20 best movies like The Cat in the Hat (2003)

List of the best movies like The Cat in the Hat (2003): MirrorMask, The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, The Magic Kids: Three Unlikely Heroes, Return to Halloweentown, The Witches, Gulliver's Travels, Young Black Stallion, The Last Airbender, Return to Nim's Island.

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Markimdb: 6.8
Genrefantasy, adventure, family
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
Duration01:41

In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a 15-year old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home

Markimdb: 5.7
Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, adventure, family, music
CountryUSA, Germany
Duration02:01

Elmo loves his fuzzy, blue blanket, and would never let anything happen to it. However, a tug-of-war with his friend Zoe sends his blanket to a faraway land, and Elmo in hot pursuit. Facing life without his cherished blanket, Elmo musters all of his determination and courage and heads off on an action-packed rescue mission that plunges him into Grouchland-a place full of grouchy creatures, stinky garbage and the villainous Huxley. Along the way, Elmo learns an important lesson about sharing, realizing that he was selfish with his friend and responsible for what happened.

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: 4.8
Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
CountryGermany

Vlad has just moved and joined one of the most famous magical schools in the world, where he meets fairies, witches, trolls and dwarfs. Him and his father are the first vampires in town, but he soon meets other special kids.

Markimdb: 5.4
Genrehorror, fantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family
CountryUSA

As Halloweentown prepares to celebrate its 1,000th anniversary, Marnie Piper and her brother Dylan return to Witch University, where trouble is in session from the Sinister Sisters and from someone who's plotting to use Marnie's powers for evil.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genrehorror, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family, detective
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
Duration01:31

A young boy named Luke and his grandmother go on vacation only to discover their hotel is hosting an international witch convention, where the Grand High Witch is unveiling her master plan to turn all children into mice. Will Luke fall victim to the witches' plot before he can stop them?

Markimdb: 4.9
Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
CountryUSA
Duration01:25

Travel writer Lemuel Gulliver takes an assignment in Bermuda, but ends up on the island of Liliput, where he towers over its tiny citizens.

Markimdb: 5.4
Genredrama, adventure, family, sport
CountryUSA
Duration01:39

When courageous young Neera becomes separated from her family in the desert, she chances upon a wild colt. Together they find friendship, trust, and their way back home only to discover her family is about to lose everything!

Markimdb: 4
Genreaction, fantasy, adventure, family
CountryUSA
Duration01:43

    The story follows the adventures of Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, who must put his childhood ways aside and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air nations.

    Markimdb: 4.9
    Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
    CountryUSA, Australia

    Fourteen year old Nim, more determined than ever to protect her island and all the wildlife that call it home, faces off against resort developers and animal poachers. Soon she realizes she can’t depend on her animal cohorts alone and must make her first human friend – Edmund, who’s run away to the island from the mainland – to save her home.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genrefantasy, melodrama, adventure, family
    CountryHungary, United Kingdom, France, Australia, USA, New Zealand
    Duration01:43

    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.

    Markimdb: 4.7
    Genrefantastic, fantasy, comedy, family
    CountryUSA, United Arab Emirates
    Duration01:29

    A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.

    Markimdb: 5.1
    Genrefantasy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA, India
    Duration01:28

    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.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
    CountryUSA, Germany, Australia
    Duration01:37

    Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genrehorror, fantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, drama, adventure, family
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom
    Duration01:45

    A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genrefantasy, adventure, family
    CountryNorway
    Duration01:20

    13 year old kind-hearted Sonja arrives at a tiny village together with a company of bandits. But there is a curse on the village. A long time ago, the King’s only daughter Goldhair disappeared while searching for the Christmas Star. The Queen died of a broken heart, leaving the shattered King all on his own. From that day on, the King cursed the Christmas Star, thereby causing darkness and grief to descend upon the land. However, an old sage has revealed that Goldhair is still alive, and will return only if the King finds the way back to the Christmas Star. Ever since, the King has been searching for the Christmas Star every Christmas, but all in vain.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genrefantasy, musical, adventure, family
    CountryUnited Kingdom, USA

    A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself.

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
    CountryUSA, Germany
    Duration01:48

    Three wealthy children's parents are killed in a fire. When they are sent to a distant relative, they find out that he is plotting to kill them and seize their fortune. This movie is extremely alarming, an expression which here means "a thrilling misadventure involving three ingenious orphans and a villainous actor named Count Olaf (Jim Carrey) who wants their enormous fortune." It includes a suspicious fire, delicious pasta, Jim Carrey, poorly behaved looches, Billy Connolly, an incredibly deadly viper, Meryl Streep, and the voice of an imposter named Jude Law.

    Markimdb: 2.4
    Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:26

      When Edward, Peter, Lucy and Susan each follow their own path, they end up finding themselves at Willy's Chocolate factory. Walking through a wardrobe, they discover the world of Gnarnia, which is ruled by the White Bitch. Meeting up with characters such as Harry Potter and Captain Jack Swallows, the newly reunited family must team up with Aslo, a wise-but-horny lion to stop the white bitch's army

      Markimdb: 4.3
      Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, family
      CountryUSA

      Animated character Fat Albert emerges from his TV universe into the real world, accompanied by his friends Rudy, Mushmouth, Old Weird Harold and Dumb Donald. Though the gang is flabbergasted by the modern world, they make new friends, and Albert attempts to help young Doris become popular. But things get complicated when Albert falls for her older sister, Lauri, and must turn to creator Bill Cosby for advice.

      Markimdb: 5.3
      Genrefantasy, comedy, family
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:29

      Murray is a male fairy godmother, and he is trying to help 8-year-old Anabel to fulfil her "simple wish" - that her father Oliver, who is a cab driver, would win the leading role in a Broadway musical. Unfortunately, Murray's magic wand is broken and the fairies convention is threatened by evil witches Claudia and Boots.

      Markimdb: 5.5
      Genrecomedy, adventure, family
      CountrySpain

      Zip and Zap, two mischievous twins, were placed in the Esperanza, a school where the games are prohibited. There will found the Club of Marble, child resistance to challenge the authority of adults. Thanks to her intelligence, her courage and her unwavering faith in friendship, Zip and Zap and the rest of the club will discover a mysterious secret that is hidden in the school and live the most exciting adventure of their lives.

      Markimdb: 5.3
      Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, musical, adventure, family
      CountryUSA, Malta
      Duration01:54

      Popeye is a super-strong, spinach-scarfing sailor man who's searching for his father. During a storm that wrecks his ship, Popeye washes ashore and winds up rooming at the Oyl household, where he meets Olive. Before he can win her heart, he must first contend with Olive's fiancé, Bluto.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genredrama, adventure, family
      CountryCanada, USA
      Duration01:20

      The story of three pets, a cat and two dogs, who lose their owners when they are all on vacation. Can they find their way home?

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
      CountryNorway
      Duration01:12

      I den tredje filmen om Knerten har Lillebror og familien hans flyttet. Knerten har fått en sønn, Lille-Knerten, og lykken er stor. Men mor og far er bekymret for Lillebror. De har bodd i Bessby i et par måneder, men han har fremdeles ikke fått seg noen nye venner. Lillebror bryr seg ikke. Han liker ikke de andre guttene i gata uansett, og dessuten har han jo Knerten. De to gjør en avtale om ikke å ha noen andre venner. For alltid. Men en dag forsvinner Knerten sporløst…

      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: 5.4
      Genrefantastic, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family
      CountryUSA, Canada
      Duration01:26

      A group of kids must protect their vacation home from invading aliens.

      Markimdb: 5.3
      Genrefantasy, comedy, family
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:50

      Recently orphaned, a young boy is taken in by his godmother who is shocked to realize that she can see the boy's imaginary friend: a flamboyant, French magician named Bogus.

      Markimdb: 5.3
      Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
      CountryFrance, Italy, Germany
      Duration01:50

      Asterix crosses the channel to help second-cousin Anticlimax face down Julius Caesar and invading Romans.

      Markimdb: 3
      Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, family
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:33

      When Max fools a gang of local toughs, he finds himself in big trouble. Fleeing from the thugs, Max runs into an old warehouse and bumps into a boom box. By doing that, he manages to release Kazaam, a genie who has been held captive for thousands of years.

      Markimdb: 5.3
      Genrecomedy, adventure, family, crime
      CountryJapan, USA
      Duration01:36

      Dodger, a criminal monkey, belongs to a crooked street performer but escapes his life of crime only to end up in the arms of Eva, an innocent little girl whose mother has no idea that her daughter is harboring a fugitive.

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
      CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
      Duration01:29

      The four-inch-tall Clock family secretly share a house with the normal-sized Lender family, "borrowing" such items as thread, safety pins, batteries and scraps of food. However, their peaceful co-existence is disturbed when evil lawyer Ocious P. Potter steals the will granting title to the house, which he plans to demolish in order to build apartments. The Lenders are forced to move, and the Clocks face the risk of being exposed to the normal-sized world.

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genrefantasy, adventure, family
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:46

      In their quest to confront the ultimate evil, Percy and his friends battle swarms of mythical creatures to find the mythical Golden Fleece and to stop an ancient evil from rising.

      Markimdb: 6.1
      Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, musical, adventure, family
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:32

      A veterinarian who can communicate with animals travels abroad to search for a giant sea snail.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genrecomedy, drama, adventure, family
      CountryUSA, France, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom
      Duration01:40

      A family in financial crisis is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog. Hundreds of miles away from her true family, Lassie escapes and sets out on a journey home.

      Markimdb: 4.7
      Genrefantastic, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:30

      Yet another variation on Mark Twain's "A Connecticut Yankee At King Arthur's Court." Here, a computer malfunction causes a science researcher to be sent back in time with her laptop, which she uses to amaze the court.

      Markimdb: 6.3
      Genrefantasy, adventure, family
      CountryUSA

      The terrible and trecherous Pendragon plans to gain the throne of Cornwall by getting the king to abdicate and to marry his lovely daughter. To help him he has his dreadful witches in his castle and his almost unstoppable sorcery. A giant under his control abducts the princess, but on the way home with her the giant meets farming lad Jack who slays him. This is only the beginning.

      Markimdb: 4.9
      Genrecomedy, adventure, family
      CountryUSA

      Bingo, the runaway circus dog, is off the leash and saving Chuckie's life! Bingo and the boy become the best of friends in this canine comedy featuring doggy disguises and skateboarding, pinball and prison. Chuckie and his parents (Cindy Williams and David Rasche) are moving house, a thousand miles away, but Bingo won't be allowed to join them. Chuckie and Bingo's determination to be reunited is t

      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: 4.6
      Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family
      CountryGermany, Austria, Sweden
      Duration01:39

      Pia's life, a girl from a small German town, changes when surprisingly, finds in her garden a huge black monster. She soon discovers that the mysterious creature, which called Yoko, is actually a kind yeti spiritually protecting animals and children worldwide. Yoko is constantly showing his friends Pia and their unique qualities, but children are not the only ones who want the Yeti. Its great value calls attention to two hunters who want to take advantage of the yeti.

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