20 best movies like It Happened Tomorrow (1944)

List of the best movies like It Happened Tomorrow (1944): The One and Only Ivan, Topper Returns, Dragon Wasps, Freaky, The Carmilla Movie, 7 from Etheria, Shrek the Musical, The Cobbler, Alone for Christmas, The Voices.

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Markimdb: 6.5
Genrecomedy, family
CountryUSA

Ivan is a 400-pound silverback gorilla who shares a communal habitat in a suburban shopping mall with Stella the elephant, Bob the dog, and various other animals. He has few memories of the jungle where he was captured, but when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives, it touches something deep within him. Ruby is recently separated from her family in the wild, which causes him to question his life, where he comes from and where he ultimately wants to be.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, detective
CountryUSA
Duration01:28

Topper is once again tormented by a fun-loving spirit. This time, it's Gail Richards, who was accidentally murdered while vacationing at the home of her wealthy friend, Ann Carrington (Landis), the intended victim. With Topper's help, Gail sets out to find her killer with the expected zany results.

Markimdb: 3
Genrehorror, fantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, comedy, adventure
CountryUSA
Duration01:21

A scientist enlists the help of the US army to investigate the mysterious disappearance of her father, deep in the Belizean jungle. Caught in the crossfire between a brutal guerrilla army controlled by a mystical warlord, they are also confronted by an even bigger terror giant mutated wasps that are, for some reason, thirsty for blood.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genrehorror, fantasy, comedy
CountryUSA, Canada

A mystical, ancient dagger causes a notorious serial killer to magically switch bodies with a 17-year-old girl.

Markimdb: 6.1
Genrehorror, fantasy, comedy, melodrama, short
CountryCanada

It has been five years since Laura and Carmilla vanquished the apocalypse and Carmilla became a bonafide mortal human. They have settled in to a cozy apartment in downtown Toronto, Laura continues to hone her journalism skills while Carmilla adjusts to a non-vampire lifestyle. Their domestic bliss is suddenly ruptured when Carmilla begins to show signs of "re-vamping" – from a fondness for bloody treats to accidental biting – while Laura has started having bizarre, ghostly dreams. The couple must now enlist their old friends from Silas University to uncover the unknown supernatural threat and save humanity – including Carmilla's.

Markimdb: 4.8
Genrehorror, fantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, comedy
CountryUSA

Seven female directors present seven short films.

Markimdb: 6.9
Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, family
CountryUSA
Duration02:10

Shrek The Musical is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. It is based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation's film Shrek and William Steig's 1990 book Shrek! It was nominated for 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical. On July 19, 2013, following the closure of the national tour and West End productions, Amazon.com confirmed that the filmed performance would be available for instant viewing on September 17, 2013. A DVD, Blu-ray, and digital download was also released on that day.The performance is an edit of several live performances as well as a performance shot without an audience. The original principal cast appear, as well as various alumni across the show's Broadway run. Also, it keeps the song "Donkey Pot Pie" instead of the replacement, "Forever."

Markimdb: 5.8
Genrefantasy, comedy, drama
CountryUSA
Duration01:38

Max Simkin repairs shoes in the same New York shop that has been in his family for generations. Disenchanted with the grind of daily life, Max stumbles upon a magical heirloom that allows him to step into the lives of his customers and see the world in a new way. Sometimes walking in another man's shoes is the only way one can discover who they really are.

Markimdb: 3.4
Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, family
CountryUSA
Duration01:27

When a family visits Grandma's house on Christmas Eve, they leave their dog at home alone. And when burglars try to take the presents from under the tree, the dog must use every trick it knows to stop them.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genrehorror, thriller, fantasy, comedy, crime
CountryUSA, Germany
Duration01:43

A mentally unhinged factory worker must decide whether to listen to his talking cat and become a killer, or follow his dog's advice to keep striving for normalcy.

Markimdb: 5.1
Genrehorror, fantasy, comedy
CountryUSA, Republic of Ireland
Duration01:39

An anthology feature film that puts a uniquely dark and original spin on some of the most iconic and beloved holidays of all time by challenging our folklore, traditions and assumptions.

Markimdb: 6.1
Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family, detective
CountryUSA

An 11-year old boy believes that he is the best detective in town and runs the agency Total Failures with his best friend, an imaginary 1,200 pound polar bear.

Markimdb: 5.6
Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, adventure
CountryUSA
Duration01:36

    A recently slain cop joins a team of undead police officers working for the Rest in Peace Department and tries to find the man who murdered him. Based on the comic by Peter M. Lenkov.

    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: 5.9
    Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, adventure, detective
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:29

    After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."

    Markimdb: 5.2
    Genreaction, comedy, melodrama, crime
    CountryUSA, France, Luxembourg
    Duration00:59

    A woman who has recently discovered that she is the daughter of Angelo, a major mafia boss, decides to wreak vengeance when he is killed by a hitman. She's aided by his faithful bodyguard, with whom she soon falls in love.

    Markimdb: 5.3
    Genrefantasy, comedy
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:37

    George Burns is back as God, but oops, here he is as Satan, too. A young rock star is ready to sell his soul to Satan, and Satan is all too happy to oblige. Oops! Seems the fellow was watched over by God as a baby, so now the almighty and his nemesis have to duke it out over the soul. Written by Steve Derby

    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: 4.2
    Genrefantastic, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family
    CountryUSA

    The Galactic Patrol is back - but they've lost Deputy Rod Allbright's body. It's been stolen by B'KR, the most fiendish villain in the galaxy, which leaves Rod's mind sharing one body with his annoying cousin Elspeth. Stranded on a mysterious alien planet, our young heroes embark on a mission to find the only being who can stop B'KR once and for all, the legendary time-strider himself; Art Allbright - who also happens to be Rod's dad. The Galactic Patrol's high-flying adventures continue in this thrilling second film based on the global best-selling book series from acclaimed author Bruce Coville and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing. This rip-roaring sequel draws the crew of the Good Ship Ferkel into a web of alien plots that will test their courage to the utmost -- and ultimately bring them face-to-face with one of the galaxy's most guarded secrets.

    Markimdb: 5.9
    Genrehorror, fantasy, comedy, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:34

    Charlie and Rachel run away from home to get married in Las Vegas. But they get attacked by a zombie who takes Rachel with him to hell, where she will become one of Satan's brides

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family
    CountryUSA

    In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to rescue one of their own, the players will have to brave parts unknown from arid deserts to snowy mountains, to escape the world's most dangerous game.

    Markimdb: 4.5
    Genrehorror, fantasy, comedy, crime
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:22

    In a spooky small town, when a slew of pizza delivery boys are slain on the job, two daring survivors set out to catch the culprits behind the cryptic crime spree.

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genrehorror, action, fantasy, comedy, melodrama
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom
    Duration02:30

    A zombie outbreak has fallen upon the land in this reimagining of Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet (Lily James) is a master of martial arts and weaponry and the handsome Mr. Darcy (Sam Riley) is a fierce zombie killer, yet the epitome of upper class prejudice. As the zombie outbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soaked battlefield in order to conquer the undead once and for all.

    Markimdb: 4.7
    Genrefantastic, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family
    CountryUSA

    When a tiny intergalactic starship crashes into the bedroom of middle-schooler Rod Allbright, he is enlisted by the extraterrestrial Galactic Patrol, a group of out-of-this-world lawmen, and must race to save the world from Total Planetary Disaster with his cousin Elspeth.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:52

    Spoiled playboy Henry van Cleve dies and arrives at the entrance to Hell, a final destination he is sure he deserves after living a life of profligacy. The devil, however, isn't so sure Henry meets Hell's standards. Convinced he is where he belongs, Henry recounts his life's deeds, both good and bad, including an act of indiscretion during his 25-year marriage to his wife, Martha, with the hope that "His Excellency" will arrive at the proper judgment.

    Markimdb: 5.7
    Genrehorror, fantasy, comedy, musical
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:28

    Six friends on a road trip stop for the night at a bed and breakfast in the sleepy town of Lovelock. After a night that leaves both the inn's owner and chef dead, the gang finds themselves under suspicion by the local sheriff. But that's only the beginning as nearly all of the town's quirky residents become possessed by an evil spirit and pin down the friends inside the B&B.

    Markimdb: 8.2
    Genrefantasy, comedy, detective
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:49

    A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meagre skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.

    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: 6.1
    Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, comedy
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:01

    When Champion City's hero Captain Amazing is kidnapped by the recently paroled supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, a trio of average, everyday superheroes -- Mr. Furious, the Shoveler and the Blue Raja -- assemble a new super team to save him.

    Markimdb: 6.4
    Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:23

    When a cosmic event turns Emma's dog and cat into two perfect guys, Emma reconsiders her outlook on dating, hilariously works out her trust issues, and ultimately learns to love herself.

    Markimdb: 4.7
    Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:28

    God throws his hands up at the foolishness of humanity and orders the race destroyed. A trio of bleeding-heart angels strike a deal with him: if they can find just two good souls, the Lord will allow Earth to survive. Unfortunately, the angels have staked the future of the species on a thieving bank teller and an inventor/con-artist

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:43

    Steve Brooks, a sexist womanizer, is killed by a group of his angry former lovers. In heaven, he makes a bargain with God for redemption and agrees to return to Earth. Once there, he must have a sincere relationship with a female and make her fall in love with him. If not, Steve's soul will become the property of the devil. But the devil hedges his bet, and Steve is reincarnated as a woman named Amanda Brooks.

    Markimdb: 5.1
    Genrehorror, fantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, comedy, crime, detective
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:48

    Supernatural private eye, Dylan Dog, seeks out the monsters of the Louisiana bayou in his signature red shirt, black jacket and blue jeans.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, crime
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:33

    Elaine, a beautiful young witch, is determined to find a man to love her. In her gothic Victorian apartment she makes spells and potions, and then picks up men and seduces them. However her spells work too well, and she ends up with a string of hapless victims. When she finally meets the man of her dreams, her desperation to be loved will drive her to the brink of insanity and murder.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genreaction, fantasy, melodrama, drama, adventure
    CountryTaiwan, Hong Kong, USA, China
    Duration02:21

    A story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama
    CountryUSA, Australia, United Kingdom
    Duration01:53

    Vampire Barnabas Collins is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate and family have fallen into ruin.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, family
    CountryUSA

    When a restless young married woman is granted a wish by a Christmas Angel to be single again, she soon discovers her new life isn't what she bargained for, and embarks on a quest to win her husband back.

    Markimdb: 7.7
    Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, melodrama
    CountryIndia
    Duration02:25

    Nani is a flower decorator, madly in love with his neighbor Bindhu. He gets killed by the baddie, Sudeep, a powerful businessman. Nani comes back as a housefly to get his revenge.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
    CountryUSA, Australia, United Kingdom

    Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated, but when his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family
    CountryUSA, India, China, Hong Kong
    Duration02:47

    A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genrecomedy, drama, crime
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:32

    When a clumsy deadbeat accidentally kills his landlord, he must do everything in his power to hide the body, only to find that the distractions of lust, the death of his beloved brother, and a crew of misfit characters force him on a journey where a fortune awaits him.

    Markimdb: 5.5
    Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, melodrama, adventure
    CountryChina
    Duration01:49

    After being defeated by humans centuries ago, the Winged Tribe has lost their ability to fly. Seeking vengeance, a royal descendant of the tribe has begun searching for the magical Naga Pearls, which he plans to use to destroy the humans. When the legendary pearls fall into - and out of - the hands of Heiyu, a wily human street punk, he must join a team of unlikely heroes as they race to prevent the destruction of their people in this magical fantasy adventure.

    Markimdb: 4.2
    Genreaction, fantasy, comedy
    CountryUSA

    Children's author Dorothy Gale makes a decent living continuing her grandfather's series of Oz books. When a new agent enters the scene, Dorothy moves to New York city. In the midst of a major business deal for her books, Dorothy discovers that her books are not based on her imagination, but on repressed memories. While Dorothy struggles with the revelation, she is forced to confront The Wicked Witch of the West, who has descended upon the Big Apple, determined to settle an old score.

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genrehorror, fantastic, thriller, fantasy, comedy, drama, detective, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:29

    A documentary filmmaker turns his lens on an enigmatic conspiracy theorist who claims he's found the entrance to a vast underground city populated entirely by monsters.

    Markimdb: 4.6
    Genrehorror, fantasy, comedy, melodrama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:40

    Maximillian, the lone survivor of a race of vampires, comes to Brooklyn in search of a way to live past the next full moon. His ticket to survival is Rita, a NYPD detective who doesn't know she's half vampire -- and Maximillian will do whatever's necessary to put her under his spell.

    Markimdb: 7.6
    Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, short
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:18

    A lovestruck, lounge-singing darts champion finds his prayers are answered -- literally -- when he mysteriously receives a box of love-inducing darts.




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