an iron fist and builds weapons disguised as toys.

        Markimdb: 6.3
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan
        Duration01:39

          After withdrawing to the Chateau Marmont, a passionless Hollywood actor reexamines his life when his eleven-year-old daughter surprises him with a visit.

          Markimdb: 6.9
          Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:39

          A businessman is reunited with the four lost souls who were his guardian angels during childhood, all with a particular purpose to joining the afterlife.

          Markimdb: 7.2
          Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:44

            Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.

            Markimdb: 5.8
            Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
            CountryUSA
            Duration02:33

            Life for a single mom in Los Angeles takes an unexpected turn when she allows three young guys to move in with her.

            Markimdb: 6.6
            Genrecomedy, drama
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:45

            Unable to cope with a recent personal tragedy, LA's top celebrity shrink turns into a pothead with no concern for his appearance and a creeping sense of his inability to help his patients.

            Markimdb: 4.7
            Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family
            CountryUSA, Canada
            Duration01:28

            Now that Santa and Mrs. Claus have the North Pole running smoothly, the Counsel of Legendary Figures has called an emergency meeting on Christmas Eve! The evil Jack Frost has been making trouble, looking to take over the holiday! So he launches a plan to sabotage the toy factory and compel Scott to invoke the little-known Escape Clause and wish he'd never become Santa.

            Markimdb: 5.2
            Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:36

            Lucy Chadman (Shelley Long) chokes to death and is resurrected by her loopy sister Zelda (Judith Ivey) on the one year anniversary of her death. Lucy, of course, does not believe she has actually been dead and thinks it is an elaborate hoax until she goes to her apartment and discovers her husband (Corbin Bernsen) married to her gold digging best friend, Kim (Sela Ward).

            Markimdb: 6.9
            Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, sport
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:41

            Joe Pendleton is a quarterback preparing to lead his team to the superbowl when he is almost killed in an accident. An overanxious angel plucks him to heaven only to discover that he wasn't ready to die, and that his body has been cremated. A new body must be found, and that of a recently-murdered millionaire is chosen. His wife and accountant—the murderers—are confused by this development, as he buys the L.A. Rams in order to once again quarterback them into the Superbowl.




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