Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to A Monster Calls List

  • The Babadook - Explores themes of grief, loss, and the manifestation of emotions through a monster.
  • Pan's Labyrinth - Combines fantasy and dark themes, showcasing the struggles of a child in a harsh reality.
  • Where the Wild Things Are - Focuses on a child's emotional journey and the imagination serving as a coping mechanism.
  • Bridge to Terabithia - Explores friendship and the impact of loss through a fantastical adventure.
  • The Shape of Water - A story about love and understanding, intertwined with magical realism.
  • Big Fish - A blend of reality and fantasy, focusing on storytelling and familial relationships.
  • The Secret of Kells - An animated feature that melds folklore with a young protagonist's quest.
  • Mary and Max - Delves into themes of loneliness and friendship, with a quirky animation style.
  • Coraline - An exploration of alternate realities that reflects personal fears and desires.
  • The Fall - Uses a fantasy narrative to explore trauma and storytelling in an engaging way.
  • The Lovely Bones - A haunting tale of loss and family, expressing how grief can manifest in the afterlife.
  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - A unique narrative exploring themes of time, loss, and understanding life.
  • The Iron Giant - A story about acceptance and loss through the lens of a child's friendship with a robot.
  • Life of Pi - Explores themes of survival, faith, and storytelling in a visually stunning way.
  • Finding Neverland - A creative take on grief and imagination through the relationship between J.M. Barrie and the Llewelyn Davies family.
  • Beasts of the Southern Wild - A tale of a young girl's resilience in the face of hardship, with fantastical elements.
  • The Spiderwick Chronicles - Focuses on sibling relationships and a fantastical world that reflects personal struggles.
  • The Wind Rises - Combines themes of ambition, loss, and emotional journeys within a beautiful animated aesthetic.
  • The Book Thief - Centers on a young girl during WWII using reading as a way to cope with her difficult reality.
  • Frankenweenie - A Tim Burton film that explores themes of grief and love through a fantastical lens.
  • A Ghost Story - Explores grief and time through a unique narrative focused on loss and memory.
  • The Fantastic Mr. Fox - Follows the struggles of a family dealing with conflict, depicted through whimsical animation.
  • The Science of Sleep - A visually inventive look at dreams and reality, reflecting emotional struggles.
  • The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind - A coming-of-age story about resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
  • Stardust - A fantasy adventure that explores love and courage in a magical world.
  • The Little Prince - An animated adaptation emphasizing imagination, loss, and the importance of relationships.
  • The Tale of the Princess Kaguya - A beautifully animated film dealing with themes of life, loss, and existence.
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  • The Others - A haunting story that explores grief and the supernatural within a family dynamic.
  • The Secret Garden - A classic tale of healing and hope set against a backdrop of personal tragedy.
  • Pet Sematary - Explores grief and loss with supernatural elements intertwined throughout the story.
  • Delicatessen - A surreal, darkly comedic look at life and love in a post-apocalyptic setting.
  • Brave - A story of a young girl’s struggles with her destiny and familial relationships.
  • Winnie the Pooh - Captures the essence of childhood and friendship, with heartfelt storytelling.
  • Room - Focuses on a child’s perspective of reality shaped by their current circumstances.
  • Hugo - Explores themes of loss and finding purpose, set against a rich historical backdrop.
  • Coco - Explores loss and memory through a vibrant celebration of family and culture.
  • Soul - A powerful exploration of existence, purpose, and the impact of relationships.
  • My Neighbor Totoro - A whimsical tale of childhood wonder, dealing with loss and family love.
  • The Giver - Explores themes of individuality, memory, and the importance of emotions.
  • The Boy - A psychological horror that examines grief and attachment in an eerie setting.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The Babadook
The Babadook
94 min
2014 Australia 250858 6.8 Movie Released R
2
Pan's Labyrinth
Pan's Labyrinth
118 min
2006 Mexico 708164 8.2 Movie Released R
3 2009 Germany 108951 6.7 Movie Released
4 2007 United States of America 175563 7.2 Movie Released PG
5 2017 United States of America 451038 7.3 Movie Released R
6
Big Fish
Big Fish
125 min
2003 United States of America 461618 8 Movie Released PG-13
7 2009 Belgium 38613 7.5 Movie Released NR
8
Mary and Max
Mary and Max
92 min
2009 Australia 188201 8.1 Movie Released
9
Coraline
Coraline
100 min
2009 United States of America 268050 7.7 Movie Released
10
The Fall
The Fall
57 min
SS 3 EP 17
2013 Ireland 121468 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
11 2009 United Kingdom 181322 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
12 2008 United States of America 702001 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
13 1999 United States of America 231684 8.1 Movie Released
14
Life of Pi
Life of Pi
127 min
2012 Canada 671802 7.9 Movie Released
15 2004 United Kingdom 212763 7.7 Movie Released PG
16 2012 Canada 85298 7.2 Movie Released
17 2008 United States of America 103712 6.5 Movie Released PG
18
The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises
126 min
2013 Japan 100848 7.8 Movie Released
19
The Book Thief
The Book Thief
131 min
2013 Germany 143107 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
20
Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie
87 min
2012 United States of America 118177 6.9 Movie Released PG
21
A Ghost Story
A Ghost Story
93 min
2017 United States of America 80905 6.8 Movie Released
22 2006 France 71066 7.2 Movie Released
23 2019 Malawi 45488 7.6 Movie Released
24
Stardust
Stardust
127 min
2007 Iceland 287043 7.6 Movie Released
25 2015 France 67158 7.6 Movie Released PG
26 2013 Japan 55200 8 Movie Released PG
27 2002 United States of America 25581 6.6 Movie Released PG
28
The Others
The Others
104 min
2001 France 397398 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
29 1993 United States of America 44899 7.3 Movie Released G
30
Pet Sematary
Pet Sematary
102 min
1989 United States of America 116359 6.5 Movie Released R
31
Delicatessen
Delicatessen
99 min
1991 France 90647 7.5 Movie Released R
32
Brave
Brave
93 min
2012 United States of America 447689 7.1 Movie Released PG
33 2011 United States of America 28690 7.1 Movie Released G
34
Room
Room
118 min
2015 Canada 455229 8.1 Movie Released R
35
Hugo
Hugo
126 min
2011 United Kingdom 338564 7.5 Movie Released PG
36
Coco
Coco
105 min
2017 United States of America 605600 8.4 Movie Released PG
37
Soul
Soul
101 min
2020 United States of America 387856 8 Movie Released PG
38 1988 Japan 387497 8.1 Movie Released
39
The Giver
The Giver
97 min
2014 United States of America 126451 6.4 Movie Released
40
The Boy
The Boy
98 min
2016 United States of America 103064 6 Movie Released PG-13
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