Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events List

  • The Umbrella Academy - Features a dysfunctional family dealing with chaos and dark themes.
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events - The original adaptation of the book series with a similar tone and story.
  • Coraline - A dark fantasy with a whimsical yet eerie atmosphere.
  • The Addams Family - Focuses on a quirky family that embraces the macabre and strange.
  • Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - A blend of fantasy and mystery with unique characters.
  • The Spiderwick Chronicles - Children discovering a hidden world filled with fantastical creatures.
  • Harry Potter Series - Magical adventures with a group of friends facing dark forces.
  • Matilda - A young girl facing off against adult adversaries in a whimsical setting.
  • The Witches - A dark, magical story with an ominous and humorous tone.
  • Stuart Little - Children’s adventure featuring an anthropomorphic character and family dynamics.
  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - A whimsical journey filled with quirky characters and dark humor.
  • The BFG - An imaginative story with a blend of darkness and whimsy.
  • Pans Labyrinth - Dark fantasy tale that intertwines innocence with grim realities.
  • The Chronicles of Narnia - Children are transported into fantastical worlds with dark themes.
  • Pushing Daisies - A quirky series with dark humor and a whimsical tone.
  • The Muppet Show - A blend of humor, whimsy, and eccentric characters.
  • The Secret Garden - Children discovering magic and healing through exploration.
  • Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - Whimsical and adventurous with a humorous undertone.
  • The Dark Crystal - A fantasy adventure with a dark undertone and unique visual style.
  • Legend - A fantasy tale with dark themes and a battle between good and evil.
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas - A musical with darkly whimsical elements and a unique visual style.
  • The Corpse Bride - An animated film with dark themes and whimsical storytelling.
  • Frankenweenie - A dark yet heartfelt story about loss and resurrection with a whimsical style.
  • A Wrinkle in Time - Children embarking on a fantastical journey against dark forces.
  • The Boxcar Children - A story about a group of children facing life’s challenges independently.
  • Tales from the Crypt - Dark narratives wrapped with humor and macabre stories.
  • Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! - Adventure and mystery with a humorous group of characters.
  • The Pagemaster - A live-action/animated film featuring fantastical book worlds.
  • The Little Vampire - Children's adventure with supernatural elements and humor.
  • The Golden Compass - Fantasy through a dark lens with strong characters facing adversity.
  • Beetlejuice - A quirky mix of horror and comedy with eccentric characters.
  • The Witch's Flower - Fantasy adventure with whimsical themes and dark undertones.
  • Holes - A group of children facing challenges and uncovering a dark mystery.
  • Ella Enchanted - A fairy tale with charming escapades and whimsical humor.
  • The Magic School Bus - Children's series exploring strange, fascinating topics with humor.
  • Once Upon a Time - A fantasy series intertwining stories of familiar characters with a dark twist.
  • The Bone Collector - A dark mystery series with a gripping storyline and quirky characters.
  • The Fairly OddParents - Whimsical adventures featuring magic and a child protagonist.
  • Gravity Falls - A mystery series with humor, adventure, and an eerie atmosphere.
  • Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - A dark musical featuring whimsical elements and macabre narratives.
  • The Secret of NIMH - A darker animated film with magical and adventure elements.
  • The Adventures of Paddington Bear - A charming children’s series full of adventure and humor.
  • Over the Garden Wall - A dark yet whimsical animated miniseries exploring themes of adventure.
  • Monster House - A dark animated adventure film centered around a haunted house.

Last updated: 2024-09-23 15:23:22

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The Umbrella Academy
The Umbrella Academy
69 min
SS 4 EP 36
2019 Canada 283422 7.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
2
A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events
52 min
SS 3 EP 25
2017 Canada 67523 7.7 Serie Ended TV-PG
3
Coraline
Coraline
100 min
2009 United States of America 268050 7.7 Movie Released
4 1991 United States of America 182062 6.9 Movie Released
5 2016 Belgium 190887 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
6 2008 United States of America 103712 6.5 Movie Released PG
7
Matilda
Matilda
98 min
1996 United States of America 177685 7 Movie Released PG
8
The Witches
The Witches
91 min
1990 United Kingdom 55199 6.8 Movie Released
9
Stuart Little
Stuart Little
84 min
1999 Germany 150848 6 Movie Released PG
10 2005 United Kingdom 535178 6.7 Movie Released PG
11
The BFG
The BFG
117 min
2016 India 94148 6.3 Movie Released PG
12
Pushing Daisies
Pushing Daisies
42 min
SS 2 EP 22
2007 United States of America 59865 8.4 Serie Ended TV-PG
13
The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
26 min
SS 5 EP 120
1976 United Kingdom 26501 8.4 Serie Ended TV-G
14 1993 United States of America 44899 7.3 Movie Released G
15 2009 United States of America 262086 6.9 Movie Released PG
16 1982 United Kingdom 72426 7.1 Movie Released PG
17
Legend
Legend
132 min
2015 France 205327 6.9 Movie Released R
18 1993 United States of America 378685 7.9 Movie Released PG
19
Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie
87 min
2012 United States of America 118177 6.9 Movie Released PG
20 2018 United States of America 48081 4.3 Movie Released PG
21 2014 South Korea 630 6.5 Movie Released
22
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
25 min
SS 7 EP 93
1989 United States of America 27451 8 Serie Ended TV-MA
23
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
22 min
SS 3 EP 41
1969 United States of America 42720 7.9 Serie Ended TV-G
24 1994 United States of America 25856 6.1 Movie Released G
25 2000 Germany 11616 5.7 Movie Released G
26 2007 United Kingdom 197763 6.1 Movie Released PG-13
27
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
92 min
1988 United States of America 347596 7.5 Movie Released PG
28
Holes
Holes
117 min
2003 United States of America 101919 7 Movie Released PG
29 2004 Ireland 75803 6.3 Movie Released PG
30
The Magic School Bus
The Magic School Bus
25 min
SS 4 EP 52
1994 Canada 11403 7.8 Serie Ended TV-Y
31
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
43 min
SS 7 EP 156
2011 United States of America 238876 7.7 Serie Ended TV-PG
32 1999 United States of America 187324 6.7 Movie Released
33
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
12 min
SS 10 EP 268
2001 Canada 47312 7.2 Serie Ended TV-Y7
34
Gravity Falls
Gravity Falls
22 min
SS 2 EP 40
2012 United States of America 140659 8.9 Serie Ended TV-Y7
35 2007 United Kingdom 389417 7.3 Movie Released R
36 1982 United States of America 45872 7.5 Movie Released G
37 1997 United Kingdom 508 7 Serie Returning Series NR
38
Over the Garden Wall
Over the Garden Wall
11 min
SS 1 EP 10
2014 United States of America 73083 8.8 Serie Ended TV-PG
39
Monster House
Monster House
91 min
2006 United States of America 140723 6.7 Movie Released PG
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