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20 best movies like The House Elf (2019)

List of the best movies like The House Elf (2019): The Little Witch, The One and Only Ivan, The House with a Clock in Its Walls, Santa Claus. Battle of Mages, The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, The Magicians, Nine Lives, Hansel & Gretel, The Witches, The Cat in the Hat.

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Markimdb: 6.2
Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, family
CountryGermany, Luxembourg
Duration02:19
CharactersWitch, Teens, Wizards
PlotMagic, Birthday, Gifts
PlaceMountains, Party, Germany
StyleExciting, Kind, Light, By books, Fascinating

The little witch is only 127 years old – too young for the annual coven of witches. Although she is not yet old enough to be a real witch she wants to become a really good one. This decision causes trouble inside her magic world.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genrefantasy, comedy, comedy, adventure, family, family, cartoon
CountryUSA
CharactersMonkeys, Artists, Good people
PlotOn real events, Friendship
PlaceCircus
StyleKind

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: 6.1
Genrefantastic, fantasy, comedy, family
CountryUSA, Canada
Duration02:14
CharactersDogs, Witch, Childrens, Demons, Snake
PlotEnd of the world, Magic, Basketball, Friendship, Fear
PlaceSchool
TimeHalloween
StyleFor children, Exciting

When ten-year-old Lewis is suddenly orphaned, he is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan in a creaky (and creepy) old mansion with a mysterious ticking noise that emanates from the walls. Upon discovering that his uncle is a warlock, Lewis begins learning magic, but when he rebelliously resurrects an evil warlock he must find the secret of the house and save the world from destruction.

Markimdb: 3.8
Genreaction, fantasy, adventure, family
CountryUSA, Russia
Duration02:38
CharactersMonsters, Santa Claus, Brothers, Wizards
PlotLove, Magic, Holidays
PlaceRussia, Moscow
TimeNew Year
StyleAtmospheric

Young girl Masha accidentally discovers the organization of snow and ice mages fighting the global devil under the leadership of Santa Claus.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family
CountryUSA
Duration01:00
CharactersHeroes, Family, Wizards
PlotSuperpowers, Supernatural, Saving the World, Double life, Rivalry
PlaceItaly
StyleFascinating

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: 6.7
Genrefantasy, comedy, family, detective
CountryNetherlands
Duration01:30
CharactersHeroes, Family, Wizards
PlotAdventure, Life, Investigation, Family life
StyleExciting, Fascinating, Serious, Disturbing

Little Ben, a great admirer of an illusionist, dreams of making magic, and convinces her father to have his own show. The downside is that the parent is quite clumsy and accidentally makes Ben"s partner dissapear. And the police does not much believe in the magic ...

Markimdb: 5.3
Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, family
CountryFrance, China, Canada
Duration02:25
CharactersDogs, Animals, Family, Fathers, Businessmen
PlotLove, Adventure, Body exchange, Supernatural, Self-sacrifice
PlaceHospitals, USA
StyleKind, Light

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

Markimdb: 4.4
Genrethriller, fantasy, comedy, family
CountryUSA
Duration01:29
CharactersWitch, Family, Troll, Friends, Wizards
PlotAdventure, Supernatural
PlaceParallel worlds, Forest
StyleAtmospheric

Hansel and Gretel is a 2002 film adaptation of the Brothers Grimm children's story. It stars Jacob Smith and Taylor Momsen as the eponymous characters. It includes the Sandman, played by Howie Mandel and Sinbad as a raven.

Markimdb: 6.9
Genrehorror, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family, detective
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
Duration01:31
CharactersWitch, Heroes, Family, Mice, Wizards
PlotAdventure, Superpowers, Supernatural
PlaceEngland, Hotels
StyleExciting, Atmospheric, Disturbing

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
Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
CountryUSA
Duration01:22
CharactersHeroes, Family, Friends, Wizards, Orphans
PlotAdventure, Friendship
StyleFancy

Conrad and Sally Walden are home alone with their pet fish. It is raining outside, and there is nothing to do. Until The Cat in the Hat walks in the front door. He introduces them to their imagination, and at first it's all fun and games, until things get out of hand, and The Cat must go, go, go, before their parents get back.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genreaction, thriller, fantasy, comedy, drama, musical, adventure, family
CountryUSA
Duration01:40
CharactersTeens, Pirates, Dragons, Lifeguards, Family
PlotLove, Adventure, Friendship, Sword Battles
StyleRomantic, Exciting, Light, Fascinating

The teenagers of Disney's most infamous villains return to the Isle of the Lost to recruit a new batch of villainous offspring to join them at Auradon Prep.

Markimdb: 5.4
Genrefantasy, comedy, family
CountryUSA
Duration01:29
CharactersCinderella, Heroes, Family, Losers, Wizards
PlotRevenge, Superpowers, Supernatural, Fulfillment of desires
PlaceNew York
StyleFancy

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: 6.2
Genrefantasy, comedy, family
CountryUSA, Canada
Duration01:29
CharactersFamily, Friends, Losers, Wizards, Accountant
PlotFriendship, Toys
PlaceNew York
StyleLight, Cute, Fancy, Touching

Molly Mahoney is the awkward and insecure manager of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, the strangest, most fantastic, most wonderful toy store in the world. But when Mr. Magorium bequeaths the store to her, a dark and ominous change begins to take over the once remarkable Emporium.

Markimdb: 6.2
Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
CountryUSA, United Kingdom
Duration01:38
CharactersHorses, Monkeys, Family, Archaeologists
PlotAdventure, Travel, Volcanoes, Mystery
PlaceEgypt, Fantastic worlds, Parallel worlds, England, London
StyleTwisted plot, Light, Smart

When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

Markimdb: 6.7
Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, adventure, family
CountryUSA, United Kingdom
Duration02:05
CharactersDogs, Family, Lawyers, Brothers, Fathers
PlotLove, Adventure, Abduction, Flooding, Chase
TimeWorld War II
StyleFor children, Kind, Light, Soulful, Atmospheric

In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, family
CountryUSA
Duration01:44
CharactersFamily, Sisters, Cats
PlotLife, Family life
PlaceSchool
StyleTo cry, Touching

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: 5.2
Genrefantasy, comedy, family
CountryCanada, USA
Duration01:42
CharactersDogs, Teens, Family
PlotDancing, Fulfillment of desires, Rivalry
PlaceSchool, USA
StyleLight, Fascinating, Fancy

Zoey is a talented dancer whose organized life is rudely disrupted when she moves in with her new step-dad and three step-brothers, until she discovers a dog-training app that can get boys to obey her every command. But she soon learns that it isn't the cure-all she had hoped for.

Markimdb: 5.5
Genrecomedy, family
CountryRussia
Duration01:58
CharactersFamily, Businessmen, Single mothers
PlotInheritance, Cheating, Missing father
PlaceRussia, Small cities
StyleFascinating, For men

Vadim Krylov is the owner of a major retail chain. He's the best at what he does, and he is used to getting what he wants at any cost. He reaches his goal, 3000 stores all over the country, but that costs him dearly. Now, to avoid financial ruin Krylov has to make a deal to partner with a large Chinese retail chain. The Chinese company is ready to purchase a 50% stake in Vadim's company which officially - or on paper at least - belongs to his Mother. Vadim is once again on top of the world. But his Mother, who lived her whole life in his home town died a half a year ago and it turns out, she left a last will and testament. So Vadim will have to go back to his home town where there's an unexpected surprise waiting for him. His Mother bequeathed the company not to him, but to her granddaughter, his daughter, with whom he has had no contact with since he abandoned her at the age of two.

Markimdb: 5.6
Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family
CountryUSA, Canada
Duration01:46
CharactersCinderella, Gnomes
PlotAdventure, Magic

After she spends all her money, an evil enchantress queen schemes to marry a handsome, wealthy prince. There's just one problem - he's in love with a beautiful princess, Snow White. Now, joined by seven rebellious dwarves, Snow White launches an epic battle of good vs. evil...

Markimdb: 4.2
Genrefantasy, comedy, family
CountryRussia
Duration01:20
PlaceRussia
StyleTo cry, Soulful, Touching

The hero of Mikhail Galustyan, known in our world as KarlOson, lives in a magical and colorful world of metrics - chubby flying big-ear humanoids one meter tall, whose mission - to help kids. Metrics can show themselves to children, but are forced to carefully hide the fact of their existence from boring adults.

Markimdb: 5.4
Genrefantasy, comedy, family
CountryUSA
Duration01:50
CharactersFamily, Friends, Losers, Wizards, Orphans
PlotFriendship, Funeral
StyleTo cry, Touching

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: 6.7
Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family
CountryUSA, New Zealand
Duration02:18
CharactersDragons, Wolves, Rabbits, Bears, Family
PlotAdventure, Life, Investigation, Friendship, Family life
PlaceForest, USA, Small cities
TimeNight
StyleLight, To cry, Cute, Touching

For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace, who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales... until she meets Pete, a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. And from Pete's descriptions, Elliott seems remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr. Meacham's stories. With the help of Natalie, an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack owns the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon.

Markimdb: 6.1
Genrefantasy, comedy, family, military
CountryUSA, United Kingdom, France
Duration01:49
CharactersWitch, Family, Babysitting, Elephants
PlotWar, Life, Family life, Parenting
PlaceVillage, England, London
TimeWorld War II
StyleFascinating, Touching

Nanny McPhee appears at the door of a harried young mother, Mrs. Isabel Green, who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. But once she’s arrived, Nanny McPhee discovers that the children are fighting a war of their own against two spoiled city cousins who have just moved in. Relying on everything from a flying motorcycle and a statue that comes to life to a tree-climbing piglet and a baby elephant, Nanny uses her magic to teach her mischievous charges five new lessons.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
CountryUnited Kingdom, South Africa
Duration01:27
CharactersBrownies, Family, Losers
PlotAdventure, Friendship
PlaceEngland
TimeNew Year
StyleBy books, Touching

Family adventure based on Mary Norton's classic children's books about a race of tiny people who live under the floorboards, resourcefully surviving by borrowing bits and pieces from the large residents who dwell above. After being discovered by 'human beans', borrower Arrietty and her parents are forced to leave their home while attempting to evade the clutches of obsessive scientist Professor Mildeye.

Markimdb: 6.7
Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
CountryUSA
PlotAdventure, Travel, Fight, Friendship, Body exchange
PlaceJungle
TimeNew Year
StyleUnexpected ending, By books, Fascinating

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: 6.3
Genrefantasy, comedy, family
CountryFrance, Belgium
Duration02:31
CharactersElves, Scammers, Santa Claus, Lawyers, Wizards
PlotAdventure, Snow, Toys, Holidays, Gifts
PlaceParis, France
TimeNew Year
StyleExciting, Light

Christmas is on its way and with it disaster. The 92,000 responsible for manufacturing children's toys all become sick at the same time! It's a tough moment for Santa, better known as Father Christmas. He's left no choice: he must make an emergency trip to Earth with his reindeer to search for a remedy. When he arrives, he must find some allies to save the magic of Christmas.

Markimdb: 4.9
Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
CountryGermany
CharactersWitch, Teens, Wizards

Based on Sheridan Winn's book series "Sprite Sisters" about the magical adventures of sisters Flame, Sky, Flora and Marina.

Markimdb: 5.5
Genrehorror, fantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family
CountryUSA
CharactersWitch, Monsters, Heroes, Family, Genie
PlotAdventure, Supernatural, Witchcraft, Holidays, Rivalry
PlaceCollege
TimeHalloween
StyleExciting

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: 5.6
Genrefantasy, comedy, family
CountryUSA
Duration01:56
CharactersFamily, Santa Claus, Losers, Brothers, Wizards
PlotLife, Snow, Toys, Family life, Holidays
TimeNew Year
StyleExciting, Light, To cry

Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother whom he believes overshadows him. When an efficiency expert assesses the workings at the North Pole and threatens to shut Santa down, Fred must help his brother to save Christmas.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama, family
CountrySpain, Canada, USA
Duration02:56
CharactersDogs, Teens, Twins, FBI, Brothers
PlotLove, Friendship, Cancer, Mystery, Gifts
PlaceVillage
StyleLight, To cry, Soulful, Fascinating, Touching

The film follows a man with an unwanted gift for healing who meets a teenager with cancer who helps him to find himself.





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